After an earlier postponement, the organizers of the well-attended June 7 protest has announced it will go ahead today with its second round of protest to demand that the government address its demands.
Protesters Announce New Date Amid U.S. Ambassador’s Criticism
The organizer of the June 7 protest, the Council of Patriots, has announced an adjustment in the date of its second protest earlier scheduled to kick-off during the week of July 26.
Anti-Corruption Commission Confirms Requesting CDC Candidate to Restitute Over US$9,000
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed requesting Abu Kamara, the Coalition for Democratic Change candidate in Montserrado’s 15th district by-election, to restitute more than US$9,000 he defrauded the government.
Council of Patriots Advisor Senator Oscar Cooper Pulls Out
Sen. Oscar Cooper of Margibi has announced his resignation as an advisor to the Council of Patriots.
OP-ED: Liberia Limits Internet Access to Curb Dissenting Voices
Liberian citizens are fed up with what protesters say is a “creeping dictatorship.†The government’s response was to quiet their voices. Not only was this the wrong move from a constitutional perspective, it’s a lost opportunity.
Full Text of the Council of Patriots’ Petition to the Government
On Sunday, June 9, members of the Council of Patriots, organizers of the Save the State protest, gathered at the headquarters of the All Liberian Party in Old Road to read their petition to the government. Read the full text.
Anxiety Increases in Liberia Amid Fears That June 7 Protest Could Turn Violent
Given the country’s history with past protests, especially the infamous Rice Riot of April 14, 1979, there is growing anxiety among citizens that the June 7 event could have a negative outcome.
Lawyer Announces Plan to Petition Court to Stop June 7 Protest
Less than two weeks to the planned June 7 protest in Monrovia, prominent lawyer Arthur Johnson has announced plans to petition the Supreme Court to prevent organizers from going ahead with the protest.