THE United Nations said it has slapped travel restrictions on Liberian President Charles Taylor and several of his top advisors and family members. A list of 150 people banned from travelling was published on Tuesday by the Sanctions Committee in accordance with Resolution 1343, which came into effect on May 7 and aims to cut off Liberia’s support for rebels in Sierra Leone. The resolution stipulates that all states should refuse entry or transit to the people on the list unless they report to UN headquarters in New York or attend meetings with regional African organisations. The list includes Taylor, his wife Jewell, his son Chuckie, his former wives, Liberia’s foreign affairs, economy and defense ministers, military and police chiefs and top presidential advisors. – AFP