Tag: Justice System

Liberia’s campaign against kush has led to hundreds of arrests, but a closer examination reveals a justice system struggling to turn enforcement into lasting results. With conviction rates remaining alarmingly low, prisons operating beyond capacity, and major traffickers continuing to evade authorities, experts say the country’s response must extend beyond arrests. This investigation explores how systemic weaknesses, limited rehabilitation services, and organized criminal networks are fueling a crisis that threatens an entire generation.

BREAKING: Eight defendants have been found guilty on all charges in Liberia’s largest human trafficking trial after a unanimous jury reached a verdict in just 20 minutes. The case involved 57 victims who say they were lured with fake job offers to Canada before being subjected to months of horrific abuse. Sentencing is pending as the landmark case marks a major test of justice and accountability in Liberia.