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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Rights group concern about TRC implementation

Written by Matthias Daffah

Source: Star Radio Liberia

The National Human Rights Center says it is concerned over the continued silence by the Executive and Legislative branches of Government on the TRC report.

The Center said it was deeply worried whether President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has submitted her second quarterly report on the implementation of the TRC report.

The group said it was concerned because since the receipt of the final report, findings on its implementation should have been submitted to the legislature.

The Center believes the Executive branch of Government is under obligation to implement its statutory mandate on the report as prescribed by the TRC act.

The rights group maintains the report must be done with what it calls the utmost efficacy and commitment rather than treat it with discretion and option.

A statement said although the second quarterly report being referred to has since expired, the culture of silence being exhibited over the report was worrisome.

The Center observes the indifference with which the two branches are treating the report has the propensity to darken the transitional justice process.

Meanwhile, the group has commended President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for nominating Commissioners of the Independent Commission on Human Rights.