It is Reconciliation, not war crimes cou
Written by C. V. Sisuse, on 2008-09-04 22:07:34
The establishment of a war crimes court in Liberia at this time will be contradictory to the whole process of the “Truth and Reconciliation Commission,” that is responsible for bringing about reconciliation, forgiveness, healing, and lasting peace amongst all Liberians. The TRC is recognized and supported by the international community, and was instituted by an act of legislation for the sole purpose of restoring genuine peace and unity in Liberia.
Moreover, the Catholic Church of Liberia has always supported the idea of the TRC from its inception at the peace accord in Accra, Ghana. Therefore, it is hard to believe that the Catholic Church at this time will consent to the idea of a war crimes court that will undermine and derail the reconciliation procedure in Liberia. However, I humbly plead with all those who are advocating for a war crimes court in Liberia, to go before the TRC and confront their offenders for the crimes committed against them. It is my fervent prayer that all Liberians will ask God to grant them the courage to forgive those who committed atrocities against them, because reconciliation is uncertain without forgiveness. |
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