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Chief Prosecutor for Sierra Leone Tribunal Calls for
Taylor’s Extradition
October 13 - Desmond De Silva, chief prosecutor for the
Special Tribunal for Sierra Leone, called on Nigeria recently to extradite
former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Taylor served as president of
Liberia until 2003, during which time the West African country was plagued
by conflict.
Taylor was indicted by the Special Tribunal in 2003 for war crimes, crimes
against humanity, and other serious violations of international law,
including the use of child soldiers. Although he served as president of
Liberia, Taylor is accused of supporting the Revolutionary United Front (RUF)
and other rebel forces during Sierra Leone’s civil war.
According to reports, Nigeria indicated it would consider a request from
Liberia for Taylor to be returned, but it would not consider such requests
from a third party. Nonetheless, De Silva indicated the Special Court is
conducting negotiations with Nigeria for Taylor’s extradition.
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Last updated October 13, 2005
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