What happens to deposed leaders?

Gerald · 04-14-11, 01:24 PM

In Ivory Coast, the country's former president, Laurent Gbagbo, is under arrest. In Libya, the calls for Col Muammar Gaddafi to stand down are gaining strength as the Nato-led bombing campaign continues. So what happens to leaders if they lose power?

There was no more visible proof that Mr Gbagbo had lost power than the sight of him dressed in a white vest, towelling himself down and changing into a floral shirt.

That image brought into sharp focus the reality of a post-presidential era, just as the UN-recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, was promising him a fair trial.

Some 1,500 people have been killed across the country and a million forced from their homes during the four-month stand-off since the disputed elections.

As the fighting in Libya goes on, questions are also being asked about what the future holds for Col Gaddafi, while Egypt's Hosni Mubarak is under arrest for alleged corruption. So what usually happens to deposed leaders like these?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13052996

Note: 14 April 2011 Last updated at 10:30 GMT

Armistead · 04-14-11, 01:27 PM

Probably sit on corporate boards

Fish In The Water · 04-14-11, 02:04 PM

I wonder if they have a deposed despot retirement home where they all sit around and top each other with stories of how they oppressed the peasants?

04-14-11, 03:37 PM

A depressing topic this one, I'm afraid this is the world we live in.

it is necessary to disagree with everything (or one) who would control your Spirit.

Gerald · 04-14-11, 03:48 PM

Welcome to reality!

bookworm_020 · 04-14-11, 07:51 PM

If you want to know where they are hiding out, ask the Swiss where they send the bank statements....

04-14-11, 01:24 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	What happens to deposed leaders? In Ivory Coast, the country's former president, Laurent Gbagbo, is under arrest. In Libya, the calls for Col Muammar Gaddafi to stand down are gaining strength as the Nato-led bombing campaign continues. So what happens to leaders if they lose power? There was no more visible proof that Mr Gbagbo had lost power than the sight of him dressed in a white vest, towelling himself down and changing into a floral shirt. That image brought into sharp focus the reality of a post-presidential era, just as the UN-recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, was promising him a fair trial. Some 1,500 people have been killed across the country and a million forced from their homes during the four-month stand-off since the disputed elections. As the fighting in Libya goes on, questions are also being asked about what the future holds for Col Gaddafi, while Egypt's Hosni Mubarak is under arrest for alleged corruption. So what usually happens to deposed leaders like these? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13052996 Note: 14 April 2011 Last updated at 10:30 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to reality! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	If you want to know where they are hiding out, ask the Swiss where they send the bank statements.... __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Probably sit on corporate boards

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Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	I wonder if they have a deposed despot retirement home where they all sit around and top each other with stories of how they oppressed the peasants?

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sidslotm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	A depressing topic this one, I'm afraid this is the world we live in. it is necessary to disagree with everything (or one) who would control your Spirit.