Finally!!!

Nigeria has agreed to hand over former warlord Charles Taylor, who faces war crime charges, to the Liberian government. Taylor faces 17 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his part in the civil war in Sierra Leone. Read the full AP article here.

"An international tribunal indictment says Taylor is criminally responsible for the destruction of Liberia and Sierra Leone and for the murder, rape, maiming and mutilation of more than a half million Sierra Leoneans. An additional 2.5 million people were forced from their homes."

If all is successful, Mr. Taylor would be the first former African head of state to be tried for crimes against humanity. This has the potential to send a clear signal to other African leaders that they cannot destroy their people for their own gain.

Human Rights Watch has called for Nigeria to take Taylor into custody so he can't escape justice.

Lord, May justice be seen and may the people in Liberia be able to live in peace during this time.