Liberia: Newspaper closure 'regrettable' says Media Foundation for West Africa

The government of Liberia has ordered the closure of the “Informer” newspaper. A statement issued and signed by Deputy Information Minister for Administration, Bernard Warity, explained that the paper was not registered with the Ministry of Information. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) regrets that after years of repression under the Taylor regime, the fate of the press in Liberia continues to depend on the disposition and benevolence of the government of the day.