The U.S. State Department’s 2024 human rights report says Liberia has made notable progress in governance reforms but still struggles with serious rights violations. These include arbitrary killings, torture, and restrictions on media freedom.

The report, released this week, praises Liberia’s democratic gains more than two decades after the civil war but warns that weak institutions and security-sector shortcomings continue to pose risks. It notes that while reforms have taken root, accountability and justice remain inconsistent.

Liberia, which emerged from civil conflict into a UN-backed peace process and democratic elections, remains under close international scrutiny. The report emphasizes the need for stronger rule of law, deeper security-sector reform, and greater protection of civic freedoms to safeguard the nation’s progress.