MONROVIA, Montserrado – On Friday, May 12, protestors, mainly students from nearby universities, gathered in front of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to call for the resignation of Commerce Minister Axel Addy.
The protestors say they were calling for the minister’s resignation in light of the substandard goods allowed to be sold on the local market.
Below are scenes captured from the protest.
Officers of the Police Support Unit walk up Ashmun Street, asking students to stop obstructing traffic. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police attempt to keep protestors on one side of the street by locking hands. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police and protestors engage in verbal exchanges. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police attempt to make an arrest but are prevented by protestors. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Some protesters are ordered to lay down on the ground. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police engage with a few protesters. Photo: Zeze Ballah
A protestor is being handled by the police. He is later arrested. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Two officers detain one of the lead protestors. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Several officers arrest another protestor. Photo: Zeze Ballah
The police make more arrests. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Police Support Unit officers pursue protestors into the United Methodist University campus. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Some protestors are forced out of the university’s campus by the police. Photo: Zeze Ballah
Patrick Sulu, who is heading the police unit in charge of controlling the riot, points at an injured officer’s forearm. Photo: Zeze Ballah
An injured protestor walks down Ashmun Street, accompanied by friends. Photo Zeze Ballah
Featured photo by Zeze Ballah
