DOCSLIB.ORG

Liberian Studies Journal

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Liberian Studies Journal VOLUME XXV 2000 Number 1 LIBERIAN STUDIES JOURNAL Published by THE LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION, INC. PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor LIBERIAN STUDIES JOURNAL Editorial Policy The Liberian Studies Journal is dedicated to the publication of original research on social, political, economic, scientific, and other issues about Liberia or with implications for Liberia. Opinions of contributors to the Journal do not necessarily reflect the policy of the organizations they represent or the Liberian Studies Association, publishers of the Journal. Manuscript Requirements Manuscripts intended for consideration should not exceed 25 typewritten, double-spaced pages, with margins of one-and-a-half inches. The page limit includes graphs, references, tables and appendices. Authors must, in addition to their manuscripts, submit a computer disk of their work, preferably in WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows. Notes and references should be placed at the end of the text with headings, e.g., Notes; References. Notes, if any, should precede the references. The Journal is published in June and December. Deadline for the first issue is February, and for the second, August. Manuscripts should include a title page that provides the title ofthe text, author's name, address, phone number, and affiliation. All works will be reviewed by anonymous referees. Manuscripts are accepted in English and French. Manuscripts must conform to the editorial style of either the Chicago Manual of Style (the preferred style), or the American Psychological Association (APA) or Modern Language Association (MLA). All manuscripts intended for consideration should be mailed to: Amos J. Beyan, Editor; Liberian Studies Journal; Department of History; West Virginia University; 221E Woodburn Hall; Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6306. All items relevant to Book Reviews should be mailed to: Yar D. G. Bratcher, Book Review Editor; Liberian Studies Journal; Emory University; 859 Petite Lane; Lithonia, Georgia 30058 Cover map: Compiled by William Kory, cartography work by Jodi Molnar; Geography Department, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor VOLUME XXV 2000 Number 1 LIBERIAN STUDIES JOURNAL Editor, Amos J. Beyan West Virginia University Associate Editor, Konia T. Kollehlon Book Review Editor, Yar D. G. Bratcher Trinity College, Washington, D.C. Emory University EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD C. William Allen-University of South D. Elwood Dunn-The University Carolina-Spartanburg of the South Bertha B. Azango-University of Liberia M. Alpha Bah-College of Charleston Warren d'Azevedo-University of Nevada Momo K. Rogers-Kpazolu Media Christopher Clapham-Lancaster Enterprises University Yekutiel Gershoni-Tel Aviv University Thomas Hayden-Society of African Lawrence B. Breitborde-Knox College Missions Romeo E. Philips-Kalamazoo College Svend E. Holsoe-University of Delaware Henrique F. Tokpa-Cuttington University Coroann Okorodudu-Rowan College College of N.J. LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph Holloway-President Timothy A. Rainey California State University-Northridge Johns Hopkins University Cyril Broderick-Vice President Emmanuel Dolo Delaware State University University of Minnesota Dianne Oyler-Secretary-Treasurer Ciyata Coleman Fayetteville State University Clark Atlanta University Arnold Odio-Parliamentarian Albany State College FORMER EDITORS D. Elwood Dunn Svend E. Holsoe Edward J. Biggane C. William Allen Jo Sullivan Edited at the Department of History, West Virginia University. The editors and Advisory Board gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History at West Virginia University in the production of the Journal. PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor CONTENTS 111 The Tenth County: From Myth to Reality in the Go la Concept of Historic Destiny By Warren L. d'Azevedo. 1 U.S.-Liberian Relations: Challenges in the Twenty-First Century By Tim Dweh Siklo 16 Address to the Liberian Studies Association, March 30, 2000 By Reverend Father E. Bolling Robertson 36 Book Reviews Ayittey, George B. N., Africa in Chaos By D. Elwood Dunn 41 Brown-Sherman, Mary Antoinette, Barclay Women in Liberia- Two Generations: A Biographical Dictionary By C. William Allen 44 Carey, Robert and John Furbay, Freedom Ships By Chandra Dunn. 48 Minutes of the Liberian Studies Association Business Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2000 Prepared by Dr. Cyril E. Broderick 53 New Publications on or Relevant to Liberia 57 Documents 58 A refereed journal that emphasizes the social sciences, humanities, and the natural sciences, the Liberian Studies Journal is a semiannual publication devoted to studies of Africa's oldest republic. The annual subscription rate is US$40.00, US$15.00 for students, and US$50.00 for institutions, and includes membership in the Liberian Studies Association, Inc. All manuscripts and related matters should be addressed to Dr. Amos J. Beyan, Editor; Liberian Studies Journal; Department of History; West Virginia University; 221E Woodburn Hall; Morgantown, West Virginia 26506- 6306. Subscriptions and other business matters should be directed to Dr. Dianne Oyler, Secretary-Treasurer; Liberian Studies Association, Inc.; Fayetteville State University; P.O. Box 14613; Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-4297. Copyright © 2000 by the Liberian Studies Association, Inc. ISSN 0024 1989 PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor The Tenth County: From Myth to Reality in the Go la Concept of Historic Destiny Warren L. d'Azevedo* This study was presented at the Annual Meeting of the African Studies '..ssociation, October 24, 1984 in Los Angeles. The circumstances as described for e mid-1980s prevailed until 1989 when the unprecedented devastation of the seven -year civil war was instigated and protracted by the marauding bands of Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia sweeping down from the eastern interior and eventually overthrowing the regime of Samuel K. Doe. During the interim peace established by ECOMOG, Taylor was put forward by his well armed and relentless party as a major candidate for the presidency. When I returned to Liberia as an election observer in 1997, much of the western coastal region I had known, including the new Bomi County, lay in ruins where thousands of countrymen had been killed or had escaped to foreign lands as refugees while child soldiers looted and ravaged the farms and villages at will. The scattered remnants of Go la families I met in Monrovia had submitted to the bitter irony of casting their votes for Charles Taylor on the meagre hope that, given the power he sought, peace would be maintained and the civil war would not erupt again. A most dismal ordeal was to hear their children, among the many others in the streets, marching like ragged little soldiers, chanting the daring ditty: He killed my ma, he killed my pa But we will vote for him, eh yah! Perhaps the deepest sense of lost cause and subjugation came when the victorious candidate proclaimed his title as President Dakpanah Dr. Charles Ghankay Taylor of Liberia. "Dakpanah" is the sacred title of the messenger between Poro and Sande appointed by the Council of Most Sacred Zonya of the Go la. How Taylor managed to acquire it in these disrupted times is a subject of furtive speculation *Dr. d'Azevedo is a distinguished American Liberianist. He has published significantly, especially on the Go la ethnic group of Liberia. Dr. d'Azevedo is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Liberian Studies Journal, XXV , 1 (2000) PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor 2 THE TENTH COUNTY among a dispossessed and uprooted people. The "Dr." is his claim to academic achievement from an American university, and the middle-name "Ghankay" is his opportune assertion of an assumed tribal link through a Go la mother! Curiously enough, this seems to be the same strategy employed by his assassinated mortal enemy Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe, his predecessor and the assassinator of President William R. Tolbert, Jr. in the coup of 1980. As leader of the despised Krahn-dominated militia, and appointed head of state by the People's redemption Council, he claimed to have been declared head of Poro with the title "Tanu"-or, allegedly, "owner and defender of the town." (cf. Sawyer 1987, pp. 13-14.) The study is based on extensive interviews, direct observation, Liberian government pamphlets and newspaper reports. For additional background information concerning the period and issues under discussion, consult the selected bibliography. In 1983, twenty years after the creation of the new county system throughout the former hinterland of Liberia, a tenth county named Bomi was proclaimed by the Commander and Chief and Head of State Samuel K. Doe, leader of the military coup of 1980 and a determined aspirant to the civilian presidency under the provisions of the new Liberian constitution. This move was cautiously welcomed by the leaders of the predominantly Gola chiefdoms in the northwestern interior
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Adult Authority, Social Conflict, and Youth Survival Strategies in Post Civil War Liberia
    ‘Listen, Politics is not for Children:’ Adult Authority, Social Conflict, and Youth Survival Strategies in Post Civil War Liberia. DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Henryatta Louise Ballah Graduate Program in History The Ohio State University 2012 Dissertation Committee: Drs. Ousman Kobo, Advisor Antoinette Errante Ahmad Sikianga i Copyright by Henryatta Louise Ballah 2012 ii Abstract This dissertation explores the historical causes of the Liberian civil war (1989- 2003), with a keen attention to the history of Liberian youth, since the beginning of the Republic in 1847. I carefully analyzed youth engagements in social and political change throughout the country’s history, including the ways by which the civil war impacted the youth and inspired them to create new social and economic spaces for themselves. As will be demonstrated in various chapters, despite their marginalization by the state, the youth have played a crucial role in the quest for democratization in the country, especially since the 1960s. I place my analysis of the youth in deep societal structures related to Liberia’s colonial past and neo-colonial status, as well as the impact of external factors, such as the financial and military support the regime of Samuel Doe received from the United States during the cold war and the influence of other African nations. I emphasize that the socio-economic and political policies implemented by the Americo- Liberians (freed slaves from the U.S.) who settled in the country beginning in 1822, helped lay the foundation for the civil war.
    [Show full text]
  • A Short History of the First Liberian Republic
    Joseph Saye Guannu A Short History of the First Liberian Republic Third edition Star*Books Contents Preface viii About the author x The new state and its government Introduction The Declaration of Independence and Constitution Causes leading to the Declaration of Independence The Constitutional Convention The Constitution The kind of state and system of government 4 The kind of state Organization of government System of government The l1ag and seal of Liberia The exclusion and inclusion of ethnic Liberians The rulers and their administrations 10 Joseph Jenkins Roberts Stephen Allen Benson Daniel Bashiel Warner James Spriggs Payne Edward James Roye James Skirving Smith Anthony William Gardner Alfred Francis Russell Hilary Richard Wright Johnson JosephJames Cheeseman William David Coleman Garretson Wilmot Gibson Arthur Barclay Daniel Edward Howard Charles Dunbar Burgess King Edwin James Barclay William Vacanarat Shadrach Tubman William Richard Tolbert PresidentiaI succession in Liberian history 36 BeforeRoye After Roye iii A Short HIstory 01 the First lIberlJn Republlc The expansion of presidential powers 36 The socio-political factors The economic factors Abrief history of party politics 31 Before the True Whig Party The True Whig Party Interior policy of the True Whig Party Major oppositions to the True Whig Party The Election of 1927 The Election of 1951 The Election of 1955 The plot that failed Questions Activities 2 Territorial expansion of, and encroachment on, Liberia 4~ Introduction 41 Two major reasons for expansion 4' Economic
    [Show full text]
  • Liberian Studies Journal
    VOLUME XVI 1991 NUMBER 1 LIBERIAN STUDIES JOURNAL 1 1 0°W 8 °W LIBERIA -8 °N 8 °N- MONSERRADO MARGIBI -6 °N RIVER I 6 °N- 1 0 50 MARYLAND Geography Department ION/ 8 °W 1 University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 1 Published by THE LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION, INC. PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor Cover map: compiled by William Kory, cartography work by Jodie Molnar; Geography Department, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor VOLUME XVI 1991 NUMBER 1 LIBERIAN STUDIES JOURNAL Editor D. Elwood Dunn The University of the South Associate Editor Similih M. Cordor Kennesaw College Book Review Editor Alfred B. Konuwa Butte College EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Bertha B. Azango Lawrence B. Breitborde University of Liberia Beloit College Christopher Clapham Warren L. d'Azevedo Lancaster University University of Nevada Reno Henrique F. Tokpa Thomas E. Hayden Cuttington University College Africa Faith and Justice Network Svend E. Holsoe J. Gus Liebenow University of Delaware Indiana University Corann Okorodudu Glassboro State College Edited at the Department of Political Science, The University of the South PDF compression, OCR, web optimization using a watermarked evaluation copy of CVISION PDFCompressor CONTENTS ABOUT LANDSELL K. CHRISTIE, THE LIBERIAN IRON ORE INDUSTRY AND SOME RELATED PEOPLE AND EVENTS: GETTING THERE 1 by Garland R. Farmer ZO MUSA, FONINGAMA, AND THE FOUNDING OF MUSADU IN THE ORAL TRADITION OF THE KONYAKA .......................... 27 by Tim Geysbeek and Jobba K. Kamara CUTTINGTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DURING THE LIBERIAN CIVIL WAR: AN ADMINISTRATOR'S EXPERIENCE ............
    [Show full text]
  • SCSL Press Clippings
    SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Rear view of St. George’s Cathedral PRESS CLIPPINGS Enclosed are clippings of local and international press on the Special Court and related issues obtained by the Outreach and Public Affairs Office as at: Wednesday, 16 September 2009 Press clips are produced Monday through Friday. Any omission, comment or suggestion, please contact Martin Royston-Wright Ext 7217 2 Local News Taylor Supported Kono Attack / The Exclusive Page 3 Taylor Provided Arms to RUF Rebels for Diamonds / Sierra Express Media Page 4 …Special Court Prosecutor Would Now Prefer to Strengthen our Judiciary…/ Awareness Times Pages 5-7 Charles Taylor Rebuts Prosecution Evidence for Role in Salone Conflict / The Senator Pages 8-10 International News Report from The Hague / BBC World Service Trust Page 11 Nobody Ever Transported Weapons From Taylor's White Flower…/ CharlesTaylorTrial.org Pages 12-13 Security Council extends UN presence in Liberia, Sierra Leone / UN News Pages 14-15 UNMIL Public Information Office Media Summary / UNMIL Pages 16-20 UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Liberia Mission until 30 September 2010 / UN News Pages 21-23 Museveni, Pinochet and War Crimes / The Independent Pages 24-25 3 The Exclusive Wednesday, 16 September 2009 4 Sierra Express Media Wednesday, 16 September 2009 5 Awareness Times Wednesday, 16 September 2009 6 7 8 The Senator Wednesday, 16 September 2009 Charles Taylor Rebuts Prosecution Evidence for Role in Salone Conflict 9 10 11 Tuesday, 15 September 2009 The sponsorship of another RUF operation, Fiti Fata, by Accused Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been challenged by the Defence Team.
    [Show full text]
  • Joseph Jenkins Roberts Birthday 2009
    A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT WHEREAS, it is virtuously befitting that a people and a nation, should recognize and pay homage to persons who contributively make significant impact for the installation of the State, and its perpetuity; and WHEREAS, the Creation of the Republic of Liberia, out of the aspiration of the African and his Descendents was made possible by the combined efforts of Those who came to these shores with Those whom they met here, with Joseph Jenkins Roberts, arriving on 9th February 1829 with the Robert’s Family, including his Mother, who wrote that they were “pleased with the Country and had not the least desire to leave” for any other place; and WHEREAS, Joseph Jenkins Roberts was preeminent in fostering the Movement of the “Colony” to inspire all those concerned resulting in the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Liberia on July 26, 1847, thus becoming “the Father of the Nation”; and WHEREAS, under his Leadership as Governor from 1822 to 1847, and as President, from 1847 to 1855, and then, from 1871 to 1876, Liberia developed along the West African Coast from the Shebro River to the Pedro River, counting approximately 600 miles of seacoast; and WHEREAS, under the role of an effective and objective Leadership, he substantiated many diplomatic, legal, political and social cornerstones for the continuation of the Republic of Liberia, which have remained as irrepressible and irreplaceable until today, from which our present Republic draws its strength in its independence and sovereign interactions with
    [Show full text]
  • United Nations Nations Unies MISSION in LIBERIA MISSION AU LIBERIA
    United Nations Nations Unies MISSION IN LIBERIA MISSION AU LIBERIA Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Liberia November 2006 – January 2007 Human Rights and Protection Section May 2007 Table of Contents Page Executive Summary 1 Methodology 2 Mandate of the Human Rights and Protection Section (HRPS) 2 Political and Human Rights Developments and Trends 3 Human Rights Day 2006 3 Supreme Court demonstrates independence 3 Government affirms illegality of trial by ordeal 3 Government continues anti-corruption efforts 3 President visits Monrovia Central Prison following mass escape 3 Human Rights Monitoring 4 Human Rights in Prisons and Detention Facilities 4 Absence of detention facilities 5 Overcrowding 6 Register 7 Separation of categories 8 Accommodation, bedding and clothing 8 Sanitation and personal hygiene 9 Food and water 10 Exercise and sport 10 Medical examination and treatment 11 Instruments of restraint 11 Information to and complaints by detainees 12 Contact with the outside world 12 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion 12 Institution personnel 12 Inspection of facilities 13 Rehabilitation of prisoners under sentence 13 Mentally-ill detainees 14 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence 14 Law Enforcement 15 Violation of the 48 hours constitutional limit on police custody 16 UNMIL Report on the Human Rights Situation in Liberia November 2006 – January 2007 The Judiciary 16 Failure to ensure due process and hear cases in the November Term of Court 16 Absence of key personnel 17 Corruption and human rights 18 Problems with the payment of judicial salaries 19 Harmful Traditional Practices 19 Trial by Ordeal 19 Other crimes on the context of secret societies and practices 20 Recommendations 21 UNMIL Report on the Human Rights Situation in Liberia November 2006 – January 2007 Executive summary 1.
    [Show full text]
  • PROSPER QUARTERLY REPORT FY16 Q2, JAN – MAR 2016 I
    LIBERIA PEOPLE, RULES, AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEM RESOURCES (PROSPER) QUARTERLY REPORT, FY16 Q2 1 January – 31 March 2016 April 2016 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Tetra Tech ARD. Front Cover Photo: Community members arriving for the Fourth Annual Outreach and Awareness Campaign Launch in Monrovia, March 2016 Photo Credit: Jackson Nobeh, PROSPER Component One Lead This report was prepared for the United States Agency for International Development, Contract No. AID-669-C-12-00004 People, Rules and Organizations Supporting the Protection of Ecosystem Resources (PROSPER) Project. Principal contacts: Paul Meadows, Chief of Party, Tetra Tech ARD, Monrovia, Liberia, [email protected] Vaneska Litz, Project Manager, Tetra Tech ARD, Burlington, Vermont, [email protected] Implemented by: Tetra Tech ARD People, Rules and Organizations Supporting the Protection of Ecosystem Resources (PROSPER) 19th Street and Payne Avenue, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tetra Tech ARD P.O. Box 1397 Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-495-0282 LIBERIA: PEOPLE, RULES, AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEM RESOURCES (PROSPER) QUARTERLY REPORT FY16 Q2 1 January – 31 March 2016 April 2016 DISCLAIMER The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Determinants of the Economic Efficiency of Cassava Production in Bomi and Nimba Counties, Liberia”____
    DETERMINANTS OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN BOMI AND NIMBA COUNTIES, LIBERIA KOLLIE B. DOGBA A56/9511/2017 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI 2020 DECLARATION This thesis is my original work that has not been presented for award of a degree in any other University. This thesis has been submitted with our approval as University supervisors: ii DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY University of Nairobi This form must be completed and signed for all works submitted to the University for Examination Name of Student: KOLLIE B. DOGBA_______________________________ Registration Number: A56/9511/2017________________________________ College: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & VETERINARY SCIENCES (CAVS) Faculty/School/Institute: FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE___________________________ Department: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS__________________________ Course Name: Agricultural and Applied Economics (MSc. Program)________ Title of the Work: “DETERMINANTS OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN BOMI AND NIMBA COUNTIES, LIBERIA”____ DECLARATION 1. I understand what plagiarism is and I am aware of the University’s policy in this regard 2. I declare that this ____THESIS__ (Thesis, project, essay, assignment, paper, report, etc) is my original work and has not been submitted elsewhere for examination, award of a degree or publication. Where other people’s work or my own work has been used, this has properly been acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the University of Nairobi’s requirements. 3. I have not sought or used the services of any professional agencies to produce this work 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Smallholder Household Labour Characteristics, Its Availability And
    V SMAIJJIOLDER HOUSEHOLD LABOUR CHARACTERISTICS, ITS AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION IN THREE SETTLEMENTS OF LAIKIPIA DISTRICT, ____ a KENYA. rN AcCl'AvtBD lf0U BY IBS'S r 'S BtE - . a ..... JOHN IE CHRISOSTOM jo PONDO A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of Master of Arts (Anthropology) at, the Institute of African studies, University of Nairobi. t+\*4 DECLARATION This is my original work and has not been presented at any other University for the award of a degree. signed ....................... Johnie Chrisostom opondo Date: This work has been presented with my approval as University Supervisor. Date: 13' oh DEDICATION To my parents Cosmas and Sylvia Opondo for their love, incessant support and encouragement in my studies. TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Acknowledgement................................................v Abstract...................................................... vi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1. Background................................................. 1 1.2. Laikipia in retrospect................................... 3 1.3 .Statement of the problem.................................. 5 1.4. The objectives of the study..............................9 1.5. The scope and limitations of the study.................. 9 1.6. The significance of the study.......................... 10 1.7. The synopsis............................................ 12 CHAPTER TWO : LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL ORIENTATION 13 2.0. Introduction.............................................33 2.1. Division of labour in
    [Show full text]
  • TRC of Liberia Final Report Volum Ii
    REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA FINAL REPORT VOLUME II: CONSOLIDATED FINAL REPORT This volume constitutes the final and complete report of the TRC of Liberia containing findings, determinations and recommendations to the government and people of Liberia Volume II: Consolidated Final Report Table of Contents List of Abbreviations <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<............. i Acknowledgements <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<... iii Final Statement from the Commission <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<............... v Quotations <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 1 1.0 Executive Summary <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 2 1.1 Mandate of the TRC <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 2 1.2 Background of the Founding of Liberia <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<... 3 1.3 History of the Conflict <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<................ 4 1.4 Findings and Determinations <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 6 1.5 Recommendations <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<... 12 1.5.1 To the People of Liberia <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 12 1.5.2 To the Government of Liberia <<<<<<<<<<. <<<<<<. 12 1.5.3 To the International Community <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 13 2.0 Introduction <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 14 2.1 The Beginning <<................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Profile of Commissioners of the TRC of Liberia <<<<<<<<<<<<.. 14 2.3 Profile of International Technical Advisory Committee <<<<<<<<<. 18 2.4 Secretariat and Specialized Staff <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 20 2.5 Commissioners, Specialists, Senior Staff, and Administration <<<<<<.. 21 2.5.1 Commissioners <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<. 22 2.5.2 International Technical Advisory
    [Show full text]
  • SCSL Press Clippings
    SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE OUTREACH AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE A 16TH century German map showing Sierra Leone and the Sherbro Estuary. PRESS CLIPPINGS Enclosed are clippings of local and international press on the Special Court and- related issues obtained by the Outreach and Public Affairs Office as at: Thursday, 4 March 2010 Press clips are produced Monday through Friday. Any omission, comment or suggestion, please contact Martin Royston-Wright Ext 7217 2 Local News Charles Taylor Trial / Premier News Pages 3-4 NaCSA Supports Reparation Victims / Premier News Page 5 International News As Witness Concludes His Testimony…/ Charlestaylortrial.org Pages 6-7 Report From The Hague / BBC World Service Trust Page 8 UNMIL Public Information Office Media Summary / UNMIL Pages 9-12 “Taylor Played no Role in Invasion of Freetown”, says Defense Witness / Star Radio Page 13 Ex-Warlord to Run in Liberia's President Poll / Associated Press Pages 14-15 ICTJ : Guinea Junta -Sponsored Inquiry into Stadium Killings not Credible / Cocorioko Page 16 Guinea Massacre Probe Lacks Credibility, Says Justice Center / Voice of America Pages 17-18 Cassese Submits First Annual Report of STL to UN, Lebanon / The Daily Star Page 19 ICC: 20 Kenya Suspects Named / News24.com Page 20 Israelis Are Getting Away With War Crimes / Tehran Times Page 21 Junta Must be Referred to ICC: Nobel Laureates / Mizzima Pages 22-23 3 Premier News Thursday, 4 March 2010 | 4 5 Premier News Thursday, 4 March 2010 6 Charlestaylortrial.org Wednesday, 3 March 2010 As Witness Concludes His Testimony, He Says Charles Taylor Did Not Take Part In The 1999 Rebel Attack On Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown By Alpha Sesay Neither Charles Taylor nor his security forces supported or participated in the Sierra Leonean rebel attack on the country’s capital Freetown in 1999, the Special Court for Sierra Leone heard today as Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • SCSL Press Clippings
    SPECIAL COURT FOR SIERRA LEONE PRESS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Boys ‘borrow’ a ladder to rescue their ball from the balcony of a building. PRESS CLIPPINGS Enclosed are clippings of local and international press on the Special Court and related issues obtained by the Outreach and Public Affairs Office as at: Friday, 11 April 2008 Press clips are produced Monday through Friday. Any omission, comment or suggestion, please contact Martin Royston-Wright Ext 7217 2 Local News As RUF Trial Continues Today...Kabbah May Testify / Exclusive Page 3 International News (Untitled) / BBC World Service Trust Pages 4-5 How Arms, Ammunition Were Supplied / The Analyst Pages 6-9 "No Intention to Harm Blah", Taylor's family / Star Radio Page 10 Liberia ex-VP to Talk in Taylor Trial / Agence France-Presse Pages 11-12 Rough Justice / BBC Focus on Africa Magazine Page 13 UNMIL Public Information Office Complete Media Summaries / UNMIL Pages 14-15 Liberia's Truth Commission Under Siege / Voice of America Pages 16-17 Uganda Rebels Delay Peace Signing / BBC Pages 18-19 3 Exclusive Friday, 11 April 2008 4 BBC World Service Trust Wednesday, 9 April 2008 The Prosecution insider witness in the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been speaking of radio communication network and arm supplies allegedly between Charles Taylor and the RUF rebels. Alphonsus Zeon reports TF1-516 named key personnel in the Taylor security network who secured and delivered arms to the Sierra Leonean rebels on behalf of former Liberian president for military attacks into Sierra Leone and Guinea.
    [Show full text]