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PHILADELPHIA, Pa – It was 28 years since she last saw him. At the time the witness was crying and begging Tom Woewiyu, known then to her as the “Defense Minister” to spare her brother who had been accused of being reconnaissance for ULIMO. He was 17. He had a stutter. There was no way he’d been a rebel of any kind she told the jury.

Monrovia – The Senate Thursday, June 21, debated amendments to Articles 45, 46 and 48 of the Liberian Constitution in a draft Act submitted by Cllr. Senator Varney Sherman (UP- Grand Cape Mount County). Sen. Sherman wants accommodation for presidential and vice presidential candidates, who take second place in a given presidential and general elections.

Monrovia – In an effort to ensure that this year’s independence celebration is held peacefully and void of missteps, a vetting process for the orator of the celebration has opened in Monrovia.

Monrovia – The Director of Varieties Democracies Institute at Guttenberg University in Sweden has stressed the need for Liberia to promote other forms of democracies instead of electoral democracy alone.

Monrovia – Canine Rabies has been officially confirmed in Liberia by authorities of the One Health coordination platform. The confirmation comes following public health action taken by health authorities and investigation in affected communities. One Health Coordination Platform is a combination of the Ministry of Agriculture, Health, Commerce, Forestry Development Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, National Disaster Management Agency, National Public Health Institute of Liberia and development partners. Rabies is a deadly but preventable disease, transmitted from an infected animal to humans (zoonotic disease), usually via a bite wound inflicted by an infected or rabid animal. Licks on open sores and…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa – It was a day seared in the 66-year-old man’s memory. July 12th, 1990. Hundreds of men from his town in Lofa County were crowded into the townhall by child soldiers with the NPFL he told jurors here. The Loma and Kpelle were called out. Only Mandingos were left. The rebel leader handed out bullets to the small boys. He gave the order to open fire.

Monrovia – An ever-growing number of countries have adopted ethics and anti-corruption laws that require public officials to declare their assets and income before or after taking government positions.

Gbarnga, Bong County – When the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) named Madam Jewel Howard Taylor as its vice presidential candidate, the people of Bong County welcomed the news and expressed affirmation through their massive votes for the CDC.

Monrovia – The Grand Jury of Montserrado County has indicted Caesar Kennedy with murder after he was charged with criminal facilitation to commit murder and hindering law enforcement by the Liberia National Police (LNP).

Margibi County – Liberian prelate, Prophet Sammy A. David has been named the United Nations’ Peace Ambassador to Liberia.