Monrovia, Liberia – July 23, 2025 – In a significant step toward strengthening national security and ensuring public safety, the Government of Liberia and the United States Government on Tuesday successfully carried out a joint operation to dispose of more than 75 unexploded ordnances (UXO) remaining from Liberia’s civil war era.
The operation, conducted at the Edward Binyah Kesselly Barracks, was the result of a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Golden West Humanitarian Foundation, and Bea Mountain Mining Company. The initiative received vital financial backing from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.
These unexploded remnants of war, buried and scattered for decades, have posed ongoing dangers to communities, often leading to injuries and fatalities when discovered by civilians. Tuesday’s disposal effort marks a turning point in Liberia’s continued post-conflict recovery and commitment to public safety.
Speaking on the operation, officials highlighted the importance of international collaboration in post-war recovery. “The safe elimination of these deadly devices is not only a step toward securing lives but also a reflection of Liberia’s ongoing journey toward peace and development,” said a joint statement issued after the exercise.
The operation also underscored the deepening defense and humanitarian cooperation between Liberia and the United States, building on a longstanding partnership in security sector reform and capacity building.
The Edward Binyah Kesselly Barracks served as a secured location for the controlled detonation and removal of the UXOs, carried out under strict safety protocols. Experts from Golden West Humanitarian Foundation, a global leader in post-conflict ordnance disposal, provided technical support alongside Liberian military engineers and safety teams.
As Liberia continues its efforts to remove the remnants of war and rebuild its institutions, initiatives like this demonstrate both national resilience and the importance of international partnerships in promoting peace and security.
Local communities near the barracks expressed relief and gratitude, knowing that a major hazard has now been neutralized.
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