PARIS - A former soccer federation chief and a member of parliament pleaded not guilty Tuesday to crimes-against-humanity charges stemming from the Central African Republic’s civil war, which erupted almost a decade ago. Taking place at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, this first global trial on these events comes as fresh violence tears through the CAR. “The victims of the Central African Republic conflict deserve to be seen, deserve to be heard, and they deserve their day in court," Vanderpuye said. “We’re in a situation right now where impunity has been a constant challenge for the Central African Republic," Keppler said. The CAR’s protracted violence has uprooted hundreds of thousands of people, with many seeking refuge in neighboring countries.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2021 20:03 UTC