Liberia, July 16 -- The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has called on state and non-state actors to desist from undermining the rights of journalists and the media as well as freedom of speech and expression.

Delivering remarks on Monday, 13 July at the opening of a two-day youth capacity-building training in Voinjama City, Lofa County, PUL President Julius Kanubah underscored that government officials and other actors in public life must commit to respecting the rights of the press to genuinely scrutinize and provide critical commentary on national issues and individuals in matters of public interest.

"As we begin this capacity-building training, I would like to call on all state and non-state actors to continue to uphold, protect, and d...