Amputees welcome Charles Taylor trial

The video discusses the Sierra Leone civil war, highlighting the atrocities committed by rebels. It focuses on Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president, accused of supporting the rebels in exchange for diamonds. His trial, held in the Netherlands to avoid regional unrest, is significant for promoting justice and accountability. The Special Court for Sierra Leone, established by the government and the UN, aims to differentiate justice from vengeance. For war victims, especially amputees, Taylor's conviction would symbolize long-awaited closure.

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