Liberia is taking a major step toward long‑awaited justice as the U.N. Human Rights Office begins training 20 Liberian lawyers on prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity. The two‑day program aims to build local capacity ahead of a proposed war and economic crimes court, strengthening legal institutions and preparing lawyers who have never handled international crimes before. The training comes as lawmakers debate several competing bills on how the court should be structured, amid criticism that some proposals could shield powerful figures from accountability. Advocates say the renewed momentum — backed by the U.N., civil society, and international partners — is crucial for finally addressing atrocities from Liberia’s civil wars and ensuring justice for victims.

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This story is a collaboration with New Narratives as part of the West Africa Justice Reporting Project. Funding was provided by the Swedish Embassy in Liberia which had no say in the story’s content.