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  • 4,300 Liberians residing at Buduburam Camp to leave to Liberia

    4,300 Liberians residing at Buduburam Camp to leave to Liberia

    A total of 4,300 Liberians residing at the Buduburam Refugee Camp in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region are set to return to Liberia between May and June 2024 as part of the Liberian Government’s repatriation plan facilitated by the Liberia Refugee Repatriation Resettlement Commission.

    The repatriation initiative will kick off on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with 770 individuals being transported from Ghana to Liberia, as disclosed during a pre-departure meeting between representatives of the Liberian Government and the Buduburam Liberian Community.

    Mr. Jeddi Armah, Deputy Minister of Legal Affairs of Liberia, who headed the government delegation, emphasized the closure of Liberian refugees’ stay in Ghana and highlighted the extensive discussions and agreements reached between Ghana and Liberia since 2021 regarding the repatriation process.

    Encouraging Liberians to take advantage of the opportunities provided for their smooth return and reintegration, Mr. Armah underscored the temporary nature of the camp, originally established as a refuge during the war.

    Expressing gratitude to Ghana’s government and citizens for their support during their time of need, Mr. Dennis Gwion, President of Liberians in Ghana, affirmed the voluntary nature of the repatriation, noting that those opting to remain were primarily individuals with stable employment and housing outside the camp.

    “We have had fruitful engagements and discussions with the Ghanaian government throughout this period, and they have been giving us the necessary and needed support to undertake this exercise,” he added.

    Residents shared mixed sentiments about the repatriation, with some eagerly looking forward to returning to Liberia, while others cited educational or work commitments as reasons for delaying their departure.

    The Buduburam Camp, established by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1990, served as a sanctuary for more than 12,000 Liberian and Sierra Leonean refugees fleeing civil wars in their respective countries.

  • Buduburam demolition: Liberians turn basic school into marketplace

    Buduburam demolition: Liberians turn basic school into marketplace

    Liberians, seeking refuge at the Point Hope D/A Basic School following the Buduburam demolition, are now actively involved in trading activities on the premises.

    Apart from engaging in trade, the displaced residents also use the school compound for activities such as pounding fufu.

    The Buduburam demolition, aimed at clearing the area of miscreants, impacted over 5000 individuals.

    Unfortunately, following the exercise, some Liberian nationals took over the school, leaving students stranded.

    The Central Regional Security Council, on Thursday, ordered the displaced residents to vacate the classrooms. Despite the directive, they have refused to leave, citing a lack of alternative accommodations.

    During a visit by Adom News to the school premises, the squatters were observed actively involved in pounding fufu and participating in various trading activities within the school grounds.

  • Pilot intends to motivate Liberians after flying plane across Atlantic Ocean alone

    Pilot intends to motivate Liberians after flying plane across Atlantic Ocean alone

    Abner Yonly, a pilot from Liberia who lives in the US, is coming back to Liberia after flying a plane across the Atlantic Ocean all by himself. He is the first black person to do this in a small plane.

    Mr Yonly started his trip in Maryland, in the US. Then he went across the North Atlantic to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the UK, France, and Spain.

    He arrived in Africa in Morocco and has now landed safely in Dakar, Senegal.

    MrYonly is supposed to arrive at Roberts International Airport in Liberia at 4:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, as per his flight schedule.

    Mr Yonly said in a statement that he wanted to be a pilot and also wanted to inspire others.

    I realized during training that I could be a leader and inspire my generation to do amazing things, not just learn how to fly,” he said.

    Mr Yonly wants to inspire other Liberians, especially young people born after 1980, by becoming the first Liberian-born pilot to fly a plane.

    “Our mom and dad told us about Air Liberia, which is flown by pilots from Liberia. ” We didn’t see it. This will show them that if you work hard and stay determined, you can make your dreams come true.