The Hague: Former Liberian President takes the stand

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United Nations, New York, 14 July 2009  The former Liberian president Charles Taylor took the stand today in his own defence during his trial at the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL), where he is facing charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

Mr. Taylor has already pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, which include pillage, slavery for forced marriage purposes, collective punishment, and the recruitment and use of child soldiers. 

He told the court that the prosecution case against him was based on disinformation, lies and rumours.

News story:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=31462&Cr=sierra&Cr1=taylor

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