September 24
Liberia: U.S. Justice Delegation Arrives in Liberia to Support Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court
A U.S. interagency delegation has arrived in Liberia to support the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. Read more »
September 19
Liberia: National Coalition Against Harmful Practices Expresses Deep Concern Over Resumption of Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia
The National Coalition Against Harmful Practices (NACAPH) is alarmed by reports indicating a widespread resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activities in various regions… Read more »
September 02
West Africa: Liberia National Bar Association Refutes Allegations of Betraying Recalled War Crimes Court's Executive Director
The President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has debunked reports it orchestrated the removal of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as executive director of the Office of the… Read more »
September 03
Sierra Leone: Labor Ministry Repatriates Human Trafficking Victim to Sierra Leone to Reunite With Family
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task force, chaired by Liberia's Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr.has repatriated a 20-year-old female Sierra Leonean, Facia Karifa, to… Read more »
September 02
Liberia: Warlord Claims War Crimes Court Will 'Dismantle' Peace As Victims Take Center Stage At Peace Commemorations
Former rebel leader Thomas Nimely Yaya used the 21st Anniversary of Peace Celebrations on Friday to voice his opposition to the country's nascent war and economics crimes courts… Read more »
August 30
West Africa: Ecowas Commission President Visits to Liberia, Call for Peace, Reconciliation and Recognize the Role of Civil Society and Human Rights Community
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu Touray, recently concluded a significant visit to Liberia, underscoring the vital role of peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
August 12
Liberia: Rep. Saye Mianah Threatens Frontpage Africa Correspondent's Life After Corruption Report in Nimba County
Nimba County District Number 8 Representative, Saye Sylvester Mianah, has threatened the life of FrontPage Africa's Nimba County correspondent, Franklin Doloquee, for reporting on… Read more »
August 01
Liberia: Lifetime Imprisonment for LGBTQ+ Persons
Persons identifying as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders could face a lifetime or 10-year imprisonment when they are caught engaging in same-sex sexual acts, according to… Read more »
July 16
Liberia: U.S. War Crimes Ambassador Warns 'Unsubstantiated Allegations Put Civil Society Actors At Risk'
The US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice has condemned Mr. Alan White, an American former investigator for the Sierra Leone Special Court, and a group of activists… Read more »
July 12
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Mohammed Fahnbulleh Accused of Ordering Torture of 32-Year-Old Auto Mechanic Who Died in Police Detention
The death of Prince Wreyou, the 32-year-old automachenics, still remains a mystery as both family of the deceased and the Liberia National Police Airfield depot continue to provide… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
July 05
Liberia: Shed, Rural Human Rights Activist Program, With EU Support, Launch Phase Two of Strengthening Democracy & Respect for Prisoners' Human Rights
A non-governmental organization, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and Development and Rural Human Rights Activist Program (RHAP) with Support from the… Read more »
July 04
Liberia: Man, 61 Dies in Custody At Cocopa Magisterial Court - Judge Arrested
A 61-year-old employee of the Cocopa Rubber Plantation has been found hanging dead in the custody of the Cocopa Magisterial Court in Nimba County. The deceased, identified as… Read more »
July 02
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
June 28
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioners File Petition for Writ of Prohibition Against Chairperson Dempster Brown for Withholding Salaries
A significant legal dispute has erupted within the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) as the majority of its commissioners have filed a petition for a writ of… Read more »
June 26
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »
June 25
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
June 14
Liberia: Lube 'Shortage' Worries LGBTQ+ Community
According to members of the LGBTQ+ community, access to lubricants has become a major source of concern. Read more »
Liberia: Advocates Ask Us Congressional Committee for Funding for War & Economic Crimes Courts As Dispute Spills Into Open
Liberian human rights advocates have told a US Congressional committee that it is crucial that the US government take the lead in funding war and economic crimes courts for… Read more »
June 03
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Fahnbulleh Faces Sexual Assault Charge
The Monrovia City Court has denied a motion to dismiss the sexual assault accusation against Atty. Mohammed Fahnbulleh, a commissioner at the Independent National Commission on… Read more »
May 21
Gambia: Mixed Reactions to Swiss Conviction of Former Gambian Enforcer As Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
Victims have expressed joy and frustration at the guilty verdict handed to Ousman Sonko, Gambia's former interior minister, in his trial for crimes against humanity committed under… Read more »
May 08
Liberia: A Caution to President Boakai - Beware of Pitfalls That Could Undermine Trc Recommendations
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, President Joseph Boakai signed Executive Order 131 (EO 131), acknowledging the joint resolution of the Liberian Legislature (JR 001/2024) supporting the… Read more »
May 06
Liberia: President Joseph N. Boakai's Historic Step - Ending Impunity in Liberia
In a momentous move on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at the Executive Mansion, HE Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia made a decisive statement by signing the War… Read more »
May 02
Liberia: Looking Deeper Into the Recent U.S. Annual Human Right Report of 2023 - Grave Human Rights Issues That Were Left Out!!!
The US State Department released its 2023 Annual Human Rights Report on Rights Practices in Liberia focusing on issues of fundamental and inherent human rights violations,… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: Activist Couple Recalls Attack for LGBTQ+ Rights, Sgbv
An activist couple living in the suburbs of Paynesville has been alarmed over repeated threats on their lives due to their open acceptance of people from the LGBTQ+ community in… Read more »