MONROVIA, March 18 -- Grand Kru County Senator Albert Chie has underscored the need for the establishment of a fast-track corruption court to ensure the speedy prosecution of those who have been accused of committing economic crimes in the country.

By Obediah Johnson

Senator Chie is the immediate past Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate.

He observed that alleged economic crimes committed by individuals and institutions during the civil war in Liberia do not constitute international crimes and as such, these perpetrators should be dealt with in keeping with the Liberian laws, including the Penal Code and prosecuted at a corruption court here.

He made these comments when he addressed Legislative Reporters at the Capitol Building in Monro...