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Ex-Liberian leader Charles Taylor admits he allowed the use of enemy skulls at roadblocks

In an unusual defense against war crimes charges, former Liberian President Charles Taylor told judges Thursday that he saw nothing wrong with displaying the skulls of slain enemy soldiers at roadblocks. Taylor, 61, insisted he was trying to bring peace and the rule of law to Liberia as he testified in his own defense on the third full day at his trial. He is charged with 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for allegedly supporting rebels in neighboring Sierra Leone... Full Story
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