The Liberian National Police reportedly used tear gas and live ammunition against peaceful protesters, resulting in distress and injuries, including that of an elderly woman who fainted. This action was carried out under the direction of Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman and has drawn widespread condemnation.
In an attempt to downplay the incident, government supporters, particularly pro-government media outlets, have taken to social media, including Facebook, to share a photo of the police assisting the elderly woman. This has been used to falsely claim that the police were helping the protesters, rather than addressing the reality of police aggression against peaceful demonstrators.
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