Monrovia – As part of efforts to foster genuine peace and tranquility in Liberia, the Government, International partners, religious community and tcivil society have become holding a two-day conference on determining the pathways to National Reconciliation and Social Cohesion in the country. According to the organizers, the conference intends to explore the challenges and opportunities for national reconciliation and social cohesion and also seeks to review documents, documentaries and other resources to identify factors contributing to undermine national reconciliation and social cohesion in Liberia. It is also gear towards creating a forum for diverse stakeholders to dialogue, indentify best practices, explore opportunities and prioritize strategic frameworks for building, strengthening, promoting, and sustaining practical approaches to achieving national reconciliation and social cohesion in Liberia. Although accountability and prosecution are on the lips of many Liberians, the Liberia Peacebuilding Office official claims the government is steadily implementing many recommendations focused on improving the social wellbeing of ordinary Liberians. “People need to come back together, and that means closure plus healing is equal to reconciliation,” he said.

Source: Front Page Africa March 13, 2020 05:24 UTC