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English: MONROVIA, Liberia - A daily news chalk board in Monrovia, Liberia,
displays the latest headlines on the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands. Boards such as this are a main source of news in Monrovia, where many people do not have the financial resources to purchase a daily paper. Taylor is accused of war crimes in the neighboring country of Sierra Leone. This news edition from May 24, 2008, featured excerpts from the testimony of Moses Blah, former Vice President under Taylor, who denied having knowledge of Taylor’s participation in alleged crimes. (Photo by Lieutenant Colonel Terry VandenDolder, U.S. Africa Command) AFRICOM Photo ID 20080708130209 |
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| Source | http://www.africom.mil/file.asp?HR=2&ID=20080708113405 | |||
| Author | Photo by Lieutenant Colonel Terry VandenDolder, U.S. Africa Command | |||
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The text of the main story reads:
The "666-UN"-back [sic] Sierra Leone Special Court sitting in The Hague where former Pres.[President] Charles Taylor is on trial for atrocities allegedly committed in S/Leone[Sierra Leone] was a scene of drama when Taylor's defense team led by Cllr. Courtenay Griffiths took on "Hungry Blah" to cross-examine him on his (Blah) role in the Lib. civil war, the death of RUF Sam Boukaire & his involvement in the Sierra Leonean civil war.
Responding to several questions including these below when quized [sic], the former "NPFL[National Patriotic Front of Liberia] Senior Rebel Gen." & "black-money dealer" denied & agreed to some questions sent to him. The drama begins.
Def.: Your Honor, Madam Court Officer, you think I can ask Mr. Blah now?
Judge:"Yes. Go on."
Def.:"Mr. Blah, were you a former NPFL Senior Rebel General?"
Blah:"Yes, Da true. I was 2nd in command to Taylor but only as Rebel Inspector Gen."
Def.: Did you spport [sic] war in Sierra Leone?
Blah:"No. I na do-way."
Def.:"Mr. Blah, you are wearing a military fatigue in this photo before us, how does this reflect your significance in decision making on military matters as 2nd in command?
Blah:"No. The title was just on me, but da Taylor made all decisions for NPFL."
Def.:"Did you carry out military operations?
Blah, heavily taking in fresh air, "No."
Def.:Do U [sic] know about operation "grasshopper" raid on Durport Road?
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