July 03, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader Faces War Crimes Charges
The former vice-president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jean-Pierre Bemba, has been transferred to The Hague in the Netherlands for trial on war crimes charges -… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Militia Leader Could Escape Trial
A Congolese militia leader facing war crimes charges for allegedly recruiting child soldiers could walk free in five days without standing trial. Read more »
July 02, 2008
Zimbabwe: African Leaders Call for Democracy
Africa's heads of government have called on Zimbabwe's political parties to initiate a dialogue aimed at setting up a government of national unity. Read more »
June 24, 2008
Africa: Continent Needs Effective Human Rights Court
Just as efforts to build a pan-African human rights system appear set to culminate in the establishment of a human rights court for the continent, a proposal has been made which… Read more »
June 13, 2008
Liberia: Police Question Two Men Over Farm Clash
Senator Roland Kahn and Charles Bennie, a former rebel official, both allegedly linked to the deaths of 13 persons in a farm clash southeast of Monrovia, turned themselves in to… Read more »
June 12, 2008
Zimbabwe: Police Hold Tsvangirai - Again
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was held by police for the third time in a week while campaigning for the June 27 presidential run-off election. Read more »
June 02, 2008
Liberia: Defense Attempts to Undermine Samuel Kargbo's Testimony
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May 25, 2008
Congo-Kinshasa: Belgium Arrests Former VP
The former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean Pierre Bemba, was arrested on war crimes charges in Belgium Saturday. Read more »
May 19, 2008
Liberia: Defense Begins Cross-Examination of Moses Blah
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May 16, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Completes Direct Examination of Former President Moses Blah
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May 14, 2008
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President Describes Training, Arms Deliveries, And Atrocities
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May 13, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross-Examination of Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Continues
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South Africa: Apartheid Victims to Sue Multinationals
Victims of apartheid who are suing 23 leading multinational corporations in American courts on the grounds that the companies collaborated with the policy have been given clearance… Read more »
Liberia: Witness Implicates Taylor in the Death of Sam Bockarie
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May 12, 2008
Sudan: Govt Cracks Down After Daring Attack
The Sudanese government has arrested the Islamist leader, Hassan Abdallah al-Turabi, and top members of his political party in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Darfur rebels… Read more »
May 09, 2008
Liberia: Former RUF Commander Karmoh Kanneh Testifies
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Liberia: Former RUF Officer Testifies About Extensive Links Between Taylor and AFRC/RUF
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May 08, 2008
Liberia: Taylor's Former Vice President, Moses Blah, to Testify Next Week
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May 07, 2008
Liberia: Witness Tells of Rapes, Killings, Amputations and Looting in Life As Rebel Captive
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May 06, 2008
Liberia: Former Child Soldier Ends His Testimony
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April 29, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution and Defense Offer Divergent Views of Rebel Structures
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April 28, 2008
Liberia: Prosecution Witness Describes Threats Against Him and His Family
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April 25, 2008
Liberia: Defense Cross Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Focuses on Abuctions
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Liberia: Prosecution Examination of Former AFRC Combat Commander Ends With Dramatic Testimony
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April 23, 2008
Liberia: Former AFRC Combat Commander Describes Atrocities
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