Human rights advocates in Liberia are disappointed over the failure of President George Weah to make any commitment to establish a war crimes court during his third address before the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
Human Rights Advocacy Platform Assesses Trending Human Rights Issues in Liberia
Members of the Human Rights Advocacy Platform, a group of civil society organizations focused on the promotion and protection of human rights in Liberia, have met in Buchanan for a three-day operational retreat to assess the state of affairs of human rights issues in the country.
Liberians Give Reasons for Joining June 7 Protest
Despite the tight security around Monrovia on June 7, thousands of Liberians turned out to participate in the Council of Patriots’ much-publicized Save the State protest.
Activists Call on Gov’t to Establish War Crimes Court
Activists gathered on Monday, November 12 under the banner of the Campaigners and Victims for Justice to stage a peaceful protest calling for the establishment of a war crimes court in the country.
Police Fear That Sneakers on Power Lines Signal Gang Activity in Monrovia
The Liberia National Police is raising the alarm over what officials think is a new sign of criminal gangs operating in Monrovia.
Ruben and Alvin to be Finally Laid to Rest, Despite Families’ Discontent
Two children found dead in the VOA Community on the Roberts field Monrovia Highway on December 3, 2015 will finally be laid to rest tomorrow despite dissatisfactions from family members over the circumstances surrounding their death.
Autopsy on Corpses of Two Children “Failed†Due to Decay
The head of a leading human rights group has described the autopsy of Alvin Moses and Ruben Paye as “failed†due to a decay of the bodies.
Human Rights Group Wants Security Sector to Emulate UNMIL
Barely two weeks after the United Nations Security Council resolution on the peacekeeping mission in Liberia came to end, a human rights group is warning that instability could ensue if the good policing model demonstrated by UNMIL is ignored.
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