Author: Mae Azango

Vahun, Lofa County – Thirteen-year-old Watta, not her real name, never thought that doing a favor for a family friend would subject her to rape, not until she obeyed an instruction to carry food into the alleged perpetrator’s room and encountered her worst nightmare. Little Watta was allegedly raped by Journalist Ibrahim Ganda, Station Manager of Radio Vahun, who is currently on the run. She is one among several little girls who are usually violated by close family friends or relatives, crimes that often go unreported due to the perception that the Liberian National Police (LNP) demands money from parents…

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GBARPOLU – A prominent female Zoe, the Head of FGM Practitioners in Gbarpolu County, known as Ma Miatta (not her real name), has decided to step away from her role in Sande activities in the county. She made this decision because she has come to realize that her involvement in female circumcision has led to numerous health issues among young women, for which she feels responsible.

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Grand Gedeh County – An angry crowd stormed the residence of businessman Mark Dargan in Bartel Jam Gold Mining Camp, Cavalla Administrative District, Electoral District 3, Grand Gedeh County, when blood-stained clothes belonging to the deceased ten-year-old girl, Gracious Yormee, were discovered, and her lifeless body was found in an old mining pit.

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MONROVIA – Stephen Jajah, the bone of contention between Vivian and Naomi, has asserted that his children’s mother, Vivian Dent, has no legal rights over him to dictate whether he can have another relationship. This statement comes after the disturbing video of Vivian Dent beating and brutalizing Naomi at Jahah’s ArcelorMittal residence surfaced, prompting Jajah to speak on the incident for the first time.

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MONROVIA – The Liberian National Police (LNP) has arrested Vivian Dent, the alleged abuser of victim Naomi Seakel, who was brutally beaten in Yekepa, Nimba County. “We invited you for the arrest of suspect Vivian Dent, who is said to have allegedly assaulted another Liberian female, Naomi Seakel, in Yekepa, Nimba County. A video of the incident went viral on social media, raising concerns among many Liberians about the Liberia National Police’s response to this issue. Therefore, we deemed it expedient to arrest suspect Dent, who has been brought from Nimba County to Monrovia for investigation. She was brought in…

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