Who is Andre Baptiste based on?

Charles Taylor
Yuri Orlov is a composite of five real arms dealers. The character of Andre Baptiste is loosely based on famous warlord and ex-leader of Liberia, Charles Taylor.

What was Charles Taylor accused of?

On April 26, 2012, former Liberian president Charles Taylor is found guilty of abetting horrific war crimes, including rape and mutilation in Sierra Leone. His conviction was the first for war crimes by a former head of state in an international court since the Nuremberg trials of Nazi leaders after World War II.

Who is Charles Taylor wife?

Victoria Addison Taylorm. 2002
Jewel Taylorm. 1997–2006Enid Tupee Taylorm. 1979–1997
Charles Taylor/Wife

Is Liberia still at war?

Peace has now outlasted war in Liberia. But for 14 years, between 1989 and 2003, a brutal civil war ravaged the nation leading to the death of close to 250,000 people. Women were raped and mutilated; warlords recruited child soldiers to fuel the conflict; tens of thousands of people were displaced and fled the country.

What did Charles Taylor do to Liberia?

Taylor was charged with aiding and abetting RUF atrocities against civilians, which left many thousands dead or mutilated, with unknown numbers of people abducted and tortured. He was also accused of assisting the RUF in the recruitment of child soldiers.

Where is Agnes Taylor?

Seven months after the dismissal of her case, Agnes Reeves Taylor returned to Liberia.

Is it safe to go to Liberia?

Liberia, in general, isn’t the safest place to visit, as it has high rates of both petty and violent crime. There have been reports of many thefts and robberies so remain vigilant at all times.

Do Liberians like the US?

Liberia considers itself the 51st state of the union. Liberians have in many ways looked to the United States as their primary external partner and friend over many, many years. They are very close to us in cultural terms. There are many Liberian-Americans in the United States.