Businesses shut Down

Politics
By New Republic Liberia
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Several business centers in Monrovia closed normal activities due to anti_government protest.

The protest is in demand of Ld16billion reportedly unaccounted for by the George Weah led government.

“We are protesting for the government to give account of the money. This is unacceptable,” David Fayombo said.

Several stores in central town are closed. Schools are also closed.

The protest is organized by the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia and other civil society organizations.

“We will continue to do this until a clear answer is given. If care is not taken, it could lead to the impeachment of this government,” Samson Tarh. a demonstrator said.

The group is expected to present a petition to the American Embassy, EU, AU and Ecowas.
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Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia. 

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