George Weah wants extra time as Liberia's war survivors seek justice
Автор: Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú
Загружено: 2023-10-07
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Over three decades after the Lutheran Church massacre in Liberia, where about 600 people were killed, and dozens more have had their arms and limbs amputated as a result, survivors are asking for justice.
They were accused by soldiers loyal to former President Samuel Doe of shielding rebels during the Liberian first civil war in 1990.
Survivors like Peterson Sonyeh, 16 at the time who lost seven family members, want the government to set up a war crimes court.
However, there hasn't been clear commitment to do so by successive government, with some former rebel leaders of the war now part of the present-day government, including the parliament which incumbent President George Weah say is responsible to set up the court.
Liberians go to the polls 10 October, and President Weah is seeking reelection after an uninspiring first term riddled by scandals and economic crunch.
We were in Liberia to speak with some of the survivors.
For some, they hope whoever is voted into the presidency will listen to the wishes of the people and MPs and support the push for crimes of the past to be tried to ensure a brighter, corrupt-free future for Liberia.
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