Pretty Strong Uppercut Delivered to George Weah in Liberia’s Election
President George Weah accepts his electoral defeat. Mr. Weah congratulates former VP Joseph N. BoaKai as the Winner of the 2023 presidential run-off election. He called Mr. Boakai via telephone following the announcement of provisional results by the National Elections Commission.
Liberia Presidential Election
PRESS STATEMENT
President George Weah accepts his electoral defeat. Mr. Weah congratulates former VP Joseph N. BoaKai as the Winner of the 2023 presidential run-off election. He called Mr. Boakai via telephone following the announcement of provisional results by the National Elections Commission.
Liberia Presidential Run-off Provisional Result
The United States congratulates the people of Liberia on holding a peaceful presidential runoff election. And call on all citizens to follow President Weah’s example and accept the results.
Read the Liberia Presidential Elections Press Statement By The U.S DEPARTMENT of STATE
THE U.S DEPARTMENT of STATE PRESS STATEMENT
Visa Restriction Policy on Undermining the Democratic Process in Liberia
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2023 - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals who he said were 'undermining democracy' in Liberia ahead of the country's elections in October.
Statement by Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken
Statement by Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken
September 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals who he said were 'undermining democracy' in Liberia ahead of the country's elections in October.
'The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Liberia and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for those undermining democracy in Liberia. This policy will take effect in advance of the upcoming election.'
The visa restriction policy announced today will apply to specific individuals and is not directed at the Liberian people or the Government of Liberia.