Prince Johnson during the Liberian civil war. KMTV Liberia
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Prince Johnson, a sitting senator and ally of Liberia’s President Boakai, who doubled as a notorious warlord during Liberia’s tumultuous civil wars, died on Thursday at the age of 72, a spokesperson for the family confirmed to Reuters.
Johnson gained international notoriety during the first Liberian civil war (1989-1990) for drinking beer on videotape while his men tortured former President Samuel Doe for 12 hours before executing him.
In a statement on Johnson’s death, President Boakai noted, “While we may not have always agreed on the path our nation pursued, we recognize the impact of his work and his dedication to representing the people of Nimba county.”
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