Prince Johnson, a former warlord and notable figure in Liberia's civil wars, died at 72 without ever facing justice for his atrocities, serving as a senator instead.
Despite a 2009 report urging his prosecution for war crimes during Liberia's civil wars, Prince Johnson maintained political power until his death, showing the challenging path to justice.
Elected to the Liberian Senate in 2005, Prince Johnson was a controversial figure, remembered for his brutal actions and firm grip on political dynamics despite not being prosecuted.
Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission's list prominently featured Prince Johnson among notorious perpetrators, illuminating the grim realities of the civil wars and lasting impunity for such crimes.
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