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| | Harper, Liberia - encyclopedia article about Harper, Liberia. |
 | | Maryland County is the southern and easternmost county of Liberia's 15 counties and shares a border with Cote d'Ivoire. | | | Harper is also the place of birth of William Tubman, president of Liberia between 1944 and 1971. | | | Harper, also known as Cape Palmas, is the capital of Maryland County in Liberia. |
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http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Harper,+Liberia
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| | Liberia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Cuttington University College was established by the Episcopal Church of the USA (ECUSA) in 1889; its campus is currently located in Suacoco, Bong County (120 miles north of Monrovia). | | | The long civil war has destroyed much of the country's infrastructure, and Liberia is dependent on foreign aid. | | | In 2005, lawsuits were brought against the company Bridgestone/Firestone for its alleged role in using slave labor in its rubber plantations in Liberia. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia
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| | Liberia: The African-American Mosaic (Library of Congress Exhibition) |
| | Liberia's president lived in a handsome stone mansion that resembled a southern plantation house. | | | In this 1849 letter, President Joseph Jenkins Roberts of Liberia appeals to the government and people of the United States for aid in purchasing the territory of Gallinas, enabling Liberia to control the West-African coast from Sierra Leone to Cape Palmas. | | | In 1819, Congress passed an "Act in addition to the acts prohibiting the Slave Trade." This act authorized the president to send a naval squadron to African waters to apprehend illegal slave traders and appropriated $100,000 to resettle recaptured slaves in Africa. |
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| | Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles |
| | Liberia was established as an independent state by freed slaves from America in 1847. | | | Dr John Mitchiner is the British Ambassador to Liberia, resident in Freetown. | | | Liberia is rich in timber, gold, diamonds, iron ore and has extensive rubber plantations. |
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http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019744966050
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| | In 1857, Maryland became a county of Liberia. | | | Blyden was Liberia's leading intellectual, a journalist, scholar, diplomat, statesman, and theologian. | | | This resulted, a year later, in the Constitution, Government, and Digest of the Laws of Liberia. |
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| | The Perspective |
| | Liberia’s constitution requires that the president, vice president, members of the legislature and the judiciary must be Liberian citizens; it does not require that cabinet officers or sub-cabinet officers be Liberians. | | | By the mandate of constitutional obligation, Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia’s 23rd President is the captain of Liberia’s political ship of state. | | | Sierra Leonean Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Liberia, Patrick J. Foyah sees former President Charles Taylor& trial as an international issue” that cannot be single-handedly handled by one government. |
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http://www.theperspective.org
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| | Human Rights Watch: Africa : Liberia |
| | Liberia’s new president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, should take prompt action to ensure that former Liberian President Charles Taylor is surrendered to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Campaign Against Impunity said today in an open letter to President Johnson-Sirleaf, who was inaugurated on January 16. | | | This briefing paper warns that Liberia’s transition from a near-failed state to a democratic country governed by rule of law cannot be considered complete until there is considerably more progress in several key areas. | | | When Liberia’s newly elected president visits Abuja on Friday, Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo should announce that Nigeria will promptly surrender Charles Taylor to face trial at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Campaign Against Impunity said today. |
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http://www.hrw.org/africa/liberia.php
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| | EUROPA - Development - Countries - Liberia |
| | This led to an ever-increasing rebellion in the north-east of the country from 1999 by the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD). | | | The country was run by Charles Taylor from 1990, who turned elected President in 1997 but who de facto ruled the country as a warlord. | | | This decision resulted from shortcomings regarding human rights, rule of law, democracy and good governance. |
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http://europa.eu.int/comm/development/body/country/country_home_en.cfm?cid=lr&lng=en&status=new
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| | Liberia |
| | Liberia was settled by freed American slaves in the early 1800s, naming their country for liberty itself. | | | 29 May 1854 Independence (Independent State of Maryland in Liberia). | | | Dec 1832 Port Cresson colony of the Black Quakers of the New York and |
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http://www.vdiest.nl/Africa/liberia.htm
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| | Was Liberia Founded By Freed U.S. Slaves? By Mary Kay Ricks |
| | Many leaders in the black community publicly attacked it, asking why free blacks should have to emigrate from the country where they, their parents, and even their grandparents were born. | | | Notable supporters of transporting freed blacks to Liberia included Henry Clay, Francis Scott Key, Bushrod Washington, and the architect of the U.S. Capitol, William Thornton—all slave owners. | | | Slave states like Maryland and Virginia were already home to a significant number of free blacks, and whites there—still reeling from Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion, which emancipated slaves had a hand in—formed local colonization societies. |
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http://www.slate.com/id/2085169
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| | Liberia on the Net |
| | The Colony of Maryland (1831-41) became Maryland in Liberia (1841-57) which was admitted into the Republic of Liberia on February 28, 1857, ten years after the creation of the first African republic. | | | In the beginning of the 19th century, groups of freed slaves and mulattoes from the United States of America emigrated to the west coast of Africa. | | | The decision of President Edwin Barclay (1930-1944) to adopt the US dollar as the sole legal tender in Liberia as from December 31, 1943 very clearly symbolizes the political orientation of the first African Republic as well as it's financial and economic dependence. |
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http://www.liberiapastandpresent.org
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| | Liberia on the Internet |
| | Headquartered in Monrovia, Liberia with an office in Columbus, Ohio. | | | Find discussions on Liberia in the US Congress. | | | Flemister is Special Emissary to Chair Perry of the Council of State & Member of the 47th and 48th Legislatures, Republic of Liberia. |
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http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/liberia.html
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| | GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: Liberia |
| | Constitution of the Commonwealth of Liberia, January 5, 1839 (Afro-American Almanac) | | | JURIST: Liberia (University of Pittsburgh School of Law) | | | Portals to the World: Liberia (Library of Congress) |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Liberia |
| | After a time, finding that he did not receive missionaries enough to accomplish anything practical, Father Barron returned to the United States, and thence went to Rome where he was made on 22 Jan., 1842, Vicar Apostolic of the Two Guineas, and titular Bishop of Constantia. | | | Here the colony became permanently established, and continued under the management of the Colonization Society until the political exigencies of commercial intercourse with other countries, especially with England, forced Liberia, 26 July, 1847, to make a declaration of independence as a sovereign State. | | | The diary kept by Father John Kelly during his stay in Liberia was published in the United States Catholic Historical Society's "Records" (New York, 1910). |
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| | Liberia News |
| | A consortium of five human rights organizations has called on the Liberian Senate not to confirm former Justice Minister, Cllr. | | | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has made several nominations and appointments in government, including 24 Assistant Ministers. | | | Monrovia, Mar 01, 2006 --The President of Liberia, Mrs. |
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| | Liberia |
| | While also similar to the American “Stars and Stripes”, the Liberian flag had eleven stripes representing the eleven individuals elected to the Constitution Convention of 1847. | | | I read a book at my library written by an American missionary who visited Liberia shortly after its declaration of independence. | | | The Liberia’s national flag is called “LONE STAR”. |
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| | Liberia |
| | Liberia's 'Iron Lady': Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is Africa's first elected female Head of State. | | | Black Christian republicanism: a Southern ideology in early Liberia, 1822 to 1847. | | | Ironically, Liberia's constitution denied indigenous Liberians equal rights with the lighter-skinned American emigrants and their descendants. |
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| | Liberia News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News |
| | Liberia: Magistrate Mensah On the Run For Criminal Contempt | | | Liberia: Lobby for Maryland Supt. Post Heats Up | | | Liberia: US$1m Hospital to Be Constructed in Nimba County |
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| | Liberia |
| | led a delegation that included Secretary Rice to attend the inauguration of the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleif, the first woman to be elected President on the continent of Africa. | | | The U.S. Record highlights U.S. efforts to promote human rights and democracy in Liberia. |
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| | ICL - Liberia Index |
| | Liberia is the only country colonised by freed American slaves. | | | Liberia was founded in 1822 when U.S. slaves were set free in this part of Western Africa. | | | 26 July 1847: Liberia becomes independent, but stays under US influence. |
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| | BBC NEWS Africa Country profiles Country profile: Liberia |
| | US-educated economist and former finance minister Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf won the second round of presidential elections in November 2005 and in January 2006 she was inaugurated as Africa's first elected woman head of state. | | | Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became better known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil war and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring Sierra Leone. | | | International observers said the vote had been broadly free and fair. |
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| | ReliefWeb » Countries & Emergencies » Liberia |
| | UN Envoy urges Norwegian Minister of International Development to assist Liberia's recovery and development | | | of Liberia, LURD, MODEL and Political Parties - 18 Aug 2003 | | | Liberia: Resolution 1579 (2004) adopted by the Security Council at its 5105th meeting, on 21 Dec 2004 (S/RES/1579) |
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| | Travel Advice for Liberia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
| | These laws provide severe penalties of up to 17 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in sexual activity with children under 16 while outside of Australia. | | | If you are in Liberia you should consider leaving unless you have compelling reasons to stay. | | | When you are in Liberia, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. |
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| | CNN.com - Bush may send 500-1,000 troops to Liberia - Jul. 2, 2003 |
| | But Secretary of State Powell has been arguing in favor of a U.S. commitment, sources said -- citing recent peacekeeping commitments by France in the Ivory Coast and Great Britain in Sierra Leone. | | | Bush leaves this weekend for his first trip to Africa, and the Liberia issue has become a test of his promise to make a commitment to promoting peace, democracy and economic development in Africa, administration officials said. | | | Liberians celebrate after the United States said it would not rule out sending troops there. |
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| | Politics of Liberia - Encyclopedia of Political Information |
| | There also are traditional courts and lay courts in the counties. | | | Liberia has a bicameral legislature which consists of 64 representatives and 26 senators. | | | Mayors are elected in principal cities in Liberia. |
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| | Liberia: Menus & Recipes from Africa |
| | Fruits may be served later in the evening. | | | The most important city is Monrovia and was named in honor of President Monroe, who held office at the time the Republic was officially established. | | | The custom had its origin in the days of slavery when it was not uncommon for a slave owner to break the finger of his slave's hand to indicate bondage. |
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http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Liberia.html
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| | Liberia and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2 |
| | August 01, 2005 -- Forestry Taxation in Africa: The Case of Liberia | | | Liberia joined the IMF on March 28, 1962. | | | On behalf of: Angola, Burundi, Botswana, The State of Eritrea, The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Republic of Mozambique, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
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| | Liberia |
| | Persons violating Liberian law, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. | | | Americans who travel to or remain in Liberia should realize that the ability of Liberia's security forces to maintain law and order in the countryside is uncertain. | | | Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Liberia are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. |
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| | Liberia |
| | Bank officials attended the historic inauguration of president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, pledging full support for her program to improve governance and services. | | | The conclusion of recent elections gives the new government a strong mandate for change. | | | Liberia has been in non-accrual status with the Bank since 1987. |
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| | Atlas: Liberia |
| | Liberia: Portrait of a Failed State by John-Peter Pham | | | This Our Dark Country: The American Settlers of Liberia by Catherine Reef | | | The Evolution of Deadly Conflict in Liberia: From 'Paternaltarianism' to State Collapse by Jeremy Levitt |
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| | Ethnologue report for Liberia |
| | Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and Montserrado counties, central Liberia. | | | Montserrado County near the coast and Monrovia, primarily between the Lofa and St. Paul rivers. | | | Nimba County, central Liberia, west of Cestos River. |
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| | African Studies Center Liberia Page |
| | This dramatic documentary follows the parallel stories of America's relationship with the African republic of Liberia -- founded and backed by the American Colonization Society (ACS) and the U.S. government as a home for freeborn Blacks and former slaves -- and the settlers' relationship with the indigenous people. | | | The index has been created by The Norwegian Council for Africa, as part of its comprehensive effort to strengthen the knowledge of Africa and African affairs. | | | The Institute in collaboration with the International Center of Washington, DC., publishes the WEST AFRICA NEWSLETTER, which focuses on human rights, development and democracy reporting and networking. |
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http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Liberia.html
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| | washingtonpost.com: Liberia |
| | In Liberia, Hopes Reborn: Expatriate Journalist Returns to His Homeland to Bear Witness | | | Two Africans in a United State: Liberian Weah Is a Role Model, Hero to Ghanaian-Born Adu | | | Years of War Leave Liberia Hollow: Failed State Has Little to Work With as It Tries to Climb From Chaos |
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| | UNDP in Liberia |
| | Part of an international network of development expertise, UNDP has maintained a presence in Liberia well before the conflict and was a critical actor in the transitional period, concluded with the inauguration of the new democratically elected government. | | | UNDP Liberia supports the new government in its efforts to rebuild the country and works with and within the UN system to promote sustainable peace, stability and human development in Liberia, helping the country to realise its national development priorities, which are aligned with the Millennium Development Goals... | | | In support of a national anti-corruption drive, UNDP, in collaberation with other international partners, completed a scoping study assessing the curent situation and trends regarding corruption within governement ministries and agencies. |
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| | Liberia Travel Information Lonely Planet Destination Guide |
| | Though elections provide hope for stability, the future for the West African country is uncertain, and its security situation remains volatile. | | | With the country recovering from years of savage civil war, travel to Liberia still poses more personal safety risks than it's worth. | | | The mess that is Liberia's civil war seems to be on the mend but the country is still no place to go for a beach holiday. |
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/liberia
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| | Liberia |
| | A regional peace initiative commenced in the spring of 2003 but was disrupted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) indictment of President TAYLOR on war crimes charges. | | | In 2001, the UN imposed sanctions on Liberian diamonds, along with an arms embargo and a travel ban on government officials, for Liberia's support of the rebel insurgency in Sierra Leone. | | | Independent and non-political Internet Magazine, dedicated to the promotion of Liberia in west Africa |
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| | Global Connections . Liberia PBS |
| | Learn about the complex relationship between Liberia and the United States. | | | Liberia: America's Stepchild looks at the shattered land that once had the closest relationship with the U.S. in all of Africa. | | | Review milestones of Liberia's rich political history, a history of triumph, sadness, disappointment, and hope. |
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| | Liberian Online - Liberia Portal |
| | Embrace honesty, Justice, Kindness and above all Peace and Unity. | | | Their sights are fixed on the board by the camp entrance that proves there remains a chance of seeking refuge in the United States. | | | Please remember that we all have a duty to make our country Great. |
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| | afrol News - Liberia |
| | It is expected that Liberia's newly elected President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf will raise the issue when going to Nigeria tomorrow. | | | afrol News - Pressure increases on Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop protecting Liberia's ex-Dictator Charles Taylor, who is accused of serious war crimes by a UN-sponsored tribunal in Sierra Leone. | | | » Calls on Liberia's Weah to back down |
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| | CIA - The World Factbook -- Liberia |
| | The departure of the former president, Charles TAYLOR, to Nigeria in August 2003, the establishment of the all-inclusive Transitional Government, and the arrival of a UN mission have helped diffuse the political crisis, but have done little to encourage economic development. | | | Civil war and government mismanagement have destroyed much of Liberia's economy, especially the infrastructure in and around Monrovia, while continued international sanctions on diamonds and timber exports will limit growth prospects for the foreseeable future. | | | The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which maintains a strong presence throughout the country, completed a disarmament program for former combatants in late 2004, but the security situation is still volatile and the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country remains sluggish. |
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| | Liberia current local time from WorldTimeServer.com |
| | This site specializes in keeping up with local laws and declarations that affect time zone rules and daylight saving time adjustments, so you can always depend on our accuracy. | | | A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Liberia is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name. | | | You can even create a list of your favorite locations where you have business or personal interests. |
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| | Liberian Newspapers and News Sites |
| | Hosts site of the Liberian Embassy in Washington DC, providing info on travel documents and visas. | | | Regular news reports on Liberia from African sources. | | | Regular news on relief, social, economic and political affairs in Liberia by UN Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN). |
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http://www.world-newspapers.com/liberia.html
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| | The Liberian Connection - Home |
| | web pages are owned or controlled for these purposes by LoneStar Liberia. |
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