The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) commends President Joseph Boakai's decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia, fulfilling a long-standing demand of human rights organizations. The court will prosecute those responsible for war crimes and economic crimes during the Liberian Civil Wars.
Washington — The Coalition for Justice in Liberia has commended Liberia n President Joseph Boakai's decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia . President's Boakai's declaration comes after years of advocacy by the CJL and other human rights organizations.
The CJL believes that the court will give victims of Liberia's Civil Wars a long-delayed opportunity to hold perpetrators accountable. Additionally, the court will provide a platform for victims to tell their stories and seek redress. As CJL has consistently maintained, the court will serve as a deterrent against future perpetrators of crimes against humanity and will aid Liberians in their ongoing quest to end injustice in Liberia.
While CJL embraces President Boakai's commitment to the establishment of a war and economic crimes court for Liberia, they believe that the international community must promptly support this effort. To this end, CJL calls on the international community to provide the necessary financial, legal expertise and other crucial supports needed to implement the operations of the new court.
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