The Second Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Bassa has issued an arrest order for a local businessman, Charles A. Edward, after he failed to show up for his arraignment in court.
Full Transcript: President Weah Responds to Council of Patriots’ Demands
On June 11, President George Weah addressed the nation – two days after the Council of Patriots had read their petition and said they were giving the government a month to meet their demands. The president called for dialogue with civil society groups and political parties. His speech is below.
Liberians Give Reasons for Joining June 7 Protest
Despite the tight security around Monrovia on June 7, thousands of Liberians turned out to participate in the Council of Patriots’ much-publicized Save the State protest.
LPRC Wins LFA First Division as FC Fassell RelegatedÂ
The race for the 2019 LFA Orange First Division has come to an end with the LPRC Oilers winning the championship with two games remaining to end the league season.
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.
Gov’t and Protesters Dispute Reason for not Presenting Petition
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, the Liberian government released a statement criticizing the organizers of the June 7 protest for their unwillingness to present their petition to the government; however, the protesters say the government reneged on its agreement to have an elected senior government official receive its petition.
Photos From the Save the State Protest
On Friday, June 7, thousands of protesters turned out to participate in the Save the State protest to demand better governance.
Below are photos from the protest.
LPRC Oilers Move a Step Closer to Becoming Champions
The race for the 2019 Liberia Football Association first division title has appeared to have come to an end with three games to play. League leaders LPRC Oilers moved a step closer to winning the title after matchday-19, where they, along with FC Fassell, were the only teams to get wins.