The group said though it wants the laws on rape strengthened and fully enforced, capital punishment would serve as a deterrent for perpetrators. The Association of City Mayors in Liberia disclosed plan to organize anti-rape marches in their respective cities across Liberia and is encouraging other local authorities to form a part. While the Mayors believe the fight against rape and sexual based violence is cardinal, they also want government through the National Legislature help local governments with support to combat such vices through budgetary allocation. “Mayors of cities across Liberia join the plead of Senator Jonathan Kaipay to the National Legislature for the approval of direct budget to cities that are legally created. The Mayors believe it will help local governments move to places under their supervision to fight rape cases and to promote local empowerment, local participation, and local ownership.

Source: Front Page Africa August 22, 2020 17:26 UTC