MONROVIA Montserrado – 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.
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Security officers search vehicles at ELWA Junction in Paynesville. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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A Red Cross ambulance was on standby during the protest. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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Police stand at the perimeter of the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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Protestors carried several placards calling for a war and economic crimes court. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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The Liberia flag flew high among the protesters. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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This alleged phone thief was apprehended by protesters and handed over to the Liberia National Police. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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Police carry the suspect away. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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The newly appointed commissioner general of the Liberia Immigration Service, Robert Budy, and Assatu Kannah, deputy commissioner general for naturalization, were present at the protest. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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Senator Milton Teahjay of Sinoe was also present at the protest. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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A protester holds up a sign calling for Finance Minister Samuel Tweah to be held responsible for the botched US$25 million mop-up exercise. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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Henry Costa, a spokesperson of the Save the State protest organizers, stands in the midst of protesters. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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A security officer stands next to a canine at the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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A security officer stands next to a canine at the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Featured photo by Zeze Ballah