The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has said it would restore peace in the Niger Delta if the Federal Government declares a 30-day moratorium in the region. The group said this while addressing journalists at the INC Secretariat in Port Harcourt on Friday. The President of the INC, Charles Harry, said the group did not support... Read More

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September 7, 2015

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Chadian ex-President, Habre faces war crimes trial

The war crimes trial of Chadian ex-President Hissene Habre, has resumed on Monday in Dakar, Senegal capital. The trial comes 45 days after he and his lawyers boycotted the court. This marks the first time an African ex-president faces justice in sub-Saharan Africa. Habre is accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, and will subsequently... Read More

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May 18, 2013

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Boko Haram militants may be tried for war crimes – UN

No fewer than 50 Boko Haram militants and three soldiers died in separate battles between the insurgents and security agents between Thursday night and Friday. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the insurgents engaged JTF troops for several hours in a tough battle in terrorist camps located in Sambisa Game Reserve, about 70 kilometres south of the... Read More

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May 30, 2012

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Charles Taylor gets 50-year sentence for war crimes

by Tolu Orekoya Former Liberian head of state Charles Taylor has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 11-count conviction at The Hague in April. Taylor, who lived in exile in Nigeria before he was extradited back to Liberia, was found to be instrumental in the brutal war waged in Sierra Leone fueled by... Read More

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May 4, 2012

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Prosecutors demand 80-year sentence for Charles Taylor

by Seyi Lawal Prosecutors in the Charles Taylor trial have demanded that the former Liberian leader be sentenced to 80 years in prison, considering the “extreme magnitude” of his crimes. Taylor, who is now 64, was found guilty on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection to the Sierra Leone civil... Read More

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Prosecutors demand 80-year sentence for Charles Taylor

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