Usually during these periods state security take advantage of the situation, to commit human rights violations under the pretext of enforcing the supposedly mandate of the emergency. Such blanket derogation gives enough room for State Security to exercise powers that violate rights for example, the prohibition of arbitrary detention, torture, and violation of the right to life. The state security is under obligation to ensure that the fundamental human rights of the citizens are protected in line with the Constitution, and other international human rights treaties that Liberia has ratified. That the state prohibits the inclusion of undocumented or irregular paramilitary organs from performing duties as national law enforcement officers. to ensure accountability and build public trust and confidence in the security sector during this period of emergency.

Source: Front Page Africa April 17, 2020 09:45 UTC