Former Liberian president and warlord, Charles Ghankay Taylor has been found
guilty of war crimes at International Criminal Court at The Hague. The 64 year
old was charged was charged with murder, rape, conscripting child soldiers and
sexual slavery during a decade long war in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Brima Abdulai Sheriff, Director of Amnesty International Sierra Leone
welcome the judgement, saying, "There is no doubt that today's verdict
sends an important message to high-ranking state officials; no matter who you
are or what position you hold, you will be brought to justice for
crimes."
Charles Taylor.
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