Monrovia, March 25 -- The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has launched 'Operation True Guardian,' a military operation aimed at enhancing national security and strengthening Liberia's border and coastal defenses.

By Yaway Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com

The operation began on March 23, 2025, with AFL personnel deployed to the western counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu to conduct security patrols.

In a statement released on Monday, the AFL outlined that the operation would involve quarterly patrols across the country, focusing on improving border security, maritime surveillance, and combating illegal activities such as transnational crime, drug trafficking, and smuggling.

The AFL says it plans to establish ...