Maher Massacre
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The Maher Massacre took place during the (Second) Liberian Civil War in Maher, Bomi County, on July 18, 2002. Details on the massacre differ across sources, but between 150 and "several hundred" people were killed and their bodies thrown into the Maher river.[1][2][3]
A memorial next to the town North of the river reminds of the atrocities.
Movie
The movie "Maher - Black Rain in Bomi" is based on the events.[4]
External Links
Trailer of the movie on Youtube
References
- ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Liberia: Truth, Justice, Reparation for Liberia's Victims". Refworld. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
- ^ "Family Calls for Justice and Reparations over Maher Massacre". FrontPageAfrica. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
- ^ "Survivors tell how Taylor's forces massacred hundreds in Bomi County". The New Humanitarian. 2004-02-27. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
- ^ "Liberian Movie on Maher Massacre Screens at London Festival". FrontPageAfrica. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
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