Harry Yuan Blasts NRC Rebel Leader, Kerper Dwanyen
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this press statement is two-fold. First, I want to address Mr. Kerper Dwanyen’s allegationspertaining to my involvement with the Nimba Redemption Council (NRC). And second, I also want to comment briefly on Mr. Dwanyen’s exploitation of Mrs. Tarloh Quiwonkpa’s pain to give weight to his allegations against me.
I want you to know that the Superintendent of Nimba County, Mr. Harrison Karnwea, along with elders and prominent citizens of Nimba County, asked me not to make any public statement on Mr. Dwanyen’s allegations because a committee to investigate and determine the truths has been established. I pledge full cooperation with the investigation and also commend the superintendent’ s leadership as well as the interest elders and citizens of Nimba at home and abroad have demonstrated.
Today, notwithstanding Nimba citizens and Superintendent Karnwea’s advice, I take the liberty to respond to Mr. Dwanyen’s allegations and his unconscionable use of Mrs. Tarloh Quiwonkpa’s name. Not only has Mr. Dwanyen injured my reputation and endangered my life but also he has questioned my abiding love for Nimba County and its people. Indeed he has questioned my integrity and called into question personal sacrifices I have made to help improve the lives of Liberians and Nimbaians in particular.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am shocked and painfully disappointed not only because Mr. Dwanyen’s allegations are injurious but also because he is my little brother. Mr. Dwanyen’s allegations are a fabrication and, at this point, his motivations are unfathomable. As excruciating as Mr. Dwanyen’s allegations are, I take some comfort in the fact that all of those he named in his article are alive.
Specifically, Mr. Dwanyen alleged that, “Harry Yuan called me on the morning of February 16, 1993 to say that ECOMOG had 3 battalions in place and my refusal to go on the air was putting the project at risk”. The fact of the matter is that such a telephone conversation DID NOT occur between Mr. Dwanyen and me. I, in fact, had contact with Mr. Dwanyen concerning the Nimba Redemption Council. That contact, however, took place AFTER he had given the BBC interview and returned to Monrovia. The investigation will uncover the truths. I will not pre-empt the outcome of the probe.

It is quite unfortunate and it saddens me deeply that Mr. Dwanyen would drag Mrs. Tarloh Quiwonkpa into making his case against me. I do no justice to the memory of my late brother and friend, General Thomas Quiwonkpa, Tarloh’s honor, and the unimaginable pain she has endured for the loss of her dear husband by engaging in claims and counter-claims about abandoning Mrs. Quiwonkpa. I am earnestly praying for Tarloh to return home sometime soon so that I can have the opportunity, at last, to wipe her tears.
Mrs. Tarloh Quiwonkpa lost a husband , Nimba County lost a beloved son, Liberia lost a legend and a patriot, and I lost a brother and friend whom I loved and cherished. If, after twenty years, I have not come to terms with the loss of General Quiwonkpa, no one should expect Tarloh, his wife, to stop crying and no one should exploit her pain for personal gain.
Thank you very much.
Harry T. Yuan
Source: THE PERSPECTIVE WEB SITE ATLANTIC, GEORGIA AUGUST 13, 2005
A Response to Tarloh Quiwonkpa's article
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VICTIM OF THE NIMBA REDEMPTION COUNCIL

THE LIST OF REBEL LEADERS WHO KILLED OUR PEOPLE

Dr.George Boley Founder and leader of Liberia Peace Council. Led the NDPL in the July 1997 elections, but failed to gain sufficient votes to secure any seats in the Senate or House of Representatives.15c
Samuel Kanyon Doe Former Non-Commissioned Officer in the Armed Forces of Liberia. Led coup against Tolbert government in 1980 and assumed power as leader of the People's Redemption Council. Publicly executed in September 1990.1a
Karpeh Dwanyen Leader of the NRC, a Gio and Mano anti-NPFL group, formed in 1993 and based in Nimba county.
Prince Yormie Johnson, joined Taylor's NPFL at the beginning of the civil war. Split to lead the Independent NPFL in 1990, when he tortured and killed ex-President Doe in September. Fled Liberia in October 1992.7
Gen Roosevelt Johnson Commander of Krahn ULIMO-J faction, since it split from the original ULIMO in 1994. In 1997, converted the faction into UDEMO, and following the July elections was appointed Transport Minister in the new government.1c,15d
Charles Julu With William Glay, founded the LNH party in May 1994, advocating a strong military-style government. In September 1994, was arrested and charged with treason for his part in an attempted coup by AFL personnel against the transitional government. In July 1995, received a custodial sentence of seven years, but was subsequently pardoned.1c,6
Alhaji G V Kromah Leader of the Mandingo ULIMO-K, since the original ULIMO split in 1994. In the July 1997 elections, led the ALCOP to third place. In December 1997, was appointed chairman of the national reconciliation commission.15c,2b
This photo scene shows the center of war ravaged Zorzor, once a bustling city. It is one of the many scenes captured by Journalist James Fasuekoi in 1998 in the aftermath of the mass excavation of the remains of hundreds of young men mainly from the Lorma tribe reportedly buried alive by Alhaji Kromah’s rebels during the Liberian civil war. The exercise covered Yeala, Zorzor, Fessibu and Bokeza with the recovery of the skeletal remains of several victims.
Francis Massaquoi Leader of the LDF, which engaged in conflict with ULIMO forces in Lofa county from 1993.1c
Charles Ghankay Taylor President of the Republic of Liberia. Former Ministry of Finance official under Doe. Formed the NPFL and started civil war in 1989. Self-declared President of Liberia in 1990. Survived an assassination attempt in October 1996. Appointed to the transitional Council of State in August 1995. Leader of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), elected President on 19 July 1997 and inaugurated on 2 August 1997.1c,6,15c
Thomas J Woewiyu Led the CRC, formed by dissident members of the NPFL in September 1994.1c
Arma Youlu Leader of the LUDF, the Krahn faction of former AFL soldiers formed in 1991, which later merged into ULIMO.6
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<><><> FIGHTERS OF THE NIMBA REDEMPTION COUNCIL
Nimba Redemption Council of Liberia (NRCL) Led by Kerper Dwanyen (whose parents were reportedly executed by NPFL rebels), it was founded on 16 January 1993. Based in Nimba County, it is composed of Gio and Mano combatants and has carried out several attacks against NPFL positions (Office fédéral desréfugiés (Suisse), janvier 1994). The group is said to be made up of about 1,000 fighters, and that in its attacks against NPFL posts it has not spared civilians in the process (Agence France Presse, 14 March 1993).

NRC ([ninba] relief council: Nimba Redemption Council): Leader culvert [wanesu]

On 1992 end of year it was formed in [ninba] state. Because NPFL starts executing the local potentate of [ninba] state one after another, the [gio] family [mano] family graduate person of the part which feels the betrayal in this in [ninba] state gathered in the counter Taylor's origin. The following 93 years, NPFL base inside the state which begins the [iekepa] mine was attacked obstinately, but after that it disappeared naturally to [wanesu] of the leader being the American residence partly due. click here for reference link

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