MONROVIA – Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan has assured the public that there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in Liberia, while cautioning that the country must remain vigilant amid renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa.

In a detailed public statement issued Sunday, May 17, 2026, Dr. Nyan responded to growing concerns among Liberians following recent Ebola outbreak declarations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda by health authorities, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

“This #EBOLA again…!” Dr. Nyan wrote at the opening of his statement, acknowledging widespread public anxiety rooted in Liberia’s painful experience during the devastating 2014 Ebola epidemic that claimed thousands of lives and crippled the nation’s health system and economy.

“First, to this date, you can rest assured that there is No Ebola detected in Liberia, but the country remains vigilant. Be Calm, No Panic!” Dr. Nyan emphasized, while noting that the public’s fears and inquiries are legitimate given the country’s history with the deadly virus.

Liberia was among the hardest-hit West African nations during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, alongside Sierra Leone and Guinea. The epidemic overwhelmed hospitals, devastated families, paralyzed economic activities, and exposed major weaknesses within the region’s healthcare infrastructure. Images of overcrowded treatment centers, healthcare workers in protective suits, and mass public fear remain deeply embedded in the nation’s memory more than a decade later.

Drawing on that history, Dr. Nyan warned that although Liberia is geographically distant from the current outbreaks in Central and East Africa, cross-border transmission remains possible because of international travel and regional movement of people through transit routes.

“While we may be miles away from DR Congo and Uganda, there is a possibility of trans-country transmission due to movement of people between our countries, whether directly or through transit,” he cautioned. “You are right; Don’t let your guard down!”

Dr. Nyan, however, expressed confidence in Liberia’s scientific and technical preparedness, declaring that the country now possesses some of the best outbreak-response expertise on the African continent due to lessons learned from Ebola, COVID-19, and Mpox.

“Throughout the years, NPHIL has been strengthening our disease outbreak preparedness, response, and resilience since Ebola, through COVID-19 to Mpox,” Dr. Nyan stated, while acknowledging support from international partners including the US-CDC and Africa-CDC.

Despite those advancements, Dr. Nyan strongly warned that Liberia’s outbreak preparedness could be undermined by political interference and bureaucratic conflicts within the health sector. According to him, scientific expertise must be allowed to operate independently if the country hopes to effectively confront future outbreaks.

“However, the preparedness and response will be effective only and only if such technical scientific capabilities are left to function devoid of political interferences and bureaucratic power-play from the Ministry of Health,” he declared.

Dr. Nyan further alleged that overlapping structures and institutional rivalry have at times threatened the integrity of Liberia’s public health response architecture. While supporting collaboration between health institutions, he warned against what he described as attempts to sideline trained public health technocrats at NPHIL.

“There must be collaboration, but collaboration itself should not be a guise of practically attempts to usurp the functions of skilled technocrats at the public health institute if we are to mount an effective outbreak response in Liberia,” he stressed.

In one of the most striking revelations in his statement, Dr. Nyan referenced what he described as a dangerous incident in September 2025, when certain officials allegedly attempted to push for a viral hemorrhagic fever declaration without sufficient scientific evidence.

“We recall in September 2025, when there was a frantic effort by the MoH along with the WHO-Liberia Country Representative that could have led to the declaration of a VHF infection or outbreak with no scientific, laboratory or medical evidence,” he claimed.

According to Dr. Nyan, such a declaration could have triggered nationwide panic and severe economic consequences had NPHIL not resisted the pressure. He maintained that laboratory testing at the National Reference Laboratory produced negative results for Ebola and related hemorrhagic viruses.

“Backed by uncontestable laboratory NEGATIVE Test Results for VHFs like Ebola and others from the National Reference Laboratory, our leadership and Team at the NPHIL remained ethical and professional, and strongly resisted these maneuvers,” Dr. Nyan said. “Hence, the country remained viable and functional.”

He warned that false outbreak declarations could have catastrophic implications for governance, trade, travel, and public confidence, particularly for a country still recovering from the trauma of the 2014 epidemic.

The public health expert also emphasized the importance of accurate diagnostics, stronger border surveillance systems, and credible scientific communication. He urged authorities not to undermine Liberia’s port health systems and cross-border surveillance operations that monitor inbound and outbound travelers.

“Diagnostics must be accurate with True Results that are credible and reliable,” he said. “Our Cross-Border Surveillance and Port Health Systems which monitor inbound and outbound passengers must not be undermined, but strengthened, supported and incentivized.”

Dr. Nyan additionally used the statement to educate the public about Ebola transmission, symptoms, and prevention. He explained that the Ebola virus originates in certain animals, particularly bats, before spreading to humans and later transmitting from person to person through infected bodily fluids.

He noted that early symptoms often resemble malaria, including fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting, but can rapidly progress to severe bleeding, organ failure, and death if not detected and treated promptly. “Diagnosis is through confirmatory molecular test positive of Ebola virus,” he explained, while confirming that effective vaccines for Ebola do exist.

In another controversial disclosure, Dr. Nyan alleged that Ebola vaccines previously supplied to Liberia through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance expired while under the control of the Ministry of Health before he assumed leadership at NPHIL.

“Ebola vaccines were sent to Liberia before 2024 by an organization called GAVI before I took over the NPHIL, but the vaccines expired in the hands of the MoH and had to be discarded,” he revealed.

As Liberia closely monitors developments in DR Congo and Uganda through regional surveillance mechanisms coordinated by the West African Health Organization and Africa-CDC Western Region, Dr. Nyan concluded with a warning against corruption and exploitation during public health emergencies.

“Very important: We must beware of corrupt officials using outbreaks to fill their pockets at the expense of donor funding and the health of the people,” he cautioned, while again reassuring Liberians that there is presently no Ebola outbreak in the country.

“Again to this date, you can rest assured that there is No Ebola detected in Liberia, but the country remains vigilant. Be Calm, No Panic!” Dr. Nyan reiterated.

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SINKOR, MONROVIA – Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General N. Oswald Tweh has warned that the growing link between terrorism and transnational organized crime represents one of the most serious security threats facing West Africa, urging stronger institutional coordination and legal preparedness to prevent instability.

Tweh made the remarks on Wednesday during the opening of a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) workshop for prosecutors and law enforcement officers held at the Corina Hotel in Sinkor, where he delivered a special opening statement as Acting Chair of Cabinet.

Addressing diplomats, security officials, and international partners, Tweh said modern threats are no longer isolated but interconnected, evolving in ways that make them harder to detect and more dangerous to contain.

“The threats confronting nations today are no longer isolated or easily identifiable. They evolve rapidly, adapt strategically, and often operate quietly beneath the surface of ordinary society,” Tweh cautioned.

He stressed that insecurity often develops gradually through weak institutions, corruption, porous borders, poor coordination, and public complacency before escalating into full-scale national crises.

According to him, terrorism and organized crime were once treated as separate phenomena, but that distinction has now collapsed as extremist groups increasingly depend on criminal networks for financing and logistics.

“These violent extremist groups now rely heavily on criminal enterprises to finance and sustain their operations,” Tweh explained, noting that trafficking networks, illegal mining, money laundering, drug trade, and cybercrime have become central to their operations.

He warned that the convergence of these criminal activities creates a dangerous cycle where insecurity fuels crime and crime, in turn, deepens instability across the sub-region.

Tweh emphasized that Liberia fully understands the urgency of these emerging threats, citing the country’s own history as a reminder that instability often begins quietly through institutional weaknesses and unchecked vulnerabilities.

“Our nation’s history reminds us that instability rarely begins with dramatic events. It grows through weakened institutions, inadequate coordination, and the erosion of public confidence,” he stated.

The Justice Minister stressed that no single institution can effectively respond to modern security threats, calling for deeper cooperation among intelligence services, law enforcement, prosecutors, immigration authorities, customs officials, and the judiciary.

He warned that without coordination and information sharing, criminal and extremist networks will continue to exploit institutional gaps faster than governments can respond.

“Without legal preparedness and technical capacity, criminal networks and extremist actors will continue to exploit institutional gaps,” Tweh cautioned, describing inter-agency collaboration as “essential, not optional.”

The workshop, organized under a UNODC-supported initiative, brought together criminal justice actors to strengthen investigation, prosecution, and coordination mechanisms across Liberia and the West African region.

Tweh commended the UNODC and its partners for supporting Liberia’s justice system through training, dialogue, and capacity-building programs aimed at improving institutional effectiveness and regional cooperation.

At the same time, he cautioned that efforts to strengthen security must remain firmly grounded in the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.

“The strength of a democratic state is measured not only by its ability to confront threats, but also by its ability to do so without compromising justice and constitutional order,” he said.

The Minister concluded by urging sustained collaboration among institutions, stressing that effective crisis response depends on preparation, not reaction, and on building trust long before emergencies arise.

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MONROVIA – The Unity Party Youth Congress has strongly defended Justice Minister and Attorney General Oswald Tweh following calls by National Youth Congress Chairman Melvin Cephas demanding his dismissal over alleged failures in prosecuting corruption-related cases under the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

In a detailed press statement issued Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and signed by Ambassador Evans B. Tuku, the UP Youth Congress Secretariat rejected Cephas’ criticisms and argued that the Ministry of Justice under Cllr. Tweh has made measurable progress in strengthening Liberia’s rule of law and criminal justice system.

The statement followed public criticism from Cephas, who described the Justice Minister as “dangerous” and “ineffective,” accusing him of failing to aggressively pursue corruption cases as promised by the Unity Party-led government. However, the UP Youth Congress said its review of the Ministry of Justice National Performance and Results Report covering January to November 2025 showed significant institutional improvements rather than failure.

“As the Head of Secretariat, I address our partisans and the Liberian public to provide clarity on the Administration’s rule of law achievements and a sober legal perspective on the recent verdict involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr.,” Ambassador Tuku stated.

Defending the ministry’s performance, the UPYC highlighted what it described as concrete achievements under the Attorney General’s leadership, including a reported 62.5 percent conviction rate representing 60 convictions out of 96 criminal trials prosecuted during the review period.

“Under Cllr. Tweh’s leadership as Attorney General, the Ministry of Justice has recorded tangible, data-driven progress that strengthens Pillar III, Rule of Law, of the ARREST Agenda,” the statement declared.

The youth congress further praised the establishment of a whistleblower office and collaboration with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission in connection with the widely discussed US$6.1 million corruption case. According to the statement, these actions demonstrate that the administration is not merely discussing anti-corruption efforts but is building systems intended to improve accountability and investigations.

The statement also emphasized reforms in Liberia’s juvenile justice system, claiming that 422 juveniles were diverted away from adult detention facilities during the reporting period. According to the UPYC, the measure represents an important humanitarian intervention aimed at preventing young offenders from becoming hardened criminals within the prison system.

On infrastructure, the youth congress praised the Ministry of Justice for securing funding under the Public Sector Investment Project for the renovation of six prisons and the construction of a new correctional facility in Barclayville, Grand Kru County. Tuku further stated that the ministry has consistently ensured the provision of prison rations, medical supplies, drugs, and subsistence support for correctional institutions across the country.

The statement additionally focused heavily on the controversial economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and several co-defendants. While many members of the public criticized the acquittal of Tweah on multiple charges, the UP Youth Congress argued that the government still achieved major legal victories because three of the five defendants were convicted.

“The Solicitor General and State prosecutors successfully proved Mens Rea and Actus Reus against three of the five defendants,” the statement noted. “This is not a loss; it is a partial judgment.”

Addressing concerns surrounding Tweah’s acquittal, the UPYC argued that Liberians must understand the legal standards required in criminal prosecutions. According to Tuku, economic sabotage cases require direct evidence clearly linking an accused person to criminal intent and personal benefit. The statement suggested that prosecutors may have presented strong circumstantial evidence but lacked what it described as a “smoking gun” directly implicating Tweah.

The youth congress further defended the verdict as evidence of judicial independence and due process rather than weakness within the anti-corruption fight. “If the government jailed Tweah without absolute proof, we would be Weah 2.0,” the statement argued. “The Unity Party believes in due process. If the evidence on those specific counts was insufficient, accepting the court’s ruling proves we are different from the CDC. We respect the court and rule of law.”

In an effort to reshape public perception surrounding the verdict, the UPYC urged supporters to focus on the convictions secured against the co-defendants instead of concentrating solely on Tweah’s acquittal. The statement maintained that the key objective was to prove misuse of state resources and secure accountability where evidence existed.

“The story is not ‘Tweah walks.’ The story is: ‘Three former officials convicted for stealing US$6.1 million from Liberians,’” the statement asserted while calling for maximum sentencing and asset forfeiture against those convicted.

The youth congress also proposed that the government consider pursuing civil action against Tweah if criminal standards of proof could not be met. According to the statement, a civil suit based on “unjust enrichment” could potentially provide another legal pathway because the evidentiary threshold in civil proceedings is lower than in criminal cases.

Concluding the statement, Ambassador Evans B. Tuku urged party supporters and the public not to allow the acquittal of one defendant to overshadow what he described as progress in the government’s anti-corruption campaign. “The fight against economic sabotage continues,” the statement concluded. “One acquittal does not derail the ARREST Agenda.

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MONROVIA – The legal fallout from Liberia’s controversial US$6.2 million economic sabotage trial has deepened after defense lawyers representing former Acting Justice Minister Nyenati Tuan and former National Security Advisor Jefferson S. Karmoh formally requested a new trial, arguing that the jury’s verdicts against their clients contradict the acquittals of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and former FIA Comptroller D. Moses P. Cooper.

The motion, filed before Criminal Court “C” Judge Ousman F. Feika, has added another dramatic layer to one of Liberia’s most politically charged corruption prosecutions in recent years. Lawyers for Tuan and Karmoh contend that the jury delivered inconsistent findings that undermine the integrity of the entire case and warrant a complete retrial.

The prosecution, led by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, accused the former officials of participating in the alleged unlawful transfer and use of more than US$6.2 million and L$1 billion reportedly earmarked for national security operations during the final period of former President George Weah’s administration.

Prosecutors charged the defendants with multiple offenses, including economic sabotage, theft of public funds, money laundering, criminal facilitation, conspiracy, misuse of public money, and fraud against the internal revenue of Liberia. However, after 46 days of legal proceedings at Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice, the jury returned a mixed and highly debated verdict.

The twelve-member jury fully acquitted Tweah and Cooper on all charges, while returning guilty verdicts and hung counts against other defendants. Tweah was found not guilty of criminal conspiracy, economic sabotage, criminal facilitation, theft of public funds, and money laundering. Cooper was similarly cleared of all accusations brought against him by prosecutors.

In contrast, Nyenati Tuan was convicted on charges of theft of public funds, criminal facilitation, and theft of property, while jurors failed to reach a decision on the money laundering charge. He was, however, acquitted of economic sabotage. Jefferson Karmoh was convicted of criminal facilitation and criminal conspiracy, but acquitted of economic sabotage and theft of public funds, while jurors remained divided on the theft of property charge.

Former Financial Intelligence Agency Director General Stanley S. Ford also received a complicated verdict, with jurors deadlocked on criminal conspiracy, criminal facilitation, theft of public funds, and money laundering counts, although he was acquitted of economic sabotage. A hung verdict means jurors failed to obtain the required supermajority needed to either convict or acquit a defendant.

Defense lawyers now argue that the acquittals of Tweah and Cooper fundamentally weakened the prosecution’s theory of conspiracy. According to the filing, prosecutors consistently portrayed Tweah as the key official who authorized the disputed transactions, while Cooper was accused of physically withdrawing the controversial FIA cheques tied to the alleged scheme.

The motion claims that once the jury rejected criminal liability against both men, the remaining guilty verdicts against Tuan and Karmoh became legally inconsistent and unsupported by logic. “If the jury acquitted Cooper, the alleged payee and physical withdrawer of the funds, the same jury could not rationally convict Tuan of theft absent separate evidence,” the defense argued in its filing before the court.

Lawyers for the two former officials also accused prosecutors of relying heavily on assumptions, circumstantial evidence, and interpretations of official government communications rather than presenting direct proof linking their clients to criminal conduct. They insisted the government failed to establish that either defendant personally stole, converted, concealed, or benefited from the funds at the center of the case.

A major point raised in the motion centers on a September 5, 2023 communication authored by Tuan during his tenure as Acting Justice Minister and head of Joint Security. Prosecutors allegedly used the letter as evidence of conspiracy and criminal facilitation. However, the defense maintains that the document merely informed the Financial Intelligence Agency that funding for Joint Security operations had been secured and that the FIA had been designated as the channel for disbursement.

The filing further argues that ordinary administrative coordination among security institutions cannot automatically be interpreted as criminal conduct without clear evidence of unlawful intent. Defense lawyers insist the prosecution failed to bridge the gap between official governmental duties and criminal liability beyond reasonable doubt.

The motion for a new trial now places Judge Feika at the center of another critical legal decision in a case that has already sparked intense national debate over accountability, political influence, and the credibility of Liberia’s justice system. If granted, the court could reopen proceedings against Tuan and Karmoh despite the jury’s verdicts.

Meanwhile, the divided outcome of the trial continues to fuel public controversy, with supporters of the acquitted defendants claiming the verdict exposed weaknesses in the government’s corruption case, while others argue the convictions demonstrate that some officials must still be held accountable. With appeals, legal motions, and political reactions mounting, the US$6.2 million corruption case appears far from over.

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MANHATTAN, NEW YORK – The Liberian government has renewed its commitment to advancing safe, orderly, and regular migration policies during the Second Plenary Meeting of the 2026 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The high-level forum, convened from May 5 to 8, 2026, brought together United Nations Member States and international stakeholders to evaluate progress made under the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), a framework aimed at improving international migration governance and cooperation.

Representing Liberia at the forum, Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Liberia sees migration as an opportunity that can contribute to national growth if effectively managed.

According to Deputy Minister Armah, Liberia does not regard migration “as a challenge to be contained, but as a reality to be governed and an opportunity to be harnessed.” He stressed that the government remains committed to strengthening migration governance through institutional reforms and coordinated national strategies.

Armah highlighted the establishment of a Technical Coordination Mechanism on Migration, which he said has enhanced collaboration among government institutions under the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He added that the initiative reflects Liberia’s broader “whole-of-government approach” toward migration management.

The Deputy Minister further disclosed that migration issues have now been integrated into the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (2025–2029). According to him, the inclusion demonstrates the administration’s belief that properly managed migration can support economic expansion, improve national resilience, and promote long-term stability.

Speaking on policy reforms, Armah noted that Liberia has continued to strengthen its migration data systems through the findings of the 2022 Population and Housing Census as well as Migration Governance Indicator assessments. He explained that these efforts are helping authorities identify policy gaps and shape future reforms.

He also pointed to ongoing initiatives aimed at modernizing Liberia’s border management systems, reinforcing legal measures against human trafficking, and improving coordination among institutions responsible for protecting migrants and vulnerable populations.

On the role of Liberians living abroad, Armah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to engaging the Diaspora community through structured programs designed to convert diaspora participation into meaningful national development outcomes. He said the government recognizes the importance of Liberians overseas in supporting economic growth and social transformation.

Despite the progress made, the Deputy Minister acknowledged that Liberia continues to face several challenges, including fragmented migration data systems and limited institutional capacity. However, he maintained that those obstacles have strengthened the government’s resolve to adopt a comprehensive national migration policy while investing in digital systems, border infrastructure, and stronger protection frameworks.

Armah concluded by reaffirming Liberia’s dedication to the “full, effective and inclusive implementation” of the Global Compact for Migration, emphasizing the country’s willingness to continue working with international partners and stakeholders to improve migration governance.

Liberia’s delegation to the 2026 International Migration Review Forum also included Daniel Koikoi Jr., Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Varlee Sarnor, Deputy Executive Director for Operations at the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC). Officials from Liberia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations also provided technical support during the forum.

The International Migration Review Forum is held every four years and serves as the principal global platform for assessing implementation of the Global Compact for Migration. The 2026 gathering featured policy debates, plenary discussions, and multi-stakeholder roundtables before concluding with the adoption of a progress declaration by participating Member States.

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MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, formally received the draft legislation for the establishment of Liberia’s long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC), marking a decisive moment in the country’s renewed transitional justice agenda.

The presentation, held at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, brought together senior government officials and the leadership of the WECC Office headed by Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu.

During the high-level ceremony, President Boakai reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, accountability, and the rule of law, while dismissing perceptions that the proposed legislation is politically motivated or targeted at specific individuals.

“Some people thought that signing the War and Economic Crimes law was intended for them, but it was not,” President Boakai said.

He stressed that the initiative is instead rooted in national responsibility and the need to end impunity in Liberia’s governance and justice system.

“It was intended to show that Liberia is a country governed by the rule of law and determined to end impunity,” he added.

The President noted that for many years, silence among victims of injustice was often misinterpreted as acceptance or satisfaction.

He explained that large segments of the population endured hardship and violations without the means or opportunity to challenge them.

“Maybe people saw others walking in the streets and not complaining or protesting, and assumed they were happy. But people were not actually happy; they just couldn’t do anything about it,” Boakai stated.

The President emphasized that his administration will not govern on the basis of fear, favoritism, or political pressure, but strictly within the framework of law and institutional accountability.

He said Liberia must now demonstrate to the international community that it is serious about justice, reconciliation, and democratic governance.

“If what we are doing shows the world that Liberia respects laws and is not standing for impunity, then that is the path we must follow,” the President noted.

The Wednesday presentation of the draft legislation is being viewed as a key milestone in efforts to operationalize a court designed to address war-time atrocities and economic crimes committed during Liberia’s civil conflict.

The process is widely considered central to national healing and rebuilding public trust in state institutions that were severely weakened by years of conflict and governance failures.

The development comes just days after the Government of Liberia confirmed a US$2 million annual budget allocation to support the establishment and operational activities of the War and Economic Crimes Court.

The funding will be channeled through the Ministry of Justice and disbursed quarterly in the amount of US$500,000 to support preparatory work at the WECC Office.

Deputy Information Minister Daniel O. Sando disclosed the funding arrangement during a Ministry of Information press briefing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

He described the allocation as a clear shift from policy rhetoric to implementation, signaling that government is now investing directly in the institutional framework required for the court’s establishment.

“This allocation demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court becomes a reality,” Sando said.

The funding decision aligns closely with Executive Order No. 164 issued by President Boakai, which extends the mandate of the WECC Office for an additional year.

The Executive Order provides the legal and administrative foundation for both the War and Economic Crimes Court and a proposed National Anti-Corruption Court.

Under the directive, the WECC Office is tasked with coordinating legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and international partnerships necessary for the court’s creation.

According to the Executive Order, the Office has already completed significant preparatory work, including drafting legislation for submission to the National Legislature.

One bill establishes the War and Economic Crimes Court, while the second proposes the creation of a National Anti-Corruption Court to strengthen Liberia’s accountability architecture.

The Boakai administration has framed both initiatives as part of a broader national commitment to justice, reconciliation, and the fight against corruption and impunity.

Executive Order No. 164 further mandates the WECC Office to mobilize international support and funding to ensure long-term sustainability of the proposed judicial institutions.

It also outlines strict timelines requiring the Office to present a resource mobilization plan within 60 days, intensify legislative engagement within 90 days, and develop full operational frameworks within 120 days.

These deadlines are intended to accelerate the transition from planning to full implementation after years of stalled efforts under previous governments.

The War and Economic Crimes Court proposal originates from recommendations of Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which documented widespread human rights abuses during the country’s 14-year civil war.

That conflict claimed an estimated 250,000 lives and left deep social, political, and economic scars that continue to shape national discourse today.

Despite repeated calls from victims’ groups and civil society organizations, successive administrations struggled to advance the establishment of the court due to political sensitivities and institutional constraints.

However, the Boakai administration’s combination of executive authority, legislative action, and direct budgetary support marks one of the most concrete steps yet toward implementing those long-standing recommendations.

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