Siege of Monrovia (2003 AD)

Siege of Monrovia (Loyalist Armed Forces elements vs Anti-Taylor Armed Forces elements & LURD rebels) took place in 2003 AD during Second Liberian Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2003 AD
• Date: 2003-08-14
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Second Liberian Civil War
• Side A: Loyalist Armed Forces elements
• Side B: Anti-Taylor Armed Forces elements, LURD rebels
• Commanders (A): Charles G. Taylor, Benjamin Yeaten
• Commanders (B): Gyude Bryant
• Casualties: approx. 1,500 killed2,500 killed
• Outcome: Rebel victory Charles G. Taylor resigns, peacekeepers arrive and rebels lift the siege
• Coordinates: 6.311°, -10.805°

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