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Protesters, led by women&#8217;s groups, called on the government to implement tougher measures against traffickers.<\/p>\n<p>Donning black clothing and chanting slogans like &#8220;Say No To Drugs&#8221;, &#8220;We Are Tired With Kush&#8221;, the protesters said families are reeling from the devastating consequences of drug proliferation in the Liberian society.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our children are dying. 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