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Subject: Request of A. Romeo Horton with regard to his inclusion on the travel ban list for (SC/7253)

With regard to the attached request from Mr. A. Romeo Horton, addressed to the Secretary-General, pertaining to the inclusion of his name on the travel ban list for Liberia (SC/7253), please note the following:

At its 5th meeting on 7 August 2001, the Committee decided to conduct quarterly reviews of the travel ban list. The first review took place on 12 December 2001 and the second review on 4 March 2002.

Although Mr. Morton's request is dated 9 January 2002, it was received by the Office of the Secretary-General on 4 March and by the Sanctions Branch on 5 March. The next review of the travel ban list is scheduled for early June 2002, provided that the sanctions regime is extended. (The Council's review of the sanctions regime on Liberia is scheduled for on or around 6 May 2002). *~*m--~-^'~~™~~~-~--~~-~-~-. ~ " © 11JLL V'

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I've discussed Mr. Horton's request with the Chairman's office (Christine Lee). As things stand, the established procedure for dealing with such requests will be followed, i.e. a) Mr. Horton's request will be circulated to the members of the Committee today; b) an interim response will be sent to Mr. Morton from the Chairman, acknowledging receipt of his request and informing him that it will be considered at the next review of the travel ban list; c) the request will be considered at the next review, in June 2002.

Ms. Lee also suggested that I contact the delegation that proposed Mr. Horton's name for inclusion in the list (the United Kingdom), requesting that it verify its information on Mr. Horton in preparation for the next review.

Please advise. A. ROMEO NORTON

January 9, 2002

Mr. Koffi Annan Secretary General United Nations General Assembly 1 UN Raze New York, NY 10001

Dear Mr. Secretary General

Please accept my best wishes for a Happy and healthy 2002 and for abundant success in all your noble endeavors to secure World Peace and sustained progress in the elimination of ignorance, poverty and disease among all of God's people.

Mr. Secretary General, I am told that the name Romeo Morton born 13 August 1933 is included on a travel restricted list recently issued by the United Nations Security Council. It appears in the minds of many people this inclusion refers to me. If it is I the UN Security Council is restricting from travel, then I am left shocked and puzzled, because it is a serious mistake, a defamation of my character and utter disregard of my commitment and achievements for Africa.

Throughout my adult life, 1 have engaged myself in some aspect of nation building. 1 have sought to relieve my people from hunger, disease, poverty, ignorance, terrorism, arms conflict and other forms of pain and suffering.

Mr. Secretary General, you have known me a very long time and you are aware of my contribution to unity and economic development in Africa through the establishment of the African Development Bank which I conceived and chaired me "Committee of Nine11 member states under the sponsorship of the Economic Commission for Africa mandated by EGA member states in 1963 to draft the charter and other relevant documents that created the ADB. You, Sir are also aware that I organized the Fund for Cooperation, Compensation, and Development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS FUND) and served as the first Managing Director. In my own country (Liberia), I created and became the first President of the Bank of Liberia (the first LJberian owned and controlled full service commercial bank}. Served as the first Secretary of Commerce, Industry, Labor, and Transportation in President William V. S. Tubman's government. I organized the School of Business and Public Administration of the where I served as the first Dean.

US: 1901 FITZWATERTOWN ROAD NO.9 WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090 • TELEPHONE (215) 706-444O FAX (215) 706-4413 AFRICA: HAILE SALASIE AVE. , LIBERIA • TELEFAX (231) 227-177 While in the United States after the 1980 coup d'etat and throughout the civil war I directed my efforts to stopping the savage bloodshed and restoring peace and unity. I returned home from the United States in 1997 desiring to further contribute to national stability, sustained economic growth, and Liberia's leadership role in Africa and at the United Nations. In that light I insisted on and endeavored to rekindle the productive and mutually rewarding friendship and alliance between the United States and Liberia.

Toward that end I met with Dr. Susan Rice, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Special Presidential Envoy to Africa, Honorable Donald M. Payne, Member of the US Congress, Honorable Maxine Waters, Member US Congress, Honorable John Whitehead, Jr. Financier and Former US Under Secretary of State, Lester S. Hyman, Esq. Senior of Counsel Seedier, Berlin, LP, the Honorable Reverend Walter E. Fauntroy, President National Black Leadership Round Table, and Former US Congressman. I also met with Dr. H. Patrick Swygert, President Howard University, Dr. Eddie N. Williams, President Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Mr. Ernest G. Green, Managing Director Lehman Brothers, Washington DC. All of the above named distinguished US personalities received me readily because each of them know and respect me and appreciated my genuine love for my people and honest desire to awake Liberia from its devastating nightmare with the cooperation of the United States of America. Each seemed inclined to help based however on conditions that I was powerless to deliver.

Mr. Secretary General, in view of my record of service to my country and Africa and in light of the fact that I have no knowledge or involvement in the accusation leveled against the Government of Liberia by the United Nations Security Council, may I therefore respectfully ask you to please engage your good offices to ensure that I am not one of those on whom travel restrictions have been imposed. I was not bom in 1933 nor is August 13 my birthday as listed. I am almost seventy-nine (79) years old and suffering from a serious heart condition as can be verified by my primary Physician (Dr. Harold Mignott at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

Mr. Secretary General, allow me to seize this opportunity to renew my high regard and best wishes for your and I remain,

A. Romeo Horton Alexander RomeO HortOn. LLP, MBA, BA International Economic & Financial Consultant 1901 Fitzwatertown Road Tel: (215) 706 4440 Twin Brooks, Unit No. 9 Fax: (215) 706 4413 Willow Grove, PA 19090

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS The following three areas summarizes Dr. Horton's illustrious international career: Banking and Economic Development • Senior Consultant to the United Bank of Philadelphia • President of the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation • Organizing Managing Director, the Fund for Cooperation, Compensation and Development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). • Chairman, the Committee of Nine African Countries mandated to organize the African Development Bank • Founder and President of the bank of Liberia.

Government Administration and Management • Economic Advisor to the • Secretary of Commerce, Industry, Transportation and Labor of the Republic of Liberia, Presidential Cabinet appointment. Education • Visiting Lecturer, International Economic Development, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania • Visiting Lecturer, International Finance and Banking, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia. • Founder, Dean and Professor of the School of Business and Public Administration, University of Liberia, Liberia. • Member - Board of Trustees, Beaver College (now Acadia University), Glenside, Pennsylvania, 1986 - 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES

Senior Consultant - United Bank of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Coordinate Strategic Plan. Development and Evaluation of the implementation of a Five-Year growth strategy for establishing financial and other competitive advantages of a unique minority owned and operated commercial bank.

President and Chief Officer - Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PCDC engaged in the promotion of small businesses and neighborhood economic development in Philadelphia. Mobilized a staff of fifty-six (56) persons with the appropriate technical and professional competence that ably executed the mission of PCDC (1988-1992).

Consultant on Economic Development in Africa to Opportunities industrialization Centers International (OICI), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1983 -1984) Alexander Romeo Horton

Senior Consultant, Wharton Entrepreneurial Center, Director, Wharton African Entrepreneurial Project, distinguished Lecturer, appointed by the Dean, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1982 -1984.

Co-Founder/Organizer and First President, PUSH International Trade Bureau (Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Chairman and Co-Founder), Chicago, IL. 1982

Financial Consultant on Africa, American Express Bank, New York, NY, 1980 - 1982

Distinguished Visiting Lecturer, appointed by the President of Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, 1981

Financial Consultant on Africa, Goldman Sachs & Company, New York, NY, 1980 - 1981

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN AFRICA

Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer - Bank of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia. President of the Bank for twenty-six years; at one time the largest bank in Liberia and the first private African owned commercial bank in Africa, south of the Sahara.

First Secretary of Commerce, Industry, Transportation and Labor, a Presidential Cabinet appointment, 1964-1969. His major accomplishments included the expansion of international trade through the negotiation of trade agreements with the USA and European countries. Development of Roberts International Airport. Increased international flights to and from Liberia by encouraging European and African airlines to use Liberia's International Airport.

Economic Advisor to President William V. S. Tubman of Liberia (1954-1964). In this capacity:

Dr. Horton, among other accomplishments proposed the creation of an African Development Bank to President Tubman in 1959, to serve as evidence of a concrete expression and demonstration of African unity and solidarity, and as a means of under girding and ensuring the full enjoyment of all the benefits of political independence won by African countries.

He also prepared the first working Draft of the Charter for the African Development Bank. As the President's Special Envoy, he presented the concept to the , President of the Sudan, , King of Libya, , King of Morocco, President of Guinea, President of , President of Togo, Prime of Nigeria and others in 1960. A ROMEO HORTON

• Former Member, International Policy Committee of the International Development Conference sponsored every four (4) years by the Stanford Research Institute and the National Conference Board. These conferences include the senior executives of six hundred (600) of the world's largest corporations.

AWARDS

• Grand Band Star of Africa • Grand Commander, Order of African Redemption • Grand Band Order of the Orange Nassau conferred by Her Majesty, the Queen of the Netherlands • Officer, Order of Mono of Togo • Decoration in the Order of Tunisia • Decorated by President Tito of Yugoslavia in 1969.