Liberians Protest Against Rising Use of Illicit Drug

Hundreds of Liberians took the streets of Monrovia on Thursday to protest against the rising use of illicit drug in the country. Protesters, led by women’s groups, called on the government to implement tougher measures against traffickers.

Donning black clothing and chanting slogans like “Say No To Drugs”, “We Are Tired With Kush”, the protesters said families are reeling from the devastating consequences of drug proliferation in the Liberian society.

“Our children are dying. We are mocked in our communities because our sons and daughters have turned into ‘zombies’ on the streets,” one protester said.