Philadelphia – Former leaders of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) have raised a stark alarm that Liberia is “gradually descending into conflict,” warning that unchecked political agitation, violent protests, and growing media lawlessness could plunge the fragile post-war nation back into instability. The former PUL leaders pointed to the December 18, 2024 burning of the historic Capitol Building as a defining example of how political tension can easily spiral into violence and massive property destruction. They cited the December 17, 2025 protest in Monrovia as a troubling illustration of growing lawlessness around political actions. Beyond street-level confrontations, the former PUL leaders warned that Liberia is fast becoming “the Wild West of social media,” where falsehoods, threats, and reputational attacks are broadcast with impunity. The statement condemned what it described as admitted acts of misinformation and political propaganda by certain social media figures, warning that such practices erode public trust and damage the already struggling mainstream media sector.

Source: Front Page Africa December 22, 2025 10:16 UTC