August 2003
West African Peacekeepers Prepare to Establish Permanent Force in Buchanan Port, Liberia
West African peacekeepers, led by Nigeria, are deploying to Buchanan port in Liberia to establish a permanent presence for aid delivery. This deployment occurs amidst…
New Battle Near the Port City of Buchanan in Liberia Causes Thousands to Flee
A new conflict near Buchanan, Liberia has led to the displacement of thousands of people heading towards Monrovia. Government forces claim they were attacked by…
Meeting of Rebel Representatives and the Liberian Government in Ghana - 2003-08-20
Rebel representatives and the Liberian government are meeting in Ghana to form a new transitional government following a peace agreement. The selection process excludes military…
The Interim Government of Liberia to Govern from October 2003 to January 2006
Warring factions in Liberia signed a peace agreement to end a 14-year civil war, establishing an interim government to rule until new elections in January…
Hostile Factions in Liberia Allow International Organizations Access to All Parts of the Country - 2003-08-19
Hostile factions in Liberia have permitted international aid organizations to access the entire country to facilitate food and medicine distribution. A UN representative brokered this…
End of 14 Years of Civil War in Liberia - 2003-08-19
A peace agreement has been signed in Liberia to end 14 years of civil war, involving rebel factions and the government. The transitional government will…
Signing of Peace Agreement in Liberia After Fourteen Years of Civil War - 2003-08-18
Warring factions in Liberia are expected to sign a peace agreement to end fourteen years of civil war, with a transitional government taking over in…
Liberia to be Governed by Transitional Government for Two Years Until General Elections Starting October
West African officials report that warring factions in Liberia are likely to sign a power-sharing agreement, following the main rebel group's concession on the vice…
Warring Factions in Liberia Still Unable to Reach Agreement - 2003-08-17
The Liberian government and rebel groups are struggling to form a transitional government despite agreeing to allow aid access. West African mediators have warned that…
Second Group of Nigerian Peacekeepers Arrives in Monrovia, Liberia - 2003-08-17
A second group of 110 Nigerian peacekeepers has arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, amid stalled political negotiations between the new president and rebel factions. The rebels…
Rescue Workers in Liberia Face Severe Equipment Shortages for Food and Medicine Distribution
Rescue workers in Liberia are struggling with equipment shortages for food and medicine distribution in Monrovia. Two UN ships have arrived with supplies but cannot…
The Arrival of the First Food Shipment at the Port of Monrovia - 2003-08-15
Monrovia, Liberia, has seen a return to unity as peacekeepers take control of the port area after rebels withdrew. A food shipment has arrived for…
Thousands of Hungry Liberians Loot Food and Essential Goods Warehouses - 2003-08-14
Thousands of Liberians looted food warehouses in a rebel-controlled area due to hunger. The rebels initially tried to stop the looting but eventually allowed it…
Deployment of U.S. Military Forces in Monrovia - 2003-08-14
The U.S. is deploying 200 military personnel and 150 Marines to Monrovia, Liberia, to assist in maintaining security amid chaos caused by starvation and looting.…
West African Peacekeepers Take Control of Monrovia Port - 2003-08-14
West African peacekeepers have gained control of Monrovia's port after rebels retreated, aided by the arrival of American soldiers. This development is crucial for delivering…
Thousands of Hungry Liberians Storm the Port Area of Monrovia - 2003-08-13
Thousands of hungry Liberians raided the rebel-controlled port of Monrovia, looting essential supplies amid chaos. The rebels initially tried to control the situation but eventually…
Children Live in Terrible Conditions in Monrovia - 2003-08-12
UNICEF reports that children in Monrovia, Liberia, are facing horrific living conditions due to ongoing war and violence. The lack of protective family structures exacerbates…
Liberia's Main Rebel Group Declares War is Over - 2003-08-12
The main rebel group in Liberia has declared the end of the war following Charles Taylor's resignation as president and his departure to Nigeria for…
Charles Taylor Resigns from Presidency and Leaves Liberia - 2003-08-11
Charles Taylor resigned as President of Liberia and left the country for Nigeria, which granted him asylum. His resignation was welcomed by the international community,…
The President of Liberia Prepares His Farewell Speech Amidst Pressure to Resign
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has prepared a farewell speech indicating he was forced to resign due to international pressure, particularly from President Bush.…
Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, Resigns from Office
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, announced his resignation to end the civil war and accepted asylum in Nigeria. He accused the U.S. of supporting…
Charles Taylor Spends His Last Day as President of Liberia - 2003-08-10
Charles Taylor is resigning as President of Liberia under international pressure to end the civil war, handing power to his deputy Moses Blah. Nigeria has…
Need for Peacekeepers in Liberia to Control Port Facilities for Delivering Food to People - 2003-08-09
U.S. and West African officials are pressuring Liberian rebels to open ports for food deliveries amid a humanitarian crisis. Nigerian-led peacekeepers have entered rebel-held areas…
Liberian Rebels Say They Will Not Accept Charles Taylor's Vice President Appointment - 2003-08-09
Liberian rebels have stated they will not accept the appointment of Charles Taylor's vice president as the leader, threatening to resume hostilities. West African peacekeepers…
West African Peacekeepers' Efforts to Access the Port Area of Monrovia - 2003-08-08
West African peacekeepers are attempting to access Monrovia's port, currently controlled by rebels who are hoarding essential supplies. This situation follows two months of intense…
Charles Taylor Resigns from the Presidency of Liberia - 2003-08-08
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, announced his resignation effective August 11 and plans to go into exile in Nigeria. He seeks immunity from prosecution…
Residents of Monrovia, War-Torn Capital of Liberia: Enough War, We Want Peace - 2003-08-07
Residents of Monrovia celebrated the arrival of West African peacekeepers, calling for an end to the war. President Charles Taylor has promised to resign and…
Arrival of West African Soldiers in Liberia - 2003-08-07
West African soldiers, led by Nigerian General Festus Akon Kwo, are arriving in Liberia to help end a 14-year civil war. Their mission includes establishing…
Commander of Peacekeeping Forces in Liberia: We Will Deploy in Monrovia Starting Thursday - 2003-08-06
The commander of West African peacekeeping forces announced the deployment of 500 soldiers in Monrovia, Liberia, to assist in ending the civil war. The UN…
American Helicopters Land at the U.S. Embassy in Liberia's Capital
American helicopters have landed at the U.S. Embassy in Liberia with a small team of soldiers to assist West African peacekeepers. This move comes as…
Charles Taylor's Condition for Accepting Asylum
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has refused asylum until an international court clears him of war crimes. The U.S. and the UN are urging…
Nigerian Peacekeepers Arrive in Liberia - 2003-08-05
Nigerian peacekeepers have arrived in Liberia to help stabilize the country amid ongoing violence. U.S. officials are pushing for President Charles Taylor to resign and…
Gradual Arrival of Nigerian Peacekeepers in Liberia - 2003-08-04
Nigerian peacekeepers are arriving in Liberia to help stabilize the country following conflict. They are part of a larger contingent from West African nations aimed…
West African Peacekeepers to Arrive in Liberia Today - 2003-08-04
West African peacekeepers are arriving in Liberia to help end a four-year conflict between rebels and government forces. Approximately 300 Nigerian soldiers are the first…
Liberian Government Soldiers Continue Fighting Rebels in the Capital - 2003-08-03
Liberian government forces are engaged in ongoing battles with rebels in Monrovia as peacekeepers prepare to arrive. President Charles Taylor has pledged to resign in…
Charles Taylor, President of Liberia, Agrees to Step Down
Charles Taylor, the President of Liberia, has agreed to resign on August 11 amid escalating conflict in Monrovia. His resignation is contingent upon the arrival…
UN Resolution Passed for Deployment of International Peacekeepers in Liberia - 2003-08-02
The UN Security Council has approved a resolution for a peacekeeping mission in Liberia, led by ECOWAS, amid ongoing civil conflict. The U.S. will support…
The First Unit of Peacekeeping Soldiers Will Arrive in Liberia on Monday - 2003-08-01
The first unit of peacekeeping soldiers is set to arrive in Liberia to help end a civil war that has escalated recently. President Charles Taylor…