Justice Minister Tweh Sees Establishment Of WECC As Legal, Moral Imperative

By Robert Dixon

 The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr.  Oswald Tweh, says the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) is not just a legal imperative, but also a moral one.

According to a statement from the Justice Ministry dated September 1, 2024, the Minister said that the establishment of the WECC represents Liberia’s commitment to ending the cycle of immunity that has undermined justice in Liberia for too long.

According to him, Liberia aims to deliver justice to the victims and their families and to send a clear message that such atrocity will never again be tolerated in Liberia.

Cllr. Tweh, who spoke at the United Nations Security Council’s 9710^th Meeting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining International Peace in New York, United States of America, informed the Peacebuilding Commission that Justice alone is not enough, it must be accompanied by efforts to heal and rebuild Liberia.

He lauded the UN Peacebuilding Fund Office in Liberia as he expressed renewed hope in continued collaboration for the stability of peace in Liberia and its overall contribution to world peace.

Outlining Liberia’s Peacebuilding initiatives and future plans, the Liberia Attorney General stated that Liberia’s peace building priorities remained clear, which include addressing the root causes of conflict and ensuring justice for victims; and creating an environment where all Liberians, especially the youths can thrive in a peaceful and stable society.