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.
Security officers search vehicles at ELWA Junction in Paynesville. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A Red Cross ambulance was on standby during the protest. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police stand at the perimeter of the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Protestors carried several placards calling for a war and economic crimes court. Photo: Zeze Ballah
The Liberia flag flew high among the protesters. Photo: Zeze Ballah
This alleged phone thief was apprehended by protesters and handed over to the Liberia National Police. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police carry the suspect away. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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
Senator Milton Teahjay of Sinoe was also present at the protest. Photo: Zeze Ballah
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
Henry Costa, a spokesperson of the Save the State protest organizers, stands in the midst of protesters. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A security officer stands next to a canine at the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A security officer stands next to a canine at the protest site. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Featured photo by Zeze Ballah
