First+Liberian+Civil+War

Wiki – First Liberian Civil War. The First Liberian Civil War was a conflict in Liberia from 1989 to 1996. Samuel Doe ruled Liberia in 1980. Doe ruled Liberia undemocratically, but Doe crushed his opposition in the country. When his tribe began attacking other tribes, he was as well opposing other countries, and conflict was unavoidable. Charles Taylor was opposing Doe, and assembled a rebel group called National Patriotic Front of Liberia. They invaded Nimba County on 24 december 1989. The Liberian army responded by attacking civilians and burning villages. Many were made refugees.

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