Universal jurisdiction
Trying people wherever they are, whatever their nationality
More and more countries are implementing so-called "universal jurisdiction" laws, which allow national justice systems to try individuals regardless of their nationality and regardless of where the crimes were committed. This is particularly useful for international crimes that were committed a long time ago (such as during the civil wars in Liberia) or for those that no other jurisdiction, international or in the country where the crimes were committed, is able or willing to try (as in the case of Syria).
Massaquoi Trial: The appearance of Angel Gabriel
Hassan Bility was the first to say that Gibril Massaquoi was known as “Angel Gabriel”. Up until 2018, he was the only one. His testimony was the basis for investigations that led to the trial of the former Sierra Leonean rebel commander in a Finnish court. On April 7, the testimony of this renowned human […]
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