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Vote Count Under Way For Liberian Senate Election

Vote Count Under Way For Liberian Senate Election

From BBC

Turnout in the poll – which had been planned for October – was low as many people decided to stay away.

Those who came to polling stations had their temperature taken, were told to stand a metre (3ft) apart and wash their hands before and after voting.

Ebola has killed more than 7,373 people in West Africa – with 3,346 deaths in Liberia, the UN says.

Among the 139 candidates vying for 15 seats were former football star George Weah and Robert Sirleaf, the son of Liberia’s president.

The election was held just days after neighbouring Sierra Leone clamped down on public gatherings.

 

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