Liberia: Calm Returns to Liberia-Guinea Border

Calm is said to have returned to communities along the Liberia-Guinea Border following several days of tension triggered by the alleged incursion of Guinean troops into Liberian territory in Foya, Lofa County, Liberia, authorities and local residents say.

The Liberian government confirmed Thursday that diplomatic engagement between Liberia and Guinea–supported by regional bodies–has helped de-escalate the situation, even as security forces remain on high alert to prevent further incidents.