Charles Taylor
Former President of Liberia
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View Timeline →Britain to Release Thousands of Prisoners to Alleviate Overcrowding in Prisons
The British government plans to release thousands of prisoners early to address severe overcrowding in prisons, which are currently at 99% capacity. Justice Minister Shabaneh…
War Crimes Court Against Former President of Liberia
The United Nations is investigating former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes related to the Sierra Leone civil war. He is accused of supporting…
U.S. Ambassador in Liberia Urges Rebels to Leave Capital - 2003-07-27
The U.S. Ambassador in Liberia has called on rebels to vacate the capital Monrovia as they prepare for further attacks, including targeting the main airport.…
Charles Taylor, President, Says He Will Fight to the Last Man - 2003-07-20
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has vowed to fight until the end as rebel forces attempt to seize Monrovia. He refuses to leave the…
Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, Issues Threat - 2003-06-12
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, threatened that peace would not be achieved unless the UN-backed court dropped charges against him. He made this statement…
Sierra Leone Court Criticizes Ghana Officials for Not Arresting Liberian President at Peace Talks
The Special Court for Sierra Leone criticized Ghana for not arresting Liberian President Charles Taylor during peace talks, despite an indictment against him. Ghanaian officials…
Indictment Against Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, for Crimes Against Humanity - 2003-06-04
The Special Court for Sierra Leone has indicted Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, for crimes against humanity related to the Sierra Leone civil war.…