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US: First Verdict for Overseas TortureDecision in Trial of Ex-Liberian President?s Son Significant for Justice Today?s verdict in the US trial of Charles ?Chuckie? Taylor, Jr. for torture committed in Liberia is a significant step to ensure that victims see justice and that perpetrators do not expect sanctuary in the United States, Human Rights Watch said. The jury in the trial, which has been taking place at a Miami federal court since September 29, found the defendant guilty on all counts today.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 30-Oct-2008 06:00
US: First Trial for Overseas Torture
Case of ex-Liberian president?s son important step for justice The upcoming trial in Miami of Charles ?Chuckie? Taylor, Jr., who is accused of torture committed in Liberia, should signal the start of a more robust policy toward prosecuting serious human rights violations committed abroad, Human Rights Watch said today. Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin this Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 23-Sep-2008 07:00
UN: ICC Needs Backing to Bring Justice for War Crimes
Secretary-General to Address ICC Meeting at UN Headquarters The United Nations secretariat and the 105 states that have joined the International Criminal Court should step up support for the court so that it can bring justice for war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today as the ICC opens its annual meeting in New York.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 30-Nov-2007 06:00
Charles Taylor: Liberian Ex-President Goes on Trial
Landmark Step in Bringing Justice for Human Rights Violations The trial beginning June 4 of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes committed during Sierra Leone?s 11-year brutal armed conflict sends a strong signal that no one is above the law, Human Rights Watch said today. Taylor?s trial by the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone will provide an important chance for victims to see justice done.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 31-May-2007 07:00