TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

SOUTH KOREAN COURT EXTENDS DETENTION OF IMPEACHED PRESIDENT YOON SUK YEOL. (PHOTO).


 South Korean Court Extends Detention of Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol


A Seoul court has extended the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing concerns over potential evidence tampering related to his failed attempt to impose martial law last month.


The court granted investigators an additional 20 days to hold Yoon, who has been in custody since his arrest on January 17. The 64-year-old leader faces charges of insurrection over the December 3 martial law order, which triggered widespread political unrest.


Yoon’s arrest followed weeks of standoffs between investigators and his presidential security team, who resisted a prior detention attempt. His supporters have staged frequent protests, with some disrupting legal proceedings.


After the court’s decision on Sunday, demonstrators stormed the courthouse, damaging property. Acting President Choi Sang-mok condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable in a democratic society.


Yoon’s lawyer announced his refusal to cooperate with the investigation, while the former president urged his supporters to remain peaceful.


The martial law declaration, justified by Yoon as a response to alleged threats from parliament and North Korea, has been criticized as a power grab amid scandals involving his administration.


Yoon’s impeachment, pending review by the Constitutional Court, could permanently remove him from office. The crisis deepened after parliament also impeached acting President Han Duck-soo for obstructing Yoon’s impeachment process, leading to Choi Sang-mok’s temporary leadership.


Investigators now have until February to decide whether to formally charge Yoon, as the country remains mired in political turmoil.

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