Former Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe is a fervent anti-Communist who reportedly practices his English by studying videotapes of President Reagan's speeches. The Administration had hoped it could persuade Doe, who seized power five years ago, to emulate the U.S. in other ways as well. Officials in Washington threatened to withhold U.S. aid if he did not hold free and fair elections. Liberia, founded 138 years ago by freed U.S. slaves, receives some $85 million a year from the U.S.
The fairness of the elections, which took place last month, was widely questioned. Two of Doe's opponents were barred from running....
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