"The trial of a former president associated with human rights abuses across West Africa represents a break from the past. All too often, there has been no justice for victims of serious human rights violations. Taylor’s trial puts would-be perpetrators on notice. " Elise Keppler, counsel with Human Rights Watch’s International Justice Program.
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Questions and Answers on Charles Taylor's Trial Before the Special Court for Sierra Leone


1. Who is Charles Taylor?  
2. What is the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the court that is trying Charles Taylor?  
3. What is Taylor charged with?  
4. How did Taylor come into the custody of the Special Court and where will his trial take place?  
5. When will Taylor’s trial begin and how long will it last?  
6. Why is Taylor’s trial taking place in The Hague?  
7. Does the fact that Taylor’s trial is taking place in The Hague pose special challenges?  
8. How has Human Rights Watch been involved in ensuring justice in Sierra Leone?

Special Court for Sierra Leone

Justice in Motion: The Trial Phase of the Special Court for Sierra Leone [report]

Bringing Justice: the Special Court for Sierra Leone - Accomplishments, Shortcomings, and Needed Support [report]

Funding Needed for the Special Court for Sierra Leone [letter]

Multimedia

:: Sierra Leone: A Call for Justice [Photo essay]

::Port Loko Massacre (May 1999) [Photo essay]

:: Civilian Victims (June 1999) [Photo essay]

:: Civilian Victims (July 1999) [Photo essay]

Crimes in Sierra Leone

:: Sowing Terror: Atrocities against Civilians in Sierra Leone [report]

:: Getting Away with Murder, Mutilation, Rape: New Testimony from Sierra Leone [report]

:: Shocking War Crimes in Sierra Leone [News Release]

:: Sierra Leone: Most Serious Attacks in Months [Testimonies]

:: Rebel Abuses Against Sierra Leonean Refugees Returning from Guinea [Testimonie]
HRW 2007