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Taylor opposes civil defence force

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    Liberian President Charles Taylor has expressed concern over the proposed arming of a 15,000-strong Civil Defence Force in Sierra Leone, saying it would pose a threat to his country, Monrovia’s Star Radio reported. Sierra Leonean Finance Minister James Jonah last week said his government would seek British support to arm the defence force, which would incorporate Kamajor militia, news agencies said. Meanwhile, Taylor again denied his government’s alleged support to the RUF and called for an independent investigation into the issue, Star Radio said on Saturday.

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