As President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to take to revered rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this month, rights-minded Liberians are pushing their leader to make a strong case for support to Liberia’s efforts in the establishment of the long-overdue War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC), emphasizing that the UNGA provides a perfect platform and opportunity for the president to do so. One group that is speaking very loudly on the issue is the Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) which, in a press statement, has armed President Boakai with several cogent reasons why he must insist on UN support for kickstarting the Court in earnest. The Analyst reports.
The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) says it warmly welcomes President Joseph Boakai’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly, calling that their country, Liberia, stands as a signatory to several iconic human rights conventions and treaties on the world stage, particularly at the UN.
CJL asserts that the international commitments embodied into these conventions and treaties underscore Liberia’s responsibility to safeguard the rights and dignity of its citizens.
The civil society group however recalled that Liberia’s past, which is marred by two devastating civil wars that claimed the lives of over 250,000 individuals, including foreign nationals, does not align with those commitments evidenced by countless war survivors that continue to suffer without reparations or justice.
CJL has meanwhile commended the significant steps taken by President Boakai’s administration, particularly through Executive Order 131, which lays the foundation for the creation of a War and Economic Crimes Court.
“This order also established a vetting committee—comprised of representatives from civil society and the Liberian National Bar Association—to ensure that the Court operates with integrity and impartiality,” the CJL release said but regrets that “despite these positive actions, more is yet to be done to deliver true justice and lasting peace.
The organized called on President Boakai to use the platform at the United Nations to seek the full backing of the international community for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court.
“Additionally, we urge the swift implementation of the Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) recommendations, including reparations for victims and addressing the root causes of the conflict,” the group said, adding: “For too long, previous administrations have failed to confront the need for justice, which is fundamental to the rule of law and the foundation of good governance.”
“Without justice,” CJL says, “Liberia risks remaining trapped in a cycle of instability, unable to move toward a future of peace and prosperity.”
CJL vows to remain committed to ensuring justice and accountability, which are essential for steering Liberia onto a path of reconciliation, development, and lasting peace.
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