Switzerland's supreme court has upheld a 20-year prison sentence given to Alieu Kosiah, a former Liberian rebel commander, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet reported that Kosiah was found to have killed civilians and unarmed soldiers. It also reported that he was found to have ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
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Swiss supreme court upholds 20-year sentence for ex-Liberian commander Alieu Kosiah, Al Jazeera English reports
Al Jazeera English reported that Kosiah, a former Liberian rebel commander, was found to have killed civilians and unarmed soldiers.
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- Al Jazeera English reported that Switzerland's supreme court upheld a 20-year sentence for Alieu Kosiah.
- Al Jazeera English described Kosiah as a former Liberian rebel commander.
- According to Al Jazeera English, he was found to have killed civilians and unarmed soldiers.
- The outlet also reported he was found to have ordered lootings and other crimes against humanity.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishSwiss supreme court upholds Liberian ex-rebel commander’s 20-year sentence