Liberia’s Long-Awaited War Crimes Court: Momentum – and Risks

Liberia has a rare opportunity to finally establish a war crimes court to address, at last, serious international crimes committed during Liberia’s two civil wars and social upheaval between 1979 and 2003. But turning political momentum into reality will require swift legislative action, sustained international support, and meaningful engagement with victims and civil society.

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