Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
President George Weah signs new press freedom act which repeals libel
The newly signed press freedom act named after journalist Kamara Abdullah Kamara abolishes criminal defamation.
Liberian parliament revokes press accreditation of journalists
The Liberian Parliament has revoked the accreditation of a number of journalists for their supposedly repetitive coverage of proceedings of the House.
Second destructive attack on Roots FM intended to intimidate
The destruction of property during a second attack on Roots FM radio station in Liberia suggests the attack is meant as an intimidating gesture, intended to silence talk show host Henry Costa.
Monrovian radio station Roots FM attacked by armed men
Armed men attacked Monrovian radio station Roots FM and destroyed broadcast equipment in what CEMESP has described as “a calculated ploy to silence critical voices in Liberia”.
Liberian ruling party officials’ verbal attacks on media on the rise
Over the last few months, there have been numerous verbal attacks on journalists by government ministers from the ruling party.
Journalist receives death threat after reporting on missing billions
Philibert Browne, journalist and editor of the Hot Pepper newspaper, which has been reporting on a missing container of sixteen billion Liberian dollars [USD 104 million], has reported death threats from unknown individuals.
Lawyer in Liberia (allegedly) threatens journalist with death
Liberian lawyer Charles Abdullai allegedly threatened to have journalist Bettie Johnson Mbayo assassinated.
Liberian government suspends media operating licences
Citizens express outrage at the Liberian government’s decision to suspend media operating licences and authorisations issued this year.