Trial Monitoring: Kunti Kamara
Kunti Kamara, a former ULIMO commander, was arrested in 2018 on suspicion of crimes against humanity and torture allegedly committed during the First Liberian Civil War (1989-1996). He was tried before the Cour d’Assises of Paris from October 10, to November 2, 2022, and was found guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity, and commission of simple and aggravated acts of torture and barbarism. The Court sentenced Mr Kamara to life imprisonment.
Mr Kamara denies all charges, and appealed the decision.
The appeal proceedings begun on March 5, 2024, and will last until March 29, 2024, before the Cour d’Assises of Paris.
Disclaimer
Civitas Maxima believes that local populations – those who bear the consequences of the gravest war crimes and human rights violations committed in their countries – have the right to accessible and unbiased information about the trials of alleged war criminals.
This is why we conduct trial monitoring, so that what is being said in court is available to all, especially the affected populations who cannot travel to the country where the trial is held, or who otherwise do not have access to the hearings.
Civitas Maxima does not provide official court transcripts.
