Siege of Monrovia

Quand

18 juil. 2003 – 14 août 2003

Type

Siège

Coordonnées

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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