The use of continuous dialogue forms part of a list of recommendations identified by a nationwide survey called Social Cohesion & Reconciliation Index (SCORE) Liberia which was conducted in 2016 and 2018. A press release from the Ministry of Internal Affairs says the dialogues are meant to foster coexistence and civic trust, with a particular aim of promoting peaceful coexistence for sustainable peace in the Country. County Superintendents and senior members of the administrations, Statutory District Superintendents, Administration District Commissioners, Paramount Chiefs, county land administrators, women leaders and heads of persons living disabilities, among others formed part of the events. Mr. Edward K. Mulbah, Executive Director of the Liberia Peacebuilding Office said the dialogues will be carried out in all 15 Counties. speaking via mobile phone at opening of each session, Internal Affairs Minister Honorable Varney A. Sirleaf rallied county leaders and other stakeholders to use the platforms of dialogue in resolving problems, instead of seeking solution through violence.

Source: Front Page Africa May 15, 2019 00:22 UTC