Long-awaited trial of former president Bozizé for war crimes and crimes against humanity tarnished by his absence

A landmark trial is set to begin in the Central African Republic, where former president Francois Bozize will be tried in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity.

La Cour pénale spéciale (CPS) de la République centrafricaine ouvre mardi le procès par contumace de l’ex-président François Bozizé, accusé de crimes contre l’humanité commis…