Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack takes part in a traditional handshake with Liberian President Joseph Boakai in Monrovia, which includes ending with a snap. The momentum toward justice for the people of Liberia has been spurred by recent legislation passed creating a War and Economic Crimes Court. (Photo Courtesy of the Office of Global Criminal Justice)

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