United Nations Human Rights Committee calls on Liberia to Prosecute Perpetrators of Civil War Atrocities
- August 8, 2018
United Nations Human Rights Committee calls on Liberia to Prosecute Perpetrators of Civil War Atrocities 8 August 2018 The United Nations Human Rights Committee (the Committee), a body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Inte
Liberia: Pastor Slams President Weah for Playing Football, Not Working
- July 31, 2018
Monrovia – A pastor of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Monrovia has slammed President George Weah for not working hard enough, warning him that his achievements on the football pitch would do him no further favor at the Executive Mansion. Front Page
Liberia: Accused Lutheran Church Massacre Commander Challenges Lawsuit in the US.
- July 25, 2018
Philadelphia, Pa – The civil case brought by four anonymous survivors of the 1990 Lutheran Church massacre against Moses Thomas, the alleged commanding officer of the killings, is facing a series of challenges by Thomas and his lawyers. Front Page Afri
Liberians still seek justice for war crimes
- July 10, 2018
As Liberia appears before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, Liberians ask why the government has failed to prosecute those responsible for atrocities committed during the country’s two civil wars. Mail & Guardian 10 Jul 2018 > Read Articl
76 Groups Seek Justice for War Crimes
- July 5, 2018
76 Groups Seek Justice for War Crimes The Liberian government should undertake fair and credible prosecutions of international crimes committed during its two civil wars, 76 Liberian, African, and international nongovernmental organizations said in a s
Khmer Rouge Tribunal Criticized Over Suspect Case’s Dismissal
- July 3, 2018
The court ruled that the ECCC had no jurisdiction to prosecute Im Chaem. PHNOM PENH — The Khmer Rouge tribunal has come under criticism for dismissing the case against Im Chaem, a former district chief in the Khmer Rouge regime. VOA Khmer 03 Jul
The Senate must oppose Haspel’s nomination and make a statement to the world that the book on torture is closed
- May 9, 2018
The Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) released the following statement after Gina Haspel’s testimony today in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding her nomination as the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. San Fra
War Crimes Case Against Assad Regime Moves Forward for Slain Reporter Marie Colvin
- April 10, 2018
Washington D.C., April 9, 2018 – War Crimes Case Against Assad Regime Moves Forward for Slain Reporter Marie Colvin. In the first war crimes case against the Assad Regime, newly unsealed insider testimony and internal Syrian government documents reveal
Justice for Liberia
- March 14, 2018
Justice for Liberia: A Conversation about Ending Impunity for War Crimes in Liberia When: March 9, 2018 6:00PM – 8:30PM Where: New Beginning International Ministry 5609 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Join us for an evening discussion about the curre