Liberia: Police Charge Several Protesters

Several protesters have been charged by police here and subsequently incarcerated at the Monrovia Central Prison for multiple counts, following peaceful protest staged Monday, 6 January by the Council of Patriots (COP) which later turned violent.

The protesters have been charged with riot, failure to disperse, recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct and were sent to court Thursday, 9 January.

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