Events tagged with "economic instability"

Historical Events tagged with "economic instability"

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Protests Erupt Over Rising Rice Prices in Liberia

April 14th, 1979 45 years ago

Facing a proposed increase in rice prices announced by the government, the Progressive Alliance of Liberia organized a large protest in Monrovia. On April 14, 1979, thousands demanded action against the inflationary pressure on essential food items. The situation escalated rapidly when police intervened without prior permits being granted to the protestors, leading to violent clashes. This confrontation resulted in over 70 fatalities and more than 500 injured individuals, making it one of the deadliest protests in the country’s history.