Boston, MA, USA – Two former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) have condemned the growing wave of violence against journalists in Liberia and have called on President George M. Weah to reconstitute the five-member media investigation committee headed by Dr. Laurence K. Bropleh, former Minister of Information. Williams called for Dr. Bropleh to be replaced as head of the investigation committee because he lacks the credibility and public confidence to preside over a transparent investigation. “In view of the foregoing, it is our considered opinion that President Weah must reconstitute the committee by appointing a credible and respectable individual to head the media investigation committee. In view of the foregoing, it is our considered opinion that President Weah must reconstitute the committee by appointing a credible and respectable individual to head the media investigation committee. In this regard, we will intensify our efforts in drawing international attention to the rampant corruption and growing abuse of human rights in Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa March 27, 2020 22:18 UTC