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Liberian Leader Charles Taylor Convicted by War Crimes Court
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor became the first head of state since World War II convicted by an international court. He was found guilty on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for arming Sierra Leone rebels and profiting from blood diamonds. Sentencing follows next month. no death penalty or life term exists. Judges have already sentenced eight other rebels to up to 52 years.
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