Siege of Monrovia

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Siege of Monrovia
Part of the Second Liberian Civil War
A government soldier defends a bridge in central Monrovia where a standoff between rebel and government forces held the city under siege. 2003.
A government soldier defends a bridge in central Monrovia where a standoff between rebel and government forces held the city under siege. 2003.

Date 2003
Location Monrovia
Result Charles G. Taylor resigns
Combatants
Armed Forces of Liberia LURD
Commanders
Charles G. Taylor

The Siege of Monrovia, which occurred in Monrovia, Liberia in 2003, was a major military confrontation between the Armed Forces of Liberia and LURD rebels.