MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ministry of Justice has continued its nationwide campaign against mob violence by engaging residents of the Chicken Soup Factory Community in Gardnersville during a weekend awareness program.
The outreach is part of the Ministry’s broader initiative to educate Liberians on the dangers of taking the law into their own hands and to encourage the use of the country’s legal and judicial institutions to resolve disputes.
Having previously visited communities such as West Point, the Borough of New Kru Town, and Doe Community, the campaign aims to strengthen public understanding of peaceful conflict resolution while emphasizing the harmful effects mob violence has on public safety, social stability, and national development.
The latest awareness exercise was led by more than 100 Justice Ambassadors—young people currently participating in a mentorship program organized by the Ministry of Justice. Through the program, these ambassadors are being trained to promote peace, respect for the rule of law, and justice within their communities.
Addressing residents during the event, Special Assistant to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Atty. Siaffa Bahn Kemokai, urged citizens to reject vigilantism and instead rely on Liberia’s justice system to address grievances.
He stressed that mob violence endangers lives and destroys property while also discouraging investment and hindering the country’s economic and social progress. He therefore encouraged community members to resolve conflicts through lawful means.
The Ministry also appealed to local leaders and residents to work together in preventing mob violence by spreading awareness and supporting initiatives that promote peace and lawful conduct.
Community representatives welcomed the Ministry’s intervention and pledged their commitment to partnering with the government in efforts to eliminate mob violence from the Chicken Soup Factory Community.
