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Thomas Nimely

b. 1956

Liberian politician

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About Thomas Nimely

Born 1956. Thomas Nimely is a Liberian politician, diplomat and minister.

Thomas Yaya Nimely (born 1956) is a Liberian politician and former rebel leader who has served as a senator for Grand Gedeh County since 2024.

During the Second Liberian Civil War, Nimely founded the Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL) rebel group in opposition to president Charles Taylor. Following Taylor's overthrow in 2003, he served as foreign minister between 2005 and 2006 in the government of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He was elected to the Senate of Liberia during the 2023 Liberian general election as a member of the Liberia Restoration Party (LRP).

Career In 2003 he became the leader of the Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL), which soon became Liberia's second largest rebel group. Following the exile of President Charles Taylor, Nimely led his group into the transitional government which was formed on 14 October 2003. He then served as the foreign minister of Liberia until February 2006, when the elected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf took office and established her new cabinet.

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Important facts

Born
1956
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Also known as
Thomas Yaya Nimely

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Nimely?

Liberian politician

When was Thomas Nimely born?

Thomas Nimely was born in 1956.

What is Thomas Nimely's occupation?

Thomas Nimely is a politician, diplomat and minister.

What nationality is Thomas Nimely?

Thomas Nimely is Liberian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Thomas Nimely

Β· Wikidata: Q7792753

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