THE HAGUE, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Judges on Monday postponed until
January 2008 the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles
Taylor on charges of directing atrocities in Sierra Leone after his defence
asked for more time to prepare. (read story)
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War victims seek justice in Taylor Trial - Aug 18, 2007
Sanctions against fomer Liberian president Charles Taylor and his
entourage are impairing his ability to defend himself against war crimes
charges, hs lawyer said Wednesday. (read story)
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Charles Taylor - The Legacy of a Failed Presidency -
Charles McArthur Ghankay Taylor was elected president of Liberia in July
of 1997, garnering over 75 percent of the vote in an election that
international observers deemed fair. Taylor's ascent to power, and the
election of fellow National Patriotic Party candidates to a majority of
legislative seats in the National Assembly, marked what many hoped
would be the end of seven years of civil strife.
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