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Peter Bon Jallah rape trial in Liberia

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Peter Bon Jallah rape trial proceeds after judge rejects acquittal motion

The criminal trial of Peter Bon Jallah III, a former Liberian National Security Agency official, has centered on forensic evidence provided by international experts. Jallah faces charges of gang rape, statutory rape, and

International cocaine seizures and Liberian political crisis

16 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Drug trafficking convictions result in life and long-term prison sentences

Following the massive cocaine seizures in mid-2026 and the subsequent political crisis in Liberia, the government has undergone a significant leadership reshuffle. On 2 September, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai replaced J

Kakata Central Prison jailbreak in Liberia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kakata Central Prison jailbreak triggers manhunt in Liberia

On September 20, 2026, a mass jailbreak occurred at the Kakata Central Prison in Margibi County, Liberia. Inmates reportedly breached prison walls and scaled barbed-wire fences to escape. While initial reports suggested

Liberia Cybercrime Act legal implementation

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Liberia Cybercrime Act sparks debate over free speech and public awareness

The arrest of Jerry Nyantee Wrotto for allegedly creating manipulated digital content targeting Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr. has triggered a significant legal test for Liberia’s Cybercrime Act of 2025. The inci

Maritime security and vessel investigations in Liberia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Abandoned vessel found off Monrovia coast sparks security probe

Maritime security operations in Liberia have centered on the apprehension of suspicious vessels and the investigation of potential criminal activities along the coast. In late August 2026, the Comoros-flagged cargo vess