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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