Brigadier John S. Tarnue is a former Liberian military officer.
Tarnue was the Commanding General of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) from 1999 to 2003 (Second Liberian Civil War).
Tarnue lost his position in 2003 when Charles Taylor resigned from power.
[3] Reverend Tijli Tarty Tyee alleged during testimony in front of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia that Tarnue and the soldiers under his command invaded Tyee's land in 1999 while also severely beating Rev.
Tarnue's family alleged control of the land, citing a sale by Gabriel Duncan.