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Liberia: Doe Was Not Aware of Lutheran Massacre
A former deputy director of the National Security Agency (NSA) has vindicated former President Samuel Doe of involvement and knowledge of the 1990 Lutheran Church massacre carried on allegedly by "His Death Squad".
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: Trojan Horse Or Empathy
When the ancient Greeks could not defeat the people of Troy in war, they abandoned their siege and offered a giant wooden horse as a symbol of peace. But the horse was actually a hollow-out cart in which was hidden the best of Greek warriors.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

56 Police Officers Suspended
Over 56 police officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) have been suspended for periods ranging from one week to four months.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: In the Dark - Delta Awaits Official Explanation
The government of Liberia, last month, disqualified the "declared winner" of the preliminary round of the Western Cluster Iron Ore bid, South Africa's Delta Mining Consolidated (DMC).
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: Bong University Students Detest Undermining Schemes
The concerned Bong University Students in Bong County appear to detest schemes and orchestrations intended to undermine the good works being undertaken by officials of the county.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: President Sirleaf Exalts PR China, Nigeria
The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has sent two separate messages of congratulations to the Presidents, governments and peoples of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People's Republic of China respectively, on the auspicious occasions marking the 48th and 59th Independence anniversaries of the two sisterly countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: 139 ERU Police Graduates
In an attempt to weed out the high waves of criminality in Monrovia and its environs, the Liberia National Police will graduate 139 personnel of its newly-formed Emergency Response Unit (ERU) at the Police Academy in Paynesville City, near Monrovia.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Liberia: 28 AFL Soldiers Commissioned
October 3, 2008, was set aside by the Ministry of National Defense to commission 28 of its trained and professional soldiers of the over 2000 men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL),
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:47

Liberia: Information Minister Denies Rice Shortage
Amidst speculations in Monrovia that there is scarcity of the nation's staple, rice, on the Liberian market, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICAT), Dr. Laurence Bropleh has dispelled the rumors, terming it as calculated attempt to encourage hoarding of the commodity by unscrupulous businessmen.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:40

Africa: Women's Rights Linked to Good Governance
In an interview marking the publication of the 2008 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, Mary Robinson, a board member of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, discussed with AllAfrica's Katy Gabel the correlation between women's rights and good governance.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:41

Liberia: National Youth Volunteers Meet President Sirleaf
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to the National Youth Volunteers, saying their work represents service to the people.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:47