Category Archives: Civil War(s) Liberia

Who knows Herman Cohen?

Posted on 17 June 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Who knows Herman Cohen? I came across his name when I read the report of his testimony before Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) which recently convened in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Herman Cohen was a former Assistant Secretary of … Continue reading →

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Taylor ’s machine of death and the people behind him

Posted on 16 May 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

I have been reading for the past six hours the proceedings of Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp’s examination of Charles Taylor’s former Vice-President, Moses Blah, and related websites. Moses Blah became President of Liberia after Taylor’s resignation following international pressure in … Continue reading →

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The Special Court for Sierra Leone and Charles Taylor

Posted on 2 May 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Charles Taylor had about US$ 5 billion in private US bank accounts during his presidency! At least, that is what his chief prosecutor, Stephen Rapp, announced today. I was flabbergasted when I heard the news. I could not believe my … Continue reading →

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Misc. news from Liberia

Posted on 31 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Saturday, March 28 It was not surprising to read negative comments on the Bridge Loan, provided by the US Government. See this blog, March 19. A bridge loan may carry an interest rate between 12- 15 percent. As you may … Continue reading →

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Gus Kouwenhoven

Posted on 24 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Thursday, March 20 The Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs today confirmed that Gus Kouwenhoven stays on the UN and EU lists of persons facing a travel ban despite being acquitted of smuggling weapons and war crimes in Liberia by a … Continue reading →

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Misc news from Liberia

Posted on 16 March 2008 by Dr. Fred P.M. van der Kraaij

Saturday, March 15 Many more atrocities committed by witness Marzah, ordered by Charles Taylor, according to his testimony before the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Gruesome details of atrocities both in Liberia and Sierra Leone, it surpasses one’s mind. My … Continue reading →

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