The “caveat” from the Chief of Staff of the Army Force of Liberia, which warned political actors in the country to behave, is “in no way a threat and misapplication of authority,” the Ministry of National Defense has said. It is also noted that the army can help in restoring order domestically when civil law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed, but said request must come from the President. “The AFL shall intervene only as a last resort when the threat exceeds the capacity of the law enforcement agencies to respond,” the Defense Act says. It is important to note that sustaining democracy, peace, and tranquility is supreme to our mission,” the Ministry said. Yet, many have called for the army to stay out of civil matters in order to avoid the unexpected.

Source: Daily Observer December 12, 2022 08:10 UTC