Bozizé trial begins for crimes against humanity

The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic has begun the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, who is accused of crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, seized power in a 2003 coup and was overthrown by rebels in 2013. He has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. The trial, which involves foreign judges, marks a significant step in holding former leaders accountable for wartime atrocities in the country.