Rapports

Security and Political Situation 1.1. Security On Friday, 18 July, Fear engulfed Monrovia when reports reached the city that LURD had repulsed government forces from Klay Junction and advanced to Sasstown, about 27 kilometres northwest of the Liberian Capital. Hundreds of…

CIVIL WAR IN LIBERIA: URGENT ACTION REQUIRED TO AVERT HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE One million displaced in Liberia alone Over one million people, mostly children and women, at risk of malnutrition, diarrhoea, cholera and measles Increased cases of rape, conscription of…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) BACKGROUND Liberia has been marked by intermittent civil war since Charles Taylor launched a rebellion against the military regime of…

Malgré l'interruption des combats dans la capitale, les populations civiles restent prises au piège dans une ville en proie au chaos. La situation humanitaire se dégrade de jour en jour à Monrovia tandis que les combats continuent dans d'autres…

Last Friday, the ICRC completed a further aid distribution programme for displaced persons living at eight locations south of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. ICRC teams had spent ten days distributing soap, clothing and children's sandals…

AFR/664, IHA/788 NEW YORK, 15 July (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) -- Though a relative calm has prevailed in Monrovia for roughly one week, United Nations and non-governmental agencies are still confronted with great humanitarian needs in and…

In response to evidence of increased cases of cholera and other waterborne diseases, Mercy Corps is launching an emergency water supply program in Liberia to help victims of civil war cut off from clean water. Mercy Corps will provide critical…

I. Security Situation Although Monrovia has been reported as relatively calm the residents have fears over their safety. A number of Supermarkets and Stores were opened for business, however the banks remained closed. The Aid Agencies are also experiencing problems in…

I. Military/Political Developments On Sunday, 6th July, the Nigerian president visited Liberia to discuss the temporary asylum offer to president Charles Taylor. Speaking after their meeting at the Roberts International Airport, President Taylor confirmed acceptance of Nigeria's offer of asylum…

Thousands of Liberians have become internally displaced. Many more have been forced to flee across the borders into neighboring countries. An estimated 100 people cross into Sierra Leone daily. There are between 53,000 and 55,000 Liberians currently registered in…