Liberia: Taylor Diamond Trial Enters Final Stage

Lawyers for former Liberian President Charles Taylor are presenting their closing arguments at his war crimes trial in the Hague on Wednesday and Thursday. Taylor is accused of arming Sierra Leone rebels in exchange for blood diamonds.

The closing arguments will be followed by a last chance on Friday for the defence and prosecution to make final statements.

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