Nya Twayen
Senator Nya Twayen is a prominent Liberian politician known for his advocacy on issues related to governance and accountability. Recently, he gained attention for his strong criticism of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), highlighting the company's failures to meet its obligations under a Mineral Development Agreement and calling for greater oversight of both the corporation and the Liberian government.
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Senator Nya Twayen led concerns raised by lawmakers from concession-affected counties regarding the agreement.
Speaker's Committee on AML Agreement Raises Questions | Investment
Liberia· 2026-02-10
Nimba County Senator Nya Twayen, a vocal critic of ArcelorMittal Liberia, had insisted that the Ivanhoe agreement meet specific infrastructure conditions.
How Senators Decided the Ivanhoe Deal | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-19
Senator Nya Twayen engaged Senator Dillon privately, advising calm and urging Nimbaians to remain peaceful.
Dillon’s Nimbaians Predicament | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-20
Senator Nya Twayen of Nimba was not informed or included in the visit to ArcelorMittal Liberia’s concession.
Major Red Flags in Senators’ visit to ArcelorMittal | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-09-22
Senator Twayen accused AML of gross violations of its Mineral Development Agreement and criticized the exclusion of Nimba lawmakers from the visit.
Senators’ “Secret Trip” to ArcelorMittal Sparks Uproar | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-22
Nya Twayen, a Senator from Nimba County, cited a litany of AML violations during a recent hearing.
We Told You, AML Is Shortchanging Liberia | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-07-09
Senator Nya Twayen's position for a better application of the current MDA is discussed in the article.
A Plea, with Nimba Kwado, for Unity | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-06-26
Senator Nya Twayen’s blistering critique of ArcelorMittal Liberia may have captured headlines for its boldness and detail.
The AML Debacle Is Also an Oversight Failure | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-06-17