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George Weah's failed war crimes court

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Isaac Kaledzi
October 17, 2023

What happened to the victims of war crimes in Liberia, still waiting for justice, 20 years after two devastating civil wars? Six years ago, President George Weah had pledged to establish an economic and war crimes court.

Host: George Okachi

Author: Isaac Kaledzi

Text Editors: Cai Nebe, Benita van Eyssen

Video Producer & Editor: Bouba Jalloh

Executive Producer: Asumpta Lattus

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