Liberia has held a symbolic reburial for former President Samuel Doe, whose death in 1990 marked a turning point in the country’s brutal civil war. The weekend ceremony in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, also honored the recent passing of his wife, former First Lady Nancy Doe.

Samuel Doe, whose regime faced intense criticism and unrest, was captured and killed by rebels during Liberia’s first civil war. His reburial has stirred mixed reactions, reflecting the deep scars of Liberia’s violent past.

While some viewed the ceremony as a step toward national healing, others questioned its timing and symbolism, given ongoing political and ethnic tensions.

The event drew members of the ruling party, opposition figures, and citizens alike, underscoring the complex legacy of a leader who continues to divide public opinion.