Taylor tells Liberians he will 'sacrifice presidency'

IN a farewell address to his wartorn nation, President Charles Taylor declared yesterday he would "sacrifice my presidency" to stop bloodshed in Liberia.

Taylor, sitting solemnly with folded hands, recorded the address before a Liberian flag at his home.

"I love this country very much," Taylor said. "This is why I have decided to sacrifice my presidency. As I look at people dying, I must stop fighting."