# Court Upholds Rebel Commander's Sentence

- Place: Monrovia, Liberia (6.3008, -10.7972)
- Published: 2026-10-31T10:23:21.746Z · expires 2026-11-07T10:23:21.746Z
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Swiss courts have upheld the 20-year sentence of a former Liberian rebel commander, per Al Jazeera.

The ruling comes after the ex-rebel leader was convicted in 2023 for war crimes committed during Liberia's civil conflicts, Al Jazeera reports.

Meanwhile, Liberia is advancing its digital connectivity through a Starlink partnership with tourism officials, Travel Daily News notes.

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