Liberian leader hails progress, says more aid needed


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Feb 13, 2007

  


This Associated Press report in the International Herald Tribune outlines pleas from President Johnson-Sirleaf and others to accelerate assistance to Liberia.

 

From the Article:

 

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Monday hailed the gains her year-old government has achieved but warned that the country's recovery is fragile and needs continued outside help. "Slowly but steadily we are making out way back. We know we can create a new peaceful, open and prosperous Liberia," she said in a speech at the outset of an official visit here.