Liberia’s parliament building catches fire as anti-government protests enter a second day

Associated Press

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — The parliament building in Liberia caught fire Wednesday and the country’s president condemned the “wanton destruction,” even as no link was immediately confirmed to anti-government protests in the capital. The protests in the West African nation began with anger Tuesday over the decision to remove the parliament speaker, an opposition party who faces accusations of corruption. The demonstrators also are calling for President Joseph Boakai to step down. Authorities did not immediately confirm the cause of the fire in the capital, Monrovia. The police chief did not rule out arson.