U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s administration has announced it is requiring visa applicants from Liberia and other countries of high overstay rate to pay up to US$15,000 as a bond fee.
U.S. State Department Report Uncovers Wanton Human Rights Violations in Liberia
The U.S. State Department 2018 Human Rights Report has been released, uncovering several human rights violations in Liberia.
War Crimes Court Gets Major Boost as U.S. Congressman Introduces Resolution
The United States Congress has received a resolution calling for the full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal for Liberia.
Nimba Inmates Released on Executive Clemency in ‘Poor Health’
Some of the Nimba prisoners granted clemency on Dec. 31 by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf are said to be in extremely poor health.
Margibi Public Defender Decries Crowded Prisons
A Margibi public defender has expressed alarm over the crowded nature of the Kakata Central Prison.