Liberia: Senate, warlord endorse establishment of war crimes court

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Liberia has taken a step forward to end impunity for civil war atrocities after the Senate endorsed a joint resolution seeking the establishment of a UN-backed Special War Crimes Court.

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Liberia: Senate Poised to Endorse Establishment of War Crimes CourtThe hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several years, as the Liberian Senate takes a major decision today, Tuesday, April 9, on the establishment of War and Economics Crimes Court at its regular session.
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