Liberians Pressure Government, Legislature for Establishment of War Crime Court

Monrovia — A segment of the Liberian society is getting impatient with the utmost disregard for justice for victims of the country's brutal civil war. That group of people has therefore submitted a petition to their Legislature for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court.

The petitioners under the banner "Citizens of the Republic of Liberia" believe until the instigators of the war and perpetrators of atrocities face justice, the country would not be truly reconciled.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.