Liberian Officials Held on Rape Charges In South Korea

Liberia's Moses Owen Browne, permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization and Daniel Tarr, the director of the Department of Marine Environmental Protection, are being held in South Korea on rape charges. The two have said they are being framed and are victims of racism.

In a statement, the Liberian Marine Authority said it received "with grave concern", reports of the arrest of the two officials. The Liberian government said it will fully cooperate with South Korean authorities, adding that it would take appropriate action pursuant to national and international laws. 

Seoul, South Korea (file photo).

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