Monrovia - President George M. Weah’s outburst against BBC Liberia correspondent Jonathan Paye-Layleh, accusing him of undercutting his (President Weah’s) struggle for human rights in Liberia undermines his promise to protect freedom of the press and expression. PRESS UNION OF LIBERIAOn Thursday March 22, during a press stakeout with visiting Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, President Weah accused journalist Paye-Layleh of being against him and his work for human rights in Liberia. The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) sees the President’s comments as one that endangers the life of journalist Paye-Layleh considering Weah’s popularity. Moreover, the Press Union of Liberia condemns a reported armed robbery incident on the home of Journalist Moses Carter. Mr. Carter has informed the Press Union that seven well-armed men with pistol, single-barrel and AK-47 guns broke into his home on the night of March 23, 2018, while he was out, beating his wife and making away with valuables.

Source: Front Page Africa March 25, 2018 16:18 UTC