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Liberia: Country & International Community Must Work Together, UN Envoy Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj Says
Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia - UN Envoy Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj has said despite progress made in maintaining peace and stability in Liberia, the need to strengthen and reform legal institutions, social and justice systems, and to enhance the capacity of national institutions, is still crucial in addressing remaining challenges in Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Dec-2008 00:24

Liberia: Further Steps Needed to Enhance Human Rights, UN Report Says
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) today called on the country's Government to ensure urgently a fully functioning independent human rights commission, warning that serious rights concerns persist, ranging from the death penalty to the prevalence of rape, despite some recent progress.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:02

Liberia hunts 200 prisoners

The Liberian government has put the final number of prisoners who escaped in a mass jail break earlier this week at 200.

Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 15:39

Sierra Leone: UN to Launch Scheme for MRU Youths
Four United Nations agencies will soon launch a project to support youth employment in the Mano River Union (MRU), which includes Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:59

Liberia: Grand Bassa County Vows
The Chairman of the Grand Bassa County Sport Association Mr. Emmanuel Pello has said this years' (2008) national county meet will certainly take on a new dimension with Bassa proudly taking the grand trophy home.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

NPP to Hold Reconciliation Jamboree
The National Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has finalized arrangement for the holding of what the former ruling party refers to as "NPP Reconciliation Jamboree" which according to them is geared towards the reuniting of all its members and partisans.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Liberia: Labour Ministry Gets Int'l Consultant
The Ministry of Labour has gained the services of a short term international consultant to assist it develop a strategy for the operation of the National Bureau of Employment.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Liberia: Several Criminals to Be Deported
It has now been confirmed that several Liberians who should have been deported for committing various crimes in the United States sometimes ago, will now face deportation today to this country.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

CBL Employees Detest Campaign Against Governor
Several employees of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) have taken issues with some media institutions who they say are trying to bring the Governor of the Bank, Dr. J. Mills Jones to public disrepute and embarrassment.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Deputy Immigration Commissioner Receives Death Threat
Deputy Immigration commissioner, Archie Williams who was recently attacked by some unknown men have received threats of similar attacks or possible death.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Liberia: Former NPFL General Denies Allegation of Human Rights Abuse
Rtd. General John L. Teah has denied all allegations of human rights violations against him like all other alleged perpetrators that had appeared before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Liberia: Jail Break Stalls Trial
The jail break which led to the illegal liberation of massive inmates from the Liberia Central Prison in Monrovia on Monday 1st December, 2008 has apparently paused most of the proceedings at the Temple of Justice.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 12:14

Liberian Decentralisation Team Visits
A Liberian commission in charge of decentralization, is in the country on a study tour to pick lessons from Rwanda on how it has successfully implemented its decentralisation policy
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 10:45

'Liberian War Victims Will Be Compensated'
Adequate compensation awaits Nigerian victims of the war crimes committed by former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, if he is convicted next year by the special court sitting in The Haque.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 09:27

Liberia: Govt Will Support Learning Institutions - Pres. Sirleaf
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says government will continue to institute measures to reactive the educational system in the country following years of civil conflict.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 00:10

TRC Releases List of Alleged Perpetrators
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (TRC) has released for public information and notice a listing of perpetrators and alleged perpetrators the Commission is requesting to appear before it to address themselves to allegations of war crimes and gross human rights violations including violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws during the course of the Liberian crisis from 1979 to 2003.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 00:10

UNPOL Boss Urges Protection of Women And Children
UN Police Commissioner, Mr. Henrik Stiernblad has emphasized the need to protect women and children, as they are the most vulnerable to sexual violence and abuse.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 22:42

Detroit literacy program helps to sustain Liberia

Ever since freed Africans from the United States of America founded Liberia in 1847, there has been a history of cooperation and common goals between the two countries.

Source : Topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 15:35

Complement Government's Efforts - President Sirleaf Admonishes Religious Institutions
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says government will continue to institute measures to reactive the educational system in the country following years of civil conflict.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 21:58

Anti-Corruption Commission Seeks Partnership
The Chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Cllr. Frances Johnson-Morris says over the last two and half months, the commission has paid courtesy calls and made contact with a number of civil society organizations and developmental partners in a bid to forge partnership and solicit support for the work of the commission.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

The Audit Findings Are Public Interest
There have been mixed reactions towards reports of official audit findings involving several institutions.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

Today is World's Aids Day
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has by Proclamation, declared today, December 1, 2008, as "World AIDS Day" to be observed throughout the country as a Working Holiday.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

Gorbo Citizens Want Resolution of Conflict in G/Gedeh
Citizens of Gorbo, Tchien District, Grand Gedeh County, have cautioned parties involved in accusations which tend to create disunity among Grand Gedeans to see reasons to disengage.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

Govt, Chinese Company Signed U.S.$8 Million to Revamp SKD Hotel
An agreement valued US$8 million aimed at refurbishing the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex (SKD) hotels has been signed between the Liberian government and the Chinese group, Golden Gate Group.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

Country Heads West African Police Women Group
Liberia's Police Inspector-General Beatrice Munah Sieh-Brown has been elected as President of the West Africa Police Women Association (WAPWA).
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 20:54

Liberia: Country's Highest Distinction Conferred On Ghana's President

The Government of Liberia has conferred upon Ghanaian President John Kufuor the nation's highest distinction.

Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 15:19

Liberia: Ellen Extols 2008 Nobel Laureate
It is sometimes challenging, if not difficult, especially for ordinary people to pinpoint the contributions of multiplicity of actors who conduct both direct and indirect (behind -the- scene, multi-track diplomacy towards the resolution of nearly intractable conflicts.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: GAC Boss Still Under Spotlight
Though the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has refuted reports regarding the existence of corruption within its corridors, especially with Auditor General John Morlu being at the center of fingers pointing, the organization alleging that this is the case has again dug into the heels of that agency and insists that malpractices exist at the GAC.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: George Dweh Denies Involvement in Lutheran Massacre
Appearing before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) yesterday to testify on his activities during the Liberian civil war, especially on allegations of his involvement in human rights excesses leveled against him by direct or indirect victims, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Geroge Dweh has put up defensive posture against all allegations, denying any involvement in the Lutheran Church Massacre as well as the gruesome killing of Johnny Nah and his newly married wife, Farmatta Sherman-Nah at the Sinkor Old Road during the early years of the war.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: Liberians Remember President W.V.S. Tubman Nov. 29
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has, by proclamation, declared Saturday, November 29, 2008 the 113th Birth Anniversary of Liberia's 18th President, William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: Mercy Ship Honors Pres. Johnson-Sirleaf
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has commended the works of Mercy Ships, noting that the progress the medical ship has made will be continued by the Government of Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: Mofa Official Lodges Democrat Reporter to PUL, Micat
The Assistant Foreign Minister for Public Affairs, Josephus M. Gray, says he is taken aback by the sheer unprofessionalism and unethical conduct exhibited by a reporter of the New Democrat Newspaper, Festus Poquie, who - he said - erroneously attributed comments to him in the paper's recent back-page story concerning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:05

Liberia: 'Women in Policing Will Defeat Crime' - IGP
Liberia's Police Inspector-General, Beatrice Munah Sieh Brown, has predicted that the involvement of women into policing will lead to an uncompromising defeat of crimes in the West African sub-region.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 11:02

Six Ambassadors Present Letters of Credence
Ambassadors representing six countries Friday presented letters of credence to President Ellen Johnson at ceremonies at the Foreign Ministry in Monrovia. The diplomats are the ambassadors of the Czech Republic, HE Miroslav Krenek; HE Keiichi Katakami of Japan, HE Stig Barlyng of the Kingdom of Denmark, and the ambassador of the Republic of Malaysia, HE Jaafar Bin Wan Mohamud, as well the ambassador of Brazil, Her Excellency Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Figueiredo and the ambassador of the Republic of Korea, HE Park Yoon-June.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 10:32

Vice President Boakai Meets With Consortium of National Stakeholders
Vice President Joseph N. Boakai says he is impressed with the level of political consciousness that has taken root in Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Dec-2008 10:32

Forcing an end to war in Liberia

Liberian women demonstrate at the American Embassy in Monrovia during the height of the civil war in July 2003.

Source : Topix.net | 30-Nov-2008 11:48

Liberia: U.S.$8.4 Million Unpaid Taxes Hunt Petroleum Importers

When the UN Panel of Experts reported in 2006 that importers of petroleum products owed the Government of Liberia a total of US7.53 million in taxes, the management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company ...

Source : Topix.net | 29-Nov-2008 10:38

Liberia: U.S.$8.4 Million Unpaid Taxes Hunt Petroleum Importers
When the UN Panel of Experts reported in 2006 that importers of petroleum products owed the Government of Liberia a total of US7.53 million in taxes, the management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) dismissed the panel's report as untrue.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 16:18

Liberia: Crimes Against Women Have Risen
Police Director Beatrice Munah Sieh-Browne says crimes specifically targeting women and girls have risen to alarming heights, as though the advocacy for gender equality has struck a negative string in some quarters of the society.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 16:18

Liberia: Govt Will Pay Domestic Debts

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the government is not just seeking to cancel its over US$3billion dollars debts but it would pay the domestic debt as well.

Source : Topix.net | 28-Nov-2008 10:26

2008 Nobel Price Winner Martti Ahtisaari Visits
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for his efforts towards aiding Liberia's development. Mr. Ahtisaari, the winner of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize, is in Liberia on a two-day visit to lend support to strengthening governance in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 09:46

Liberia: President Sirleaf Lauds Mercy Ships As Medical Ship Ends Tour
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to the works of Mercy Ships, noting that the progress the medical ship has made will be continued by the Government of Liberia.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Nov-2008 09:46

U.S.$28.1 Million Over Due Taxes Revealed
Lack of annual stock-taking and the preservation of important documents such as revenue flag receipts as well as tax credits ledger led to US$28.1 million over due taxes, audit report released by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) reveals.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 15:57

Fire Renders 20 Homeless On Camp Johnson Road
Fire yesterday gutted a four storage building on camp Johnson Road leaving about twenty persons homeless.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 15:56

'Saah Gbollie Was Responsible for My Torturing'
The former human rights activist, Tiawon Gongloe has blamed his brutal encounter while in prison under the Taylor-led government on instructions from Margibi County Representative Saa Gbollie.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 15:56

Publish Lone Star Mobilization Committee Financial Record
A concern Liberian, Moses Z. Jackson is calling on the Lone Star mobilization committee to publish publicly its financial records of money collected and spent so as to give a broader knowledge of how these monies were spent.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Nov-2008 15:56