The Inquirer (Monrovia)
3 December 2008
It has now been confirmed that several Liberians who should have been deported for committing various crimes in the United States sometimes ago, will now face deportation today to this country.
Immigration commissioner, Chris Massaquoi, told newsmen yesterday in Monrovia that those expected to be deported have been convicted of committing various crimes in the United States. He said some of the crimes include gang rape, arson attack, armed robbery and fraud. He said they are 22; one female and 21 males.
He said the deportation was a matter of concern to this country especially so considering the acts for which these individuals are being deported. He said because of this, the government is taking all precautionary steps to ensure that those crimes committed are not repeated in this country.
Commissioner Massaquoi said there is an "operational plan which has been approved by the Justice Ministry regarding the issue. He said those who committed minor offences would be given to their parents, but those who committed heinous crimes would be in custody and thoroughly investigated before allowing them to leave.
When asked as to whether the current situation is an embarrassment to the government, the commissioner answered in the negative. He said people commit crimes all over and are punished for those acts.
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THANKS YOU MY YOUNG BRO. I HOPE THAT YOU CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE LIBERIAN GOVERNMENT.BECAUSE THERE ER SO MANY PEOPLE AROUND WORLD THAT USEING OUR PASSPORTAS LIBERIAN.NOW THE QUESTION IS HOW DO THEY OBATIN THIS? AND FROM WHOM? BRO WE HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO DO INORDER TO FIND A BETTER WAY FOR OUR HOME.
There is no doubt that Liberians around the world are engaged in acts that are shameful to Liberia. However, I would like to caution the Liberian government to thoroughly check the authenticity of citizenship of those who are being deported. Those of us who live in the diaspora know that the Liberian passports are indiscrininately sold to all peoples of the world. There are many who hold Liberian's passports who do not even know where country is located in the world. I am definitely sure that out of the 22 being deported you will find other africans who claimed… [Read Full Text]