By Lansana Gberie. Institute for Security Studies, October 2010.
Liberia has achieved remarkable gains since the end of civil conflict in 2003, but a poorly managed reconciliation process and continuing weaknesses in the legislature and judiciary pose serious challenges. Anticipated reductions in extensive international support could trigger a destabilizing spiral. The African Union and Economic Community of West African States should delay any drawdown and renew their commitment to developing the judicial, political, and security sectors until they are more institutionally sustainable.
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