Press Releases

October 4, 2022 – Complaint Filed Against Liberia in West African Court For Failure to Provide Justice for Massacre of Six Hundred Civilians

October 4, 2022 – Complaint Filed Against Liberia in West African Court For Failure to Provide Justice for Massacre of Six Hundred Civilians [FRENCH]

August 19, 2022 – U.S. Federal Court Awards Damages to Liberian Victims of Lutheran Church Massacre

March 16, 2021 – Survivors of Church Massacre in Liberia Claim Government Forces are Responsible

September 17, 2019 – Liberia: President Backs War Crimes Court

December 18, 2018 – Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed Against Suspected Commander in Liberian Massacre

November 10, 2018 – Historic War Crimes Conference in Liberia Brings Justice a Big Step Closer

October 4, 2018 – US House Foreign Affairs Committee passes resolution supporting the implementation of recommendations from Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

July 5, 2018 – 76 Groups Seek Justice for War Crimes

March 8, 2018 – Liberian War Crimes Crusader Wins Judith Lee Stronach Human Rights Award

February 12, 2018 – Lawsuit Filed Against Suspected Philadelphia-Based Commander Of Liberian Massacre


Press Coverage

SF Human Rights Group Pushes Liberia to Prosecute Former Military Commander for 1990 Massacre 
KQED
September 25, 2021

US court finds former Liberian military commander Thomas liable for war crimes
Radio France International
September 22, 2021

U.S. court finds ex-AFL commander guilty for Lutheran Church massacre
The New Dawn
September 20, 2021

Thomas Found Responsible for Lutheran Church Massacre by US Court
Front Page Africa
September 20, 2021

A Delco man hid his role in the massacre of 600 Liberians for decades. A U.S. court just gave his victims a shot at justice.
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 17, 2021

Military Leader Liable Under U.S. Law for Church Massacre of Liberian Citizens
Newsweek
September 17, 2021

Former Liberian military leader liable for church massacre
Associated Press
September 17, 2021

Survivors of Liberia’s Civil War Massacre React to News of US Trial
Radio France International
March 20, 2021

Victims wait for ruling in lawsuit over Liberian massacre
Associated Press
March 18, 2021

The myth unveiled
The New Dawn
March 18, 2021

Liberia: Lutheran Massacre Victims ask US Judge to find Ex-AFL Colonel Liable for the Slaughter
Front Page Africa
March 17, 2021

Focus on Africa: Coverage on Lutheran Church Massacre begins at 11:35
BBC
March 17, 2021

Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors Want Top SATU Commander Held Liable for Carnage
Power News
March 17, 2021

Liberia: Liberians Rally for Justice
All Africa
November 13, 2018

Liberia: As The Establishment For War Crimes Court Intensifies, Conference on Justice Underway In Monrovia
GNN Liberia
November 8, 2018

Liberia: The Quest for War Crimes Court: Who are the International Players?
Front Page Africa
October 23, 2018

Liberia: Pastor Slams President Weah for Playing Football, Not Working
Front Page Africa
July 31, 2018

Liberia: Accused Lutheran Church Massacre Commander Challenges Lawsuit in the US.
Front Page Africa
July 25, 2018

Liberians still seek justice for war crimes
Mail & Guardian
10 Jul 2018

Liberian church massacre survivors seek US justice
BBC
February 12, 2018

Liberian Man Faces Legal Charges For St. Peters Lutheran Massacre
Front Page Africa
February 12, 2018

Carefree life in Philadelphia masks bloodthirsty Liberian warlord’s past, suit says
The Guardian
February 12, 2018

S.F. Organization Sues Man in U.S. Court for Allegedly Leading Massacre in Liberia
KQED
February 12, 2018

Did Delco man order massacre of 600 Liberians hiding in a church_ He says it’s ‘all lies’
Philadelphia Inquirer
February 12, 2018

Un criminel de guerre libérien poursuivi aux Etats-Unis _ la fin du sanctuaire
Nouvel Obs
February 12, 2018

Liberia church massacre survivors sue alleged perpetrator in U.S. court
Reuters
February 12, 2018

Delaware County man accused of lying to cover war crimes in Liberia
WHYY
February 12, 2018

Liberia church massacre survivors sue alleged perpetrator in U.S. court
Yahoo News
February 12, 2018

 

Alleged Perpetrator Of Lutheran Church Massacre Where 600 Were Murdered Refutes Allegation Terming It As Lies
The Bush Chicken
February 13, 2018

Victims of 1990 Liberian Church Massacre Seek Damages
Courthouse News Service
February 13, 2018

Liberian Warlord Living in Philly Sued for Massacre
The Daily Beast
February 13, 2018

Massacre Survivors Sue Refugee In US
The Daily Caller
February 13, 2018

Alleged Perpetrator Of Lutheran Church Massacre Where 600 Were Murdered Refutes Allegation Terming It As Lies
GNN
February 13, 2019

28 ans après l’un des plus importants massacres de la guerre civile, des victimes retrouvent un suspect
JeuneAfrique
February 13, 2018

Survivors of Liberia church massacre sue alleged perpetrator in US court
Jurist
February 13, 2018

Tecee Boley reports on the filing of charges against Moses Thomas for the Lutheran Church Massacre (Soundcloud)
New Narratives
February 13, 2018

Liberian warlord in 1990 massacre quietly living in Philadelphia
NY Daily News
February 13, 2018

Liberia church massacre survivors sue alleged perpetrator in U.S. court
The Premium Times
February 13, 2018

Liberia church massacre survivors sue accused offender in US court
Pakistan Today
February 13, 2018

 

After 27 Years Lutheran Massacre Survivor Sees Chance for Justice
Front Page Africa
February 14, 2018

New Lawsuit Accuses Delaware County Man Of War Crimes
CBS Philly
February 14, 2018

Liberian citizens and survivors of church attack seek damages from Sharon Hill man _
Pennsylvania Record
February 14, 2018

 

Liberia church massacre survivors file case in US court against suspected mastermind
Christian Daily
February 16, 2018

 

Lutheran Church Massacre: The Long Arm of the Law reaches a suspected Liberian war criminal in Philadelphia
The Daily Maverick
February 22, 2018

Massacre Survivor Supports Lawsuit Against Liberian In The U.S
Front Page Africa
February 24, 2018

Using U.S. Courts to Promote Accountability for the 1990 Liberian Church Massacre and Beyond
Just Security
February 26, 2018

 

Interview with Elizabeth Blunt
BBC News

 

Interview with Hassan Bility
BBC News

 

Interview with Charles Sunwabe.
BBC News