Daily news bulletin for June 16, 2005
Daily news bulletin
Bulletin of June 16, 2005
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An official of the Liberia Unification Party (LUP) says the wave of violence by former fighters and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia is worrying. The Secretary General of LUP said the behavior of ex-fighters and AFL soldiers creates the need to revisit the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration programs. Mr. Cletus Sieh believes this would remove Liberia from disorderly activities.
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The Liberia Action Network on Small Arms (LANSA) on Wednesday presented a petition to the transitional assembly, calling for a national program on small arms. LANSA said peace in Liberia can only be achieved when government help to fight the flow of small arms in the country.
Receiving the petition, the Assembly’s Committee Chairman on Executive said the petition made strong recommendations. Assemblyman Mohammed Sheriff said the body would develop a resolution on the control of small arms in Liberia.
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The Chief of UNMIL’s Human Rights Section says the newly adopted Truth and Reconciliation Commission will strongly address the problem of impunity. Ms. Dorota Gieryez said there would be some kind of conclusion for whatever crimes committed by individuals. Ms. Gieryez said the act stipulates that cases involving violation of International law, crimes against humanity and gross human rights violations are not entitled to amnesty and reconciliation. She said these cases are subject to proper court proceedings. Ms. Gieryez said the measures are critically important for the society, as they would provide the basis for reflection and assessment.
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The Liberian Government has submitted a proposal of ninety million United States dollars to the global funds. Health Minister Dr. Peter Coleman said the money would be used to fight Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/Aids for the next five years. Dr. Coleman expressed the hope that Global Funds would approve the proposal at the end of the existing two-year program against the diseases. He said when such extra funds are infused in the health system, it would help to change the health status of Liberians. Dr. Coleman made the statement Wednesday when he received a consignment of drugs, equipment and vehicles from Global Funds.
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The Government of Liberia has suspended the signing of all contract and concession Agreements. A statement issued by the Executive Mansion said the government will not honor any contract or concession agreements signed by any government ministries or agencies. The government said all contracts and concession agreements entered into by ministries and agencies will be reviewed.
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The National Elections Commission (NEC) is holding its Seventh National Consultative and Awareness Meeting today at the Booker Washington Institution campus in Kakata. The meeting brings together local and traditional leaders from Montserrado and Margibi Counties under the Theme: “Enlisting Local Leaders to ensure Participation, Inclusiveness and Transparency in the 2005 Elections.” It would discuss, among other things, the role of local and traditional leaders in the October Elections.
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The Lofa County Labor Officer has complained of lack of cooperation from local and international non-governmental organizations operating in the county. Mr. Prince Ngombu NGOs in the county refused to forward to his office listing of their personal payrolls and contractual agreements. Mr. Ngombu told Star Radio several citizens complained to his office about the status of their contracts with the NGOs.
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Information of the day: Heavy rain in Monrovia
Bulletin of June 16, 2005
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An official of the Liberia Unification Party (LUP) says the wave of violence by former fighters and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia is worrying. The Secretary General of LUP said the behavior of ex-fighters and AFL soldiers creates the need to revisit the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration programs. Mr. Cletus Sieh believes this would remove Liberia from disorderly activities.
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The Liberia Action Network on Small Arms (LANSA) on Wednesday presented a petition to the transitional assembly, calling for a national program on small arms. LANSA said peace in Liberia can only be achieved when government help to fight the flow of small arms in the country.
Receiving the petition, the Assembly’s Committee Chairman on Executive said the petition made strong recommendations. Assemblyman Mohammed Sheriff said the body would develop a resolution on the control of small arms in Liberia.
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The Chief of UNMIL’s Human Rights Section says the newly adopted Truth and Reconciliation Commission will strongly address the problem of impunity. Ms. Dorota Gieryez said there would be some kind of conclusion for whatever crimes committed by individuals. Ms. Gieryez said the act stipulates that cases involving violation of International law, crimes against humanity and gross human rights violations are not entitled to amnesty and reconciliation. She said these cases are subject to proper court proceedings. Ms. Gieryez said the measures are critically important for the society, as they would provide the basis for reflection and assessment.
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The Liberian Government has submitted a proposal of ninety million United States dollars to the global funds. Health Minister Dr. Peter Coleman said the money would be used to fight Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/Aids for the next five years. Dr. Coleman expressed the hope that Global Funds would approve the proposal at the end of the existing two-year program against the diseases. He said when such extra funds are infused in the health system, it would help to change the health status of Liberians. Dr. Coleman made the statement Wednesday when he received a consignment of drugs, equipment and vehicles from Global Funds.
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The Government of Liberia has suspended the signing of all contract and concession Agreements. A statement issued by the Executive Mansion said the government will not honor any contract or concession agreements signed by any government ministries or agencies. The government said all contracts and concession agreements entered into by ministries and agencies will be reviewed.
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The National Elections Commission (NEC) is holding its Seventh National Consultative and Awareness Meeting today at the Booker Washington Institution campus in Kakata. The meeting brings together local and traditional leaders from Montserrado and Margibi Counties under the Theme: “Enlisting Local Leaders to ensure Participation, Inclusiveness and Transparency in the 2005 Elections.” It would discuss, among other things, the role of local and traditional leaders in the October Elections.
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The Lofa County Labor Officer has complained of lack of cooperation from local and international non-governmental organizations operating in the county. Mr. Prince Ngombu NGOs in the county refused to forward to his office listing of their personal payrolls and contractual agreements. Mr. Ngombu told Star Radio several citizens complained to his office about the status of their contracts with the NGOs.
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Information of the day: Heavy rain in Monrovia
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