9 d. ago Liberia: National Civil Society Council Detests Hate Messages & Violence In Nimba By

Monrovia – As campaigning for the much-anticipated Nimba County Senatorial By-election intensifies, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has strongly condemned the rise in political violence and hate speech.  In a statement issued Friday under the signature of its Chairperson, Madam Loretta Alethea Pope-Kai, the Council expressed serious concern over the increasing tension [...] The post Liberia: National Civil Society Council Detests Hate Messages & Violence In Nimba By-election   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Doe Family Condemns Exclusion from SKD Reburial Plans, Reaffirms Commitment to Honoring Late President with Dignified Burial  

Monrovia – The biological sons of the late President Samuel Kanyon Doe, Samuel Kanyon Doe Jr. and Varney Ezekiel “Fallah” Doe, have issued a condemnation of recent attempts to memorialize their father, accusing organizers of deception and dishonoring his legacy. By Willie Tokpah willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released on April 7, the Doe family expressed [...] The post Liberia: Doe Family Condemns Exclusion from SKD Reburial Plans, Reaffirms Commitment to Honoring Late President with Dignified Burial   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office

The Independent National Commission on Human Rights, Liberia’s independent human rights body, has condemned the government for what it calls “the snail pace of support” to the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia.  By Anthony Stephens with New Narratives The Commission issued its critique in a statement after Dr. Jallah Barbu, executive [...] The post Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and prominent Liberian lawyer Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe has criticized the recent actions of the “Majority Bloc,” describing their attempts to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa without the constitutionally required votes as an illegal power grab that threatens Liberia’s democratic integrity. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frotpageaficaonline.com In a statement titled [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Advocate Calls for Youth Inclusion in Local Government; Condemns President Boakai’s Appointment of over 125 Local Government Officials

Monrovia – Randy Nuch Brickson, a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, has called for greater youth involvement in local governance, urging the establishment of a Local Government Youth Council and Advisory Board in all counties. By Jaheim Tumu, jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com His statement comes amid growing concerns over the lack of a youthful representation in political structures, [...] The post Liberia: Advocate Calls for Youth Inclusion in Local Government; Condemns President Boakai’s Appointment of over 125 Local Government Officials appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Rights Defenders of Liberia Condemn Police Violence Against Student Protesters

Paynesville – The Rights Defenders of Liberia (RIDEL) has strongly condemned the violent response by the Liberia National Police (LNP) to a peaceful student protest in Monrovia on March 27. By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The protest, which called for improved educational standards, was met with excessive force, including the deployment of tear gas and [...] The post Liberia: Rights Defenders of Liberia Condemn Police Violence Against Student Protesters appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests

Monrovia – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), led by Simeon Freeman, has condemned the use of force by state security forces against students protesting in Monrovia. By Edwin Genoway, edwingenoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The students, demanding improved conditions for their teachers and the restoration of their education, were met with tear gas and violent repression by security [...] The post Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Civil Society Condemns Police Response to Student Protest, Urges Respect for Assembly and Rule of Law

Monrovia, Liberia – March 26, 2025 – Civil society organizations have issued a strong condemnation of the alleged violent confrontation between members of the Liberia National Police and public school students that reportedly occurred yesterday. These organizations cite credible reports suggesting that police reacted with excessive force to a student protest. The protest was reportedly […] The post Civil Society Condemns Police Response to Student Protest, Urges Respect for Assembly and Rule of Law appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Liberia: Condemnations Follow Police Use of Tear Gas on Protesting MCSS Students

Monrovia –Condemnations have followed the police’s decision to use tear gas on protesting students of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) who took to the streets to voice their frustrations over the government’s failure to pay public school teachers and the poor state of the country’s education system.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The police action resulted [...] The post Liberia: Condemnations Follow Police Use of Tear Gas on Protesting MCSS Students appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Condemns ‘Savage Assault’ on Oldman Gayflor, Demands Swift Justice and Full Compensation

Monrovia, Liberia – The Chairman of Solidarity Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, has strongly condemned the brutal assault of 67-year-old Aaron Thomas Gayflor, Sr., allegedly carried out by a government official. Morlu is demanding swift justice, full compensation for Mr. Gayflor, and the immediate release of his imprisoned son, Aaron T. Gayflor [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Condemns ‘Savage Assault’ on Oldman Gayflor, Demands Swift Justice and Full Compensation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Tricycle and Motorbike Riders to Protest Supreme Court Ruling, Demand Reversal of Ban

Monrovia – The National KEH-KEH and Motorbike Riders Welfare and Advocacy Organization of Liberia (NAKEMOR) has condemned a recent ruling by Supreme Court Justice Ceaineh D. Clinton-Johnson, which rejected a petition filed on behalf of KEH-KEH and motorbike riders.  By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The group, which represents thousands of riders across Liberia, has vowed to take [...] The post Liberia: Tricycle and Motorbike Riders to Protest Supreme Court Ruling, Demand Reversal of Ban appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: River Gee Eminent Citizen Cllr. Teh Condemns Violence in Glaro

Monrovia – Prominent lawyer Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Teh has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of violence between the communities of Glaro and Katiabo, urging all parties to seek a peaceful resolution to their land dispute. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The escalating tensions between the two communities, which have resulted in injuries and destruction, pose [...] The post Liberia: River Gee Eminent Citizen Cllr. Teh Condemns Violence in Glaro-Katiabo Land Dispute, Calls for Peaceful Resolution    appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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