Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
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Liberian MP orders police to arrest journalist
Despite identifying himself as a journalist, Nyantee Togba was arrested on the orders of Representative Hanson Kiazolu whilst covering a demonstration outside the legislator’s home.
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Opposition politician facing serious charges for Facebook posts
Mo Ali, the secretary-general of Liberia’s former ruling party, is charged with “arson, criminal mischief, and attempted murder”, for two of his Facebook posts.
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Liberian government’s ban on airing of talk show violates Constitution
The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) castigates the Liberian government for banning the “Costa Show” on D-15 radio, pointing out that the action is a violation of the country’s constitution.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.