Liberia: 'The new war is rape'
Relief Web (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Date: 20 Nov 2009 Source: Integrated Regional Information Networks
Relief Web (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Date: 20 Nov 2009 Source: Integrated Regional Information Networks
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Liberian girls and women should draw inspiration from the all-female Indian police unit serving with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to join law enforcement agencies in the service of their own nation, the top UN official in the West African country said today.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
In Liberia rape survivors are increasingly speaking up and seeking help as awareness of rights increases, but social taboos persist and seeking justice does not always mean that justice is served.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
UNMIL boss Ellen Løj, honouring Indian peacekeepers, have warned members of UN mission here against sexual exploitation.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Clayton State Lakers women's soccer team came alive in the second half last Saturday and notched its first victory of the season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Lees-McRae at Converse College. The victory evens Clayton State's record on the 2009 season at 1-1.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
With few days left, reports gathered from the nerve center of the Liberia Football Association are not favorable for the hosting of the pending mini congress of the football house.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has again expressed concern over the slow pace of implementing the country's infrastructure program particularly road construction and rehabilitation, being supported by the country's development partners. The President expressed impatience at the delays and called for a special session to address the situation.
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Former Liberian president Charles Taylor says he jailed foreign journalists because they were trying to assassinate him, not because they were investigating his alleged involvement with diamond smuggling in Sierra Leone. Mr. Taylor is facing an 11-count indictment of crimes against humanity before a U.N. special court in The Hague.While president of Liberia, Charles Taylor says a foreign
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Charles Taylor was "not honest" with the United Nations Panel of Experts set up to investigate his alleged dealings with Sierra Leonean rebels, prosecutors told the Special Court for Sierra Leone today during cross-examination of the accused former Liberian president.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Charles Taylor did not support plans to attack Sierra Leone while he was in Libya, the accused former Liberian president told Special Court for Sierra Leone judges today while being cross-examined by the prosecution.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has established and launched a Trade Information Center (TIC), opening a window of opportunity for traders to access the global market.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A motorcyclist, only identified as Zayzay, was smashed in a tragic accident yesterday when he was trapped while trying to overtake a 20-foot container along the Somalia Drive in Gardnersville.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
For the first time in it's over 160-years history as independent state, Liberia has taken a giant leap to ensuring accountability by adopting a new accounting standard.
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The Acting President of the Press Union of Liberia, Mr. Jacob Parley, is calling on his fellow Liberian Media Practitioners to stop blaming others in society for the numerous challenges facing journalists in the country.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
UN Envoy, Ellen Margrethe Løj has commended Jordanian police peacekeepers for their role in consolidating peace throughout Liberia. In remarks made during a medal award ceremony early this week, Ms. Løj acknowledged their support to the Liberia National Police and noted that their "efforts to curb crime and public disorder, play an important part in maintaining peace and stability."...
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wellbeingnewseditor | 09/26/2009
Wellbeing Newsline: World > Edited by Nick Adams: The United Nations [UN] envoy to Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has stressed the need for greater awareness and behavioural changes to combat sexual exploitation and abuse within the country’s schools system; and she went on to reiterated the commitment that the UN made to help the West African nation in its efforts to meet these objectives... Wellbeing...