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Rape victim testifies in Swiss court as Liberian war criminal appeals conviction

A woman cried on Wednesday as she testified to a Swiss court that a former Liberian rebel commander had raped her repeatedly during the country's civil war, on the first day of his appeal to overturn 22 convictions for war crimes.

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Finnish appeals court begins Liberia war crime hearing

A Finnish court of appeal began on Tuesday hearing an international war crime case in which a Sierra Leonean man is charged with murders, rapes and other atrocities during the Liberian civil war between 1999 and 2003, the court said.

Reuters

India To Deploy Largest Single Unit Of Women Peacekeepers To UN Mission In Sudan

This will be India's largest single unit of women Peacekeepers in a UN Mission since it deployed the first-ever all-women contingent in Liberia in 2007. Read on for details:

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Liberians protest living costs as Weah returns from 48-day trip

Analysts warn of more protests ahead of the 2023 elections despite President Weah’s popularity in parts of Liberia.

Al Jazeera

Liberians protest over economic hardship and president's absence

More than a thousand people joined a demonstration in a suburb of Liberia's capital on Saturday, protesting over economic hardships and President George Weah's prolonged absence from the country.

Reuters

Liberia celebrates bicentenary of its founding by freed slaves

Many African Americans are fascinated by Liberia, a small West African country founded 200 years ago by freed slaves from the United States. Some visit the country, while others even move there. But Liberia still bears the scars of the brutal civil wars of the 1980s and 1990s. FRANCE 24's…

France 24

Timothy Weah - From stepping out of legendary father's shadow to being praised by Pele

When the USA played their opening match against Wales on November 21 in this edition of the FIFA World Cup, a son had taken a giant step in his journey to come out of his legendary father's shadow. Timothy Weah made his World Cup debut on that day for USA…

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Timothy Weah emerges from father's shadow after receiving Pele Instagram reaction

George Weah is the only African to win the Ballon d'Or and is now the President of Liberia - his son Timothy Weah is currently starring for the United States at World Cup 2022

Daily Mirror

France sentences Liberian rebel to life in prison for war crimes

Rights groups on Thursday lauded the conviction in Paris of former Liberian rebel commander Kunti Kamara, who was sentenced to life in prison for atrocities committed during the West African country's first civil war.

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French court hands Liberian rebel Kunti Kamara life sentence for war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced a former Liberian rebel commander to life in jail for violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity after France's first trial linked to Liberia's civil wars.

Radio France Internationale

French court convicts former Liberian rebel commander over atrocities

Kunti Kamara given life sentence for complicity in crimes against humanity

The Guardian - UK

Paris court to deliver verdict in trial of Liberian ex-rebel

A Paris court will deliver a verdict in the trial of a former Liberian rebel on charges of torture, acts of barbarism and complicity in crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war

The Independent UK

'Comfort Closet' helps Liberians overcome an obstacle to delivering in a hospital

Public hospitals in Liberia may require a bag of supplies to gain admission for delivery: bleach, baby clothes, diapers. The $100 price tag is too much for the poor. One nurse has a solution.

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Liberian civil war torture trial of rebel commander opens in Paris

A rebel commander during the first Liberian Civil War, Kunti Kamara goes on trial in Paris on Monday for crimes against humanity, torture, and acts of barbarity, including the enslavement of an entire community in Lofa County, northwestern Liberia.

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The Independent UK

Paris trial opens over crimes against humanity in Liberia

A former Liberian rebel is going on trial in Paris on charges of crimes against humanity, torture and acts of barbarism during the West African country’s civil war in the 1990s

The Guardian - UK

Former Liberian rebel charged with war crimes awaits Paris trial

Kunti Kamara charged with torture, cannibalism and complicity in crimes against humanity during civil war between 1989 and 1996

Radio France Internationale

Survivors sue Liberian government over failure to track down civil war killers

Survivors of a massacre during Liberia’s civil war have sued the government in Monrovia for its failure to address wartime atrocities. The administration of President George Weah is under pressure to implement a report setting guidelines on bringing wartime criminals to justice.

France 24

‘Important for the victims’: Former Liberian rebel leader Kamara faces trial in Paris

The trial of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara opens on Monday in Paris. French authorities are prosecuting Kamara, who stands accused of rape, murder and torture during the country’s first civil war in the 1990s, under universal jurisdiction.

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Irish Mirror

James Boyle compared to Cristiano Ronaldo following stunning free kick for Ireland Amputee side

Ireland's Amputee side ultimately lost 6-3 against Liberia, but Boyle's rasping free kick was the undeniable highlight of the game

The Conversation

5 steps to stop Ebola spreading in East Africa – a frontline expert advises

The biggest Ebola outbreak in human history happened in West Africa from 2014 to 2015. I was on the front lines in Liberia serving as the head of case detection for the National Ebola Response team and administering critical aspects of Liberia’s Ebola response.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool handed Mohamed Salah boost as Egypt make decision ahead of friendly

The winger featured in last week's win over Niger but has been left out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Liberia

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp handed major Mohamed Salah boost after unforeseen Egypt decision

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will have Mohamed Salah back in training ahead of schedule as the Egypt international will be excused from Tuesday's friendly against Liberia

Evening Standard

Huge Liverpool boost as Egypt make Mohamed Salah decision ahead of Liberia friendly

Mohamed Salah has been sent home early from Egypt duty after boss Rui Vitoria decided to rest the Liverpool winger.

The Conversation

The scourge of sexual violence in West Africa, unveiled

When Zougba’s husband fled the jihadist violence crippling Burkina Faso, she soon found herself with her young son, daughter and other women on the road in a mission to join him. After 10km, four armed men surged into view from the side of the road. Her children bore witness as…

Radio France Internationale

Liberia's corruption culture linked to failure to pursue war criminals

Liberia’s pervasive culture of impunity, which has been brought into focus by recent US sanctions against three senior officials, has its roots in the failure of the country’s justice system after the civil war, according to a Liberian analyst.

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