Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-17 15:39 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Africa, Military & Defence, Law & Courts, Sexual Violence, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic on Tuesday opened the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
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