Another Pre-Election Violence in Bong County, Amidst Gov’t, Int’l Community warnings

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Another Pre-Election Violence in Bong County, Amidst Gov’t, Int’l Community warnings

IPNews-Monrovia: Barley 24he’s since President Weah issued a warning that the government will not tolerate acts of elections violence, an Opposition Law marker Moima Briggs Mensah has alarmed over attacks and threats by supporters of Representative Henry Yallah on allegation of supporting a rival candidate Prince Moye.

Rep. Mensah in a social media post states that her life is been threaten, including threats to burn down her house in the presence of officers of the Liberia National Police.

Representative Moima Briggs Mensah, is Salala District #6 Representative, Bong County.

IPNews is making frantic efforts to getting Representative Henry Yallah but to no avail. Investigation continues.

Early Sunday morning reports emerged about another ore-election violence in Grand Cape Mount County, when rival political parties clashed leaving to several injuries and properties be living to the Opposition CPP candidate Simon Taylor burned.

The government of Liberia has since warned that it will not tolerate any acts of pre or post elections violence.

Meanwhile, the The United Nations in Liberia, ECOWAS, the EU Delegation and the Embassies of the EU Member States (France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden), the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Embassy of the United States of America says they appreciate and share the profound values Liberians hold for peaceful and democratic processes and protection of human rights.

The release noted that the International partners have invested so much in Liberia forcthe promotion of peace and warned against acts of violence.

“We have invested heavily and worked strenuously alongside Liberians from all political parties and all walks of life to promote peace, security, and democratic institutions in this country. We deplore the incidence of violence in Grand Cape Mount yesterday, including the burning of cars and looting and burning of a house, and are certain that the vast majority of Liberians would wish to disassociate themselves from such acts.”

“In this regard, we fully support the statement this morning by President George Manneh Weah condemning the violence and calling for political partisans and their leaders to conduct themselves peacefully.”

“There must be a full investigation of incidences of violence, including yesterday’s, and all those found responsible must be held accountable. Law enforcement agencies must be granted sufficient resources to carry out their work, including the provision of security to political candidates and polling sites. We recall commitments stakeholders made in the Code of Conduct to ensure a peaceful and transparent electoral process. We call on all parties to renounce the use of provocative language and dissemination of misinformation and falsehoods that only promote political tensions, divisiveness, and violence and risk the progress Liberia has continuously demonstrated since 2005.” The joint statement noted.

The release further calls on political parties to pursue all disputes through peaceful means.

“We further call on political leaders and electoral candidates to pursue any disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, in accordance with the law.”

” The International partners are following closely Liberia’s adherence to the rule of law and its advancement of peace and democracy. We look forward to witnessing the voting process on December 8, and support Liberian civil society observation and monitoring initiatives as well. We remain confident in the strong commitment of the Liberian people to peace, stability, and development and continue dedicating our support to advance these essential goals.” The statement concludes.

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