Where in Africa is Charles Taylor?

The search is on for ex-Liberian dictator Charles Taylor.  He disappeared today from his home in Nigeria (48 hours after the Nigerian President said that Liberia could take custody of its former leader).  So, how exactly do you just lose someone with a record such as this guy’s?  Another puzzling fact: why was this guy allowed to live in a luxury villa while under exile?

The answer to the second question is: In 2003, President Obasanjo (Nigeria) requested that Taylor step down and take exile in Nigeria in a move to end the 14-year civil war.  But a luxury mansion?

“Well, he did commit numerous human rights violations to the point where he could be termed a dictator, but I think he still deserves to live in a mansion and be served 24/7.”

Great logic.

Reports on the matter courtesy of: AFP, Reuters, BBC, AllAfrica.com