Jerolinmek Piah
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“guests of the Republic”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah explained how US deportees would be received upon arrival in Liberia.
“Liberia’s gesture is entirely humanitarian and in keeping with the country’s longstanding traditions,”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah defended Liberia's decision to accept people deported from the US.
“We have always welcomed people who cannot return to their home of origin, and to reject these third country nationals would be acting against our best interest,”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Piah invoked Liberia's history as a haven for freed slaves to justify accepting the deportees.
“in keeping with Liberia's long-standing tradition of being a country that has provided shelter to all those seeking refuge and protection from persecution, wars and other forms of conflict,”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Piah described the humanitarian rationale behind Liberia's decision to accept deportees.
“not demanded or received any compensation or promise of rewards in exchange for its consent to participate in the programme”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Piah denied that Liberia received compensation for agreeing to accept the deportees.
“The government wants to emphasise that those being brought to Liberia are being received as guests,”
Jerolinmek Piah · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Piah said this to clarify the nature of Liberia's acceptance of US deportees.