September 2003
Deployment of 15,000 United Nations Soldiers in Liberia - 2003-09-30
The United Nations is set to deploy 15,000 soldiers to Liberia for peacekeeping duties, marking the largest deployment since the Sierra Leone civil war. This…
Pentagon Spokesman: American Forces Have Completed Their Mission in Liberia - 2003-09-30
U.S. Navy ships supporting peacekeeping operations in Liberia are withdrawing after completing their mission. Approximately 2,300 Marines were sent to assist West African forces in…
Food Distribution in Liberia's Second Largest City - September 17, 2003
The UN has started food distribution in Buchanan, Liberia, to assist thousands in need. Despite a recent peace agreement, rebel control persists in the city,…
West African Peacekeepers Prepare for Major Movement in Liberia - 2003-09-13
West African peacekeepers are preparing to deploy over 500 soldiers to Buchanan, Liberia, to stabilize areas outside the capital Monrovia amidst ongoing clashes despite a…
Peacekeeping Forces Expected to Deploy Outside Liberia's Capital on Tuesday - 2003-09-08
The head of the West African peacekeeping mission in Liberia hopes to deploy forces outside the capital Monrovia on Tuesday, after delays due to ongoing…
West African Peacekeepers to Enter Liberia
West African peacekeepers are set to enter Liberia following a delay due to government issues. The delay was intended to allow government militia to withdraw…
Deployment of West African Peacekeepers to Peripheral Areas of Liberia Delayed - 2003-09-07
The deployment of West African peacekeepers to Liberia has been postponed to allow government soldiers to withdraw from the area. This situation arises as civilians…
UN Special Envoy: Need for More Peacekeepers in Liberia - 2003-09-06
The UN Special Envoy to Liberia, Jacques Klein, has called for the deployment of at least 15,000 additional peacekeepers to stabilize the country amidst ongoing…
West African Peacekeepers Urge Thousands of Liberians to Return Home - 2003-09-05
West African peacekeepers are encouraging Liberians to return home, claiming safety in northern Monrovia. Thousands had fled due to reports of violence, but an investigation…
Liberians Welcome Nigerian President - 2003-09-02
Thousands of Liberians welcomed Nigerian President Obasanjo in Monrovia as he visited to support the peace process. His visit follows Nigeria's significant role in stabilizing…