We condemn the Political Violence in Foya, Lofa County and demand prosecution of the Perpetrators

We are seriously concerned about the recent violence that broke out in Foya, Lofa County between the Unity Party (UP) and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) leading to the reported .

We condemn the act and extend deep condolences to the families of the deceased.

In the spirit of the Farmington River Declaration 2023, the protection of human rights, and under the due process of the rule of law, we call on the leaders of the UP and CDC to strongly urge their partisans to refrain from provocation and any other acts of violence.

We invite the UP and CDC to fully cooperate with the LNP in the ongoing investigations.

We commend the Liberia National Police (LNP) for promptly restoring calm. We urge the LNP to conduct speedy and impartial investigations, make public their findings and ensure that the perpetrators are prosecuted.

We call on the media to be responsible in their reporting so as to avoid inflaming the volatile situation.

We call on all stakeholders and the public at large to continue upholding the values of peace, accountability, respect for the rule of law, in order to consolidate peace and security in Liberia during this critical electoral period.