Monrovia, June 12 -- The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) of Liberia has expressed indignation over government's reported crackdown on opposition figures including students, terming the holding of the students as "political prisoners." This sentiment was also echoed by the lawyer, Cllr. Findley Karnga, representing the legal interests of the 21 young people, including two students.

In particular, ANC said they are concerned and alarmed by what they termed "the growing pattern of harassment, threats and state-sponsored intimidation against its member and lawmaker, Hon. Yekeh Kolubah."

"We fear for the life and safety of Hon. Kolubah and his family. ANC condemns these acts and urges the government to immediately halt its aggre...