The Council of Patriots has scheduled another protest on July 31, in a quest to get the government to act on its 45-count petition presented on June 9, 2019. However, the petition presents three challenges that probably inhibit the government’s response. First, the unofficial delivery, second the legitimacy question that arises with the fast disintegration of CoP; and third, most of the demands are flawed, unspecific, and moot.
Police Sent 24 Suspects to Court in Grand Bassa
The Liberia National Police has arrested and sent 24 men to court for a variety of crimes after residents in parts of Buchanan complained about criminal activities.
University of Liberia Students Protest Over Delayed Instructors’ Salary
Students of the University of Liberia have set up a roadblock on Capitol Hill to demand that the university pay the salaries of its instructors.
LDEA Raids West Point Drug Den, Arrests 27
The Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency’s West Point Detachment has raided one of the township’s notorious drug stations, known as Maricanan, as arrested 27 persons.
Family of Kingsville Shooting Victim Unhappy with Charges Against Police Officers
The family of the Kingsville riot shooting victim, Abraham Tumay, has expressed disappointment in the Liberia National Police for the charges levied against officers who allegedly took part in the shooting.
Senatorial Candidate Halts Campaign Rally amid Another Postponement of Montserrado’s By-Elections
The campaign team of senatorial candidate Abraham Darius Dillon last week halted a major campaign rally earlier planned to take place on Friday, July 5.
Judge Orders Travel Restriction for Montserrado Lawmaker and Five Others
Rep. Yekeh Kolubah and five others have been restricted by traveling out of the country by a court order.
Deputy Police Inspector General Promises Action in Kingsville Riot Shooting
After a young man died and two others were injured from bullets allegedly fired by riot police on Monday in rural Montserrado, the Liberia National Police’s deputy inspector general for administration has assured the public that the responsible parties will be dealt with under the law.