Liberia

Liberia: 'The new war is rape'

Relief Web (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Date: 20 Nov 2009 Source: Integrated Regional Information Networks

India's All-Female UN Police Unit Serves as Inspiration for Liberian Women

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.

'The New War is Rape'

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.

• “The new war is rape” - SexGenderBody

UN Mission Denounces Sexual Abuse

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

UNMIL boss Ellen Løj, honouring Indian peacekeepers, have warned members of UN mission here against sexual exploitation.

Striker Gets Vital Win

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.

Will LFA Hold Mini Congress?

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.

"We Need Roads; We Need Them Now," Liberian President Tells High-Level Retreat On Infrastructure

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.

Liberia: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor says foreign journalists were trying to assassinate him

i On Global Trends (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

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

Liberia: Prosecution Says Taylor Was 'Not Honest' With UN Panel

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.

Taylor Denies Supporting Plans to Attack Sierra Leone

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.

MOC Opens Trade Info Center for Business Community

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.

Container Truck Smashes Motorcyclist

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.

Country Adopts New Accounting Standard - First in Country's History

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.

We Are Our Own Problems, Says Acting PUL Boss

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

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.

Jordanian Police Hailed for Role in Country's Peace

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."...

Behavioural changes key to the prevention of abuse in Liberia’s schools

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...