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Ndélé Trial: Defense Challenges Prosecution

Four ex-FPRC combatants stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic. The defense challenges the prosecution's evidence and seeks acquittal.

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JusticeHuman RightsAfricaWar CrimesTrialCentral African Republic

Front Populaire Pour La Renaissance De La Centrafrique (Fprc)Cour Pénale Spéciale (Cps)

Kalite AzoreCharfadine MoussaAntar HamatOscar WordjonodrogbaMarius BagattiFleury Otto

What is the defense's request?: The defense lawyers are requesting the acquittal of their clients, highlighting inconsistencies and lack of convincing evidence presented by the prosecution.
What evidence did the prosecution rely on?: The prosecution's case rests on witness testimonies and phone location data, which the defense argues lacks credibility.
What inconsistencies did the defense highlight?: One defense lawyer points to inconsistencies, including an accused not being at the scene and a scientifically disproven claim of belonging to a bracelet.
What is the next step in the legal proceedings?: The Special Public Prosecutor requested sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years imprisonment, while the defense seeks acquittal; the case has been adjourned to November 14th for deliberation.
What are the charges against the four ex-FPRC combatants?: The trial of four ex-FPRC combatants for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ndélé, Central African Republic, is underway at the Special Criminal Court (CPS).

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