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Sierra Leone: U.S. Welcomes Taylor Verdict, Says Court's Work Remains Top Priority
State Department, 26 April 2012
The United States welcomes the issuance of the judgment by the Special Court for Sierra Leone, convicting Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, of war crimes and crimes… Read more »
U.S. Welcomes Charles Taylor's Conviction
The guilty verdict handed down against former Liberian president Charles Taylor by the Special Court for Sierra Leone "is of enormous historical and legal significance", the United States says.
Charles Taylor, left, being transferred for trial at The Hague in the Netherlands.
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Africa: Jackson Expresses Satisfaction in the Conviction of War Criminal Charles Taylor
U.S. House, 26 April 2012
Following nine years of legal proceedings at the International Criminal Court, former Liberian President Charles Taylor was found guilty on eleven counts of war crimes and crimes… Read more »
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Africa: U.S. Representative on Charles Taylor Verdict
U.S. House, 26 April 2012
The Special Court for Sierra Leone sitting in The Hague rendered a "clear and just verdict" today in the case of notorious human rights offender Charles Taylor, said Rep. Chris… Read more »
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Africa: Prosecutor Hails Historic Conviction of Charles Taylor
Special Court for Sierra Leone, 26 April 2012
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 »
Documents
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26 April 2012
Full Text of Charles Taylor Verdict
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- Special Court for Sierra Leone
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The Special Court for Sierra Leone's entire judgement summary for the court's case against Liberian ex-leader, Charles Chankay Taylor. see more »
InFocus
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The Special Court for Sierra Leone has jailed former Liberian president Charles Taylor for 50 years for his role in aiding and abetting murder, acts of violent sexual abuse and ... Read more »
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Since the conviction of Charles Taylor on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges, there has been an outpouring of comment on its importance for Africa and the world. ... Read more »
