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Charles Taylor's life behind bars: tennis and transfer woes
Source: Associated Press
Charles Taylor's life behind bars: tennis and transfer woes
Associated Press in Monrovia
theguardian.com, Monday 14 October 2013 18.13 BST
New documents released by lawyers for the former Liberian president Charles Taylor indicate the convicted war criminal enjoys playing tennis with fellow inmates at The Hague and is fearful of his pending transfer to the UK.
The documents describe Taylor as a well-behaved inmate who nevertheless "does like to speak his mind" and challenge prison officials. They also say he pays "particular attention to his deportment and appearance".
One letter written by Taylor describes his concerns over his safety and the distance from his family once he is transferred to a British facility.
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Associated Press in Monrovia
theguardian.com, Monday 14 October 2013 18.13 BST
New documents released by lawyers for the former Liberian president Charles Taylor indicate the convicted war criminal enjoys playing tennis with fellow inmates at The Hague and is fearful of his pending transfer to the UK.
The documents describe Taylor as a well-behaved inmate who nevertheless "does like to speak his mind" and challenge prison officials. They also say he pays "particular attention to his deportment and appearance".
One letter written by Taylor describes his concerns over his safety and the distance from his family once he is transferred to a British facility.
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Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/14/charles-taylor-life-behind-bars-revealed
