June 15, 2012

• Libya: Statement By Special Court President Justice Shirleen Avis Fisher On the Detention of ICC Staff in Libya [document]

  I am deeply concerned about the detention by the Libyan government of four ICC staff while on mission in Libya. Intimidation of staff members of the institutions of the... Read more »

May 30, 2012

• 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 »

• 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 »

May 16, 2012

• 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, 2012

• 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 04, 2012

• 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, 2012

• 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 »

• 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 »

April 23, 2012

• 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 »