The National Chairman of the Community Watch Forum of Liberia (CWFL), I. Nyanti Kaffey Sr., has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to urgently submit a draft bill for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court, describing the move as critical to delivering justice for victims of Liberia’s civil war.
Speaking at a press conference, Kaffey said the proposed court is necessary to address years of impunity linked to the 1989–2003 conflict, which left more than 250,000 people dead and caused widespread destruction. He pointed to findings from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which documented war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious abuses that remain unresolved.
Kaffey noted that a draft act for both the War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court has already been developed through consultations involving government institutions, civil society, and international partners. He said establishing the courts would strengthen accountability, deter future crimes, and restore public trust in the justice system.
While acknowledging President Boakai’s anti-corruption stance, Kaffey urged him to take decisive action by forwarding the draft legislation to the National Legislature in line with the national roadmap. He stressed that the Liberian people’s hope for justice now depends on the president’s willingness to act.
