A former Liberian rebel is going on trial Monday in Paris on charges of crimes against humanity, torture and acts of barbarism during the West African country's civil war in the 1990s.
Kunti Kamara, 47, is notably accused of "complicity in massive and systematic torture and inhumane acts" against the civilian population committed in Liberia's Lofa county in 1993-1994, as one of the leaders of the Ulimo armed group. He was then less than 20 years old.The trial by the Paris criminal court has been made possible under a French law that recognizes universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity and acts of torture.
Elise Keppler, associate international justice director at Human Rights Watch, said the trial is especially important in the context of "the failure of Liberian authorities to hold to account those responsible for serious crimes during the civil wars." But successive governments have largely ignored the recommendations, much to the disappointment and frustration of war victims.
The current president, George Weah, spoke against impunity for war crimes when he was in opposition, but has shown reluctance to respond to citizens' calls for the establishment of a war crimes court.
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