Liberia: Fatal Protest in Cape Mount Leaves At least Two Dead, But Calm Restored
Liberia, March 1 -- Golgoma, Grand Cape Mount County - A protest staged Wednesday, February 28 by aggrieved residents of Golgoma, Grand Cape Mount County Thursday, February 29 turned bloody as riot police killed protesters and injured more than 16 people.
By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com
Irked by the stubborn disposition of the protesters who destroyed facilities of Bea Mountain, a mining company operating in the county, riot police Thursday, February 29 opened fire at protesters, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
Amoney exchanger said to have been hit by a stray bullet later died, FrontPageAfrica has gathered. The protestors said the company has failed to employ qualified Liberians in key positions ...
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