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 »
April 01
Liberia: Harvard Alumnus Vandalark Patricks Denounces Invitation to Ex-President Weah
Renowned Liberian human rights advocate Vandalark Patricks has cautioned former President George Manneh Weah and his supporters against misconstruing the opportunity provided him… 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 »
March 05
Liberia: Concern Indigenous of Gola Konneh Calls for Swift Investigation Into Kinjor Violence Incident
A group under the banner of Concern Indigenous of Gola Konneh in Grand Cape Mount County is urging the Liberian government to expedite the investigation surrounding the violent… Read more »
Liberia: Lower House of Legislature Adopts War Crimes Resolution
The lower house of the national legislature in Liberia has adopted a resolution for the establishment of a war and economic crimes court. The adoption coincides with the visit of… Read more »
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court to Be Established On Liberian Soil'
The House of Representatives is poised to pass a resolution for the establishment of a war crimes court on Thursday, as gathered by FrontPageAfrica. This would be followed by a… Read more »
February 28
Liberia: Boakai in Talks to Establish War Crimes Court - Report
Information gathered by FrontPageAfrica indicates that Ghana is slated to be the venue for the hosting of Liberia's long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court. Perpetrators from… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: Opposition CDC Laments New Police 102 Nomination, Says He's Responsible for Nov. 7 Killing of Partisans
November 7, 2011 is one of the few dates that would remain engraved in the history of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). The date marks the killing and wounding of several… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development Conference Kicks Off in Monrovia
Today marks the commencement of the groundbreaking Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development Conference at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex… Read more »
January 11
Gambia: Former Gambian Interior Minister Takes the Stand After Swiss Court Denies Request to Dismiss Charges
Ousman Sonko, Gambia's former interior minister, who turned 55 on Tuesday, took the stand for the first time at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland. He provided… Read more »
Gambia: First Witness in Swiss Trial of Jammeh Enforcer Sonko Says He Treated Her as 'Sex Slave'
The first witness in the crimes against humanity trial of 55-year-old Ousman Sonko--Gambia's former interior minister--told a the Federal Criminal Court that Sonko imprisoned and… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Liberia: Liberian Mayor Jefferson Koijee Sanctioned for Human Rights Violations
Monrovia City Mayor and Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has been sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the United States… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Liberia: Ministry of Gender Advocates for Safe Environment for Liberian Children Ahead of World Children's Day Celebration
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MOGCSP) has urged for the establishment of a secure environment in Liberia that fosters the growth and development of… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Liberia: Trans Woman, Gay Man Battle Family Neglect and Violence
Throughout her stay in her parents' house in Kakata, Margibi County, Renelle Bartee, 23, endured excruciating circumstances due to her gender identity. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Conservation Works Supports Law Enforcement and Human Rights Training for Forestry Development Authority Park Rangers
Liberia Conservation Works, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), conducted a six-week training on law enforcement and human rights for… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Liberia: Young Women With Special Needs Get Political Leadership Training
Over fifteen Liberian women living with disabilities have benefited from a three-day capacity development training under the code name "Young Women Political Leadership Training." Read more »
October 07, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Urges Liberians to Exercise Their Right to Vote in Upcoming Elections
The United States Embassy in Liberia, represented by Chargé d'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of the upcoming elections in… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Liberia: OHCHR Country Representative Calls for Human Rights to Form Core Part of Liberia's Law Reform Process
In a recent two-day training for the Law Reform Commission (LRC) and its partners in Monrovia, Christian Mukosa, the Representative of the Office of the United Nations High… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Liberia: LNP and Medica Liberia Sign MOU to Integrate SGBV Including Sta Approach in National Police Training Curriculum
The Liberia National Police has signed an MOU with Medica Liberia to integrate SGBV including Stress and Trauma-Sensitive Approach in dealing with SGBV cases in the basic police… Read more »