Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission Suspended
December 3rd, 2006 | Published in Africa, Human Rights, Liberia
Several weeks back this blog discussed the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) activities in Minnesota. Since the American mid-western state of Minnesota houses the largest community of Liberians in America, and the TRC has been really busy here getting testimony of war crimes and other atrocities committed during the Liberian conflict.
The Liberian TRC is unique because it’s the first time that such an investigation has reached so far into the ranks of people who were scattered by a prolonged conflict. It’s heartbreaking to read that the commission has been suspended due to lack of funds:
“After three weeks of work in the field, we have recalled statement-takers because we have not been able to pay them,†the TRC’s acting chairman Deddeh Dolopai told reporters. “We have decided to take this decision because of lack of funds,†she said. Read more, via VisionOnlne
