With his hands free of the blood of innocent people, our popularly elected, athletic, and energetic President George Weah is the best president to heal Liberia’s wounds and give Liberia a fresh start, beginning with national reconciliation, justice, participatory democracy, and equal opportunities.
U.S. Court Summons Sirleaf and Others for Alleged War Crimes Committed in Liberia
The United States District Court of Massachusetts in Boston has issued a writ of summons for former president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and others to face accusations for their alleged roles played in the Liberian civil war.
Liberian Files Suit in U.S. Court Against Perpetrators of Atrocities During Civil War
A Liberian in the U.S. has filed a lawsuit against those who he alleges are the main perpetrators and sponsors of atrocities committed against civilians, including violence, torture, and rape, during the country’s bloody civil war.
Krua Calls for Visa Waiver for Liberians in the Diaspora
The president of the Universal Human Rights International, Torli Krua, is calling on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to issue an executive order granting visa waivers to thousands of Liberians in the diaspora, to facilitate their return to the country to invest into the economic.
Representative Democracy Has Kept Liberia “on the Wrong track,†says Human Rights Advocate
“Liberia is on the wrong track,†a U.S.-based human rights advocate has claimed. Torli Krua is advocating for Liberians to start practicing participatory democracy in order to bring substantive changes to the country.
After Visiting Five Counties, Rights Activist Encourages Citizen-led Change
After a visit to five of Liberia’s 15 counties with retired Massachusetts State Representative Benjamin Swan, the founder of the Universal Human Rights International, Torli Krua, is calling for a citizen-driven change approach to reforming Liberia’s political system.
Open Letter to Senator Ed Markey: Take Action Against Excessive African Legislators’ Salaries
United States Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts recently concluded a three-day visit to Liberia along with two U.S. representatives. The trip marked the conclusion of Operation Onward Liberty, a program to help build a professional Liberian military. Human rights activist, Torli Krua, pens this letter to the senator in light of his visit.
VIDEO: Exclusive Interview with Nimba’s Sen. Thomas Grupee
Senator Thomas S. Grupee sat with The Bush Chicken for a special interview to discuss Liberia’s independence.