From Power to Exile: World Leaders Who Fled Their Countries During Political Upheavals

Oct 18, 2025 07:53 pm CST

This comprehensive examination looks at prominent world leaders from Sheikh Hasina to Muammar Gaddafi who were forced to flee their countries following political upheavals, military coups, and mass protests. The article explores the circumstances of their falls from power, subsequent exiles, and in some cases, their eventual returns or tragic ends, providing insight into the fragility of political authority even for seemingly untouchable rulers.