Focusing on Liberian Human Rights Violations

Liberia is a country that has many authoritarian and even totalitarian characteristics. The government has the power to do whatever it wants, whether it is arresting and torturing innocent people or sending children to fight in their army. The Liberian government also does not allow its citizens to work with any organizations dedicated to promoting human rights. Whenever questioned about this, the government claims they are in the midst of helping their citizens respect human …

…government would need to smarten up or else not be able to have a winning soccer team. The Liberian government and police have violated many human rights. Children have been forced to work in the army, citizens have been tortured, and civilians have been arrested for no apparent reason. 'Amnesty International' and 'Human Rights Watch' have been trying to promote human rights in Liberia, but it is very hard work because of the government's attitude.