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Viktor Bout, a famous Russian arms dealer (who operated in Liberia), is seen in this photo behind bars (in 2010), imprisoned in Thailand. He may soon be released, exchanged for other prisoners.

Viktor Bout for Brittney Grinner: a prisoner exchange that forgets Liberia

Viktor Bout, born in former Soviet Union, was once the world’s most infamous arms dealer. He was accused to have fueled many wars across the world, in particular in Liberia. In 2012 he was sentenced to 25 years in jail by a U.S. court. Now he may be released in exchange of American basketball player […]

By James Harding Giahyue, correspondence from Liberia