Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (2005-2009) was tasked with investigating whether the gross human rights violations and international human rights violations that occurred from January 1979 to October 2003 were isolated incidents or part of a larger, systemic issue. The commission’s mandate was to provide a forum for all parties to share their experiences and further investigate the disclosed incidents. It was also charged with critically reviewing the history of Liberia to rectify false information and misconceptions, particularly regarding socioeconomic and political developments. The mandate specifically included an objective to address vulnerable groups, including women and children, and how they had been impacted by the violence. The commission was tasked with producing a comprehensive report of its findings in order to promote healing and reconciliation, which it presented in 2009.
| Established | Conflict Period |
Mandate | Final Report | Peace Agreement |
| 2005, by legislation | 1989-2003 | Act to Establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia of 2005 | 2009 Final Report Vol. 1; Vol. 2; Vol. 3-I; Vol. 3-II; Vol. 3-III; Vol. 3-IV; Vol. 3-V; Vol. 3-VI; Vol. 3-VII; Vol. 3-VIII; Vol. 3-XII | – |
