Liberia: Most Liberians Optimistic That War and Economic Crimes Court Will Help Ensure Accountability

Despite desire to “move on,” majority think new court will provide justice for victims of civil war crimes.

Key findings

• A majority (58%) of Liberians say it is more important for citizens to be able to hold the government accountable than for the government to “get things done,” a 9- percentage-point decrease compared to 2022 (67%).
• In 2022, seven in 10 Liberians (70%) said the government should establish a war crimes court. o But 61% respondents said Liberians need to forget the crimes…