Swiss Supreme Court Upholds Liberian Ex-Rebel Commander's 20-Year Sentence

• A Liberian ex-rebel commander was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 20 years.
• The crimes include killing civilians and unarmed soldiers, and ordering lootings and other crimes against humanity.
• The Swiss Supreme Court confirmed the guilty verdict on October 30.
• This is the first war crimes trial in Liberia.
• The ex-rebel commander is Alieu Kosiah.