But within a few years, the young head of state developed dictatorial tendencies and began crushing the voices of dissent. Eventually, Taylor’s problems compounded and he was forced to leave under indictment by the international criminal tribunal, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf came along following an election in 2005. I must admit that the Ellen administration did some good things in terms of advancing women’s rights, etc. For reasons mentioned above, the Foundation for Human Rights Defense remains appalled by the Oslo Nobel Committee’s decision to award President Sirleaf the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. I will reserve further judgement and see if this administration will take action to deliver justice and equality to all of its people.

Source: Front Page Africa June 08, 2020 03:56 UTC