Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberian government has officially authorized the July 17 “Enough is Enough” protest, marking a significant step toward upholding constitutional rights to peaceful assembly. The decision came after a high-level meeting on July 11 between protest organizers and security officials, including representatives from the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia National Police (LNP). During the discussions, authorities reaffirmed their commitment to protecting demonstrators and ensuring the protest proceeds without obstruction or intimidation.
Protesters will march along two main routes: one group will proceed from Tubman Boulevard through Sinkor to Capitol Hill, while another will move from Bushrod Island through Broad Street to Capitol Hill. To facilitate the demonstration, security forces have agreed to remove police checkpoints along the approved protest paths, ensuring free movement for participants. Meanwhile, Jallah Town Road and UN Drive will be reserved for security operations and regular traffic to maintain order.
Inspector General of Police Gregory Coleman assured organizers that law enforcement would remain neutral and professional, prioritizing the safety of all participants. This decision has been celebrated as a victory for democracy, particularly following past reports of restrictions and violent crackdowns on peaceful gatherings in Liberia.
The protest coalition, which includes civil society groups such as Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND), the WE THE PEOPLE Movement, and youth wings of opposition parties like the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), hailed the approval as proof of people power. Mulbah K. Morlu, Jr., Chairman of STAND, stated that the government’s compliance demonstrates that sustained public pressure can compel accountability.
However, organizers have raised concerns over possible attempts to disrupt the protest, accusing government-aligned provocateurs—including individuals linked to the National Security Agency (NSA)—of planning to incite violence. They warned that any such interference would squarely place blame on the state and demanded immediate action to restrain these actors.
With the protest now formally approved, organizers are intensifying mobilization efforts nationwide, calling on all justice-seeking Liberians to join the peaceful march. Morlu emphasized the movement’s commitment to nonviolence but vowed that citizens would not be silenced in their demand for reform.
