Charles Taylor who was found guilty on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity last month at the Special Court for Sierra Leone was sentenced today to 50 years imprisonment.
Charles Taylor Sentenced to 50 Years Imprisonment
Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor Found Guilty before the Special Court for Sierra Leone
The Special Court for Sierra Leone delivered its verdict in the trial of Charles Taylor last Thursday. Charles Taylor had been charged with providing material support to the Revolutionary United Front which killed thousands of civilians in Sierra Leone during the civil war from 1991 until 2002.
Judgment in Charles Taylor Trial Due Shortly
Judgment in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor will take place shortly in the Special Court for Sierra Leone. You can see the judgment here. Charles Taylor was charged with an 11-count indictment alleging responsibility for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by rebel forces(…)