Liberia: George Weah Versus the Sum of Most Liberians' Fears

Monrovia — Senator George Manneh Weah appeared quite aware Wednesday afternoon that the moment he landed in Monrovia, it was necessary for him to address the small issue of the elephant in the room no one in his inner circle, had until now, wanted him to tackle.

It was the issue that has been on the mind of everyone lately. On social media, drumbeats have been echoing about a possible return to an ugly past most Liberians dread, a chapter in the annals of history preserved only for the most painful memories of relatives, friends and loved ones who helplessly watched as scores were sent to their deaths while a generation of Liberians fled into exile.

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