Events in the year 1981 in Liberia.
Incumbents Chairman of the People's Redemption Council: Samuel Doe Co-Chairman of the People's Redemption Council Thomas Weh Syen (until August 14) Nicholas Podier (after August 14) Chief Justice: Emmanuel Gbalazeh
Events
April 12 The first National Redemption Day is celebrated, with Foreign Minister Henry Boimah Fahnbulleh giving a speech celebrating the anniversary of the 1980 coup. The National Constitution Drafting Commission is formed, chaired by Amos Sawyer, with the goal of producing a new constitution. August 11 – United States Ambassador to Liberia William L. Swing presents his credentials to Chairman Doe. August 14 – Thomas Weh Syen and four other members of the People's Redemption Council are executed by firing squad for an attempted coup. Full date unknown September – Chea Cheapoo is relieved of his position as Minister of Justice. The Daily Observer begins publication. Liberia expels its Libyan diplomats. Liberia's first ambassador to the People's Republic of China, John Daniel Cox, retires.
Births February 3 – Raj Panjabi, American physician and government official, in Monrovia December 6 – Kimmie Weeks, human rights activist
Deaths August 14 – Thomas Weh Syen, Co-Chairman of the People's Redemption Council, executed by firing squad
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