
Gabon's Opposition Leader in Hiding
Jean Ping says he is afraid for his life, as tensions rise in Gabon.
Defeated Presidential candidate Jean Ping says he is afraid for his life, as tensions rise in Gabon. We get the details from the French journalist who tracked him down on the phone, at a secret location in the capital, Libreville.
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(Photo: A protester runs through tear gas canisters during confrontations with the police in Libreville, Gabon. Credit: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images.)
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