Reported by: Prince Saah
Monrovia, Liberia -The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), with financial support from the Government of Sweden, has provided the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) with essential information technology equipment and institutional support materials as the long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and National Anti-Corruption Court (NACC) in Liberia gain momentum.
At a ceremony at the LNBA offices in Monrovia, the donation which consists of laptops, printers, internet modems, stationery, and internet access was formally given. The goal of the support is to increase the ability of attorneys and the Bar’s legal clinics in Montserrado, Bomi, Grand Bassa, Margibi, and Bong Counties to actively participate in procedures related to transitional justice and accountability.
Speaking Friday, May 22, 2026, at the event, the OHCHR Representative in Liberia, Christian Mukosa, reaffirmed the UN human rights body’s commitment to helping Liberia establish credible, inclusive, and victim-centered justice mechanisms. “By equipping the LNBA national office and its legal clinics with these resources, we are reinforcing national efforts to advance accountability for past and current human rights violations and ensure that justice is both accessible and meaningful for all,” Mukosa said.
He emphasized that to guarantee that the WECC and other accountability mechanisms are based on solid legal and human rights foundations, ongoing cooperation with national authorities is still essential. The support, according to OHCHR, will help the LNBA to expand its legal advising services to victims and impacted communities, especially with regard to war crimes, economic crimes, and offenses related to corruption.
The Swedish Embassy, represented by First Secretary Madam Susanna Elmberger, reiterated Sweden’s support for Liberia’s reforms in the justice and governance sectors, highlighting the importance of bolstering legal institutions in order to guarantee equitable and transparent transitional justice procedures that adhere to international human rights norms.
Leaders of the Liberia National Bar Association accepted the items on behalf of the Bar and thanked Sweden and OHCHR for their ongoing support to Liberia’s legal system during a crucial stage in the nation’s reconciliation process. As Liberia gets closer to addressing decades of alleged wartime crimes and corruption through official judicial systems, the program is part of larger initiatives by OHCHR and foreign partners to promote legal empowerment, community engagement, and institutional accountability.
