ACT partner Concerned Christian Community
(CCC) in Liberia is closely watching the impact of the crisis in neighbouring
Ivory Coast on Liberia. "We are praying for the situation and hope
they can see reasons to amicably resolve their conflict", says Rev.
Brown of CCC.
The organisation points out that it has
been reported that about 1000 Liberian refugees in Ivory Coast were
on their way back to Liberia through the eastern border with Danane
in Ivory Coast. It cannot be foreseen yet how many more are making
the decision to return.
Liberia is already stretched with a very
serious internal displacement problem coupled with limited funding
for programs. CCC has re-established its emergency psychosocial program
in Totota and CARI (about 44 miles from the Liberian border town of
Ganta) since after the rebel attack on the central Liberian town of
Gbarnga.
Staff of ACT member Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
will take part in an assessment mission in the border area.
