Partisans of Liberia's ruling Unity Party (UP) are reported to have entered into a fist fight at the party headquarters in Congo Town during a protest that results from division within the party following the expulsion of standard bearer emeritus, outgoing President Ellen Johnson - Sirleaf and some officials.
Some UP National Executive Committee members recently announced President Sirleaf and some officials' expulsion for allegedly undermining the existence of the party and violating rules requiring support for all party candidates in elections.
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