July 2003
West African Leaders Gather in Ghana to Discuss Peacekeeper Deployment to Liberia
West African leaders are meeting in Ghana to finalize the deployment of peacekeepers to Liberia, with a focus on sending 1,500 Nigerian soldiers. The Economic…
Peacekeeping Group Arrives in Liberia for Situation Assessment - 2003-07-31
A peacekeeping group from West Africa has arrived in Liberia to assess the ongoing conflict as battles rage in Monrovia and Buchanan. The U.S. has…
Kofi Annan: Peacekeeping Force Should Be Deployed Immediately in Liberia - 2003-07-30
Kofi Annan called for the urgent deployment of a UN peacekeeping force in Liberia amid ongoing violence despite a ceasefire announcement by rebels. The Liberian…
A Reconnaissance Team Departed for Liberia to Establish a Peacekeeping Force - 2003-07-30
A reconnaissance team has been sent to Liberia to facilitate the deployment of a peacekeeping force amid ongoing conflict in Monrovia. The force will consist…
Main Rebel Group in Liberia Declares Ceasefire - 2003-07-29
The main rebel group in Liberia has declared a ceasefire and ordered its fighters to retreat to Monrovia as peacekeeping forces prepare to enter. Nigerian…
Liberian Rebels Capture Second Largest City in Liberia
Liberian rebels have taken control of Buchanan, the second largest city in Liberia, following an attack on government forces. The main rebel group persists in…
Significant International Award Granted to Writers Under Political Persecution - 2003-07-29
Over 24 writers, including those from Iran, received the Hellman-Hammett awards for their work amid political persecution. Nearly half of the recipients requested anonymity due…
Battle in Monrovia Continues - 2003-07-28
The battle in Monrovia persists as West African officials discuss deploying a peacekeeping force. Rebel forces are advancing against the government loyal to President Charles…
Liberian Rebels Reject U.S. Requests to Withdraw from Capital - 2003-07-28
Liberian rebels have rejected U.S. calls for a ceasefire and withdrawal from Monrovia, demanding the deployment of a West African peacekeeping force first. This situation…
U.S. Ambassador in Liberia Urges Rebels to Leave Capital - 2003-07-27
The U.S. Ambassador in Liberia has called on rebels to vacate the capital Monrovia as they prepare for further attacks, including targeting the main airport.…
Taylor Urges International Peacekeepers to Rush to Liberia - 2003-07-27
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, is calling for international peacekeepers to quickly arrive in Liberia due to escalating rebel attacks causing civilian deaths. He…
Three Civilians Killed in Liberian Rebel Attacks on Church - 2003-07-26
Three civilians were killed and many injured in a mortar attack on a church in Monrovia, Liberia, amidst ongoing conflict between rebels and government forces.…
President Bush Again Urges Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, to Step Down - 2003-07-25
President Bush has called for Liberian President Charles Taylor to resign while ordering American troops to support West African peacekeepers in Liberia. This comes amid…
Meeting of President Bush's Representatives with Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States - 2003-07-24
U.S. officials met with West African leaders to discuss deploying peacekeeping troops to Liberia amidst ongoing conflict. President Bush has not committed U.S. troops but…
Thirteen Hundred Nigerian Soldiers to Establish Peace in Liberia - 2003-07-24
West African leaders are sending 1300 Nigerian soldiers to Liberia to monitor a ceasefire and establish a buffer zone amid ongoing fighting. The situation remains…
Despite Ceasefire Declaration in Liberia, Gunfire and Shelling Continue
Gunfire and shelling persist in Monrovia, Liberia, despite a ceasefire declaration, as President Charles Taylor plans to resign soon. West African defense ministers are discussing…
The U.S. Condemns Liberia's Main Rebel Group for Resuming War in Monrovia - 2003-07-22
The U.S. condemned the main rebel group in Liberia for resuming hostilities in Monrovia, resulting in numerous casualties. Richard Boucher from the State Department called…
Bloodiest Battle in Two Months of War Between Government Soldiers and Liberian Rebels - 2003-07-22
Liberian rebels have ordered their forces to halt fighting in Monrovia after a bloody four-day assault, which was described as the bloodiest battle in two…
Civil War Escalates in Liberia - July 22, 2003
Rebel forces in Liberia are intensifying their efforts to overthrow President Charles Taylor, leading to significant casualties and public outrage over U.S. inaction. President Bush…
At least 50 killed in battle between rebels and government forces in Liberia - 2003-07-21
In recent clashes in Liberia, at least 50 people have died due to mortar fire, including 18 in a single attack on a rebel-held house.…
U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, Hit by Mortar Fire - 2003-07-21
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia was struck by mortar fire amid a rebel assault to oust President Charles Taylor. A small contingent of American soldiers…
Rebel Forces Continue Bombing Monrovia - 2003-07-20
Rebel forces are intensifying their attacks on Monrovia, seeking to remove President Charles Taylor. Government troops are trying to defend key locations as thousands flee…
Charles Taylor, President, Says He Will Fight to the Last Man - 2003-07-20
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has vowed to fight until the end as rebel forces attempt to seize Monrovia. He refuses to leave the…
Rebel Forces Enter Monrovia, Liberia - 2003-07-19
Rebel forces have entered Monrovia, Liberia's capital, after expelling government troops loyal to President Charles Taylor. This escalation has led to chaos in the city,…
Liberian Rebels Break Through Last Defensive Lines of the City - 2003-07-19
Liberian rebels have captured a strategic bridge near Monrovia, breaking through the last defensive lines before the city center. The government accuses them of advancing…
A Transitional Government May Be Formed in Liberia Early Next Month - 2003-07-17
Peace negotiators in Liberia are discussing the formation of a transitional government without Charles Taylor, supported by the U.S. This comes after a fragile ceasefire…
Kofi Annan's Meeting with President Bush at the White House - 2003-07-14
Kofi Annan met with President Bush to discuss the situation in Liberia, where the U.S. is considering support for peacekeeping efforts. Both leaders agreed on…
Kofi Annan to Meet President Bush Today - 2003-07-14
Kofi Annan is meeting President Bush to discuss the escalating conflict in Liberia, where recent fighting has violated a ceasefire. The meeting is significant due…
President Bush Returns to Washington from African Countries - 2003-07-13
President Bush has returned from a trip to Africa where he pledged U.S. support for combating terrorism and addressing health issues like AIDS. He emphasized…
Jimmy Carter: America Should Join the Proposed West African Force - 2003-07-13
Jimmy Carter has called on the U.S. to send troops to Liberia as part of a peacekeeping mission amid ongoing civil conflict. He emphasizes the…
U.S. Assistance in Ending Regional Wars and Combating AIDS in Africa - 2003-07-12
President Bush has committed U.S. support to help Africa end regional conflicts and fight AIDS. His remarks were made during a speech in Nigeria at…
Agreement Among African Leaders - 2003-07-12
African leaders have agreed to create a common defense policy and establish a rapid deployment force during a summit in Mozambique. The discussions involved 35…
Colin Powell: President Bush Will Decide on Deploying American Peacekeepers to Liberia
Colin Powell announced that President Bush will soon decide on sending American peacekeepers to Liberia. This decision follows consultations with military delegations in Liberia and…
The Second Summit of African Union Member States Held in Mozambique - 2003-07-10
The second summit of African Union leaders took place in Mozambique, focusing on the AIDS epidemic and various conflicts across Africa. Kofi Annan emphasized the…
Deployment of a U.S. Military Team to Ghana - 2003-07-10
A U.S. military team is in Ghana to discuss a peacekeeping mission in Liberia, where a humanitarian crisis has emerged due to recent violence. The…
President Bush: Africa Must Take Leadership in Resolving Ongoing Conflicts on the Continent - 2003-07-09
President Bush and South African leader Thabo Mbeki discussed the need for Africa to lead in resolving its own conflicts. Bush emphasized U.S. support through…
African Countries to Send One Thousand Peacekeeping Soldiers to Liberia
West African nations plan to deploy at least one thousand peacekeeping troops to Liberia in the coming weeks amid ongoing discussions at an African Union…
President Bush has embarked on a 5-day trip to African countries, starting with Senegal - 2003-07-08
President Bush is on a 5-day trip to Africa, starting in Senegal, where he will discuss democracy and economic development, and announce a $15 billion…
Liberian Government Forces Prevent American Experts from Entering Refugee Camp - 2003-07-08
Liberian government forces blocked American experts from entering a refugee camp to assess needs amid ongoing violence. The U.S. is considering sending troops to stabilize…
Kofi Annan Welcomes Liberian President's Decision to Step Down
Kofi Annan has praised Liberian President Charles Taylor's decision to resign and accept asylum in Nigeria, marking a significant step towards peace in Liberia. However,…
Deployment of a Group of American Military Experts in Monrovia, the Capital of Liberia - 2003-07-07
A group of American military experts has arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, to assess the humanitarian situation before a potential peacekeeping mission. President Charles Taylor has…
Nigerian President Engages in Talks with Charles Taylor in Monrovia - 2003-07-06
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is in talks with Liberian President Charles Taylor, who is facing international pressure to resign. Taylor has reportedly accepted an offer…
White House Emphasizes the Need for the Resignation of the President of Liberia
The White House is urging Liberian President Charles Taylor to resign, reinforcing his previous commitments. This comes as the U.S. plans to send military experts…
Temporary Asylum Proposal for Taylor, Leader of Liberia, in Nigeria - 2003-07-05
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, is under increasing pressure to resign and is expected to discuss a temporary asylum proposal with Nigerian President Olusegun…
Charles Taylor's Resignation Following Deployment of Peacekeeping Forces - July 4, 2003
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, announced he would resign only after international peacekeepers are deployed. His comments follow repeated calls from President Bush for…
Discussions Continue at the White House Regarding Possible U.S. Intervention in Liberia - 2003-07-03
The White House is deliberating on potential U.S. intervention in Liberia as international pressure mounts on President Charles Taylor to resign. Recent escalations in fighting…
Thousands of Liberians March in Monrovia on Thursday
Thousands of Liberians protested in Monrovia calling for the resignation of President Charles Taylor, supporting a proposal from President Bush for his departure. Armed police…
Pressure on Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, to Leave the Country - 2003-07-03
International pressure is mounting on Liberian President Charles Taylor to resign amid escalating violence in Monrovia, where hundreds have died. The U.S. is considering intervention…