By Laymah Kollie
Mr. Anderson Miamen, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has condemned the public assault and humiliation of a young woman at the Red Light market, calling the incident a disturbing example of misplaced anger and priorities in Liberian society.
As shown in a viral video, the woman was attacked by an angry mob and stripped after they accused her of being “half naked”. The act that has triggered public outrage and renewed concern over mob justice, sexual harassment, and violence against women in public spaces.
In a statement titled “Misplaced Anger and Priority,” Mr. Miamen said Liberians are focusing their anger on the wrong targets when they choose to attack a woman over her clothing instead of confronting the country’s deeper problems, including corruption and the misuse of public resources.
“Instead of disgustingly bullying and publicly undressing a woman for wearing clothes that have no direct impact on them, Liberians should channel the same energy, courage, and anger to go after corrupt politicians and other individuals who steal their resources and make them poorer by the day,” he stated.
His comment comes amid growing condemnation of the Red Light incident, which has been widely described as degrading and unacceptable. Critics say the attack reflects a troubling culture of mob action and victim blaming, where women and girls are often punished for how they dress rather than protected from violence and harassment.
Mr. Miamen’s intervention adds to the chorus of voices calling for greater respect for women’s dignity and for citizens to focus public outrage on issues that truly affect national development, including corruption, poor governance, and accountability failures. The incident has reignited debate over the treatment of women in public spaces and the urgent need for stronger civic education, law enforcement, and public discipline in Liberia.
