Former Liberian warlord and senator Prince Johnson dies at 72

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Prince Yormie Johnson, a former Liberian warlord and senator, has died at 72. He was known for his role in the civil wars and was infamous for a 1990 video showing him during the torture of then-president Samuel Doe. Johnson served in the Senate since 2005 and was influential in Liberian politics, supporting recent presidential candidates. Despite his political career, he faced calls for accountability for war crimes but was never prosecuted. His death has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing him as a symbol of unaddressed justice for war victims. The cause of his death has not been revealed.


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