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International Crisis Group Honors President Sirleaf

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has presented President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf an award for her outstanding leadership in democracy, development and peace building in Africa. The Liberian leader received the ‘Fred Cuny Award for the Prevention of Deadly Conflict’ at the ICG’s 2008 Award Luncheon held today in New York City, U.S.A.

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UN Envoy Pledges To Support Fight Against Crime

 

The United Nations Envoy in Liberia, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, has pledged continued UN support to the Government of Liberia, especially in the fight against crime.  “Cases of armed robbery, mob violence, and rape still remain high,” she observed.  “And UNMIL has joined the Government and other partners to launch anti-crime and anti-rape campaigns across the country to deal with these challenges.”  

Sweden and Liberia films Win NY Tribeca Awards

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Swedish coming-of-age horror film and a U.S. documentary about female peace activists in war-torn Liberia won the top awards at New York's Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday. "Let the Right One In," directed by Tomas Alfredson, took the award for Best Narrative Feature, while "Pray the Devil Back to Hell,"

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Joblessness Is No Reason For Armed Robbery, Says Labor Minister

Labor Minister, Kofi Woods, has taken exception to claims in some quarters that the reported high unemployment rate in the country is a contributing factor for the increased level of armed robbery in the country.

 

Liberia Beats Sierra Leone

3-1 In Soccer

 

 

 

The home side took the lead on 21 minutes thanks to a Zah Krangar strike from the edge of the box. The Lone Star continued their dominance and doubled their lead in the 58th minute when Anthony Laffor calmly stroked the ball home from 15 yards after making light work of defender Kemokai Kallon.

 

'Let's do something about Zim' Says Liberia's President

 

 

New York - Liberia's president urged African leaders on Wednesday to ensure that the results of Zimbabwe's presidential election reflects the will of the people.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf recalled that the back-to-back civil wars in Liberia from 1989 to 2003 that left 200 000 people dead were "a tragedy rooted in suppression of the will of the people and the choice of the people."

 

 

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