Calls for justice are intensifying in Liberia following the death of former warlord and Senator Prince Y. Johnson, as civil society groups, legal experts, and international partners urge President Boakai's administration to fast-track the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC).
Johnson’s death, without trial, has reignited frustration over decades of impunity for war-era atrocities. While key steps have been taken, including a legislative resolution and executive order, critics warn that progress is too slow. Legal leaders support a hybrid court model, blending local and international law, while the U.S., EU, and UN have pledged support—provided Liberia demonstrates firm political will. Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to act decisively before more alleged perpetrators escape justice through age or death.
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