Siege of Monrovia

When

18 Jul 2003 – 14 Aug 2003

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

6.31° N, 10.80° W

Description

2003 battle during the Second Liberian Civil War

2003 battle during the Second Liberian Civil War

The siege of Monrovia or Fourth Battle of Monrovia, which occurred in Monrovia, Liberia between July 18 and August 14, 2003, was a major military confrontation between the Armed Forces of Liberia and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) rebels during the Second Liberian Civil War. The shelling of the city resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 civilians.

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