(NYT) Liberia’s Ebola Crisis Puts President in Harsh Light

The president waited until her family members were seated around the dining table before announcing, with no fanfare, the latest defection from her cabinet.

“I lost my justice minister today,” she said, picking up a spoon before heading out to visit Ebola treatment units.

As the table erupted with questions, the president, having said all that she intended to, finished up her lunch of Libby’s tinned corned beef and rice ”” the Liberian equivalent of ramen noodles ”” and rose.

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