Monrovia, April 29 -- The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia's Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration.

By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com

In a statement released Monday, SUP described the police action as a "dictatorial invasion" and "a final declaration of war on Liberian students." The group claims several of its members were injured, with at least three in critical condition, and is calling for the unconditional release of all detained students.

SUP Chairman Sylvester Wheeler pl...