The Liberian government on Monday denied any involvement in the travails of former Liberian President Charles Taylor who is facing war crimes charges at the International War Crimes Tribunal on Sierra-Leone, now sitting at The Hague.

Richmond Anderson, Liberian Deputy Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism, on Monday told newsmen in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, that Taylor was arraigned at the tribunal following complaints by the Sierra-Leonean government.

"The crimes allegedly committed by Taylor were committed against the people of Sierra Leone and their government. The government of Liberia has nothing to do with these crimes and it is not in any way involved in his prosecution at the International War Crimes Tribunal," Anderson said.

Anderson said the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was set up last month by Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for Liberians to make their complaints about the 14-year war, which the country was made to go through.

"We have agitation for the establishment of a War Crimes Tribunal, but government does not want to bite more than it can chew at the moment," he added.

Anderson said the war massively displaced many Liberians and damaged the international image of Liberians.

He lauded the international community for assisting the country 's ongoing efforts at national rebirth and restoration by the government of Liberia.

Source: Xinhua