President George Manneh Weah has called for the inclusion of local voices in the national reconciliation process. President Weah said true peace and reconciliation can only be achieved in Liberia if the process of peacebuilding and reconciliation allows the voices of ordinary people to be heard. The conference, organized by the Liberia Peacebuilding Office in collaboration with partners was held under the theme: “Local Voices for Inclusive Reconciliation.”The Liberian leader emphasized the need for local voices to be heard in Liberia’s peacebuilding and recovery process. President Weah described them as the real victims of the conflict. President Weah acknowledged that inclusive reconciliation is achievable when local voices are not only heard but listened to, understood and addressed.

Source: GNN Liberia March 24, 2018 20:48 UTC