We recall that there have been several reports of lawless behavior by state security forces including members of the military. This raises the question about command and control structures of the country’s security forces. Questions also abound about how much and to what extent human rights concerns are factored or mainstreamed into training and mentoring programs of the country’s security forces. Thankfully, the AFL Chief of Staff promptly distanced the Army from the “Shoot to Kill” order issued by the Liberian Airport Authority. State security personnel must always be aware that they are bound by international conventions forbidding them to obey unlawful orders.

Source: Daily Observer March 23, 2018 02:26 UTC