Tag Archives: AU

R&D: French Forces Capture Gbagbo, the African Union Tries to Create Peace in Libya, and the Palestinians Move Towards Statehood

Here is your R&D for April 11th: Ivory Coast strongman arrested after French forces intervene from the Washington Post French forces loyal to president-elect Alassane Ouattara stormed Laurent Gbagbo’s presidential palace today and arrested him without incident.  The fall of … Continue reading

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Major R&D: Profile of Ai Weiwei, Spain Says it Will Not Seek a Bailout, and the Libyan War Exposes the African Union

Here is a major R&D for April 7th: Profile: Ai Weiwei from the BBC Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist who has been vocal about human rights abuses in China.  Weiwei has been arrested by the Chinese government for economic … Continue reading

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