A group of Liberians, wearing predominantly black clothing, stormed the grounds of the Capitol Building, demanding the House of Representatives and the Senate to pass into law the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. The protesters were led by Franklin K. Wesseh of the Citizens Action for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court (CAWAECC) and Siaffa Kanneh of the National Student Movement for the Establishment of Economic and War Crimes Court in Liberia. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Wesseh said their protest to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court is in compliance with Article 34(e) of the 1986 Constitution. He further urged the legislature to sign a joint resolution and request the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to help establish a War Crimes Court in the country, to prosecute those responsible for the worst crimes – genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Mr. Bility is also among those advocating for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court.

Source: Daily Observer May 09, 2018 02:26 UTC