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Charles Taylor was all over the news today. The former president of Liberia has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for supporting and arming homicidal rebels in Sierra Leone in return for "blood diamonds." From an article in the New York Times today:
After more than a year of deliberations, the Special Court for Sierra Leone found Mr. Taylor guilty in late April of crimes against humanity and war crimes for his part in fomenting mass brutality that included murder, rape, the use of child soldiers, the mutilation of thousands of civilians and the mining of diamonds to pay for guns and ammunition. Prosecutors have said that Mr. Taylor was motivated in these gruesome actions not by any ideology but rather by "pure avarice" and a thirst for power.
Appalling as that may sound, atrocious acts aren't as uncommon in Liberia as they are in other places. In this video, VICE documents the destitute state of Liberia, cannibalism and other desperate measures taken by citizens of the country.Continue reading Video Of The Day: Liberia And Cannibal GeneralsVideo Of The Day: Liberia And Cannibal Generals originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 30 May 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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