Liberia’s Student Unification Party commemorated the April 14, 1979, “Rice and Rights Riot” with a memorial in Monrovia on Monday.

The historic protest was sparked by a government proposal to raise rice prices, leading to nationwide outrage and deadly clashes.

The riot marked a pivotal moment in Liberia’s political history, highlighting citizens’ demand for economic justice and civil rights.

Monday’s event paid tribute to the lives lost and emphasized the ongoing relevance of youth-led activism in the country.