May 30

• Sierra Leone: Prosecutor to Review Charles Taylor Sentence

  Today the Trial Chamber sentenced Mr. Taylor to 50 years in prison. The sentence follows Mr. Taylor's conviction of eleven counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Read more »

• West Africa: Charles Taylor Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison [press release]

  The Judges of Trial Chamber II today sentenced convicted former Liberian President Charles Ghankay Taylor to a term of 50 years in prison for planning and for aiding and abetting... Read more »

May 16

• Sierra Leone: Taylor Speaks at Sentencing Hearing

  Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor expressed his "sadness and deepest sympathy for the atrocities and crimes that were suffered by individuals and families in... Read more »

May 14

• West Africa: Taylor to be Given Opportunity to Address Court Before Sentencing

  A sentencing hearing in the case of convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor will take place on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 9:30 a.m.  local time (7:30 a.m. GMT) in... Read more »

• Sierra Leone: Prosecutor Applauds Citizens Following Charles Taylor's Conviction [press release]

  On a tour of five provinces throughout Sierra Leone, Prosecutor Brenda J. Hollis hailed the resilience and determination of all Sierra Leoneans in demanding justice and... Read more »

May 4

• Liberia: Defence Counsel Named for Taylor Appeal

  The Principal Defender has appointed Morris Anyah, an experienced international appeals lawyer, as Assigned Appeals Counsel to conduct the appeal of convicted former Liberian... Read more »

April 26

• Africa: Prosecutor Hails Historic Conviction of Charles Taylor [press release]

  The Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Brenda J. Hollis, today applauded the conviction of Charles Taylor, former President of Liberia, for crimes against humanity... Read more »

• Liberia: Charles Taylor Faces Sentence in May [press release]

  Charles Ghankay Taylor, the former President of Liberia, was convicted today on all counts of an 11-count indictment which alleged that he was responsible for crimes committed by... Read more »

April 23

• Africa: Charles Taylor Judgement to Be Delivered on Thursday

  Judgement in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor will be delivered at 11:00 a.m. Hague time (9:00 a.m. GMT) on Thursday, 26 April 2012. Read more »

July 13, 2011

• Sierra Leone: Initial Appearance for Five Accused of Contempt Will Take Place July 15 [press release]

  Five persons accused of contempt have been ordered to appear before the Special Court in Freetown on July 15 to plead to charges they attempted to interfere with Prosecution... Read more »

June 8, 2011

• Sierra Leone: Court Indicts Five for Contempt, Alleges Interference with Witnesses

  Five persons have been served with “orders in lieu of an indictment” charging them with contempt of court under Rule 77(A) of the Rules. They are alleged to have... Read more »