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Liberia senate approves war crimes court’s creation

Liberia senate approves war crimes court’s creation

LIBERIA'S Senate backed the establishment of a war crimes court meant to bring overdue justice to victims of serious abuses committed during the West African country's two civil wars. President Joseph Boakai proposed the resolution, which lawmakers backed during a vote in Liberia's lower house last month. It passed a second vote in the Senate on Tuesday with the backing of 27 out of 29 senators. Boakai now needs to give his own final approval. The move has been welcomed by activists and civil society groups that have called for more accountability for crimes committed during two civil wars between 1989 and…
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Liberia’s lower house backs creation of war crimes court

Liberia’s lower house backs creation of war crimes court

LIBERIA'S lower house voted to establish a war crimes court, moving a step closer to bringing overdue justice for the victims of serious abuses committed during the West African country's two civil wars. The two conflicts between 1989 and 2003 saw widespread atrocities including massacres, rape, and the use of child soldiers. A Truth and Reconciliation Committee later called for a special court to be set up to try those allegedly responsible, but no concrete action was taken. The latest resolution was proposed by newly inaugurated President Joseph Boakai and backed by 42 of 72 lawmakers. It now passes to…
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