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Churches worried about insecurity in troubled region

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    The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has expressed concern about reports of insecurity in the north-western county of Lofa, Star Radio reported on Monday.

    The LCC called on Liberia's government to ensure stability in Lofa, especially in the county's main town, Voinjama, which is nearly 400 km north of Monrovia.

    A number of people fled Voinjama after ethnic violence broke out there on 21 April. Star reported that many have not returned to the city and that those who remained have complained of constant harassment by the security forces.

    President Charles Taylor pledged last week to deal with the security problem in Lofa, the radio station reported.

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