Liberian Sympathy - Reaction to Taylor's Appeals Verdict in Monrovia

Monrovia — Public reaction to the Special Court for Sierra Leone Appeals Chamber decision unanimously upholding the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and affirming the 50- year sentence imposed by the court's Trial Chamber has been mixed in Monrovia.

Some Liberians described the final decision as sad because it puts behind bars a former President of Liberia.

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