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UPDATED Jun 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Jun 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui
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A UN-backed court opened Bozize’s in-absentia trial for alleged crimes against humanity from 2009-2013.
WHO: UN-backed Special Criminal Court (SCC)
WHAT: Opened the in-absentia trial of former president Francois Bozize over alleged crimes against humanity
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM ET
WHERE: Bangui, Central African Republic
WHY: The trial opened to prosecute alleged crimes against humanity committed by members of Bozize’s security forces between 2009 and 2013.
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