Photo journal: Liberian fighters' future

Emmanuel: This is our last chance for peace from the UN.

If I saw my ex-commander now I would speak to him. He is living in exile, but this is no longer the time for grudges.

Srafa: I have seen my former commander. After the initial beatings, I was not treated badly, so I’m not angry. He was very pleased to see that I was making something of my life.

In the end, our future is in our own hands – and that of all Liberians.

Photos and interviews by Joseph Winter