Prince Johnson
Liberian politician
Prince Yormie Johnson (born 6 July 1952) is a Liberian politician. He became Senior Senator from Nimba County in 2006. He was a rebel leader. Johnson played an important role in the Liberia civil wars. He captured, tortured and killed President Samuel Doe.[1][2]
Prince Johnson | |
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Member of the Senate of Liberia from Nimba County | |
Assumed office 13 January 2006 Serving with Jeremiah K. Koung | |
Preceded by | NTLA |
Personal details | |
Born | Prince Yormie Johnson 6 July 1952 Tapeta, Nimba, Liberia |
Political party | NUDP |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Liberia |
Branch/service | Liberian Army |
Years of service |
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Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | First Liberian Civil War |
References
change- ↑ Ellis, Stephen (2007) [1999]. The Mask of Anarchy: The Destruction of Liberia and the Religious Dimension of African Civil War. London, UK: Hurst & Company. pp. 1–16. ISBN 978-1850654179.
- ↑ Themnér, Anders; Sjöstedt, Roxanna (2019-11-27). "Buying Them Off or Scaring Them Straight: Explaining Warlord Democrats' Electoral Rhetoric". Security Studies. 29: 1–33. doi:10.1080/09636412.2020.1693617. ISSN 0963-6412.