Liberia has extended by one year the mandate of the office responsible for preparing key judicial reforms, including the creation of a war crimes tribunal and a national anti-corruption court.
The decision was announced through a decree signed by President Joseph Boakai on May 3, 2026.
The mandate of the Office of the Tribunal for War Crimes and Economic Crimes of Liberia will now run until April 30, 2027.
Since its establishment in May 2024, the office has already finalized two major draft laws—one for a Special Tribunal for War Crimes and another for a National Anti-Corruption Court—both currently before Parliament.
Under the renewed mandate, the Office is expected to secure funding from international partners, support lawmakers in passing the legislation, and design operational frameworks for the two institutions.
The decree outlines strict timelines, including deadlines for resource mobilization, legislative assistance, and full implementation planning within the first 120 days.
The initiative is backed by an annual budget of $2 million, disbursed quarterly through the Ministry of Justice. Authorities expect a mid-term report within six months and a final report by April 2027, ahead of the Office’s planned dissolution.
The move reflects Liberia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, address past conflicts, and reinforce governance institutions.
