Liberia: STAND Calls for Swift Motion on Conflict Crimes Courtroom in Wake of Senator Johnson’s Dying
Monrovia –The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has prolonged its sympathies to the spouse, kids, household, and the individuals of Nimba County, following the dying of Senator Prince Johnson, who died Thursday in Monrovia.
By Selma Lomax [email protected]m
FrontPageAfrica gathered the warlord turned politician had returned from Nimba County Wednesday, after honoring the legacy of the late Gnassingbe Eyadema, former President of Togo, by naming his PYJ college’s auditorium after him throughout a ceremony on November 25.
Senator Johnson leaves behind a legacy that divides opinion. To many in Nimba County, he was a revered hero, whereas others view him as a controversial or polarizing determine. This distinction underscores the complexities of his function in Liberia’s historical past, in keeping with STAND.
As staunch advocate for the institution of a warfare and financial crimes court docket, STAND stated it acknowledges the importance of this second. “While we join in mourning his loss, we remain resolute in our call for justice. We had hoped that Senator Johnson and all alleged war actors would have the opportunity to respond to accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Liberia’s civil conflict,” STAND stated in a launch Thursday.
STAND added that although the senator’s passing has seemingly made this not possible, it nonetheless urges President Joseph Boakai’s administration, in collaboration with justice-focused companions, to prioritize the institution of the warfare and financial crimes court docket. The pursuit of justice and accountability can’t be delayed.
According to STAND, this initiative is essential to making sure that these allegedly accountable — a lot of whom stay energetic and influential — for the heinous atrocities dedicated throughout Liberia’s civil battle are held accountable. “The need for justice is urgent. Addressing the actions of the late Senator Johnson, along with others who continue to live without accountability, is essential for a nation still striving to heal from its painful past.”
“By holding accountable those responsible for the suffering of countless Liberians and the loss of an estimated 250,000 lives, we create a pathway for healing and closure for affected families. Furthermore, we affirm Liberia’s commitment to justice and send a clear message that impunity will not be tolerated.”
In this poignant second, STAND has known as on all stakeholders to unify their efforts towards the institution of a court docket that can carry justice to perpetrators of violence and human rights abuses.
“Only through such measures can Liberia reconcile its past and build a more just and equitable future for all its citizens,” STAND added.
