Amid the growing call for the establishment of a war crimes court, the United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution to reaffirm strong U.S.-Liberia ties and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of a special war crimes tribunal.
U.S. Congressional Member Advocating for War Crimes Court in Liberia Lost in Midterm Election
United States Republican Representative, Daniel Donovan who introduced the resolution seeking U.S. support for the full implementation of recommendations made by Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Liberia, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal was defeated in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Two Liberians Win Municipal Positions in Minnesota
Two Liberian immigrants in the United States, Michael Elliot, and Wynfred Russell have been elected mayor and city council member for Minnesota, respectively in the state general election on Tuesday.
Liberian Human Rights Advocate Awarded With Northeastern University Fellowship
Alfred Brownell, a Liberian human rights campaigner based in the U.S., has been presented with Northeastern University’s Institute of International Education Scholar Rescue Fund’s inaugural Beau Biden Chair, a fellowship that aims to preserve the lives and knowledge base of scholars who are in danger.
Liberian Contesting for U.S. City Council Position Receives Unsung Hero Award
Wynfred Russell, the Liberian running for city council position in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, has received the 2018 Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award. The award was presented by the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
U.S. Congress Committee Passes Resolution to Support War Crimes Court in Liberia
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs of the United States Congress has passed a resolution to support the full implementation of the recommendations made by Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Liberia, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal. Members of the committee unanimously voted in favor of the resolution on Wednesday.
Rep. Koung to Attend U.S. Fundraiser for Sanitation Programs in Ganta
After attending the United Nations’ 73rd General Assembly in New York, Rep. Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Nimba’s first district is expected to attend a fundraising program to support sanitation programs in Ganta.
Liberian Sworn in as First Black Fire Chief in Fairfax, Virginia
A Liberian has been sworn in as the first black fire chief in the U.S. county of Fairfax, Virginia.