Before she took power, Sirleaf said that if she was elected she would go for reconciliation instead of prosecution. Some in Liberia see this year's election as a chance to bring in a government that might take a more assertive approach. The truth and reconciliation commission had blamed on forces loyal to former Liberian rebel leader-turned-President Charles Taylor. But Sirleaf told the truth commission that the money to Taylor was for "humanitarian purposes." Sonyah said Liberia Massacre Survivors Association has identified 69 mass graves in five of the country's 15 counties in the hope that someone will take interest.

Source: ABC News March 11, 2017 11:03 UTC