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Story: Former Liberian
President Heads to The Hague for War Crimes Trial, 06/26/06
1. Who is Charles Taylor and why is he in the news right now?
2. Why is Taylor's arrest significant?
3. What is the International Criminal Court or ICC?
4. What is the position of the United States regarding the ICC?
5. Why is Charles Taylor being tried in an international court and not one Sierra Leone or Liberia?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. Do you think having a permanent international court like the ICC is a good thing? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning. 2. Do you think the United States should endorse the ICC? Research the arguments both for and against U.S. endorsement and include them in your answer. 3. According to the article, many believe that Charles Taylor's trial will work as a deterrent and prevent other African warlords and leaders from abusing their power. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |