Monrovia, April 24 -- A sharp dispute has erupted in Liberia's Senate after Senator Nya D. Twayen, Jr. accused fellow lawmaker Senator Amara Konneh of leaking sensitive national security information and undermining the country's military credibility during a Thursday's budget debate.

Twayen alleged that Konneh publicly disclosed privileged details and engaged in what he described as "showboating," actions he believes warrant a formal investigation. He further criticized Konneh for allegedly praising the Guinean Army while diminishing Liberia's own Armed Forces-despite what Twayen claims was a collective understanding among lawmakers to treat such matters with confidentiality.

"Sen. Konneh publicly praised the Guinean Army while belittli...