Swiss supreme court upholds Liberian ex-rebel commander’s 20-year sentence
Alieu Kosiah killed civilians and unarmed soldiers, and ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
Alieu Kosiah killed civilians and unarmed soldiers, and ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity, Al Jazeera English reported.
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- Switzerland · Europe
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- Swiss, Liberian, Alieu Kosiah
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- World
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