Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.