Prince Johnson
Prince Yormie Johnson (6 July 1952 – 28 November 2024) was Liberian politician. He became Senior Senator from Nimba County in 2006. He served until his death. He was a rebel leader. Johnson played an important role in the Liberia civil wars. He captured, tortured and killed President Samuel Doe.[1][2]
Prince Johnson | |
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.jpg) Johnson in 2023 | |
| Member of the Senate of Liberia from Nimba County | |
| In office 13 January 2006 – 28 November 2024 Serving with Nya D. Twayen Jr. | |
| Preceded by | NTLA |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Prince Yormie Johnson 6 July 1952 Tapeta, Nimba, Liberia |
| Died | 28 November 2024 (aged 72) Paynesville, Montserrado, Liberia |
| Political party | MDR (2016–2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (until 2010; 2014–2016) NUDP (2010–2014) |
| Children | Prince Johnson, Jr. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Liberia |
| Branch/service | Liberian Army |
| Years of service |
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| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | First Liberian Civil War |
Johnson died in a hospital in Paynesville, Liberia on 28 November 2024, at the age of 72.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Ellis, Stephen (2007) [1999]. The Mask of Anarchy: The Destruction of Liberia and the Religious Dimension of African Civil War. London, UK: Hurst & Company. pp. 1–16. ISBN 978-1850654179.
- ↑ Themnér, Anders; Sjöstedt, Roxanna (2019-11-27). "Buying Them Off or Scaring Them Straight: Explaining Warlord Democrats' Electoral Rhetoric". Security Studies. 29: 1–33. doi:10.1080/09636412.2020.1693617. ISSN 0963-6412.
- ↑ Kpadeh Seagbeh, Evelyn (28 November 2024). Liberian Ex-warlord Prince Johnson Dies Aged 72. Barron's. https://www.barrons.com/news/liberian-ex-warlord-prince-johnson-dead-party-senate-d11e3283. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ↑ Mengonfia, Mark (29 November 2024). Liberia’s warlord-turned-senator Prince Johnson dies at 72. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/liberia-warlord-prince-johnson-war-crimes-obit-2eb30dcea72132f5d0f3ca55ce1f196e. Retrieved 29 November 2024.