Sharks and alligators: Liberia

Article Abstract:

Ethnic war broke out in Liberia once again as the 1995 peace agreement started coming apart. The deposing of Roosevelt Johnson, an ethnic Krahn and the leader one of five factions in the coalition government, caused his faction, Ulimo-J, and eventually all Krahn factions to revolt.

Military aspects, Military policy, Johnson, Roosevelt

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Horror story

Article Abstract:

Killing has begun again in Liberia, despite a ceasefire imposed by the Economic Community of West African States since 1990. English- and French-speaking members of EWACS are disputing the next course of action. The strange history of Liberian strife is reviewed.

Political aspects, Peace negotiations, West Africa, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes, Liberian foreign relations

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Saved: Liberia

Article Abstract:

Approximately 2,000 Liberian refugees were permitted to dock in the Ghanaian port of Takadori after many miserable days at sea on a cargo boat. Liberia's brutal civil war shows few signs of ending, despite repeated peace agreements.

Ghana, Refugees, Liberian, Liberian refugees

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