The George Manneh Weah led - regime has shut down local broadcaster Roots FM, using riot police to forcibly break into the facility despite massive protest by some Liberians that see the government's action as repressive and against free speech.
The government here is unhappy with Talk Show Host Henry Costa who is the main voice on Roots FM for being harsh in his discussions against officials. But a pro - government station that uses terrible language against oppositions remains operational.
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