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World News Atlas    West Africa    2003

West Africa, 2003 Timeline Sunday, August 17     Author
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Summary.     Click for More > Obasanjo won re-election by landslide Rebels push into capital Liberian foes sign ceasefire 105 killed in oil blast U.S. 'actively considering' role in Liberia Taylor agrees to leave Bush begins landmark Africa tour Rebels shell diplomatic neighborhood Battle rages: '50 dead' Liberians dump bodies at U.S. Embassy '600 die' as battle rages  Defense minister backed Kofi Annan's call for action by the international community   Bush orders troops to positions off Liberia  President ordered U.S. troops to support a West African peacekeeping force that is expected to be deployed Liberians die in church mortar hit Rebels capture port city of Buchanan Leaders debate Liberia force Peace force arrives   Taylor quits under pressure
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  President has stepped down as demanded by the US and West African leaders -- 14 years after leading a rebellion
Aug.14 Rebels hand over port. US troops arrived Aug.17 Rebels to take role in interim government Aug.18   Liberia, rebels sign peace deal  Government and rebel leaders signed a peace accord to end the 3-year civil war that brought down President Taylor   14 European hostages released  9 Germans, 4 Swiss and a Dutchman were among 32 taken hostage by Algerian Islamic extremists in the Sahara Oct.1 UN begins peace task Dec.4 Commonwealth summit starts




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Truce ends hostilities 'Many dead' in Lagos blast Obasanjo won re-election by landslide  Obasanjo leading with 60% of the vote. The vote was marred by charges of massive fraud Arrest warrant for President Taylor   Rebels push into capital  Liberians pray to a backdrop of weapons fire and mortars, appealing for peace   Liberian foes sign ceasefire  Government and rebels have signed a ceasefire, and now have 30 days to come up with a full peace agreement 105 killed in oil blast  An explosion has killed at least 105 villagers trying to siphon off fuel   U.S. 'actively considering' role in Liberia  Under pressure from the UN, the United States is considering how to support an international peacekeeping force   Taylor agrees to leave  Liberian President had accepted an offer of asylum from Nigerian President Obasanjo   Bush begins landmark Africa tour  Landmark will take in 5 countries in 5 days   Rebels shell diplomatic neighborhood  Several diplomatic compounds and humanitarian groups located in that neighborhood Battle rages: '50 dead'  A shell hit a house, killing 18 people inside. Monrovia is in a panic and completely paralyzed Liberians dump bodies at U.S. Embassy  Liberians are saying, 'If you had intervened, this would not be happening' '600 die' as battle rages

January 2003 ... more > Top ^

Jan.4  I. Coast rebels in Paris talks vow
Jan.13
Jan.23  Deal sees coalition
Jan.26  Anti-French riots

February 2003 ... more > Top ^

Feb.1  Protesters denounce deal
Feb.2
Feb.7  President calls peace deal good start

March 2003 ... more > Top ^

Mar.9  French confirm Ivory Coast killings

April 2003 ... more > Top ^

Apr.12  Vote in key test for civilian rule
Apr.19  Landmark poll closes
Apr.20  Obasanjo leads in vote
Apr.22  

June 2003 ... more > Top ^

Jun.4
Jun.7  President tries to rally front-line troops
Jun.8  
 Rebel leader killed as coup fails
Jun.9  Westerners flee Liberian capital
Jun.11  President Taylor agrees truce
Jun.17  
Jun.21  
Jun.24  Shells pound Monrovia despite truce
Jun.25  200 die in fight: minister
Jun.26  Pressure mounts on President Taylor
Jun.27  Rebels call ceasefire
Jun.30  

July 2003 ... more > Top ^

Jul.2  U.S. may send 500-1,000 troops to Liberia
Jul.3  U.S. 'warning order' on Liberia
Jul.4  U.S. to send small military team to Liberia
Jul.6  
Jul.7  Fires, unrest in strike
 U.S. military team arrives
 
 Taylor not ready to leave
Jul.8  Bush deplores 'crime' of slavery
Jul.9  Nigeria would shield Taylor from trial
Jul.10  Powell: Bush to make Liberia decision soon
Jul.11  Rebels warn of 'fight'
Jul.12  Bush praises Nigeria's leadership on AIDS
Jul.14  Fighting as U.S. mulls on Liberia
 No U.S. troops until Taylor leaves
Jul.16  Coup topples government
Jul.19  Rebels advance on capital
 Taylor vows to fight to the end
 US appeals for Monrovia peace
Jul.20  Heavy fighting in capital
 
Jul.21  
 
 Panic on the streets
 W Africans seek Liberia crisis solution
Jul.22  
  Defense minister backed Kofi Annan's call for action by the international community
 Rebels call cease-fire Jul.23  Mortars shatter cease-fire  Peacekeepers 'in days' Jul.24  Port becomes focus of war  Water crisis in Monrovia Jul.25  US sends warships to Liberia  U.N.: Refugee crisis grave     Bush orders troops to positions off Liberia
  President ordered U.S. troops to support a West African peacekeeping force that is expected to be deployed
Jul.26   Liberians die in church mortar hit  7 killed, 30 more were seriously wounded from the blast Jul.27  Rebels spurn ceasefire call  Peace force in Liberia within days Jul.28  Rebels attack second Liberian city   Rebels capture port city of Buchanan  The port had been taken by the MDL. The government forces were massing outside the city Jul.29  Army fights to regain port Jul.30  Dozens killed in battle  Rebel leader Sankoh dies  Advance expert team arrives in Liberia  U.S. offers U.N. resolution on Liberia   Leaders debate Liberia force  West African leaders meet to review plans for a long-awaited peacekeeping mission Jul.31  Liberia force: Leaders seek money

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Aug.1 Leaders to discuss Taylor's exit  Force approved for Liberia Aug.2 Taylor sets date to step down Aug.3 Fight as peace force nears Monrovia awaits peace troops Aug.4   Peace force arrives  The first wave of West African peacekeepers has arrived to end fighting between rebel troops and government forces Peacekeepers expect Taylor to leave Aug.5 Mbeki: Taylor pledges to step down Aug.6 Troops to start patrol Aug.7 US-led team to meet rebels Aug.8  Taylor reaffirms pledge to quit  Push to bring aid Aug.9 Fears over port city Bitter Taylor bids farewell Aug.10 Taylor blames U.S. for Liberia woe Aug.11     Taylor quits under pressure
  President has stepped down as demanded by the US and West African leaders -- 14 years after leading a rebellion
President invites rebels into government Aug.13 Hungry Liberians storm port Aug.14   Rebels hand over port. US troops arrived  200 U.S. Marines copter into Monrovia's airport to support the operation Aug.15 Relief food ship docks Aug.16  Liberians cross bridge into port  Nigerians boost Liberia force Aug.17   Rebels to take role in interim government  Rebels have reached an agreement with U.N. that will give them a role in the transitional government Peace deal 'imminent' Aug.18   Liberia, rebels sign peace deal
  Government and rebel leaders signed a peace accord to end the 3-year civil war that brought down President Taylor
  14 European hostages released
  9 Germans, 4 Swiss and a Dutchman were among 32 taken hostage by Algerian Islamic extremists in the Sahara
Aug.19  Freed hostages head for Germany Aug.20  3 vie to be Liberia leader New leader Gyude Bryant: I am a healer Aug.23  Thousands flee fighting Aug.24  Rebel fighting rages

September 2003 ... more > Top ^

Sep.9  Dozens burned alive in road crash  More U.S. marines contract Malaria Sep.14  Army seizes power Sep.19  Liberia to get 15,000 UN troops

October 2003 ... more > Top ^

Oct.1 Liberia clashes mar U.N. takeover   UN begins peace task  The biggest United Nations peacekeeping operation in the world has got under way after clashes in the Monrovia Oct.12 150 feared missing as ferry sinks Oct.14 Leader Sworn In, Calls for Fresh Start

November 2003 ... more > Top ^

Nov.3 African Church anger over gay bishop Nov.7 US 'offers Charles Taylor bounty'

December 2003 ... more > Top ^

Dec.3  Queen visits Nigeria  Bus crash leaves 22 dead Dec.4 Charles Taylor wanted by Interpol     Commonwealth summit starts  Arguments over Zimbabwe's suspensions likely to dominate talks Dec.5  Panel investigates Zimbabwe issue Dec.7 C'wealth 'extends Harare sanction' Dec.12  19 shot dead Dec.26 111 killed in plane crash

Truce ends hostilities Arrest warrant for President Taylor   Rebels push into capital  Liberians pray to a backdrop of weapons fire and mortars, appealing for peace   Liberian foes sign ceasefire  Government and rebels have signed a ceasefire, and now have 30 days to come up with a full peace agreement   Rebels shell diplomatic neighborhood  Several diplomatic compounds and humanitarian groups located in that neighborhood Battle rages: '50 dead'  A shell hit a house, killing 18 people inside. Monrovia is in a panic and completely paralyzed '600 die' as battle rages



West Africa, 2003 War & Army Timeline ... See World War & Army timeline Top ^
2003
Jan.4  I. Coast rebels in Paris talks vow
Jan.13
Mar.9  French confirm Ivory Coast killings
Jun.4
Jun.7  President tries to rally front-line troops
Jun.8
Jun.8  Rebel leader killed as coup fails
Jun.9  Westerners flee Liberian capital
Jun.11  President Taylor agrees truce
Jun.17
Jun.24  Shells pound Monrovia despite truce
Jun.25  200 die in fight: minister
Jun.27  Rebels call ceasefire
Jul.2  U.S. may send 500-1,000 troops to Liberia
Jul.3  U.S. 'warning order' on Liberia
Jul.4  U.S. to send small military team to Liberia
Jul.7  U.S. military team arrives
Jul.9  Nigeria would shield Taylor from trial
Jul.11  Rebels warn of 'fight'
Jul.14  Fighting as U.S. mulls on Liberia
Jul.14  No U.S. troops until Taylor leaves
Jul.16  Coup topples government
Jul.19  Rebels advance on capital
Jul.19  Taylor vows to fight to the end
Jul.19  US appeals for Monrovia peace
Jul.20  Heavy fighting in capital
Jul.20
Jul.21
Jul.21  Panic on the streets
Jul.22
  Defense minister backed Kofi Annan's call for action by the international community
Jul.22  Rebels call cease-fire Jul.23  Mortars shatter cease-fire Jul.23  Peacekeepers 'in days' Jul.24  Port becomes focus of war Jul.25  US sends warships to Liberia Jul.25   Bush orders troops to positions off Liberia
  President ordered U.S. troops to support a West African peacekeeping force that is expected to be deployed
Jul.26 Liberians die in church mortar hit  7 killed, 30 more were seriously wounded from the blast Jul.27  Rebels spurn ceasefire call Jul.27  Peace force in Liberia within days Jul.28  Rebels attack second Liberian city Jul.28 Rebels capture port city of Buchanan  The port had been taken by the MDL. The government forces were massing outside the city Jul.29  Army fights to regain port Jul.30  Dozens killed in battle Jul.30  Rebel leader Sankoh dies Jul.30  Advance expert team arrives in Liberia Jul.30 Leaders debate Liberia force  West African leaders meet to review plans for a long-awaited peacekeeping mission Aug.1  Force approved for Liberia Aug.3 Fight as peace force nears Aug.3 Monrovia awaits peace troops Aug.4 Peace force arrives  The first wave of West African peacekeepers has arrived to end fighting between rebel troops and government forces Aug.6 Troops to start patrol Aug.14 Rebels hand over port. US troops arrived  200 U.S. Marines copter into Monrovia's airport to support the operation Aug.16  Nigerians boost Liberia force Aug.17 Peace deal 'imminent' Aug.18 Liberia, rebels sign peace deal
  Government and rebel leaders signed a peace accord to end the 3-year civil war that brought down President Taylor
Aug.23  Thousands flee fighting Aug.24  Rebel fighting rages Sep.9  More U.S. marines contract Malaria Sep.14  Army seizes power Sep.19  Liberia to get 15,000 UN troops Oct.1 Liberia clashes mar U.N. takeover Oct.1 UN begins peace task  The biggest United Nations peacekeeping operation in the world has got under way after clashes in the Monrovia Dec.12  19 shot dead


West Africa, 2003 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2003 Feb.2 'Many dead' in Lagos blast Jun.21 105 killed in oil blast  An explosion has killed at least 105 villagers trying to siphon off fuel Jul.12  Bush praises Nigeria's leadership on AIDS Jul.24  Water crisis in Monrovia Jul.25  U.N.: Refugee crisis grave Aug.9 Fears over port city Aug.16  Liberians cross bridge into port Sep.9  Dozens burned alive in road crash Sep.9  More U.S. marines contract Malaria Oct.12 150 feared missing as ferry sinks Dec.3  Bus crash leaves 22 dead Dec.26 111 killed in plane crash


West Africa, 2003 Business Timeline ... See World Business timeline Top ^
2003 Jun.21 105 killed in oil blast  An explosion has killed at least 105 villagers trying to siphon off fuel Jul.7  Fires, unrest in strike Aug.15 Relief food ship docks


West Africa, 2003 Crime & Justice Timeline ... See World Crime & Justice timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.26  Anti-French riots Mar.9  French confirm Ivory Coast killings Jun.4 Arrest warrant for President Taylor Jul.9  Nigeria would shield Taylor from trial Aug.13 Hungry Liberians storm port Aug.18 14 European hostages released
  9 Germans, 4 Swiss and a Dutchman were among 32 taken hostage by Algerian Islamic extremists in the Sahara
Aug.19  Freed hostages head for Germany Nov.7 US 'offers Charles Taylor bounty' Dec.4 Charles Taylor wanted by Interpol


West Africa, 2003 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2003 Jan.4  I. Coast rebels in Paris talks vow Jan.13 Truce ends hostilities Jan.23  Deal sees coalition Jan.26  Anti-French riots Feb.1  Protesters denounce deal Feb.7  President calls peace deal good start Apr.12  Vote in key test for civilian rule Apr.19  Landmark poll closes Apr.20  Obasanjo leads in vote Apr.22 Obasanjo won re-election by landslide  Obasanjo leading with 60% of the vote. The vote was marred by charges of massive fraud Jun.7  President tries to rally front-line troops Jun.17   Liberian foes sign ceasefire  Government and rebels have signed a ceasefire, and now have 30 days to come up with a full peace agreement Jun.26  Pressure mounts on President Taylor Jun.30   U.S. 'actively considering' role in Liberia  Under pressure from the UN, the United States is considering how to support an international peacekeeping force Jul.6   Taylor agrees to leave  Liberian President had accepted an offer of asylum from Nigerian President Obasanjo Jul.7  Fires, unrest in strike Jul.7   Bush begins landmark Africa tour  Landmark will take in 5 countries in 5 days Jul.7  Taylor not ready to leave Jul.8  Bush deplores 'crime' of slavery Jul.10  Powell: Bush to make Liberia decision soon Jul.12  Bush praises Nigeria's leadership on AIDS Jul.14  No U.S. troops until Taylor leaves Jul.21 Liberians dump bodies at U.S. Embassy  Liberians are saying, 'If you had intervened, this would not be happening' Jul.21  W Africans seek Liberia crisis solution Jul.30  Rebel leader Sankoh dies Jul.30  U.S. offers U.N. resolution on Liberia Jul.30 Leaders debate Liberia force  West African leaders meet to review plans for a long-awaited peacekeeping mission Jul.31  Liberia force: Leaders seek money Aug.1 Leaders to discuss Taylor's exit Aug.2 Taylor sets date to step down Aug.4 Peacekeepers expect Taylor to leave Aug.5 Mbeki: Taylor pledges to step down Aug.7 US-led team to meet rebels Aug.8  Taylor reaffirms pledge to quit Aug.8  Push to bring aid Aug.9 Bitter Taylor bids farewell Aug.10 Taylor blames U.S. for Liberia woe Aug.11   Taylor quits under pressure
  President has stepped down as demanded by the US and West African leaders -- 14 years after leading a rebellion
Aug.11 President invites rebels into government Aug.15 Relief food ship docks Aug.17 Rebels to take role in interim government  Rebels have reached an agreement with U.N. that will give them a role in the transitional government Aug.17 Peace deal 'imminent' Aug.18 Liberia, rebels sign peace deal
  Government and rebel leaders signed a peace accord to end the 3-year civil war that brought down President Taylor
Aug.20  3 vie to be Liberia leader Aug.20 New leader Gyude Bryant: I am a healer Oct.14 Leader Sworn In, Calls for Fresh Start Nov.3 African Church anger over gay bishop Dec.3  Queen visits Nigeria Dec.4   Commonwealth summit starts  Arguments over Zimbabwe's suspensions likely to dominate talks Dec.5  Panel investigates Zimbabwe issue Dec.7 C'wealth 'extends Harare sanction'