Monrovia, Jan. 27 -- A new report has raised serious concerns about the state of human rights in Liberia, warning that under President Joseph N. Boakai's government, the country is increasingly veering toward authoritarianism.

The report, based on an initial assessment, claims that security forces are progressively undermining democratic institutions, with rising incidents of torture, abuse, and unlawful detention.

It also notes that the U.S. government has invested billions in Liberia to promote democracy and stability, yet there are growing fears that this hard-won progress is being reversed. According to the report, U.S. infrastructure and aid, originally intended to support Liberia's democratic institutions, are allegedly being expl...