Liberia, July 17 -- The much-publicized July 17 "No to Drugs" protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) got underway Friday in Monrovia, with demonstrators demanding stronger action against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
The protest began in Congo Town, where participants gathered before marching along Tubman Boulevard and chanting anti-drug and anti-government slogans.
Organizers say the demonstration is aimed at drawing the attention of the Liberian government and international development partners to what they describe as the growing influx of illicit drugs into the country. STAND has also called for greater accountability and more aggressive measures to combat drug trafficking and consumption.
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