August 06
Liberia: Office of the President Refutes Claims of Withdrawal of WCC Executive Director
The Office of the President of Liberia has dismissed reports that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has withdrawn the appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as the Executive… Read more »
July 29
Liberia: Dr. Larmin Leads Independence Day Celebration At BTC Military Barracks.
Defense Deputy Minister for Administration, Dr. Augustine T. Larmin on Liberia's 177th Independence Day celebration, welcomed the Commander-in-chief (CIC) of the Armed Forces of… 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: 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 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 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 21
Liberia: Advocates Condemn Boakai's Pick For War Crimes Court Office
Justice activists have expressed anger and disappointment at President Joseph Boakai's appointment of Jonathan Massaquoi as head of the Office for War and Economic Crimes Courts… Read more »
June 14
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 12
Liberia: Army War College of Nigeria Conducts Strategic Study Visit to Liberia
The Army War College of Nigeria (AWCN) has embarked on a strategic study visit to the Republic of Liberia under the theme "Protection of Solid Mineral Sector for Enhanced National… Read more »
June 03
Liberia: Untimely Death Armed Forces of Liberia's Sergeant and Former UN Peace Keeper Raises More Questions Amid Suicide Claim
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is grappling with the tragic death of Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, who allegedly committed suicide last week while on guard duty at the Binyah Kesselly… Read more »
May 24
Liberia: Excitement and Hope As First Batch of Liberian Refugees Arrive Home From Ghana
The first batch of approximately 750 Liberian refugees from the Buduburam Refugees Camp in Ghana Friday arrived in the country via the Loguatuo border. 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 »
April 30
Liberia: Demolishing of Buduburam Refugee Camp Leaves Liberians Homeless, Rights Group Asserts
The National Society for Human Rights is urging the Liberian government to take concrete steps to address the current situation facing Liberians living in the Buduburam Refugee… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: Former Warlord Senator Prince Johnson Commits to the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia, but Why?
Former notorious warlord turned Senator Prince Y. Johnson has reluctantly affixed his signature to a resolution passed by majority members of the Liberian Senate, committing to the… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Urges LNBA to Lead the Fight for the War and Economic Crimes Court
The former President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) and standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, has admonished members of the… Read more »
April 09
Liberia: Senate Poised to Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court
The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several… Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Coalition for Justice in Liberia Commends President Joseph Boakai for Establishing War and Economic Crimes Court
The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) has commended Liberian President Joseph Boakai's decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia. President's Boakai's… Read more »
March 28
Liberia: South Sudanese Delegation Pays Experience Sharing Visit to Liberia
A 16-member South Sudanese delegation, predominantly comprising women, is currently in Liberia for a week-long learning visit to gain insights into the country's successful… Read more »
March 26
Liberia: French Court of Appeal Throws Out Rebel Commander Claim He Was Underage When Crimes Took Place
The judge in former Liberian warlord, Kunti Kamara's appeal of his 2022 conviction for war crimes, dealt a blow to Kamara's case on Monday by striking out his two challenges to the… Read more »
March 12
Liberia: Victims Tell French Appeal Trial of Cannibalism, Rape and Torture By Ulimo
The first Liberian victims, who are part of the case against convicted war criminal Kunti Kamara, testified today in Kamara's appeal of his 2022 conviction. Last week the witnesses… Read more »
March 11
Liberia: Human Rights Commission Chair Alleges George Boley's Role in Mother's Death
The Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) is accusing Dr. George Boley, the former leader of the Liberia Peace Council (LPC) rebel group, of… Read more »
March 07
Liberia: In New Line of Defense, Lawyers Tell French Court Convicted Ulimo War Criminal Was Too Young to Be Held Responsible for Crimes.
On day two of Kunti Kamara's appeal against his 2022 conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, Kamara's lawyers introduced a new line of defense that could upturn… Read more »
Liberia: Former Warlords Express Opposition to War Crimes Court
Former Liberian warlord turned Senator, Thomas Yaya Nimely, has sounded a caveat to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend his quest to ensure the establishment of a war and… Read more »
March 04
Liberia: Jitters About War Crimes Court As U.S. Criminal Justice Ambassador Arrives
Ambassador Beth Van Schaack is making her second trip to Liberia in five months. If her last trip is any gauging point to what will unfold this week when she meets with key… Read more »