Please Stop Disrespecting Those Peaceful Liberians Out There Protesting Against Rape
Weah,Your blatant, deliberate and conscious refusal to even speak with the organizers shows that you really do not care about the alarming rate of rape cases in the country. But it doesn’t only stop there, your refusal to accept the petition in person as demanded by the peaceful protesters, some of whom are babies, clearly shows that your administration has got no intent of putting into place measures to curtail this menace that has engulfed our country. I’ve heard that the protesters will come out again tomorrow, please show some respect to them and the rest of the millions of Liberians who are supporting this cause by going out there to receive the petition in person. STOP LISTENING TO THOSE GIVING YOU BAD PIECES OF ADIVICE. Regards,Mo AliPeaceful Citizen
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August 28, 2020 06:56 UTC
Senatorial Aspirant Breaks Ground For Cestos Street Pavement
MONROVIA – A citizen seeking to represent the people of River Cess at the Liberian Senate will this Saturday break ground for the concrete pavement of Cestos City’s main street. A release from the office of Mr. Tequah says the sketch of the road to experience pavement is the airfield-Cestos city hall corridor. According to him the Cestos road is among several other roads to be paved by him this year. We will connect other major towns in River Cess”. It’s being speculated that Mr. Tequah is placed in the race to sabotage the election of Wellington Geevon-Smith.
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August 28, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Finding A Lasting Solution To A Creeping Nightmare “Rape”
The Editor“Say No to Rape” “Her No Is No!” These are campaign slogans that have been around for decades. Despite tireless efforts by stakeholders, rape remains one of the most frequently reported crimes in Liberia today, with cases growing at an exponential rate. It is embedded in our culture for which the need for holistic action to root it out is urgent. The world has watched thousands of protests against rape and sexual violence, yet the problem remains prevalent among us today. Despite significant efforts made by the past administration, just after two years of a new administration, rape is creeping back to become an even moe daily evil.
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August 27, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Top LURD Rebel Frontline Commander Arrested In London For War Crimes
Monrovia – Jankuba Fofana, a former fighter and a frontline commander for the Liberia United for Reconciliation and Democracy, has been arrested in London. The LURD) was a rebel group was active from 1999 until the resignation of Charles Taylor ended the second Liberian war in 2003. While the group formally dissolved after the war, the interpersonal linkages of the civil war era remain a key force in internal Liberian politics. The group’s only stated political purpose during the civil war that followed its rebellion against President Charles Taylor was to force him out of office. Fofana was a major player in the civil war and was at the center of ceasefire talks between Taylor’s forces and LURD at the height of the civil war.
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August 27, 2020 18:56 UTC
‘They Had to Protest’ – EJS Shows Solidarity with Anti-Rape Protestors
Former President Sirleaf told reporters who followed her into her residence that she could not sit and watch the women from her compound without showing solidarity for an issue that has always been of national concern. MONROVIA – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who showed up among anti-rape protestors Thursday afternoon says the frequency of the rape in Liberia needed action as such, there was the need for protest. Thursday marked the third day of protest as the campaigners have been seeking the attention of President George Weah since Tuesday when the protest began. The protestors have been bent on not delivering their petition statement to any official of government besides the President who prides himself as the feminist-in-chief. Most of the protestors were forced by the Police to stop at the Fish Market field opposite the residence of the former President.
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August 27, 2020 13:18 UTC
Liberia: Day Three of Rape Protest off to Rocky Start as Police Stage Blockade
Monrovia – Women protesting the rising wave of rape cases in Liberia were greeted to stern resistance by officers of the Liberia National Police early Thursday morning. “They just assaulted us, saying that nobody is gathering and instructing us to go home,” said Facia Harris. Madam Simpson explained: “Just for peacefully assembling, they are saying we are making Liberia ugly. There have been hundreds of rape cases across the country and the numbers keep climbing exponentially,” the petitioners lamented. The City Mayor has, however, denied being associated with the disruption of the protest, noting that he is a supporter of the protest against rape.
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August 27, 2020 08:48 UTC
A Plea to President Weah: Stop Disrespecting Rape Protesters
Weah,Please stop disrespecting those peaceful Liberians out there protesting against rape. Your blatant, deliberate and conscious refusal to even speak with the organizers shows that you really do not care about the alarming rate of rape cases in the country. But it doesn’t only stop there, your refusal to accept the petition in person as demanded by the peaceful protesters, some of whom are babies, clearly shows that your administration has got no intent of putting into place measures to curtail this menace that has engulfed our country. I’ve heard that the protesters will come out again tomorrow, please show some respect to them and the rest of the millions of Liberians who are supporting this cause by going out there to receive the petition in person. STOP LISTENING TO THOSE GIVING YOU BAD PIECES OF ADIVICE.
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August 27, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Day-Two of Anti-Rape Protest Ends Chaotic as Protestors Accuse Mayor of Monrovia of Violent Disruption
The City Mayor has, however, denied being associated with the disruption of the protest, noting that he is a supporter of the protest against rape. Nonsense!” – Francis Munibah, ProtestorThe three vehicles were seen being escorted by some men known to be associated with Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. Mayor Koijee is the chairman of the ruling party youth league. They were chased by the police into the community and then on the beach behind the Pan African Plaza opposite the Monrovia City Hall. He insisted that Mayor Koijee does not support violence and he would subsequently call on the Liberia National Police (LNP) to investigate the disruption of the protest.
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August 27, 2020 00:11 UTC
Liberia: Emmanuel Nuquay Quits Unity Party
4), Mr. Emmanuel Nuquay, the former Vice Standard Bearer of the former ruling Unity Party, in the 2017 presidential elections, has tendered in his resignation from the party. Mr. Nuquay sent in his resignation on Wednesday, following a closed-door meeting at the party’s headquarters in Congo Town. Mr. Nuquay asserted that since he came to the UP from the PUP, Representative Fofana has created hate for him. “I was informed yesterday that Representative Fofana took down my photo and destroyed it, but I do not know why. Mr. Nuquay, who recently resigned his position as Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) told reporters Wednesday that Rep. Fofana had admitted taking down his photograph.
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August 27, 2020 00:06 UTC
Liberia: Over 9,000 Illegal Migrants In G/Gedeh Forest
Senator Dennis in a Communication, said the illegal migrants, approximately nine thousand are already encroaching on lands illegally. Who knows whether they are even carrying out illegal mining because no one is policing them with no benefits for people and to the Republic of Liberia. The minister told the Senate about how the illegal mining sector is being dominated by Ghanaians and other nationals. “Even though dominant foreign nationalities involve in illicit mining activities are Ghanaians, there are also other nationals in these activities to include Malians, people from Burkina Faso, Ivorians, Guineans and Sierra Leoneans. “Chinese nationals who may have entered legally are also found to be engaged in illegal mining, mainly by providing earth moving equipment to Class ‘C’ miners operating under dubious corporative scheme.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
CENTAL Debunks Report Insinuating Weah’s Administration Making Strides In Corruption Fight
According to the report which can be found at https://www.transparency.org/en/gcb/africa/africa-2019/results/lbr, overall bribery rate under the Sirleaf’s regime was at 69 percent compared to 53 percent under George Weah’s leadership. “Considering the report new after a year of its release is likely to impress upon the public a high degree of recency. Such position of FPA, we believe, could be simply justified by the slightest indication of the GCB’s date of publication-thus affording the readers the opportunity to weigh-in on the newness of the report, Miamen said. While CENTAL appreciates the use of the report in highlighting corruption and its trends in Liberia, Miamen said it was important that any further analysis is based on careful reading of methodological approaches to the study. He clarified that Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the GCB are all credible reports and indicators of corruption worldwide, despite some differences in methodology and focus.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: Grassroots Alternative Movement Wants Referendum Postponed to Avert Recurrence of 2011 ‘Failed Referendum’
GAM: “The Referendum will definitely become a side issue with very less interest. The House of Representatives, on June 23, 2020 concurred with the Liberian Senate to adopt the resolution setting the special senatorial elections and national referendum on December 8, 2020 which had previously been scheduled for October 13, 2020. By doing so, the Legislature also ignored President George Weah’s request for the both events to be held on December 8, 2020. Since then the national Elections Commission (NEC) has begun preparations for the electoral processes. As an issue-based election, the group stated that the ballots carry symbols with corresponding scripts to identify, read and vote.
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August 26, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia: Illicit Dredging, Mining On The Increase in Rivercess County
Rivercess – Dredging and illicit mining activities are on the increase in Rivercess County, with little or nothing being done by the county and national authorities to curb the act, according to community leaders in affected communities. Despite the government’s ban on dredge mining, the county remains greatly affected by unlawful mining. He accused the County Superintendent J. BisMark Karbiah, Development Superintendent Amos G. Somah, the County Mining Agent and the county joint security of aiding the illicit mining. David claims that they pay regular due to the County Superintendent and the County Mining agent. But Rivercess County Superintendent has refuted claims that he had been collecting money from illicit miners in the county.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
Liberia: Wife Of Police IG’s Former Driver Raises Alarm Over Illegal Detention, But LNP Denies
Monica King, wife of the former driver of Police Inspector General Patrick SudueMonrovia – Monica King, 30, was apprehended by plain-clothes Criminal Investigation Division (CID) officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP), backed by few other uniformed-colleagues, during the late evening hours of July 15, while sitting at her residence in Sinkor, Monrovia. ThreatsMonica told FPA that in recent time she has been receiving a series of threatening text messages and calls from unknown persons. “Before my arrest, I had been receiving series of threatening messages and calls. I don’t know why I was jailed or keep receiving threatening messages”. We arrested Monica for questioning; but we allowed her lawyer to sign for her and bring her back upon our request.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC
‘You Are The True Heroes’ – Cummings tells Anti Rape Protestors
Mr. Cummings said he will accept the numerous recommendations made through the petitions on how to address this alarming situation. In a statement Wednesday, Mr. Cummings said for the past two days, Liberians from all walks of life have gotten in the streets to peacefully protest against rape and all forms of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Mr. Cummings said he will accept the numerous recommendations made through the petitions on how to address this alarming situation. “About a month ago, we declared RAPE a pandemic in my nation-wide address. Today, we have had about 992 cases of rape reported since January with only 22 convictions.
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August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC