Monrovia, March 12 -- Youths in Foya District have vowed to defend their homeland after days of tension along the Liberia-Guinea border left one civilian wounded and prompted the deployment of security forces to stabilize the situation.

The confrontation unfolded near the Makona River in the Sorlumba Clan area, where Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory.

According to eyewitnesses and community sources, the tension began earlier this week when Guinean soldiers reportedly crossed the Makona River and entered the disputed area. On Tuesday, the soldiers allegedly planted a pole and hoisted the Guinean national flag, claiming the land belongs to Guinea.

The move immediately triggered a strong reaction from Liberian youths in Foy...