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While I realize this may not be on the front page of the news in the U.S., it is here in Liberia....
Liberia at best over the last 3 months has been "stable" under the leadership of it's most recent inaugerated president Ellen Johnson-Sierlief, but once again it's finding itself in a position of possibly becoming a fragile nation all over again. Here is glimpse from an article found on the BBC's website.
Charles Taylor - preacher, warlord and president
Former Liberian leader and war crimes suspect Charles Taylor has DISAPPEARED from the villa in Nigeria, where he was living in exile.
Nigeria had said he could be handed over to face trial at a UN-backed war crimes court in Sierra Leone.
For the full article about Charles Taylor history here is a link from the BBC. I would strongly encourage you to read this article to get a brief history of the negative impact Charles Taylor has had on Liberia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2963086.stm
Quick education into what his dissapperance can possibly mean for Liberians....
Charles Taylor is a former warlord and president of Liberia largely (if not completely) responsible for the 14 years of war and suffering in Liberia and a major contribuitor to the conflicts in Sierra Leone. This man continues to have strong influence and followers in Liberia, and his unwanted return could mean tension and fighting in a recovering nation.
I am asking that you pray for his capture and pray for continued peace in this wonderful nation.
There is also a great movie out there called the "Uncivil War" it gives a very accurate picture of the civil war in Liberia
Disclaimer: NOT meant for children or people with weak stomachs, it's a tough one to watch.
Thanks for taking this journey with me....
Seren
Liberia at best over the last 3 months has been "stable" under the leadership of it's most recent inaugerated president Ellen Johnson-Sierlief, but once again it's finding itself in a position of possibly becoming a fragile nation all over again. Here is glimpse from an article found on the BBC's website.
Charles Taylor - preacher, warlord and president
Former Liberian leader and war crimes suspect Charles Taylor has DISAPPEARED from the villa in Nigeria, where he was living in exile.
Nigeria had said he could be handed over to face trial at a UN-backed war crimes court in Sierra Leone.
For the full article about Charles Taylor history here is a link from the BBC. I would strongly encourage you to read this article to get a brief history of the negative impact Charles Taylor has had on Liberia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2963086.stm
Quick education into what his dissapperance can possibly mean for Liberians....
Charles Taylor is a former warlord and president of Liberia largely (if not completely) responsible for the 14 years of war and suffering in Liberia and a major contribuitor to the conflicts in Sierra Leone. This man continues to have strong influence and followers in Liberia, and his unwanted return could mean tension and fighting in a recovering nation.
I am asking that you pray for his capture and pray for continued peace in this wonderful nation.
There is also a great movie out there called the "Uncivil War" it gives a very accurate picture of the civil war in Liberia
Disclaimer: NOT meant for children or people with weak stomachs, it's a tough one to watch.
Thanks for taking this journey with me....
Seren
posted by Seren Frost | 3:08 PM
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http://globalpolicy.igc.org/intljustice/wanted/2006/0327herald.htm
Hey Seren,
We do get some coverage of this back here. Apparently Chuck doesn't believe he has committed any crimes?
By MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press Writer
41 minutes ago
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor said Monday he did not recognize an international war crimes tribunal's right to try him, but he then pleaded not guilty to 11 counts for helping destabilize West Africa through killings, sexual slavery and sending children into combat.
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Taylor is the first former African president to face war crimes charges. He was brought to Sierra Leone last week after briefly escaping custody in Nigeria, where he was staying since 2003 under a deal to end Liberia's civil war.
Security was tight at the Special Court in Sierra Leone, the country to which Taylor is accused of exporting his civil war. Court officials who received death threats and Taylor will be protected by bulletproof glass and dozens of U.N. peacekeepers from Mongolia and Ireland.
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