On
My Way to Accra Farewell
& Appreciation to Al-Hajj Mory D. Kaba
And When It Came to Past (Part I) By Alhaji G. V. Kromah Liberia:
Unsafe Ground For Elections
-By V. Dolleh
-The Untold Ordeal of Camp Johnson Road ‘98 Factor Part VI - By V. Dolleh Politics
of Tribal and Religious Intolerance Mandingo's
Political Alliance Press Release: LIMANY Demands The Release of Aloysius Toe, Mohammed Komara And Others. Mandingoes Are Banned From Leaving Gbanga The Last Time I Talked To Mohammed Komara "A threat to the government"-An Interview With Hassan Bility Exploitation
of Women
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A Rejoinder The 2003 Elections: Between Myth and Reality
Unity Page for Kenneh and Sheriff
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Liberian Activist Hassan Bility Presented Amnesty International UK’s Special Award For Human Rights Journalism Under Threat  Hassan
Bility, editor of the Analyst newspaper in Liberia received the award in
recognition of his bravery in reporting on the deteriorating human rights
situation in Liberia. As a result his life was put severely at risk, and
Hassan Bility now has refugee status in the USA.
Nvasekie Konneh, the President of the Liberian National Civil Right Movement and a close friend to Mr. Bility said that the Bility family is appreciative of all who continue to work for the rights of all - and most especially for his friends, Aloysius Toe, Mabutu Kromah and other detainees. Human Rights Lawyer, Tiawon Gongloe delightedly exclaimed that he is proud of Bility's unselfish commitment and sacrifice for the people of Liberia.
U.S. urges Americans to leave Liberia, citing spreading conflict... MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) - The United States urged Americans to leave the rebellion-torn West African nation of Liberia, citing the spread of fighting. The warning comes as two rebel movements, one newly formed, press in upon President Charles Taylor's government from the north and southeast, with fighting surging ahead of scheduled peace talks. There comes a time in a person's life when he or she feels a strong urge to do something that is driven by social conscience. The March on May 8, 2003, was a first for a few of us, but the participants represented a cross-section of Liberia. The ambition to better unite ourselves in future protests is a thriving force, and we will prevail. And it came to pass that early on the morning of May 8th, 2003, there arose a multitude. And there were women, men, and children of varied ages; Christians, Muslins, and others, and they represented a cross-section of Liberia. And with deep sorrow in their eyes and hearts, they had traveled from far and near to Washington, D.C., on buses and metros, air and sea, to unite their voices for democratic freedoms. Our Mission Remains The Same
The above release was submitted to LIMANY's correspondent Ms. Masogbeh Kenneh in Ganta. By
Gonda: Ganta is Safely in LURD's Hand
We Showed Up For Aloysius Toe And Others, Why Didn't You?
T. Q. Harris Appointed LURD Negotiator [LURD], therefore, [calls] upon the International Contact Group on Liberia, the Economic Community of West African States, United Nations, European Union, African Union, fellow Liberians, and friends of Liberia to give Mr. Harris your fullest cooperation. He is prepared to articulate LURD's position as it relates to ending hostilities in Liberia
U.S.:
Bin Laden behind bombing... U.S. officials identified six countries as likely targets for imminent al-Qaida attacks: Liberia, where the network has been tied to the so-called “blood diamond” trade; Somalia, where post-civil war chaos gives foreign operatives essentially free rein; Indonesia and Malaysia, where radical Muslim Jemaah Islamiyah rebels are believed to have close ties with bin Laden’s network; Saudi Arabia; and Kenya. Liberia
Leader Accused in Family's Death FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - War-crimes prosecutors for Sierra Leone on Thursday accused the president of neighboring Liberia of killing the family of an indicted rebel leader, and suggested it was done to block positive DNA identification of the man. Liberian President Accused of Al Qaeda Ties
The National Civil Rights Movement Statement on Conditions in Liberia
Our
Moral Responsibility LURD Claims to be Sitting Comfortably in Palala, Ready to Regain Gbanga Monrovia, May 13....LURD's commander in Ganta claims that there is no fighting in Ganta as was reported by Taylor. Taylor said that he was in Gbanga and told reporters that there was fierce fighting still raging between his forces and rebels in the northeastern city of Ganta. But an ATU officers traveling with the President said that the President did not reach Gbanga. Residents in Gbarnga told our correspondence that they could hear heavy weapons fire coming from the direction of Palala. According to UN diplomatic sources, Liberian rebels control between 40 and 60 percent of the country, where LURD launched an insurgency aimed at toppling Taylor in 1999. In a related story there is mobilization going on in Monrovia of Nimba dissident force to align with LURD or MODEL for an attack on Monrovia. Gios are blaming the Manos for this movement.
Addressing
journalists over the weekend at his residence in Monrovia, Taylor said
that LURD is being supported by Guinea who provide artillery cover for the
dissidents by shelling Ganta. Many in the diplomatic circle believe that
Taylor is laying the claims as a reason to one day attack or invade
Guinea. He added that the fighting in Ganta was serious, and that Guinea's
support for the rebels and the arms embargo were undermining his ability
to effectively deal with the situation. But there are reports from sources
close to the Ministry of Defense that Taylor had just received fresh
consignment of arms, many of which are intended to destabilize Guinea.
TO OUR MOTHERS My
Visit To Ganta on Thursday (May 1), Ganta's Market Day In Ganta, people were moving about their businesses as normally as they could. Many people I talked to told me that they wish the fighting would stop. Ganta was not as damaged as earlier claimed - some buildings are slightly damaged. On the street, there are fearful and armed men patrolling, looking as if they were ready to attack. BROTHER
LAYEE KOMARA of STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK DEPARTED FROM US TODAY Brother Layee as he is commonly known by everyone in New York, was a prominent businessman and community leader, was founding member and advisor of the Liberian Mandingo Association of New York (LIMANY). He is survived by his wife Masangae (Fanta) Komara, four daughters and two sons. A
SPECIAL ISLAMIC PRAYER SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 11TH IN STATEN
ISLAND, NEW YORK. For more
information, please contact (718) 293-4264, 659-4756, 322-2071, 293-0331,
(516) 852-5181, |
AFRICAN
AND AMERICAN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER ASSOCIATION
LIMANY and The Mandingo Community in the US, Say Farewell To Brother Layee Kromah Our Community has been struck with several sad news:
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Providence,
Rhode Island, May 28:- The sudden death
has been announced of veteran Liberian civil servant and
Attorney-at-Law, Alhaji Varmuyan Kromah. He was father
of former Liberian Finance Minister Lasanah Kromah and Alhaji G.V.
Kromah, former Minister of Information and ex-Vice Chairman of
the Council of State. Elder Kromah passed away over the weekend in
Macenta, Guinea where he has been living as a refugee since the 1997
national elections in Liberia. He was 79.
David
Crane, the American prosecutor for the Special Court on Sierra Leone,
accused Liberian President Charles Taylor yesterday of harboring
terrorists and sanctioning their use of the diamond trade to finance their
activities.
You
make a statement today that the sheer power of the human will and
conscience is far greater than weapons of war and structures of power. And
I have no doubt that the God of justice; love and kindness will bless your
efforts in bringing peace to Liberia. Today, you plant a tiny seed for
justice and human rights that will Grow during the next several days and
months into giant oaks of liberation and freedom for the Liberian people. 
MAY
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