Parliament blaze and a deadlock: Why is Liberia in a political crisis? | Government News

Monrovia, Liberia – More than a week ago, a devastating blaze raged through the halls of power in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, when the parliament building caught fire, destroying vital offices and archives.

The incident was the second fire in a week and came a day after several people were injured when police used tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the rule of law be followed in the removal of the speaker of the House of Representatives, amid an ongoing legislative impasse.

While a link between the protests and the fire, in which no casualty was reported, has not been proven,…