Liberia: Victims and Advocates Angry As Government Stays Silent Over Bribery Allegations in Country’s Biggest Human Trafficking Case As Suspects’ Release Date Nears

Summary:

• Liberia’s government has been silent after revelations that victims accused public officials of taking bribes to protect human traffickers in the country’s biggest trafficking case to date.
• Eleven suspects in the case with more than 50 victims, will be eligible for bail on April 12 if prosecutors fail to move the case forward.
• Victims expressed outrage as advocates warned the case reveals deep corruption in the judicial system and risks further undermining trust in the country’s rule of…