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UNHCR donates to Justice Ministry

The United Nations Refugees Agency (UNHCR) has donated a consignment of equipment worth nearly forty eight thousand United States Dollars (48,000) to the Ministry of Justice.

 

The consignment of equipment includes computers, Printers, desks, chairs, papers among others.

 

Making the presentation, the UNHCR Officer- in- Charge, Sharon Cooper, said the consignment of equipment is intended to enhance the work of County Attorneys in some of Liberia’s fifteen counties.

 

“These equipments would make the work of County Attorneys more efficient, effective and timely, “Miss Cooper said.

 

She said, with the equipment which are much needed, County Attorneys can also assess the internet to do research work.

 

“As a lawyer myself, it is my pleasure to see the Justice System improved,” she stated.

 

Miss Cooper added by urging that refugees on Liberian soil must have access to justice like Liberians themselves.

 

For his part, Justice Minister Philip Banks, who received the donated equipment, said the equipment would go a long way in strengthening the justice system.

 

Cllr. Banks thanked the UNHCR, which he said, is a partner in progress. He assured that the equipment would be used for its intended purpose.

 

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