United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has expressed hope for the renewal of Executive Order No. 131, creating the Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia.
Amb. Toner acknowledged the inadequate funding allotted for the implementation of OWECC-L mandates, in addition to expressing hope for the renewal of the Executive Order.
He spoke when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to OWECC-L Executive Director Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu.
The Ambassador said President Joseph Nyumah Boakai was doing more for the OWECC-L, but would further demonstrate his commitment to his campaign promises.
During the visit, Amb. Toner was taken on a guided tour of the office facilities, introduced to the staff, and briefed on the mandate, activities completed and ongoing at the institutional framework being laid for the eventual establishment of both the War Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court for Liberia.
He then pledged the US mission’s continuous engagement and advocacy with his government for the full fulfillment of OWECC-L’s mandate.
“While the advocacy and engagement are ongoing, the Liberian government should convince the international community why the country needs a war crimes court,” the US Diplomat said.
Amb. Toner was responding to briefings on the operation of the Office by its Executive Director Dr. Barbu, who described the ambassador’s visit as a sign of goodwill toward Liberia’s peace process.
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