The alleged victims who brought the case are known as the “plaintiffs” in the trial. “They burst the other man’s head with a big rock,” the plaintiff told the court. Dmitri Gianoli, lawyer of war crimes suspect Alieu Kosiah, before the Federal Criminal Court court Bellinzona, Switzerland. The first phase featured Kosiah’s testimony and the second defense and alleged victims. The court will hear from 17 more witnesses, including five alleged victims, eight prosecution witnesses, and four defense witnesses during the trial’s remaining weeks.

Source: Front Page Africa February 17, 2021 00:45 UTC