“This is not Sudan, where one man ruled for 30 years and now the military is in control. This is not Venezuela, where citizens are denied their rights, where the legislature is unable to play its role, and humanitarian aid is blocked from reaching people in desperate need,†he told the Liberian people.
OP-ED: Liberia Limits Internet Access to Curb Dissenting Voices
Liberian citizens are fed up with what protesters say is a “creeping dictatorship.†The government’s response was to quiet their voices. Not only was this the wrong move from a constitutional perspective, it’s a lost opportunity.
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.
Liberians in U.S. Give Weah’s Administration Three Months to Address Governance Issues
Liberian citizens residing in the U.S. gathered on Friday before the Liberian embassy in Washington D.C. to present a petition to the ambassador accredited to the U.S., George Pattern. The gathering was held simultaneously as the mass protest in Monrovia.
VIDEO: Scenes from the Save the State Protest
Watch a collection of clips from the Save the State protest.
Thousands Gather in Monrovia to Call for Better Governance
Several thousands of Liberians gathered on Capitol Hill in Monrovia today to protest against a rapidly declining economy and rampant corruption under President George Weah.
Social Media Access Blocked Amid Ongoing Protest
As citizens gather for a major protest in Monrovia, access to popular social media platforms has been blocked.