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WHAT DOES TOM KAMARA WANT?
Tom has been one of the most consistent critics of Charles Taylor. Now that Taylor is out and the interim leader is finally put forward, it will be better for him to join others to work with Chairman Bryant in whichever capacity possible so that the desired result may be achieved.

Complacent Liberians: Do Not Be Complacent     

By Ramses K.Nah

Mandingoes, The Liberian Civil War: What Next?
BY: ABU M. KAMARA

A REPLY TO LIBERIA'S CRY
Until you see a need for change, you can't create a change. The political and socio-economic mal-experiences faced by Liberians with the statecraft of former president Charles Taylor, have surpassingly brightened our sights, quenched our thirsts and filled our guts.

My People Are Being Abused
July 7, 2003...Samuel Kofi Woods, 1994 Reebok Human Rights Award and 1999 Benemenrenti Medal (given by Pope John Paul II), writes to highlight HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES in Liberia.

THE DAY THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY
Monday August 11, 2003 will be remembered as a historic day in Liberia and indeed in Africa-seeing an African leader resigning under whatever condition. In Africa, we fight to the last because we don't want to accept defeat even if we cannot win. (CONTINUE)

WE WANT PEACE NO MORE WAR
Message...As we watched history unfolded today, Mr. Charles G. Taylor, former President of Liberia, boarded a Nigerian aircraft today, presumably heading for Nigeria, which will be his new home away from home. Since Mr. Taylor is no longer in Liberia, let's continue to pray for the restoration of the long lost peace that our people have yearned for over the past 14 years. Let us begin the healing process.....

PLENTY SENSE
(Open Letter to Alhaji Kromah)

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Targeting Monrovia?
(LURD Could not have done it)
By Tarty Teh

Liberians Disappointed with July 26th Games Organizers
By Abraham Massaley

Bomb Threat Called to Disrupt the Bristol Game
BY Anthony V. Kesselly

LIBERIAN JOURNALISTS CONDEMN POLITICAL BICKERING AT PEACE TALKS
Report by S. Trawally

WE MUST CONTINUE TO MOBILIZE!, NO 26TH PARTY
By Arthur K. Watson

Liberians Gift to Liberia This July 26
By Ramses K. Nah

We Need Prayers, Not Football Games: An Open Letter to Liberians 
From Daniel N. Solee

Liberia Denied 
Washington Post editorial
Tuesday, July 22, 2003; Page A16

 NOW IS THE ANSWER 
By Sekuo Korleh

TAYLOR IS NOT A VICTIM OF ANY RACIST CONSPIRACY    
By Nvasekie Konneh

EXILE FOR CHARLES TAYLOR IS A DISASTROUS ALTERNATIVE!
(Open Letter to President Bush)
By Ramses K. Nah

While Liberia Bleeds
By Tarty Teh

OVER LOOK NO RIGHT IN POST-WAR LIBERIA
By Sheik Kafumba Konneh

Press Release: LIMANY Demands The Release of  Aloysius Toe, Mohammed Komara And Others.

The Last Time I Talked To Mohammed Komara

"A threat to the government"-An Interview With Hassan Bility

Exploitation  of Women  - A  Rejoinder
A. S. L. Sarnoh

Mandingoes, The Liberian Civil War: What Next?
ABU M. KAMARA.....I would suggest that as the dust settles, special arrangement be made in order to rehabilitate the war victims in our midst ranging from handicapped to orphans etc. This will make life more meaningful for those who suffered from bodily injuries in the course of war and further strengthen our unity.

Liberia's Child Soldiers Await Disarmament 
MONROVIA, Liberia - Child soldiers cradle AK-47s at jungle checkpoints and on street corners, their gun muzzles cooled by a tenuous peace and their minds longing for rarities Liberia may never be able to provide them: Intact families. Proper schooling. Jobs.

Absent those, Liberians and aid workers say, a generation of child soldiers who grew up with the gun in this thoroughly destroyed West African nation will remain simply idled, disgruntled fighters waiting for the next war.

W. African Peacekeepers Enter Liberia's 2nd Port City 
West African peacekeepers have entered Liberia's second port city of Buchanan to the cheers of refugees lining the road. Liberia's President Moses Blah has apologized to the families of those killed in the 14 years of civil war.

Until now, the peacekeepers have been deployed largely in the capital, Monrovia. Sporadic fighting and looting by rebel and government soldiers have been reported in many areas of the country.

Liberia Says Claims of Rebel Offensive is Lie 
MONROVIA, Liberia - Liberia's defense chief said Wednesday that reports of rebel attacks on one central town were rumors spread by his own troops to facilitate looting. West African peace troops headed into the interior to examine other reports of fighting.

The moves come as heavy streams of refugees flowed toward Monrovia from towns just to the north, fleeing what the government has claimed were new rebel attacks despite a week-old peace deal.  

LIBERIANS IN PA TO ELECT NEW LEADERS ON SATURDAY 
Election debates are traditionally held to give voters the chance to weigh potential candidates vying for positions. For some voters, debates are mere formalities, but for others, debates provide them the chance to either change their mind for a candidate or reinforce their loyalty to a candidate.

New Liberian leader asks for American intervention... 
MONROVIA, Liberia--Liberia's president asked the United States on Monday to help stop clashes raging in the countryside despite a week-old peace deal, and urged West African peacekeepers to speed up their deployment as well.

WE UNAWARE OF ANY MASSACRE IN BAHN, NIMBA COUNTY SAYS MODEL
Press Release: MODEL wishes to categorically state that it is unawared of any massacre occurring in Bahn, Nimba County as reported by Benjamin Yeaten.

 "Let it be known that even with the departure of Mr. Taylor, his henchmen remain deadly potent and committed to carrying on his wishes. These allegations made by Benjamin Yeaten of all persons, even though untrue now must be treated with outmost diligence.

New STATEN ISLAND LIBERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Officers Take Over
Saying that Liberia is a divided nation from the "disaster" of the 14-year Liberian civil war, the President of the Staten Island Liberian Community Association SILCA, has called for unity amongst Liberian and vowed, "we will rise again" as a nation. 

George Curtis, President of the largest Liberian community in the United States spoke Sunday at the predominant Liberian Christ Assembly Lutheran Church in Staten Island during induction ceremony for the newly elected officers of SILCA. There are about 5, 000 Liberians in Staten Island.

Government Lied About Massacre In Bahn, Nimba? 
Tegen Wanti, a Nimba County resident reached by satellite telephone, said people of the town of Bahn had heard nothing about the deaths of 1,000 people that state radio had reported.

'Many dead in Liberian massacre'
Many people have been killed and villages set on fire in a town in north east Liberia, according to reports. General Benjamin Yeaten, deputy head of the government army, told the AFP news agency that the attack had taken place in an area north east of Monrovia.

Liberian state radio said rebels from the Movement for Democracy in Liberia (Model) had carried out the massacre in the town of Bahn, near the border with Ivory Coast.

SUPPORT THE PEACE PROCESS, HELP
Famatta Saryon(Sanoe), two and a half years old, who is suffering from malnutrition, cries as she is held by her mother in front of her house near the Po river in rebel territory, near Monrovia, Liberia (news - web sites), Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Many in Liberia suffer from malnutrition. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

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LIBERIANS IN U.S. HOLD INTER-FAITH PRAYER SERVICE SUNDAY

Thousands of Liberians residing in the east coast are expected to converge at St. Antonius this Sunday in Newark, New Jersey to observe a day of prayer for peace, reconciliation, healing and love among them and for their country.

Liberia's New Leader Seen As Unifier 
ACCRA, Ghana - Gyude Bryant, who was chosen Thursday to lead postwar Liberia, is seen as a consensus-builder who was a longtime campaigner against the rule of warlord Charles Taylor.  

Bryant, a 54-year-old businessman, led a 1997 effort to unite political parties behind a civilian candidate in Liberia's first elections after a ruinous 1989-96 civil war.

Now, with Taylor in exile and Liberia again emerging from bloodletting, the gentle-mannered Bryant is in charge.

The oldma lost again
"To choose a killer of innocent people as President of a nation is unforgivable." Said one delegates. It must have been very difficult for politicians to select Ellen. Maybe not. At one time in Liberia history people voted for a killer who killed close to half million people in West Africa. His name is Charles Taylor and people know perfectly well about Ellen's instruction to him:  "Destroy the country and we shall rebuild it in a short time..." Not only did he destroy it, he killed everything in and outside his path, way before ULIMO, LURD or MODEL.

Liberian foes choose leader, he is Bryant 
Government and rebel delegates have selected a businessman, Gyude Bryant, to head Liberia's interim post-war administration.

His appointment was formally announced on Thursday in Ghana, where peace talks have been taking place for more than two months. "I see myself as a healer," said Mr Bryant after being chosen ahead of two other candidates.

Liberian three factions to decide Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf 's Fate
August 20...Government and rebel delegates are expected to select the head of Liberia's power-sharing authority later on Wednesday under the deal signed on Monday.

A shortlist of three has already been selected by political parties and civic society groups. Sirleaf's name is included. 

The Liberian Peace Agreement Signed in Ghana
Peace Agreement Between The Government Of Liberia (GOL), The Liberians United For Reconciliation And Democracy (LURD), The Movement For Democracy In Liberia (MODEL) And The Political Parties Accra, Ghana, 18th August 2003

Agreement Signed, Parties Take Chairmanship, Factions Chop Ministries 
The long awaited Peace Agreement on Liberia was signed yesterday in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. According to the document, the transitional government for Liberia will be headed by a Chairman and a vice chairman, positions that would be occupied by consensus candidates to be nominated by the 18 political parties. 

Cheap Propaganda Panics Nimba? 
Hundreds of refugees, mainly ethnic Manos and Gios, are one-by-one entering Guinea. The new arrivals say that panic has overtaken all of Nimba County – many telling of forced conscription into the remnants of Charles Taylor's army in a war many are saying that Taylor and Blah’s forces have lost.

LURD attributes the panic in Nimba to cheap propaganda by unpaid government officials. "Even the report by BBC stringer, Jonathan Paylalea that our forces are on the move toward Monrovia is the cheapest by the remnants of Taylor's officials to derail the peace process," said the Frontline Commander in Gbanga. "The war is over for us. We are only defending our position and waiting to turn our areas to the peacekeepers as we did in Monrovia."

Liberia plan calls for government run by international committee 
MONROVIA, Liberia — Almost everyone here says Liberia is a failed nation, and has been for many years. Until 72 hours ago, no one had known quite what to do about it. Now a plan is taking shape to turn over control of this powerless, penniless, starving country to a U.N. trusteeship — a kind of world government.

ALHAJI FUMBA KAMARA: THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE
When the death of Alhaji Fumba Kamara was announced on Thursday, July 24, 2003 in Ivory Coast, those who knew him lamented a vacuum has been created in the Liberian community. His wives and children have lost a true husband and father, and his partners in business lost a leader, someone who associated himself with fair play and objectivity in business dealings. (MORE)

Liberian Leader Leaves Talks Without Deal
MONROVIA (Reuters) - Liberia's new leader flew home empty-handed from peace talks with rebel factions in Ghana on Saturday as West African peacekeepers beefed up a force to help end nearly 14 years of war.

With most rebels out of Monrovia since the deployment of Nigerian troops backed by U.S. Marines, a trickle of relief aid helped assuage hunger for hundreds of thousands of people trying to rebuild their lives.

U.S. Marines Land in Liberia as Rebels Pull Back 

MONROVIA (Reuters) - U.S. Marines, helicopters and screaming jets backed up West African peacekeepers as they pushed into rebel-held areas of Liberia's battle-worn capital Monrovia on Thursday to a riotous heroes' welcome.

Thousands of people surged out, cheering, dancing and punching the air, as Nigerian troops of the Ecomil force crossed key bridges to take up positions from ragtag fighters pulling out now pariah leader Charles Taylor has flown into exile. Bursts of gunfire -- joyful blasts from the rebels -- rang out when the peacekeepers moved into the port

WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN GAINING NEW TERRITORIES, OUR COMPLEMENTS TO LURD FIGHTERS, US, UK....
MODEL PRESS RELEASE: Model ceases this time to commend the gallantry of the fighting forces of LURD; the patriotism and perseverance of the Liberian people; the commitment of the international community especially the United States, the EU and human rights organizations; and the international press and the Liberian Journalist Association for standing up to the injustices perpetrated against the Liberian people.

Hungry Liberians storm port 
Thousands of desperate Liberians have rushed into the main port area in the capital to loot food despite rebel attempts to stop them.

The BBC's Barnaby Phillips in Monrovia said that rebel soldiers fired in the air and beat the looters with sticks, but could not prevent the theft of a significant proportion of United Nations food stocks.

Taylor's Vision 2024 Cut Short
What seems to be very disappointing for Charles Taylor, now former president of Liberia would be that he did not stay at the Executive Mansion, the seat of all Liberian presidents, to accomplish his so-called 'Big Dream' philosophy dubbed as 'Vision 2024', which he had envisioned for transforming war torn Liberia into a 'shinning nation.

Taylor Blasts U.S. in Farewell Address 
MONROVIA, Liberia - President Charles Taylor delivered a farewell address Sunday to a nation bloodied by 14 years of war, declaring himself "the sacrificial lamb" to end what he said was a U.S.-backed rebel war against his besieged regime.

Liberia President Charles Taylor's letter of resignation (CNBC)
The resignation letter from Liberian President Charles Taylor:
A little over two months ago I made a profound declaration in Accra, Ghana at the summit of heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union that is helping to shift the destiny of our common patrimony in the 21st century.

MODEL uncovered Taylor's Grand Design to stage mayhem on the Liberian people and the peacekeepers
Days prior to Taylor’s latest declared intention to again resign, MODEL has been inundated with forces from President Taylor (now rebel leader) defecting to us. Following intense interrogation of these defectors, we have once again uncovered some of Taylor’s wanton grand design to stage mayhem on our people and the peacekeepers. (Continue)

FOUR DOWN, ONE SURVIVES LURD EXECUTION
…An Eyewitness Accounts
A Liberian boy (name withheld), who survived LURD's rebels out-of-the-battlefront execution has been explaining circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, 18-year old Abraham Sheriff and others, who were shot and killed by LURD forces Saturday.

"I was there when they killed my best friend Abraham at Caldwell junction. They shot him in his head and I saw him bleeding and falling down," a young Liberian boy, who sustained bullet wounds on his leg from LURD's random shooting explained.

Good sign, Liberian enemies embrace 
Rebel and government fighters cross the front-line and hug as Nigerian peacekeepers continue to arrive.

LURD KILLS AN INNOCENT BOY, FATHER DEMANDS BODY
An 18-year old innocent young man has been shot and killed by LURD rebels in their control areas. Abraham K. Sheriff was reportedly abducted and taken to Tubmanburg, Bomi County during the early stages of LURD's third assault on Monrovia and had been in captivity for over a month before he was shot dead Saturday.

TAYLOR PLANNING ATTACKS ON PEACEKEEPERS TO BE BLAMED ON LURD, SAYS LURD'S REPRESENTATIVES IN GHANA
LURD: "We have more than the usual worries based on Mr. Taylor's past. We have credible information that Mr. Taylor is marking T-shirts with "LURD" inscription to be worn by his people with instruction to attack peacekeepers with the obvious aim that such act will be blamed on LURD fighters."

"We also have information that Mr. Taylor is still very much bent on fighting to get back the port area of Monrovia before the ECOWAS Vanguard Interposition Force, now landing in Monrovia, has fully established itself in and around the city." (Continue)

JOURNALIST BILITY DEDICATES AWARD TO LIBERIANS 
Liberian journalist and former editor-in-chief of The Analyst Newspaper, Hassan Bility, says he dedicates a recent international award he won, "The Amnesty International Human Rights Journalism Award for the year 2003", to the suffering people of Liberia, especially those Liberians who were incarcerated with him by the Government of president Charles.

Peace troops deploy in Monrovia 
The first West African peacekeepers have arrived in Liberia, aiming to end two months of bloody clashes in the capital, Monrovia.

Some 30 Nigerian soldiers emerged from two white United Nations helicopters at Robertsfield airport, 40km from Monrovia, in heavy rain, and fanned out with machine guns at the ready to secure the runway.

Immigrants in anguish over war
To some 300,000 Liberians living in the United States, Roberta Rashid is a daily messenger of grim news.

Rashid is the National Executive Vice President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas, ULAA. From her computer in Highland Park home, she dispatches e-mail updates -- and sometimes gruesome images -- about her native country, now ripped apart by a four-year insurgency to oust President Charles Taylor, a former warlord blamed for 14 years of violent conflict.

"It's upsetting," said Rashid, who could not utter her third word without pausing to rub away tears. "Every day, more of our people are dying."

SIDIKI GETS NEW POST
JUly 31...The Committee for Good Governance in the Association of Liberian Journalists in the America (COGGA) has a new secretary-general. Sidiki Trawally, an enterprising Liberian journalist, was unanimously elected July 29 by the COGGA leadership during a teleconference.

A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR LIBERIANS
A major turning point in the ongoing Liberian crisis unfolds with the arrival of the West African military experts in Monrovia on Monday. The team led by Brigadier General Festu Okonkwo patrolled the city centers and the Bushrod Island to assess the situation in those areas Thursday amidst jubilation from war-wearied crowd.

GROUP SHELLING MONROVIA IDENTIFIED AS LURD GIVES TO THE PEOPLE
July 30...There are credible reports that mortar shells falling in Monrovia, especially in the diplomatic enclave of Mamba Point were not fired by LURD rebels, but forces loyal to embattled Liberian leader Charles Taylor, who said the United States has " blood on its hand for supporting the LURD rebels."

Reverend Dr. Walter D. Richards Preaches Religious Intolerance in the "New Liberia"
While it is true that most Liberians and friends of Liberia are weary of the continuous degradation of our country as the result of our own perpetrated vices, the fact remains that some are yet to see reason for us to come together, compromise our various differences, and advance national interest rather than personal ones.

Some of these people who are very intolerant of others are still campaigning to advance their old age failed ideologies into the popularly anticipated "Emancipated" Liberia. These people, such as Dr. Walter Richards, still hold that either their way or no way. They maintain that the "New Liberia" must be as they have anticipated, or no Liberia. (Continue)

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DOUBLE FOR THE DONZO FAMILY

On August 6, Lasana Donzo and Bendu Sheriff Donzo were blessed with a beautiful bouncing girl. 

Then four days later, August 10, Kalifala Donzo S. Donzo and Siata Dukuly Donzo followed with another blessed beautiful girl. 

The two newly Donzo sisters and their families are doing great. 
Congratulatory greetings can be extended by calling the Donzo family at (703) 878-5930.

LIMANY says CONGRATULATION

Joining LIMANY's team of reporters from the BUDUBURAM REFUGEE CAMP, Ghana

SHEIKH S.S. KAMARA 
The Liberians are trying hard, be proud.

A BLUE PRINT FOR WINNING PEACE IN LIBERIA
A PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FORM OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION IN LIBERIA AND A BLUE PRINT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE RECONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

TOM WOIWOYOU MUST THINK AGAIN
July 7..In what was obviously a disgraceful TV appearance recently on CNN, Mr. Tom Woiwoyou, a Liberian businessman turned Senator, embarrassed not only himself but also the entire intellectual field that most people had previously associated him with. "TOM" fell completely below every mark of intellectualism. He was not only confused, and tongue-tied but also very nervous. Lies are difficult to maintain.

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