President George Weah Of Liberia Shuts Down Social Media In Liberia Over Protests

Date: 08-06-2019 3:49 pm (4 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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President George Weah of Liberia on Friday blocked the internet, in what is perceived to be a move to suppress ongoing anti-government protests in the capital city, Monrovia.

An organisation that monitors internet disruptions and shutdowns, Netblocks, confirmed the shutdown, saying access to social networking platforms Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat had been restricted in the West African nation.

‘‘The disruptions affecting ordinary operation of the social media platforms have raised concerns of a state order to restrict the Save The State protests in Liberian capital Monrovia,” NetBlocks said in its statement.

Organisers of the Save The State protests, on Friday, mobilised thousands of Liberians to demonstrate against high rates of inflation and corruption in the country.

The protests are likely to be a key test for President George Weah, who campaigned over the same issues in his ascent to president, about 18 months ago.

The protesters are bracing for a possible violent showdown with security forces or even prolonged disruption.

The protests coalition calling itself the Council of Patriots, comprises politicians, professions, students and ordinary members of the public.

George Weah, in power since January 2018, is struggling to revive a country that is one of the poorest in the world.

The former football star insists he is aware of the burden of ordinary people, and improvement to health, education and roads remain his priorities.

Posted: at 8-06-2019 03:49 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Henrybobo at 8-06-2019 07:13 PM (4 years ago)
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Even u George ... Ok o
Posted: at 8-06-2019 07:13 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- WhenYouThinkAboutIt at 8-06-2019 07:25 PM (4 years ago)
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Nigeria will copy soon
Posted: at 8-06-2019 07:25 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kacylee at 8-06-2019 07:40 PM (4 years ago)
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huh?!
Posted: at 8-06-2019 07:40 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- kingcalors at 9-06-2019 03:44 AM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: WhenYouThinkAboutIt on  8-06-2019 07:25 PM
Nigeria will copy soon
...and that will be the end of Naija. Let's pray for such day to come because this NeXtLevel na rubbish level. Its even worse than hell
Posted: at 9-06-2019 03:44 AM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Baye77 at 9-06-2019 07:28 AM (4 years ago)
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African leaders and Africans...Weah was a beloved of his people,now see what's happening...we always expect much from these men and they end up falling short...it's really sad
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