After a protest aimed at demanding that the administration take more robust action to end the waves of violence against women, President George Weah has assured the women of Liberia that he will consider their request.
Some Margibians Say a Ban on Convicted Candidates Could Help in Corruption Fight
Corruption is a major scourge of Liberia’s politics; however, the National Elections Commission, the body charged with approving candidates running for elected office, does not disqualify political aspirants found to have committed corrupt or fraudulent activities.
PRESS RELEASE: Women’s Rights Are Human Rights
The Government of Liberia Must Move beyond Condemnation and Act in Accordance to its Constitutional Mandate to End the Continuing and Pervasive Violence against all women in Liberia.
Police Warn Political Party Supporters to Stay off NEC’s Premises
The Liberia National Police is warning supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the four opposition collaboration political parties to stay off the premises of the National Elections Commission.
Senate Cites Heads of Security Agencies Over Electoral Violence
The Liberian Senate has called the heads of national security institutions in the country to address concerns of recent reports of electoral violence.
Activists to Protest Today to Demand Actions to End Violence against Women
Activists are gathering for a mass sit-in today at the Monrovia City Hall to demand actions from the government to end violence against women.
Weah’s Reform Proposal to Abolish By-Elections in Referendum Receives Mixed Reactions
At the official opening of a special presidential retreat held at the Farmington Hotel over the weekend, President George Weah appealed to members of the National Legislature to approve eight revised propositions for referendum to amend the 1986 constitution.
Another Violence Reported in Montserrado’s 15th District, But Police Say No Arrest
After a violent elections-related episode in Montserrado’s 15th district, the Liberia National Police has released a statement that it is investigating the issue.