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Charles Taylor arrested after flight from Calabar

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who had been in Nigerian exile, was arrested and transferred for international prosecution.

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2006

Charles Taylor arrested after flight from Calabar

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who had been in Nigerian exile, was arrested and transferred for international prosecution.

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Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who had been in Nigerian exile, was arrested and transferred for international prosecution. Nigeria's handling of the case drew intense international attention.

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