Peace deal laudable

From: China Daily | Date: August 20, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

The news that the Liberian Government and two rebel groups signed a peace deal in Ghana on Monday is to be welcomed.

The document is aimed at ending 14 years of strife and establishing an interim government to govern the west African country for two years.

The deal, which has been negotiated by Liberia's political parties and civil society groups, shares government portfolios among the current government, rebel groups and political parties.

This power sharing which takes all interest groups into consideration is likely to help build a stable Liberia.

For Liberians, this is a giant step in ...

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