In a recent live interview with the Truth Breakfast Show team on Truth 96.1 FM, Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson, often referred to as ‘Nimba 1’, made startling allegations against Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. The senator claimed that the president had been unresponsive to his calls following a reported meeting between Boakai and […]
In a momentous move towards justice and accountability, the lower house of the national legislature in Liberia has adopted a resolution advocating for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. This significant decision comes decades after the brutal civil war that inflicted death and destruction across Liberia, leaving thousands dead and many more […]
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung of Liberia recently hosted a delegation from the United States for Global Criminal Justice, led by Ambassador-At-Large Her Excellency Beth Van Schaack, at his office on Capitol Hill. The meeting, which took place against the backdrop of efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, marked a […]
In a resounding display of unity and determination, the Honorable House of Representatives in Liberia has taken a historic step towards justice and accountability by passing a resolution advocating for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. This landmark decision, supported by over forty members, underscores Liberia’s commitment to confronting the painful legacies […]
Senator Prince Johnson’s recent remarks on the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the country’s path towards reconciliation and justice. Speaking on the Truth breakfast show in Monrovia, Senator Johnson expressed his opposition to the court, describing it as an attempt to reawaken the […]
The administration of President George Weah in Liberia has been marked by both hope and controversy. Elected in 2017 as the 25th President of Liberia, Weah’s rise from a celebrated football icon to a political leader brought aspirations of positive change. However, his presidency has also faced challenges, including concerns over alleged killings and human […]
Tales of atrocities dominate accounts of Liberia’s years of civil war but not a single person has been tried for war crimes in the country’s courts.
Beth Van Schaack, US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice is visiting Liberia, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, amid renewed calls from justice activists for the Weah administration to establish a war crimes court to prosecute alleged war criminals. Details about Ambassador Schaack’s visit are unclear, but she’s expected to meet US embassy officials and Liberia’s leading justice […]
