Liberia: War Victims, Survivors Protest at Court Office, Capitol as House Chairman Pledges to Put Court Bill Before Plenary Tuesday.

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Hundreds of people who suffered during Liberia’s civil wars gathered outside the government office that manages the courts on Thursday. The demonstrators included both victims and survivors, as well as advocates for justice. They marched to voice dissatisfaction with the pace of legal reforms. At the same time, the chairman of the legislative house announced that a bill concerning the courts will be presented to the plenary session on Tuesday. Protesters hope the legislation will address longstanding grievances related to accountability and reparations. Organizers said the large turnout shows the urgency of the issue. The event took place in the capital, near the main court complex.

By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Hundreds of victims and survivors of Liberia’s civil wars, joined by justice advocates, protested Thursday outside the government office overseeing…

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