Former Rebel Commander Testifies Before Sierra Leone Tribunal

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Sunday, July 1, 2007
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
23
Issue: 
7
Abstract: 

Issa Sesay, a former commander of Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front (RUF), began testifying in his war crimes trial before the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL).1  Sesay, 36, and two other former RUF leaders, Morris Kallon and Augustine Gbow, are charged with 18 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.  Sesay was the third most senior commander in the RUF.


            1              Ex-rebel Chief Testifies in War Crimes Trial, May 4, 2007 (http://www.int.iol.co.za).