Liberian anti-corruption effort will increase tensions
2024; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1108/oxan-db289938
ISSN2633-304X
Tópico(s)Corruption and Economic Development
ResumoSignificance Tweah is one of many senior former and current officials targeted in an anti-corruption campaign begun by President Joseph Boakai. However, nearly all of those being prosecuted belong to the main opposition Coalition of the Democratic Change (CDC) of former President George Weah, or were appointed by him to office. Impacts The government will likely avoid prosecuting Weah for fear of generating more unrest. Liberia may increasingly serve as a regional hub for drug trafficking due to its porous borders and inadequate law enforcement. The appointment of former defence attorney for war crimes suspects Jonathan Massaquoi to head the War Crimes Court may harm its legitimacy.
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