KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct. 12 -- For thousands of Liberians still waiting for justice for atrocities committed during the country's brutal civil conflicts, the establishment of a court to prosecute war and economic crimes represents more than a legal undertaking. It is a long-awaited opportunity to confront the past, hold perpetrators accountable and give victims and survivors a greater sense of justice.

By Patience M. Jones,patiencejones@frontpageafricaonline.com

Against this backdrop, a high-level Liberian delegation is looking to Rwanda for lessons, technical support and strategic partnerships that could help shape Liberia's transitional justice process.

The delegation, comprising representatives of the Office for the Establishment of War...