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Sudan: civilian victims of clashes in South Kordofan
09/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Sudan: civilian victims of clashes in South Kordofan

We bring you an exclusive report on the victims of fighting between Sudan's military and rebels in South Kordofan state. Also, Rwanda’s government has launched a male sterilisation programme to fight the country’s surging population. Finally, Spanish photographer Fernando Moleres gives an insight into Freetown's main prison in Sierra Leone.
After three years, Charles Taylor trial draws to close
11/03/2011 - WAR CRIMES

After three years, Charles Taylor trial draws to close

The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor concluded at The Hague’s Special Court for Sierra Leone on Friday, with the verdict expected to take months. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the highlights of the trial.
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Judge grants former Liberian president Charles Taylor right to appeal
11/02/2011 - THE HAGUE

Judge grants former Liberian president Charles Taylor right to appeal

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is allowed to appeal over key documentation in his war crimes trial. The former African president walked out of his war crimes trial in The Hague, saying the case against him is politically motivated.
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Charles Taylor walks out of war crimes trial
09/02/2011 - THE HAGUE

Charles Taylor walks out of war crimes trial

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor (pictured right) has walked out of his war crimes trial in The Hague, describing the case against him as politically motivated. Judges have ordered proceedings to continue in his absence.
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Charles Taylor’s lawyer storms out of court after angry exchange
08/02/2011 - SIERRA LEONE

Charles Taylor’s lawyer storms out of court after angry exchange

Charles Taylor’s lawyer stormed out of court during the final phase of the former Liberian leader’s war crimes trial Tuesday, refusing to take part in the closing arguments concerning his client’s alleged warmongering in Sierra Leone.
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Charles Taylor’s war crimes trial finally draws to a close
08/02/2011 - SIERRA LEONE

Charles Taylor’s war crimes trial finally draws to a close

The war crimes trial of Charles Taylor, entered its final phase Tuesday after more than two years of hearings on the former Liberian president’s alleged warmongering in the west African state of Sierra Leone.
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North Korea's online propaganda
12/08/2010 - WEBNEWS

North Korea's online propaganda

North Korea steps up their propaganda online, Naomi Campbell is highly criticized by part of the blogosphere, and an American journalist breaks an ice sculpture during an interview
Naomi Campbell's ex-agent denies lying in court
10/08/2010 - INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

Naomi Campbell's ex-agent denies lying in court

Former Liberian warlord Charles Taylor's defence lawyers accused Naomi Campbell's ex-agent Carole White (pictured) of lying to the court on Tuesday, when she testified that the model received diamonds from him. White insists her account is true.
Naomi Campbell tells Taylor war crimes trial of 'dirty stones' gift
05/08/2010 - INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

Naomi Campbell tells Taylor war crimes trial of 'dirty stones' gift

Model Naomi Campbell told a court at The Hague Thursday about a 1997 gift of 'dirty stones', alleged to be diamonds, that she believed was from former Liberian leader Charles Taylor, who is on trial for war crimes during the Sierra Leone civil war.
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Naomi Campbell set to testify at 'blood diamond' Hague trial
11/07/2010 - INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE

Naomi Campbell set to testify at 'blood diamond' Hague trial

Supermodel Naomi Campbell (pictured) has agreed to testify at a trial in The Hague over a "blood diamond" she allegedly received from ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor, who is accused of arming rebels in Sierra Leone's civil war for diamonds.
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