UN Condemns ‘Election-Related Violence’ In Liberia

The United Nations has said it is “concerned” about violence linked to Liberia’s upcoming elections.

On Friday, at least two people in the West African country died and 20 were injured during clashes between supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change party and the opposition Unity Party, the United Nation’s Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said.

These casualties occurred in the Foya district, while there have also been “outbreaks of violence” in the Nimba, Montserrado and Grand Cape Mount counties ahead of next Tuesday’s general elections, the statement continued.

“Our office has also documented eight attacks on journalists by various political actors, two of which resulted in injuries,” spokesperson Seif Magango said.

The OHCHR also condemned the use of language which “could amount to hate speech”.

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