Following pressure from victim families, local and international advocacy and justice groups, as well as some U.S. congressional members, the Liberian legislature has passed a joint resolution to implement many recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including establishing war and economic crimes courts.
Sen. Dillon Donates Oxygen Cylinders to ELWA Hospital
As the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of oxygen at health facilities across the Monrovia region, Montserrado’s Sen. Darius Dillon has donated 90 cylinders to the ELWA Hospital.
Senate Calls for Update on COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The Senate has unanimously voted to invite a special presidential task force responsible for distributing the COVID-19 stimulus package to give a status report on the program.
Sen. Darius Dillion Drafts Bill Limiting Lawmakers’ Monthly Salaries to US$5,000
Montserrado’s Sen. Abraham Darius Dillon has submitted a draft bill seeking to limit the salaries of members of the National Legislature to US$5,000 or its equivalent.
Sen. Dillon Wants Cllr. Ndubusi Nwabudike Dismissed from LACC
Montserrado’s Sen. Darius Dillon is calling on President George Weah to dismiss the controversial Nigerian heading the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Ndubusi Nwabudike.
WFP Disputes Claim of US$9 Million in Admin Fees for COVID-19 Food Support
The United Nations World Food Programme has disputed the government’s claim that it needs US$9 million as administrative fees to implement the country’s COVID-19 Household Food Support Program.
Eight Senators Say ‘No Complaint Against Sen. Dillon’
As Sen. Darius Dillon’s recent comments about the Senate’s passing of a recast budget have elicited public interest and rebuke from the Montserrado senator’s colleagues, eight senators have written the Senate to clarify that there is no formal complaint against the Dillon.
Sen. Tengbeh Questions Sen. Darius Dillon’s Behavior Over Controversial Recast Budget
Sen. Darius Dillon has been criticized by some of his fellow senators, who believe that his May 22 press conference where he called the Senate ‘rotten’ and ‘useless’ brought the body to disgrace. One especially vocal critic is Sen. George T. Tengbeh of Lofa, who described Dillon’s ‘outburst’ as a ‘disrespect.’