The conviction of Charles Taylor is certainly some kind of justice. Many in Sierra Leone will feel that their suffering has been acknowledged by the international community. In Liberia many others will rejoice while some will grumble that Taylor, the Liberian "patriot", is just a victim of white man's justice.
This is more of an opinion than an analysis. Taylor got what he deserved,
but justice will only fully be served the day we see Western supporters of
such dictators face trials and get convictions in the ICC. Until then, the
ICC remains another limb of neocolonialism. As for Africa taking charge of
its own justice proceedings, please refer to the Kenya request to move the
election violence trials from the ICC to the EACJ. Anyone think that will
happen now that the ICC has tasted the blood of a former African president?
Very informative article. There are so many civilians, governments and
companies that should have been tried in Charles Taylor's case- ex. United
States Government #1 TERRIORIST Worldwide. However, there is always someone
who will be the sacrificial lamb. We can not blame the West or anyone for
our crises. Africa have so much to offer the world. ex. natural resources
that countries in the West are currently comitting wars crimes for. Let us
take pride and conduct ourselves as civilized and educated people. By the
way.. this trial was politically motivated. God Bless the people of
Liberia.
Africa: On the Charles Taylor Verdict - Is There Justice in Africa?
African Arguments, 1 May 2012
The conviction of Charles Taylor is certainly some kind of justice. Many in Sierra Leone will feel that their suffering has been acknowledged by the international community. In Liberia many others will rejoice while some will grumble that Taylor, the Liberian "patriot", is just a victim of white man's justice.
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Charles Tylor committed lots of crimes so he diserved that judjement.
what a remarkable commentary,i'm impressed! Indeed,this point of view of the critic is enough for introspection!
This is more of an opinion than an analysis. Taylor got what he deserved, but justice will only fully be served the day we see Western supporters of such dictators face trials and get convictions in the ICC. Until then, the ICC remains another limb of neocolonialism. As for Africa taking charge of its own justice proceedings, please refer to the Kenya request to move the election violence trials from the ICC to the EACJ. Anyone think that will happen now that the ICC has tasted the blood of a former African president?
I personally welcome the verdict in the Charles Taylor's case, but what happen to multi-national companies who have help to fuel the crisis?
Very informative article. There are so many civilians, governments and companies that should have been tried in Charles Taylor's case- ex. United States Government #1 TERRIORIST Worldwide. However, there is always someone who will be the sacrificial lamb. We can not blame the West or anyone for our crises. Africa have so much to offer the world. ex. natural resources that countries in the West are currently comitting wars crimes for. Let us take pride and conduct ourselves as civilized and educated people. By the way.. this trial was politically motivated. God Bless the people of Liberia.