While going through my links, I just happened to come across a second article about the exact same company's (Arcelor Mittal)business practices in Liberia. It turns out that this company signed a contract with Liberia's interim government. The problem with the deal is that the contract allows Arcelor Mittal to opt out of Liberian laws that govern human rights and environmental standards. They also will not be required to pay taxes for the first five years of the contract. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has stated that she will be reviewing the contract to confirm if the terms are appropriate. You can read more here.
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