HRCSL Shares Sierra Leone’s Post-War Justice Lessons With Liberian Delegation
The delegation from Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court visited the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) on Monday, September 28, 2026, to learn from the country’s transitional justice processes, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
HRCSL Chairperson Patricia Narsu Ndanema explained the Commission’s role in following up on the implementation of the TRC recommendations, including establishing a liaison desk, organising national conferences and working with the National Commission for Social Action (NaCSA).
Commissioner Hassan Samba Yarjah highlighted challenges surrounding reparations for more than 1,000 amputees and the continued implementation of TRC recommendations. He also stressed the importance of preserving the TRC archives and urged Liberia to consider both justice and conflict prevention when developing its mechanisms.
Yarjah further cautioned that transitional justice requires substantial financial and institutional resources, advising Liberia to assess the costs and support needed before fully embarking on the process.
Leading the Liberian delegation, Philip Nushan said the team was in Sierra Leone to listen, learn and understand what worked, the challenges encountered and the lessons that could guide Liberia’s own process.
HRCSL Director of Treaty Bodies Reporting and International Mechanisms Brima Kelson Sesay also shared lessons from the Special Court for Sierra Leone, including challenges with public awareness and language interpretation under its hybrid system combining Sierra Leonean and international law.
The Liberian delegation expressed appreciation for the experience shared, saying the lessons would inform its preparations to establish mechanisms for addressing war and economic crimes.
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