Monrovia, Jan. 30 -- A legal request by the Liberian government to postpone proceedings in the Capitol Building arson case has raised concerns about the efficiency of the country's judicial process.

The Ministry of Justice, representing the state in the case, filed a motion on January 28 seeking a continuance for the trial involving defendants Thomas Etheridge, Eric Susay, and other unidentified individuals.

The case involves serious charges, including arson, criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, and illegal possession of firearms.

The government's request for a delay cites a scheduling conflict, as the lawyers representing the state were involved in a joint security meeting at the same time the hearing was due to take place. As a ...