Alleged former NPFL commander charged in France for crimes against humanity Saturday T. was charged in France on Wednesday 13th September 2023 for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the First Liberian Civil War (1989-1996) where he is believed to have been acting as a commander for the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL). The NPFL, led by Charles Taylor during the First Liberian Civil […]
2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report Dear friends and colleagues, Our annual reports have grown at the same pace of the organization: in the past years, our annual reports have become full-fledged publications, showcasing articles and opinion pieces by experts and protagonists in the field of international justice. This annual report is a particularly special edition to us, […]
Première condamnation en Suisse pour crimes contre l'humanité
First Conviction in Switzerland for Crimes Against Humanity Bellinzona, Switzerland – Seven plaintiffs write a page of Swiss and Liberian history as Alieu Kosiah is convicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Today, June 1, 2023, after 4 weeks of hearings between January and February 2023 – the Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal […]
Suisse : Le Ministère public de la Confédération ouvre une enquête sur l'attaque d'un journaliste suisse en Ukraine
English Switzerland: Federal Prosecutor’s Office opens Investigation into attack of Swiss Journalist in Ukraine On March 26, 2023, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG), confirmed in a press article that criminal proceedings were being initiated for the attack against Swiss press reporter Guillaume Briquet by an alleged Russian commando, and that further […]
Tentative de réduire au silence les victimes : Agnes Reeves Taylor poursuit en justice Civitas Maxima et le Global Justice and Research Project
Attempt to silence victims’ quests for justice: Agnes Reeves Taylor sues Civitas Maxima and Global Justice and Research Project in Liberia Ms. Agnes Reeves Taylor, ex-wife of Charles Taylor, was charged in the United Kingdom (UK) with seven counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture in relation to her involvement with […]
Awaiting appeal judgement, current appeal proceedings, and appeal hearings announcement: Alieu Kosiah, Gibril Massaquoi, and Kunti Kamara cases.
Awaiting appeal judgement, current appeal proceedings, and appeal hearings announcement: Alieu Kosiah, Gibril Massaquoi, and Kunti Kamara cases. Bellinzona, Switzerland – The appeal proceedings of the case of Alieu Kosiah, a former United Liberation Movement of Liberia (ULIMO) commander, took place before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC) from January 11 to February 3, 2023. Mr. Kosiah, who […]
Kunti Kamara : Ex-commandant libérien de ULIMO condamné à la réclusion criminelle à perpétuité pour crimes contre l’humanité et torture
Kunti Kamara: former ULIMO Commander Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Crimes Against Humanity and Torture Paris, France: Today, the Paris ‘Cour d’assises’, composed of three judges and six jurors, rendered a guilty verdict against Mr. Kunti Kamara, of Liberian and Dutch nationality, for complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of […]
Plainte historique en matière de droits humains déposée contre le Libéria devant un tribunal de l'Afrique de l'Ouest pour non-rendement de justice pour le massacre de six cents civils
Landmark Human Rights Complaint Filed against Liberia in West African Court for Failure to Provide Justice for Massacre of six hundred Civilians Media ContactLisa Cohen(310) 395-2544 / lisa@lisacohen.org ABUJA, Nigeria, October 4, 2022 – The Center for Justice and Accountability, along with its partners the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and […]
Liberia: US War Crimes Ambassador’s Visit
Rights Groups Call for Justice for Civil Wars-era Crimes
Liberia: US War Crimes Ambassador’s Visit Rights Groups Call for Justice for Civil Wars-era Crimes (Monrovia, October 4, 2022) – The United States government should stand with victims of civil wars-era crimes in Liberia by signaling its support for a war crimes court to deliver justice and to foster durable peace and stability in the country, eight Liberian and international […]
Procédure d’appel d'Alieu Kosiah et procès à venir de Kunti K. à Paris
Appeal in Alieu Kosiah Case and Upcoming Trial of Kunti K. in Paris The case of Alieu Kosiah, former United Liberation Movement of Liberia (ULIMO) sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for his role in the First Liberian civil war, will go in appeal in January 2023. The Appeal proceedings in front of the Swiss Federal […]
