“The process or investigation should at all times be transparent because the government has the responsibility of upholding fundamental human rights of all citizens. The commission cannot predict the investigation; the commission will wait for the outcome of the investigation”. The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) of Liberia was established by an Act of the National Legislature in 2005 as the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights in Liberia. Key FunctionsThe INCHR, is empowered by articles 3 and 4 of its Act to: a) promote and protect human rights throughout the Republic of Liberia; b) investigate complaints of human rights violations and conduct hearing; c) propose amendments or reform to laws, policies and administrative practices and regulations; and d) advice the Government on the implementation of national and international human rights standards. The INHCR submits thematic and/or incidence reports as may be deemed necessary to the general public on various human rights issues.

The Chairman made the remarks during a courtesy visit of the British Ambassador at LiNCSA’s Headquarters in Monrovia. Making remarks during his visit, the British Ambassador, Neil Bradley lauded the brilliant efforts of the Commission in the fight against small arms in the African region. Ambassador Bradley reiterated the British Government’s support towards programs leading to prevention, control and fight against the proliferation and trafficking of small arms in Liberia. He assured authorities of the Small Arms Commission of a continuous and supportive relationship while serving his ambassadorial role in Liberia. Evidently, the British Government has been very influential in helping the Small Arms Commission realized some of it programs as indicated.

Captured by rebel forces in 1985, the attempted coup d’etat placed Dr. Moniba at gunpoint to announce his and the government’s resignation at the ELBC studio. This was further evidenced when Dr. Moniba accepted the results of an interim president during the peace talks which were held in Banjul, Gambia in November 1990. Unfortunately, during one of his visits to the United States, he was met with a tragic car accident that caused his untimely death at the age of 67. Dr. Moniba was afforded two funerals, one in the United States, attended by numerous US Government officials, and another in Liberia, which was one of the largest state funerals in Liberian history. On this day of the 22nd of October (in what would have been his 83rd birthday), the people of Liberia honor Dr. Harry F. Moniba for his service and contributions.

Liberia: Police in Monrovia Arrest Several Guineans Trying to Besiege Embassy in Protest of Election ResultsMONROVIA – Guineans in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, on Wednesday stormed their embassy to protest the call for a re-run of the presidential elections in their country presidential election with results showing the President, Alpha Condé in the lead. According to them, they know their kinsman, Cellou Dalein Diallo, won the election but he is being robbed his chance to be President of the country. Protest in GuineaThe protest in Monrovia comes at the heels of deadly clash in Guinea where citizens in that country have been protesting the election results. Later on Monday, Bakary Mansare, vice president of the electoral authority, told the AFP news agency Diallo’s purported victory was “premature” and “void”. Signs of a looming electoral dispute began to appear on Sunday when Diallo told reporters Conde could “cheat” his way to power.

Secretary Mr. Bolton Dennis ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Anthony Kofadamus Torbor ……………………………… Member Mr. Jefferson Tucker …………………………………………… Member Mrs. Tracy Fallah ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Alexander O. Shannon …………………………………… Member Mr. Emmanuel Kyne Robertson ……………………………… Member Ms. Sekina Baylor ……………………………………………… MemberRegion 3 (Grand Gedeh, Nimba & Lofa)Mr. Moses Y. Kollie ……………………………………………. Member Mr. Wolobah Kollie ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Mark Goletuo ……………………………………………….. Member Mr. Augustus J. Flomo ………………………………………… Member Mr. Wilson Dumoe ……………………………………………… Member Mr. Mitchell Karngar …………………………………………… Member Atty. Member Madam Mary Sarnyenneh ……………………………………… Member Mr. Ford Sneh …………………………………………………… Member Mr. James Nagbe ………………………………………………. Secretary Mr. Adama Robinson …………………………………………… Member Mr. Thomas G. Goba, Sr. ……………………………………… Member Mr. Esiaka Sheriff ……………………………………………….

But when he was admitted at the Phebe Hospital, Doctors uncovered other underlying sicknesses and advised him to seek advanced treatment at JFK Hospital or abroad. Doloyuwah is being diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, a medical term that indicates a condition that causes a curve in the spine. He left Bong County on Monday and is at my place. He said although the hospital has not disclosed the total cost of the treatment, he will not be to undertake the cost alone. But when he was admitted at the Phebe Hospital, Doctors uncovered other underlying sicknesses and advised him to seek advanced treatment at JFK Hospital or abroad.

Monrovia – The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh has renewed the entity’s commitment in the fight against climate change, which impacts remain visible across the country. The Paris Agreement requires all parties to put together their best efforts to combat climate change through their respective nationally determined contributions. The workshop was divided into four sessions including the opening session, technical session (Overview of the Workshop, Sector Working Group Overview, and Setting Sector Expectations); question session and working session. “The national policies are weak, often not localized and that institutional readiness is dismal for the most part”, Mr. Assaf quoted the National Capacity Assessment for Managing Climate Change Impact in Liberia. For his part, Manuel Fuentes, EU-Liberia Climate Change Project Leader did a presentation on ‘Setting sector Expectation’.

Cyvette Gibson, the former Paynesville City Mayor says she is the right person to make Montserrado County District 9 an unwavering districtMonrovia – Cyvette Gibson, the former Paynesville City Mayor has entered the Montserrado County District#9 Representative race to replace Munah Pelham-Youngblood, the fallen Lawmaker who died July 8, 2020. Madam Gibson served with distinction at the Monrovia City Corporation as senior staff under former City Mayor Mary Broh for three years before moving over to the Paynesville City Corporation as City Mayor. There, at the Paynesville City, Madam Gibson was referred to by many as a developmental Mayor. The Montserrado County District#9 Representative Candidate who is contesting as an independent candidate says based on her engagements across Montserrado County District#9, the need and desire for experience, passion, and committed leadership cannot be overemphasized. “My tenure at the Monrovia City Corporation and the Paynesville City Corporation has prepared me for this quest,” she said.

Monrovia – Liberia’s youthful peace activist, Moses N. Buwee has called on the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage major stakeholders including the ruling and opposition political parties to commit to peaceful elections ahead of the December 8, 2020 polls. “I am concerned about the political violence in the country and call on AU and ECOWAS to dialogue with political parties’ leaders, youth leagues’ leaders and NEC before December 8, 2020. And the dialogue should invite religious and traditional leaders, International organizations, youth organizations and CSOs for all of them to commit to peace,” Buwee urged. Buwee made, while speaking at a cross section of young people during a round-table dialogue on the role of youths in promoting peaceful elections. He also stressed that Liberia’s peace should be prioritize by every Liberian including opposition and the ruling party.

“I have never seen a man in my life that is peaceful as George Weah. He promised that anyone caught in violence during the pending campaign process will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “Any CDCian that gets involved in violence will have themselves to blame because the Party will act. “We didn’t relent to suspend a county chairman in Bong County who was involve in disturbing a meeting. “Whatever goes wrong as Liberian you have the most loss it does not matter which party you come from.

Gbarnga, Bong County – Election season is in full swing in Bong County. Those agitations from majority of Muslims in Bong County have given rise to the emergence of Swaray. And her open confession of not supporting the CDC candidate in Bong County Henry Yallah is said to have made matters worse. The speculations heightened when the chairman of the party in Bong County, Waifa Siafa, accompanied Dumoe to a political rally in the county. This is why we are asking the people of Bong County to give us anther nine years mandate.

At the Foundation for Human Rights Defense, we concord with popular views that the most fundamental principle that defines a credible election is a reflection of the free will of the people. So, for anyone who cares about patriotism and the image of their country (Liberia) abroad, there has to be a unanimous consensus that any action that compromises the integrity of the election process is absolutely unacceptable. The value of a free and fair elections are much more important than the loyalty owed to any political party etc. A clear effort to silence the voices of dissent and intimidate the media. We at the Foundation for Human Right Defense (FOHRD) are going to be closely monitoring the entire process leading up to the upcoming mid-term election in Liberia.

“I maintain my stance that I won’t be supporting Senator Henry Yallah for the Senate seat in Bong County. “I know the vice president is party-disciplined and I know upon her return she will support Senator Yallah’s re-election. “The coalition needs the seat in Bong County and I know very well it’s going to be possible. “The vice president has demonstrated political relevance in Bong County over the years by winning two senatorial elections in Bong County. Howard-Taylor has high approval ratings from Bong County residents having won two successive elections in the county 2005 and 2014.

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia says it will today Wednesday launch the establishment of the Comptroller and Accountant General Department of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning which will situate the country on a solid and sustainable path to genuine Public Financial Management Reforms. The establishment of the comptroller and Accounting General Department is a key reform that has been requested by the International community for several years. Janga A. Kowo said the new reforms will place Liberia in straight compliance regional and global best practices in public financial management and public sector accounting and level the country up with its peers in the sub-region. He also thanked the National Legislature and the entire leadership of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for passing the proposed amendments to the Public Financial Management Act 2009, which among other things calls for the establishment of a comptroller and Accountant General’s Department within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. He expressed gratitude to the development partners for their technical and financial support which has significantly contributed to the level of progress made so far in the public financial management reform process over the years.

Today we say farewell to Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon, a distinguished Liberian public intellectual and progressive activist. Patrick served as Director of Planning and Development and later as Vice President for Administration. During the formation of the Interim Government of National Unity in late 1990, Professor Seyon was appointed President of the University of Liberia. 20th century Liberia has not had a more selfless, dedicated and commit public intellectual than Professor Seyon. In the pantheon of leaders of higher education in Liberia, the name of Professor Dr. Patrick Lawrence Nimene Seyon will rank among the best.