Prosecutor v. Brima, Kamara, and Kanu - Courses

peace and sometimes helping civilians, the men were doing their responsibilities
within the country.
d. Therefore, with these heinous, brutal and targeted attack on unarmed civilians in
mind, the SC-SL has convicted all three men to acceptable prison terms with the
principle that an appropriate penalty must be imposed in proportion with the
wrongdoing. The Trial Chamber, for these reasons, sentences Alex Tamba Brima
to a single term of fifty years in prison, sentences Ibrahim Bazzy Kamara to a
single term of forty five years in prison, and sentences Santigie Borbor Kanu to a
single term of fifty years in prison.
Principles
a. The key principle in this case was the recognition of crimes against humanity. The
crimes committed were viewed as some of the most tragic and outrageous crimes
ever committed in human history.
b. The court foremost wanted to convey the message that globally accepted laws and
rules have to be obeyed by everybody.
Conclusion
With undisputable evidence placed on these men for unthinkable crimes against
humanity, they were all rightfully sentenced to prison terms. It was the men’s duty to
keep the peace within Sierra Leone, but they rather committed heinous crimes against
humanity.
Bibliography
Prosecutor vs. Brima, Kamara and Kanu (AFRC Case); SC-SL (Case 16) 2008
Submitted
John W. Hoy, 19 November 2009