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UNCLAS MONROVIA 000569 
 
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SUBJECT: LIBERIA: NO TARGETING OF CHUCKIE TAYLOR SUPPORTERS 
 
REF: A) MONROVIA 547 B) 7/30/2009 SPIDLE-KOUTSIS EMAIL 
¶1.  THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST.  Please see paragraph 7. 
¶2.  SUMMARY. Embassy requests that DRL transmit the following 
information to Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There have 
been no reports of threats or intimidation against former President 
Charles Taylor, his son "Chuckie" Taylor, their families, 
residences, or supporters.  Supporters of former President Taylor 
live openly in society, operate successful businesses, and some hold 
public office.  END SUMMARY. 
¶3.  The security situation in Liberia continues to improve and post 
has received no reports that supporters of "Chuckie" Taylor are 
being attacked or harmed.  Ten defense witnesses from the "Chuckie" 
Taylor trial returned to Liberia from October to December 2008. 
None of them have been targeted since their return, either by the 
government or private individuals.  Nor have there been any threats 
made against any other supporters of "Chuckie" Taylor. 
¶4.  The private residence of Former president Charles Taylor "White 
Flower" remains under the control of his family.  No attacks on the 
house or threats against the residents have been made.  Plantations 
and other property in Monrovia are maintained by the Taylor family. 
The government has not made any effort  to seize the property 
despite the fact that some have overdue taxes. 
¶5.  Former fighters and supporters of different factions who are 
known to have committed human rights abuses are not allowed to join 
the Armed Forces of Liberia, the Liberia National Police or other 
government security institutions.  They are otherwise not subjected 
to any discriminatory practices.  Many politicians who supported 
Charles Taylor in the past now hold public office, such as Taylor's 
ex-wife Jewel Howard Taylor.  Taylor's National Patriotic Party is 
allowed to assemble freely and holds a number of seats in the 
Legislature.  Also several of Taylor's staunch supporters hold 
positions in the administration. 
¶6.  The Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final 
report on July 1, recommending a series of mechanisms to deal with 
those who committed atrocities during the civil war or who 
benefitted from the war, from prosecution to community 
reconciliation.  They come from all parties and factions.  The 
government is now debating the next steps in the reconciliation 
process.  To date, no one has stood trial for activities during the 
war. 
¶7.  ACTION REQUEST: Post requests that DRL pass the above 
information to DHS officers per a 7/31/2009 request from DHS for 
information (Ref B). 
 
THOMAS-GREENFIELD