The Government of Liberia has indicated zero possibility that the war crimes court will happen. Key amongst the recommendations was the establishment of a War Crimes Court to hold those bearing the greatest responsibility for the gross human rights violations committed during the war accountable. This situation creates a precarious position for the creation of the war crimes court. In January 2018, eighty regional national and international civil society groups issued an open letter calling upon President George Weah to implement the TRC recommendations and establish the war crimes court. The Government of Liberia has indicated zero possibility that the war crimes court will happen.

Source: Front Page Africa October 28, 2022 23:52 UTC