June 2003
UN Security Council Delegation Discusses Peacekeeping Forces Deployment to Liberia - 2003-06-30
A UN Security Council delegation is discussing the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces to Liberia amidst ongoing conflict. Key figures include the delegation head Greenstock,…
Kofi Annan Calls on the Security Council to Act Immediately to Prevent Liberia's Collapse
Kofi Annan has called for immediate action from the UN Security Council to prevent Liberia from collapsing into chaos. President Charles Taylor indicated his government's…
Kofi Annan Calls for Multinational Peace Forces to be Deployed to Liberia - 2003-06-29
Kofi Annan has called for the deployment of multinational peace forces to Liberia amid renewed civil conflict between government and anti-government troops. French Foreign Minister…
Liberian Rebels Declare Immediate Ceasefire - 2003-06-27
Liberian rebels have declared an immediate ceasefire in Monrovia after intense fighting, aiming to prevent a humanitarian crisis. This follows a ceasefire agreement signed by…
President Bush Will Ask Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, to Resign - 2003-06-26
President Bush is set to call for the resignation of Liberian President Charles Taylor to prevent further violence in Liberia, following a recent ceasefire and…
Battle with Forces Loyal to Charles Taylor, President of Liberia - 2003-06-25
Liberian rebels have entered the capital Monrovia and are battling forces loyal to President Charles Taylor, who has vowed to continue fighting. The violence has…
Parties in Liberia Accept Ceasefire
The conflicting parties in Liberia have agreed to a ceasefire and will form a transitional government without President Charles Taylor. This peace agreement aims to…
Signing of Ceasefire Agreement Between Government Forces and Liberian Rebels - 2003-06-17
Government forces and rebels in Liberia signed a ceasefire agreement in Ghana to end the civil wars. The agreement includes the formation of a transitional…
Liberian Rebels Demand Resignation of President Charles Taylor - 2003-06-15
Liberian rebels are demanding the resignation of President Charles Taylor as a condition for signing a ceasefire. The government rejects this demand, insisting that peace…
Humanitarian Disaster Unfolding in Liberia - 2003-06-14
A humanitarian disaster is occurring in Liberia as peace talks between the government and rebels continue. Thousands are sheltering in Monrovia with inadequate food and…
Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, Issues Threat - 2003-06-12
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, threatened that peace would not be achieved unless the UN-backed court dropped charges against him. He made this statement…
Liberian President Reaches Agreement in Ceasefire Talks with Rebels - 2003-06-12
Liberian President Charles Taylor has agreed to a ceasefire with rebels seeking to overthrow his government during negotiations in Ghana. The ceasefire talks were mediated…
UN Security Council Meeting to End Clashes in Liberia - 2003-06-10
The UN Security Council met to address the escalating conflict in Liberia, where clashes between government forces and rebels are intensifying. French troops are evacuating…
Liberian Rebels: If President Does Not Resign, We Will Attack the Capital Within 72 Hours - 2003-06-09
Liberian rebels have threatened to attack the capital, Monrovia, if President Charles Taylor does not resign within 72 hours. This situation escalates as fighting continues…
Peace Talks in Ghana Between the Liberian Government and Rebels Canceled Due to New Rebel Offensive - 2003-06-07
Peace talks between the Liberian government and rebels in Ghana have been canceled due to a new offensive by rebel forces approaching Monrovia. The United…
Sierra Leone Court Criticizes Ghana Officials for Not Arresting Liberian President at Peace Talks
The Special Court for Sierra Leone criticized Ghana for not arresting Liberian President Charles Taylor during peace talks, despite an indictment against him. Ghanaian officials…
Liberian President Negotiates with Opposition Leader Today - 2003-06-04
Liberian President Charles Taylor is negotiating with opposition rebel leaders in Ghana to end a four-year civil war. The talks, mediated by former Nigerian leader…
Indictment Against Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, for Crimes Against Humanity - 2003-06-04
The Special Court for Sierra Leone has indicted Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, for crimes against humanity related to the Sierra Leone civil war.…