U.S. Delegation to Visit Liberia in Support of War & Economic Crimes Court

An interagency delegation from the United States, consisting of representatives from the U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Justice (U.S. Attorney's Office, Philadelphia), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will visit Liberia to strengthen U.S.-Liberian cooperation in the justice sector.

The delegation’s visit aims to support Liberia’s efforts to establish a War & Economic Crimes Court.

During their visit, the delegation will meet with officials from the Liberian government, law enforcement, the legal sector, and civil society as well.

The discussions will focus on building partnerships, exchanging ideas, and sharing experiences on prosecuting complex cases in a trauma-informed and victim-centric manner.

The U.S. team will also bring extensive experience in investigating and prosecuting war crimes and other atrocity crimes, with a strong emphasis on victim support.

"We commend Liberia's commitment to establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court, and we are proud to send this delegation to support local efforts towards justice and accountability," said Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, Beth Van Schaack.

"We stand ready to be a partner as Liberia takes on this challenge, and we hope this visit marks the beginning of a productive relationship, where both U.S. and Liberian officials can learn from each other."

The visit underscores U.S. government’s commitment to supporting Liberia in its pursuit of justice and accountability, as the country seeks to address historical injustices and promote long-term stability.