The Ministry of Justice on Friday, July 11, 2025, officially met with representatives of STAND (Solidarity of Trust for a New Day), a civic advocacy group planning to hold peaceful protests beginning July 15-17, 2025. STAND and partners: “We The People Movement”, participating Civil Society Organizations as well as the Youth League of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) have requested a permit to demonstrate on the dates mentioned above to voice concerns over alleged governance and injustice-related issues under the Boakai’s Administration.
Ahead of the scheduled protest, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Col. Gregory Coleman in the meeting, urged the organizers of the protest to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the march. “We recognize the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression,” IG Coleman said. “However, we urge STAND and its supporters to conduct themselves responsibly. Any acts of violence, provocation, or public disorder will not be tolerated.”
The Ministry of Justice, through the Liberia National Police reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding democratic freedoms while ensuring public safety. Meanwhile, the Organizers of the STAND protest have confirmed that they will fully cooperate with law enforcement and work within the perimeters of the permit that will be issued them.
STAND’s leadership also reiterated that the planned protest activities on the dates requested will be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law, emphasizing their intention to engage constructively with national government.
The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Ministry of Justice and was attended by representatives of the Solidarity for Trust for a New Day (STAND), Youth League of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Liberia Council of Churches and members of the Joint Security.
