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Chuck Taylor Escapes, Possibly In Chuck Taylors

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor sneaked out of his villa in Nigeria last night, where he was under house arrest pending transfer to a war crimes tribunal.

Via Little Green Footballs:

The announcement of Taylor’s disappearance came the day before Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo was to meet with President Bush at the White House.

That visit was supposed to occur on a high note after Obasanjo resolved two issues of concern to his U.S. allies — Monday’s release of kidnapped American oil workers and last week’s deal to hand over Africa’s most infamous warlord.

Officials said Taylor faces charges including "murder, rape and maiming of more than a half-million Africans."

Update: Gotcha.
(H/T: LGF)

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Chuck Taylor Escapes, Possibly In Chuck Taylors

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor sneaked out of his villa in Nigeria last night, where he was under house arrest pending transfer to a war crimes tribunal.

Via Little Green Footballs:

The announcement of Taylor’s disappearance came the day before Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo was to meet with President Bush at the White House.

That visit was supposed to occur on a high note after Obasanjo resolved two issues of concern to his U.S. allies — Monday’s release of kidnapped American oil workers and last week’s deal to hand over Africa’s most infamous warlord.

Officials said Taylor faces charges including "murder, rape and maiming of more than a half-million Africans."

Update: Gotcha.
(H/T: LGF)