-For July 17 Demonstration Protest

By Vaye A. Lepolu

Monrovia, Liberia – A powerful wave of civic defiance is sweeping across Liberia as citizens, civil society groups, and opposition parties gear up for a major protest scheduled for July 17. Tensions are rising as the demonstration, dubbed a national call for justice, democracy, and constitutional protection, gains momentum both online and on the ground.

In a bold political twist, the chairperson of the STAND movement, Mulbah Morlu, welcomed the support of the CDC Youth League, marking a rare display of unity across party lines. The alliance signals a shared frustration with what organizers describe as an alarming rise in police brutality, political intimidation, and state-sanctioned violence.

“This is not just another protest,” Morlu declared. “The brutalization of a party chairman is not just an attack on one man it’s an assault on our democracy.”

In a passionate speech that has since gone viral, a prominent activist whose identity remains symbolic of the movement—called on all Liberians to rise in defense of the nation’s democratic values.

“Our democracy is dying before our eyes,” the speaker warned. “Liberia belongs to all of us not just to those who rule by fear and force.” Citing the legacy of global resistance movements, including the U.S. civil rights movement, India’s struggle for independence, and South Africa’s fight against apartheid, the activist compared Liberia’s current political crisis to historical moments that demanded mass mobilization.

“This is not about party politics,” the speaker emphasized. “It’s about truth, justice, and the future of our children.” The protest, which has ignited widespread discussion under the hashtags RiseForLiberia and July17March, is expected to draw thousands into the streets of Monrovia and other counties. 

Organizers are urging peaceful participation but vow to stand firm against what they describe as the misuse of state institutions and the growing militarization of public life. “There will be no going down on our knees. We will not beg. We will demand change,” the speaker concluded.

With just days to go, both national and international observers are closely monitoring the developments. Many hope that July 17 will mark a peaceful but powerful stand—a turning point in Liberia’s ongoing fight to preserve its democratic space.

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