Charles Taylor


An African autocrat takes the stand

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor’s trial represents the first time that an African leader has been brought to account before an international tribunal.

War, child soldiers, Africa and Charles Taylor: on trial at the Hague

Liberian leader Charles Taylor yesterday had the dubious honour of being the first African leader to go to trial at the Hague for war crimes, specifically terrorism, murder, rape, sexual slavery, pillage and conscripting children under the age of 15.