July 18
Liberia: In Charloe Musu's Murder Case, Prosecution Admits Sentence Was Based On Circumstantial Evidence
The prosecution team in the Charloe Musu murder case admitted before the Supreme Court that their evidence was based on assumptions. Read more »
July 16
Liberia: FDA Aborts Process to Seize Cari Stolen Timber
The Forestry Development Authority aborted its process to obtain a court order to seize thousands of timber abandoned by smugglers at the Central Agriculture Research Institute… Read more »
Liberia: Suspended LDEA Director General Abraham Kromah Proffers New Strategy to Curb Drug Abuse
The suspended director general of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Colonel Abraham Kromah, has called for a structural approach towards the management of rehabilitation… Read more »
Liberia: Eighth Judiciary Circuit Court in Nimba Sentences Three to 10 Years Each
The Resident Judge of the Eighth Judiciary Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, has convicted and sentenced three individuals to ten years in prison each for the crimes of… Read more »
July 12
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Mohammed Fahnbulleh Accused of Ordering Torture of 32-Year-Old Auto Mechanic Who Died in Police Detention
The death of Prince Wreyou, the 32-year-old automachenics, still remains a mystery as both family of the deceased and the Liberia National Police Airfield depot continue to provide… Read more »
Liberia: Criminal Court Sets Monday for Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia's U.S.$150k Theft Ruling
The Criminal Court 'C' has scheduled next Monday, July 15, to hear arguments and a jury verdict in a US$150,165 corruption case brought against several former employees of the Plan… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
July 11
Liberia: Ministry of Justice Cites Lack of Evidence for Delay in Prosecuting Lofa Violence Suspects
The Ministry of Justice has said that the lack of sufficient evidence is responsible for the delay in persecuting suspects linked to the September 29, 2023 political violence that… Read more »
July 09
Liberia: Leaked Document Reveals Liberia Drug Enforcement Officer-in-Charge Requests Over $500k 'Emergency Fund' for Institution's 'Smooth Operation'
A leaked document in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that the officer-in-charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has requested from the Ministry of… Read more »
July 05
Liberia: Trafficking of Cocaine, Others Decreased Under AB Kromah's Administration
A statistical and comparative analysis verified from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has shown a drastic and uncompromising stance against the trafficking and sale of… Read more »
July 03
Liberia: Liberian Lawyer Elected As Vice President of West African Bar Association
The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has said its unwavering and unequivocal stance on enhancing a pragmatic Rule of Law Regime in West Africa has been validated and… Read more »
July 02
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
June 28
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioners File Petition for Writ of Prohibition Against Chairperson Dempster Brown for Withholding Salaries
A significant legal dispute has erupted within the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) as the majority of its commissioners have filed a petition for a writ of… Read more »
Liberia: Asset Recovery Team, Gracious Ride to Face-Off in Legal Argument Before Supreme Court
The Asset Recovery Team and the Management of Gracious Ride Inc., are expected to go through a legal argument before the Supreme Court on July 4. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Supreme Court Ready to Hear Appeal in Former Chief Justice Scott, Relatives' Murder Case
The Supreme Court of Liberia has announced its readiness to commence hearing an appeal filed before it by former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and members of her household who… Read more »
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Under Contempt Charge
Liberia's Finance Minister Boima Kamara's attempt to appease the House of Representatives has only exacerbated his troubles. On Thursday, the House voted unanimously to hold… Read more »
Liberia: Protesters Set Plantation Manager's Home, Vehicle Ablaze At Salala Rubber Corporation
Scores of workers, predominantly tappers, of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Thursday staged a violent protest over the reported failure of management to mark them (employers… Read more »
June 25
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
June 21
Liberia: 'Sierra Leone Causing Problems for Us' - LDEA Officer-Charge Reports Increase in Drug Trafficking From Border
Christopher Peters, the Officer-In-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) says most of the illicit drugs that enter Liberia pass through the Sierra Leone border. Read more »
Liberia: Advocates Condemn Boakai's Pick For War Crimes Court Office
Justice activists have expressed anger and disappointment at President Joseph Boakai's appointment of Jonathan Massaquoi as head of the Office for War and Economic Crimes Courts… Read more »
June 19
Liberia: President Boakai Appoints Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of Office of War and Economic Crimes Court
President Joseph Boakai has appointed Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi, as the Executive Director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court. President Boakai stated that Cllr.… Read more »
June 17
Liberia: Liberian Government's Open Apology to Jailed Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott Sparks Mixed Reactions
The Government of Liberia's decision to openly apologize to jailed Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott for 'psychological distress' and grant her rare access to hold a press conference… Read more »
Liberia: Buchanan Port Manager Kaipay Accused of Ordering Assault On CDC Chapter Head
Justin Tarr, a staunch supporter of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and a worker at the Port of Buchanan, has been subjected to brutal treatment reportedly by port… Read more »
June 14
Liberia: Senator Cyrus Warns Contec Global's U.S.$40m Contract With Weah's Government Poses Security Threats to Liberia
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security, Defense, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, Senator Momo Cyrus has disclosed that the US$40M contract signed between the former… Read more »
Liberia: Advocates Ask Us Congressional Committee for Funding for War & Economic Crimes Courts As Dispute Spills Into Open
Liberian human rights advocates have told a US Congressional committee that it is crucial that the US government take the lead in funding war and economic crimes courts for… Read more »