As Liberia moves closer to establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court, the country’s Witness Protection Agency is seeking more than US$20 million to build safe houses, strengthen security measures, and protect victims, witnesses, and whistleblowers. The initiative aims to ensure that those who come forward with critical testimony can do so safely and confidently in the pursuit of justice and accountability. As Liberia Pushes for War Crimes Court, Witness Protection Agency Seeks Safe Houses, Stronger Safeguards for Victims and Witnesses in US$20 Million Plan.

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This story was a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the Investigating Liberia project. Funding was provided by the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the European Union. The funders had no say in the story’s content.