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| "Son of Chuck" under trial | |
| 2006-06-30 | |
| (SomaliNet) LiberiaÂ’s ex president is not the only one under trial. Like his father, son of LiberiaÂ’s former warlord, Charles 'Chuckie' Taylor, is to be charged for atrocities against natives of Liberia during his stay in Liberia between 1997 and 2002. "Chuckie Taylor is implicated in heinous abuses against Liberians. The Department of Justice should investigate his links to these atrocities with a view to prosecuting him," said Elise Keppler, counsel at the Human Rights Watch. Liberians suffered greatly during the period "Chuckie" Taylor led Anti-Terrorist Unit (ATU). Liberia was still under the leadership of Charles Taylor. Liberians were raped, beaten and many lost their lives and families to the activities of ATU. ATU was in support of LiberiaÂ’s government during this time. It is also accused of involvement in war crimes during the time Liberia was undergoing war. "The U.S. attorney in Miami should ensure that federal law on torture and war crimes committed abroad doesnÂ’t just gather dust on the shelves.As far as we know, no one has ever been prosecuted under this legislation. Investigating 'Chuckie' Taylor would be a good start," said Keppler on Chuckle's involvement in war crimes in Liberia. The son of ex Liberia's president has been in US custody since March 30th.
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| Posted by:Steve |