Without question, the reputation of President Sirleaf on the international stage is flawless. At home, however, most Liberians have serious doubts about the President’s commitment to national reconciliation, tackling corruption and prioritizing policies aimed at healing the wounds of victims of the Liberian Civil War. At the 11th hour, I call on President Sirleaf to salvage her legacy and reputation at home and among Diaspora Liberians by jump-starting national reconciliation and prioritizing healing the wounds of war by issuance of an executive order, granting visa waiver that opens the door for all Liberians forced into exile by the brutal civil war to return home and begin reconciliation.
After Soldiers Assault Citizens in Wainsue, AFL Apologizes
The executive officer of the 23rd Infantry Brigade at Camp Schieffelin, Captain Francis Gbodi, has apologized to citizens of Wainsue for what he said was brutality meted against them by members of the Armed Forces of Liberia on Saturday.
Defense Ministry Sends Trucks to Transport Squatters from 72nd Barracks
Defense Minister Brownie Samukai has shown that he is intent on taking back the 72nd Military Barracks after decades by squatters occupation by sending military trucks into the facility over the weekend.
Military Barracks Squatters: Government Should Take Us to Court
The pending eviction of squatters from the 72nd military barracks in Paynesville by the Ministry of National Defense has been extended to May 1 following the intervention of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
After 43 Years, Bong’s Kayata Citizens Get Reconditioned Road
Citizens of Kayata in Suakoko District’s Kporquelleh Clan lined the main entrance of their town, singing, clapping, and dancing to celebrate the rehabilitation of their road.
Over 3,000 Squatters At 72nd Military Barracks Risk Eviction
Over 3,000 squatters residing at the 72nd Military Barracks in Paynesville risk eviction from their homes come April.
Most of the squatters currently occupying the military facility took shelter there during the country 14-years civil crisis.
Liberia Celebrates Muted 169th Independence
On Tuesday, July 26, the country is poised to celebrate its 169th anniversary as an independent nation in Montserrado.
U.S. Donates Several Military Vehicles to Armed Forces of Liberia
On Monday, the United States government donated twenty-two vehicles to the Armed Forces of Liberia.