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16 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

Liberia: Fomer Head of State,Others Indicted

The Government of Liberia has indicted former transitional Head of State, Charles Gyude Bryant, former House Speaker, Edwin N. Snowe, Bomi County Senator, Richard Divine and two others on crimes of economic ... via AllAfrica.com

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Saturday May 10 | Variety

Pray the Devil Back to Hell

Documentary 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' depicts the successful efforts of Liberian women to end decades of civil war. via Variety

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Thursday May 8 | United Nations

Advancing women's rights critical to Liberia's development - " UN envoy

“When discussing these issues, ensure that they are not only discussed with intellectual women in Monrovia; make sure that all women of Liberia are involved in these efforts”

The top United Nations official in Liberia has called for furthering the rights of women as a crucial element in advancing peace and development in the West African nation that is recovering from a decade-long ... via United Nations

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Wednesday May 7 | AllAfrica.com

Liberia: As Armed Robbery Rises Civilians Defend Themselves

“We are ever more vigilant and prepared to deal with armed robbery. In fact, a select number of our police officers have now been armed to conduct night time patrols with UN peacekeepers.”

The current police force in the Liberian capital Monrovia is unable to combat an increase in violent crime, according to a recent independent report and many of the city's residents have created their own civil ... via AllAfrica.com

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Monday May 5 | AllAfrica.com

Liberia: 'Doing Business Survey Wooed GoL to Initiate Major Reforms', NIC Boss

The Government of Liberia has initiated 21 business reforms in three critical areas including Business Start Up, Construction Permits and Trading Across Borders. via AllAfrica.com

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Saturday May 3 | AllAfrica.com

Liberia: UN Hands Over Refurbished Ministry Building to Government

The United Nations has handed over a newly-refurbished Ministry of Internal Affairs building to the Liberian Government, calling the hand-over a crucial step in the country's post-war recovery. via AllAfrica.com

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Thursday May 1 | StarTribune

`Pray the Devil Back to Hell' wins top documentary honor at 7th annual Tribeca Film Festival

"Pray the Devil Back to Hell," a documentary about the role women played in ending civil war in Liberia, was among the films honored at the seventh annual Tribeca Film Festival. via StarTribune

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Wednesday Apr 30 | Ann Arbor News

Zimbabwe opposition repeats `no' to any presidential runoff

“So I'm one of those African leaders who say to our other leaders and our colleagues, it's time to do something about Zimbabwe”

Zimbabwe's opposition rejected a presidential runoff election despite a media report Wednesday saying the long-delayed official tally delivered them a victory short of an outright win. via Ann Arbor News

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Tuesday Apr 29 | Providence Journal

A painful choice for R.I. refugees

“If you open up a can of worms, it's going to start all over again.”

The Rev. Claudius Cooper, above, of Providence has testified for the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission about atrocities during the civil war in Liberia. via Providence Journal

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Sunday Apr 27 | Voice of America

UN Secretary General Urges Continued International Support for Liberia's Recovery

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says any decision on whether to lift the travel restriction on some officials of former Liberian President Charles Taylor would be made by the U.N. Security Council ... via Voice of America

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