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- Britain to Imprison Liberia’s Taylor if He’s Convicted

Britain to Imprison Liberia’s Taylor if He’s Convicted
Washington Post – Jun 16, 2006
," British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said in London. "My decision was driven by two compelling arguments. Firstly, that Taylor’s presence in Sierra Leone remains a threat to peace in that region. Secondly, that we are demonstrating through concrete action the U. ‘s commitment to international justice. "Taylor faces 11 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other violations of international humanitarian law…
‘s commitment to international justice. "Taylor faces 11 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other violations of international humanitarian law. The United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone was set up in 2002 to prosecute those bearing greatest responsibility for atrocities committed by rebels under Taylor’s sway in the Sierra Leone civil war, which lasted from 1991 to 2002. Taylor has said he is not guilty of the charges. Beckett’s announcement ends a protracted U. -led effort to locate a country that would be prepared to detain Taylor.