Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has testified before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia. The President's testimony, which was done on camera, is part of the Commission's ongoing 'Thematic and Institutional Hearings.'
The Liberian leader gave the testimony on February 12 at the headquarters of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Monrovia. She spoke for thirty-five minutes, after which she was questioned by TRC commissioners.
The President apologized to the people of Liberia for any role she might have played in the Liberian Civil War. She, however, emphasized that she was not a part of any warring faction, but only sympathized with the Charles Taylor revolution in its initial stage due to her desire to see positive change in the country.
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hahahahahahahaha do i hear the president saying she did not take side with any faction in liberia but sympathized with the Charles Taylor revolution in its initial stage due to her desire to see positive change in the country.oh jesus my lord please forgive this lady for her wickness against the innocent bloods that was shed through her grief to take power as president.it is clearly understood that the 14yrs war which took away the lives of many liberian was the cause of our socalled power grief politicians.iam really ashame of myself to see such a criminal like ELLEN JOHNSON SIELEAF talking ABOUT democracy and justice but anyway i'm sure that the lord our GOD will never remain silent and allow thus criminals who killed our innocent brothers and sisters go free,they will BE rewarded one by one according to thier crime against our nation.MAY THE LORD BLESS OUR POOR NATION AND ITS PEOPLE.
Corect all said here. How a minority of less than 5 % can rule in the interest of a majority? This minority that was an historical elite for 150 years , being "burned" by the fire one time , they will ensure that it will not happen again, right? At such, they will plot, conive, lie, and do all it takes for them to stay in power for ever.That is a perpetual hidden war not a open honest work for the interest of majority, as the majority is their perpetual enemy. How do you expect for them to speak the Truth? Just imagine..! Liberian majority and true people lost a historical opportunity to govern themselves for long time to come..Very sad.The ruling elite can not help themselves better because they are a small group . but using the political management (even civil wars if needed ) , justice system , media power and economics !
My people put your selves in Ellen shoes for a moment. Why should Ellen go in front of the TRC and admit aiding and abetting the war that took over 3000 lives. She would have been a fool if she did. After all, Ellen had to follow suit, like the rest of those pronounced and notorious killers that went in front of the TRC under oath and lie. In my opinion this whole TRC hearing is a waste of time. Its perpetuating more diverseness amongst our people than the intended purpose of healing and forgiveness. We just dont need a German Sheppard that bark, we need one that can bite. Hence, these guys are lying under oath to their teeth, a war crime court is necessary. We dont need a legislature approval to establish a war crime court. We didnt get a legislature approval to send President Taylor to face the Special Court for Sierra Leone, so why is this talk all about legislature approval to set up a war crime court. However, this is a pipe dream; IT MAY NEVER HAPPEN, because many of those that killed our love ones are in the three branches of government and if you "pull on rope, rope will pull bush.
Well, it is no surprise that the president can deny affiliating with any faction during the war. At least she admits sympathizing with the NPFL from the initial stage, and this is something that the whole world knows about.
What about notorous killers like Charles Julu and other who blatantly denied killing anybody, not even a dog in the crisis? Should we judge the president equal to those categorical liars whose hands are still stained with innocent blood?
Let's just forget this ugly past and move on with what remained of our lives. All is not lost yet.
Liberia shall rise and shine and serve as the beacon of hope and peace ofr Africa as she did in the past. Our God can make it happen.
PEACE!!!
If Madam Sirleaf supported rebellion and destruction of Liberia, against an elected government of late President Samuel Doe, then she is reliable to be indicted for crimes committed against humanity during the Liberia civil war.
Why did you do that? For your personal greed? If you are truely Liberian, please step down because the majority of Liberians have loose confidence in you and your entire administration -
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