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Alerts - Liberia

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Liberia

Reporter suspended from university for reporting on campus conflicts

In the letter of suspension, the university said Front Page Africa reporter Selma Lomax's article has the effect of inciting students against the administration.

Liberia

Reporter attacked, threatened by legislator and staff

Scott said the legislator threatened to beat him up when spotted in the streets of Monrovia, and to use his power to ensure he is dismissed from Love FM Radio.

Liberia

Journalist Mae Azango moves a nation

Azango told CPJ today that she is moving more freely but that she was still assessing the situation as her safety is still not guaranteed.

Liberia

President's son threatens libel suit against newspaper

An article in the paper suggested Robert Sirleaf had reportedly seized five of Liberia's offshore oil blocks for commercial purposes.

Liberia

Two journalists arrested on mayor's orders

Mary Broh is quoted as saying that because the journalists used their connections with the police chief to ensure that her assigned officers were reprimanded, "That boy who calls himself a journalist will walk the streets of Monrovia crazy. . ."

Liberia

Reporting on genital mutilation draws threats

Mae Azango, a reporter for the daily "FrontPage Africa" and the news website New Narratives, told CPJ she had gone into hiding after receiving several threats for an article she published about tribes practicing female genital mutilation on as many as two out of every three girls in the country.

Liberia

Three newspaper publishers ordered to appear in court

"Frontpage Africa", "Daily Graphics" and "The News" have been ordered to court to explain why they should not be held in contempt in connection with a malpractice story.

Liberia

Former senator files US$5 million libel suit against newspaper

The former senator takes exception to a recent "Independent" story headlined, "Nathaniel Williams Evicted for Owing 4 Months' Rent."

Liberia

Police officer brutalises "New Dawn" reporter

The reporter sustained bruises to his body as the police officer dragged him from his car and wrestled his camera from him.

Liberia

"National Chronicle" editor briefly detained, faces criminal complaint

Edward Mortee faces a criminal coercion charge in connection with a story alleging that the National Police chief was involved in an arrest.

Liberia

Clergyman assaults journalists, seizes camera

Welemongai Ciapha and Molinda Mulbah were assaulted as they tried to photograph Pastor Bethel Onyeneken, who was being taken to court on an accusation of theft.

Liberia

Opposition "blacklist" targets media houses

The "blacklist" comes on the heels of a symbolic "coffin parade" by CDC partisans. The party has staged various actions in Monrovia over the last thirty days to urge President Sirleaf to resign.

Liberia

CEMESP cautiously welcomes re-opening of four media houses

Judge James Zotaa found the media outlets guilty of propagating hate messages but rescinded the petition to close the stations.

Liberia

Fire destroys radio station

A mysterious fire has gutted the studios of the ELWA radio station in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.

Liberia

Seven media outlets suspended on eve of presidential elections

The government has suspended seven television and radio stations that are perceived to be pro-opposition media outlets, accusing them of disseminating hate speech.

Liberia

Politician files US$10 million libel suit against newspaper

The former chair of the Liberty Party was angered by a "Liberian Journal" article covering a major robbery case in which he is implicated.

Liberia

Newspaper risks being shut down over US$1.5 million fine

The court order emanates from a story by "Frontpage Africa" newspaper on alleged fraud committed by former agriculture minister Dr. J Chris Toe.

Liberia

Journalist attacked in Monrovia

Smith Toby of Truth FM believes he was targeted because his broadcasts angered members of the opposition parties.

Liberia

Pro-opposition media attacked

Love FM and Love TV stations are off the air after an arson attack destroyed a room where an old transmitter was kept.

Liberia

Director of state-owned broadcaster suspended

Ambrose Nmah was suspended indefinitely over the broadcasting of a press conference in which the leader of the main opposition party allegedly verbally assaulted President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Liberia

Reporters attacked by political partisans

The Liberty Party partisans assaulted the RCI reporters for attempting to report on the former party chairman, who was being released from prison.

Liberia

Journalists harassed by party supporters

Reporter Nat Bayjay says he would have been lynched by partisans of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), had it not been for the intervention of a political candidate.

Liberia

Editor receives death threat

Editor-in-chief Rodney Sieh has been notified that former minister Willis Knuckles has put a hit on his life, following a series of critical reports published in his daily newspaper.

Liberia

Journalists forcibly removed from House Chamber, equipment seized

A member of the House of Representatives was angered when journalist Roland Perry took his photograph without asking permission.

Liberia

Sports reporter beaten by footballers

Roland Mulbah had to be rushed to hospital by his colleagues after suffering severe pain from the assault by the Lone Star players.

Liberia

Police detain, reportedly assault radio journalist

Franklin Doloque had gone to a school to inquire about pregnant candidates who had been denied the opportunity to write certificate exams.

Liberia

Journalist flogged by political partisans

Kaipee Newray was flogged by NUDP supporters after he refused to hand over his tape recorder and other personal effects to members of the party during an event at the party's headquarters.

Liberia

Political candidate's supporters attack reporter

Solomon Ware, a legislative reporter for Truth F.M. station, was assaulted while trying to get the candidate's reaction to an accusation that he had raped a 15-year old girl.

Liberia

Sports journalist assaulted by police

Reporter Sylvester Worwee was prevented by police from photographing two female fans who were engaged in a fistfight after a football game.

Liberia

Newspaper alarmed over arson threats

The threats appear to be linked to a story about a controversial mining deal the paper had earlier reported on.

Liberia

Monrovia mayor threatens CEMESP with libel suit

Mary Broh was angered by criticism in CEMESP's 2010 free expression report.

Liberia

Court upholds fine against "Frontpage Africa" newspaper in libel case

Judge Yussif Kaba said sufficient evidence had been presented to support the verdict against the newspaper in the case launched by former agriculture minister Chris Toe.

Liberia

Newspaper found guilty of libel, slapped with US$1.5 million fine

In a unanimous verdict, the jury found that a former minister should be awarded damages because "Front Page Africa" had not provided evidence to back up corruption claims.

Liberia

Journalist brutalised for videotaping police attack on soccer fans

Journalist Fumbah Kanneh reported that he was attacked and flogged for filming an incident involving police officers manhandling spectators.

Liberia

Former minister seeks substantial damages from newspaper for alleged "publication of false news"

Chancellor Chris Toe requested that a civil court in Monrovia fine the privately-owned newspaper "FrontPage African" US$2 million in damages for alleged defamation.

Liberia

Editor detained, reportedly released after apologising to Supreme Court

The court had ordered Rodney Sieh to serve a 30-day prison term following the expiration of an ultimatum that demanded an apology for an item his newspaper published.

Liberia

Newspaper reporter barred from legislature

Boima J. Boima is facing repercussions for an article in the "New Democrat" newspaper in which he commented on the absence of most lawmakers from the legislature.

Liberia

Reporter receives death threat after publication of controversial story

Clara Mallah had been investigating allegations of child trafficking at a children's safe home in Monrovia.

Liberia

Newspaper editor harassed by Supreme Court

Rodney Sieh, editor of "Front Page Africa", was insulted and harassed by the court after his newspaper published a critical article submitted by a reader.

Liberia

Newspaper faces US$5 million lawsuit

The "New Broom" newspaper reported on alleged corruption in the president's office.

Liberia

President signs freedom of information law

Liberia is the first West African country to have a freedom of information law.

Liberia

Senator threatens to close community radio station

Senator Abel Manasaley reportedly threatened to close the radio station over an interview it aired.

Liberia

Community radio station attacked

Radio Tamba Taikor was forced off the air after the attack damaged its equipment, including a 50-watt transmitter, a console board and a computer.

Liberia

Senator threatens lives of newspaper staff

The threat was issued in the senator's offices, where a "National Chronicle" reporter had gone to get his side of a story linking his political party to a fraudulent party listing.

Liberia

Newspaper publisher complains of death threats

The publisher of "Front Page Africa" newspaper began receiving threatening SMS messages after reporting on the arrest of George Weah, of the opposition CDC party.

Liberia

Newspaper website hacked

The website of the privately-owned "New Democrat" newspaper was hacked into for the second time by unknown individuals.

Liberia

Mayor attempts to have reporter arrested

On 15 April 2010, Acting Monrovia Mayor Mary Broh ordered her bodyguards to re-arrest and jail Love FM reporter Nimpson Todd.

Liberia

Journalist arrested, harassed on mayor's orders

Reporter Nixon Todd was investigating a story on a demolition by the Monrovia City corporation task force, which is headed by the mayor.

Liberia

Presidential security service personnel assault journalist

Peter Fahn was assaulted when he went to cover an ECOWAS meeting in Monrovia.

Liberia

Journalist acquitted of "disorderly conduct"

Garley Mahn had been protesting the local administration's mismanagement during the president's visit to the region.

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