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Liberian journalist survives brutal attack by party members

Journalist Omaska Jallah sustained severe injuries after being attacked by party supporters while he was covering a voter’s roll update.

Journalist brutally assaulted by officers of Liberia’s Drug Enforcement Agency

Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officers assaulted journalist Max Richards Jr. after he photographed them making an arrest.

Debates and discussions at popular forum suspended

A Liberian magistrate has strangely ordered a ban on debates at a facility popular for hosting intellectual debates and public discussion forums with leaders.

Liberian police interrupt live Facebook broadcast

In a recent example of the Liberian authorities’ ongoing clash with the media, police interrupted a live Facebook broadcast by Lennart Dodoo, seized his equipment and demanded he delete the recording.

Liberian authorities continue threatening the media

A conflict between Liberian authorities and media is intensifying, with ministers threatening enforcement of regulations and journalists standing their ground.

Liberian authorities threaten media with seizure of equipment and closure

Reacting to the infodemic of mis- and disinformation, the Liberian government is threatening to confiscate equipment and close media outlets in the country.

Journalist interrogated over Facebook post

The publisher of newspaper “Integrity Watch”, Charles Yates, was questioned by the Liberia National Security Agency over a social media post linking the Liberian government to alleged corruption.

Liberian journalists protest attacks on the media

Journalists in Liberia went out in the streets to protest attacks and handed a petition condemning the threats, intimidation, arrests and assaults against the media.

Liberian journalist arrested for Facebook post

Journalist Koluba Bobo Akoi was charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal malevolence, and illegal disclosure of official documents for a Facebook post alleging a college head had “overseen misuse of funds”.

Liberia’s press union lashes out at unprofessional conduct

The Press Union of Liberia is disturbed by broadcast journalists’ disregard of professional standards.

Liberia’s Presidential Press Secretary insults women journalists

Women journalists assigned to cover the President of Liberia are being insulted by his Press Secretary.

Sports editor arrested on instructions from VP of Liberia’s Football Association

Police officers complied with instructions from the Vice President of Liberia’s Football Assocation to arrest Webster Castell, the editor of a local sports publication, despite being unclear of what charges to bring against him.

Liberians disappointed at blocking of social media platforms

Liberians share their frustrations and disappointment over the government’s decision to block social media platforms.

Internet shutdown in Liberia condemned by CEMESP

The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding in Liberia has condemned Liberia’s internet disruption following massive protests in the capital, Monrovia.

Then candidate for the presidential election George Weah (C) is surrounded by the press as he arrives to cast his ballot in Monrovia, Liberia, 26 December 2017, Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Liberia’s minister of information promises to investigate death threats

The Liberian Ministry of Information has promised to investigate threats made against popular talk show host T-Max Jlateh and other journalists who are critical of President George Weah and his government.

A man listens to a radio in Buchanan, Liberia, 4 October 2014, ZOOM DOSSO/AFP/Getty Images

Joy FM radio station in Monrovia vandalised

Joy FM radio station based in Monrovia was forced to go off the air after its premises were vandalised.