Most foreigners have fled Monrovia. Fighting has engulfed Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, as opposition forces attempt to topple Liberia’s President Charles Taylor. The new offensive marks an end to a ceasefire that was only a week old. The BBC reports thousands have fled the capital, including most foreigners. Meanwhile, the British ambassador to the U.N., Sir Jeremy Greenstock, has proposed that the United States lead a peacekeeping force in Liberia.
Thousands Flee Monrovia as Week-Old Ceasefire Ends
HeadlineJun 26, 2003