In Liberia, public outrage is intensifying over a rape case involving suspended Deputy Minister for Youth Development Bryant McGill, who was accused of raping a minor. President Joseph Boakai suspended the official, but many citizens say the response from authorities has been insufficient.
Controversy deepened when the Liberia National Police announced that international DNA testing was required before making an arrest. Critics argue that such delays amount to preferential treatment for high-profile individuals accused of sexual violence.
On Monday, a group known as Liberian Women and Girls Against Rape submitted a petition to the United Nations Office in Monrovia. They are calling for international intervention to ensure the case is handled transparently and without political interference.
Advocates say the incident reflects broader failures in addressing sexual violence in the country and insist that justice for survivors must remain a national priority.
