Liberia's Taylor denies murder charges
Updated on 15 July 2009
Taking the stand at his war crimes trial in the Hague, Liberia's former president Charles Taylor denies the case against him. Lindsey Hilsum reports.
He's accused of instigating murder, rape and mutilation. But Charles Taylor, the first African ruler to stand trial for war crimes, has dismissed the charges as lies.
Today, the former Liberian President took the stand for the first time at his trial in The Hague.
He's accused of arming and directing rebel groups to seize control of Sierra Leone's diamond riches.
