Monrovia –Traders and business owners in Liberia are gearing up for what expected to be a mass protest against the imposition of high tariffs on goods imported in Liberia. The planned protest comes on the eve of the start of voter registration for the 2017 presidential and legislative elections. Justice Minister Fredrick Cherue, Liberia Revenue Authority Commissioner Elfreida Tamba, Commerce Minister Axel Addy were all present at the meeting. The protest is expected to be the first post-war protest against economic hardship. The protest, however, turned out into riot – The Rice Riot – the saw the death of hundreds of students and citizens.

Source: Front Page Africa January 30, 2017 19:53 UTC