Jallah Barbu
Cllr. Jallah Barbu is the Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia, known for his commitment to establishing a war crimes court aimed at delivering justice for victims of the country's civil conflict. Recently in the news, Barbu assured Liberians that the court would be established under President Joseph Boakai's administration, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach involving media and civil society to ensure the court's success. He advocates for accountability and believes that the court is essential to address the scars of war while engaging various stakeholders to support the initiative.
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Cllr. Jallah Barbu, head of the Office leading the establishment of the WECC and NACC, said the training serves as a precursor to upcoming sessions.
OHCHR Begins 2-Day Training for Liberian Lawyers | News
Liberia· 2026-01-29
Dr. Ricks-Onuoha served under Dean Jallah Barbu.
UL LAW School Gets New DEAN | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-22
Dr. Jallah Barbu, now Executive Director of the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court, did not disappoint the people of Liberia.
UNITY NOT DISUNITY | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-08-30
Cllr. Jallah Barbu, OWECC’s Executive Director, promised that the two organizations will work diligently to ensure justice for those affected by the conflict.
War Crimes Court Office Inks MoU to Boost Advocacy | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-28
Jallah Barbu is a former dean of Liberia’s Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law and the current leader of OWEC.
Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court is losing steam | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-05-08
Barbu, the former dean of the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia, is the second to serve as the OWECC-L's Executive Director.
Executive Order Infuses New Life, US$2M into War Crimes Court | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-05
Cllr. Jallah Barbu, WECC-L Executive Director, acknowledged funding challenges but promised to ensure services for persons with disabilities.
Disabled Community Advocates Call for Inclusive War Crimes Court Process | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-02
Jallah Barbu was selected as the new executive director for the office established to investigate and design the war crimes court.
Rights Groups Want War Crime Court Office Mandate Renewed | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-29
Cllr. Jallah Barbu outlined his achievements in establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court.
War Crimes Court Office Executive Order Expires Soon | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-28Cllr. Jallah Barbu, whose expertise is guiding the legal framing of the Act.
Tax, Legal Experts Validate Act | BusinessLiberia· 2025-04-17
Cllr. Jallah Barbu assures Liberians that the courts would be established under Joseph Boakai’s administration.
“War Crimes Court A Must Under Boakai Regime” | NewsLiberia· 2025-02-13