Ex-Liberian rebel accused of visa fraud in the United States
Mr. Camara is accused of being a high-ranking commander in the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy group during the country's civil hostilities from 1999 to 2003.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
A Liberian man who allegedly served as a general in a Liberian rebel group involved in violent warfare decades ago has been detained and charged by US authorities.
According to the US Department of Justice, Laye Sekou Camara, 43, also known as the "Dragon Master," is accused of immigration fraud.
While applying for a visa in 2011 and 2012, he allegedly fraudulently said that he had never been a member of any rebel group, among other things.
In a statement, attorney Jennifer Williams stated, "As claimed in the indictment, this defendant intended to dodge justice for his awful involvement in Liberia's cruel civil wars by fraudulently obtaining US immigration documents."
Mr. Camara is accused of being a high-ranking commander in the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy group during the country's civil hostilities from 1999 to 2003.
The rebel group is accused of using "unimaginable barbaric tactics, including child soldier recruiting."
It tried failed to remove Charles Taylor's government, which had been elected president in 1997.
A public defender has been assigned to Mr. Camara. He has remained silent about the charges against him.
Mr. Camara faces a potential term of ten years in prison and a fine of $250,000 (£200,000) if convicted.
