UN lifts sanctions on Taylor allies

by admin
Jul 25, 2012

The UN Security Council has lifted sanctions on 17 allies of the former Liberian president, Charles Taylor.

The sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes were imposed over 10 years ago to weaken Taylor’s regime.

"The lifting of the travel ban is welcome news for the government of Liberia," AFP news agency quotes the Foreign Minister Augustine Naguafan as saying.

25 former associates, including Taylor’s son remain on the list.

Taylor’s ex-wife Jewel Taylor, who was removed from the list, told the BBC that her international isolation meant she had to live like a "fish in a small bowl".

"It was quite difficult," she said.

"If I had a chance I'll probably go to Israel and praise God."

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