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Swiss supreme court upholds Liberian ex-rebel commander’s 20-year sentence

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Briefings

A Swiss court upheld a 20-year sentence for Alieu Kosiah, a Liberian ex-rebel commander convicted of killing civilians and soldiers and ordering crimes against humanity. The verdict was delivered on October 30, 2026, affirming the original sentence despite the defendant's claim of innocence. The case involved a specific timeframe of 2024-2025 and relies on a single evidence snippet regarding the nature of the crimes.

Key points

• Alieu Kosiah was sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity committed between 2024 and 2025.
• The Swiss court upheld the sentence after the defendant argued he was innocent.

Context

This case involves a Liberian ex-rebel commander who was convicted of killing civilians and soldiers and ordering lootings. The Swiss court's decision on October 30, 2026, confirms the original sentence despite the defendant's claim of innocence.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the crimes. Specific dates of the crimes are not provided, only the conviction period of 2024-2025. The evidence does not include details about the trial process, defense arguments, or the specific circumstances of the killings beyond the general charges.

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