French court convicts former Liberian rebel commander over atrocities
by Kim Willsher in Paris from World news | The Guardian on (#65D3S)
Kunti Kamara given life sentence for complicity in crimes against humanity
A Paris court has made history in convicting a former Liberian rebel commander for complicity in crimes against humanity under the principle of universal jurisdiction".
Kunti Kamara was also found guilty acts of barbarity, including torture, cannibalism and forced labour during the country's first civil war more than 25 years ago. He was given a life sentence.
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