Liberia, June 17 -- The Liberian Senate has taken a significant step toward the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court, with its Judiciary Committee submitting a comprehensive roadmap aimed at harmonizing multiple draft legislations currently before the Legislature.

The move signals growing momentum in Liberia's long-running quest for accountability for atrocities committed during the country's civil wars, as well as efforts to address economic crimes and corruption.

In a communication dated June 10, 2026, addressed to Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, the Senate Judiciary Committee outlined a plan to review, consolidate, and synchronize the various bills seeking the creation of a War Crimes Court a...