SOUTH AFRICA: ANC STANDS BY MASS ACTION

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005304328
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: June 22, 2015
• Document Release Date: December 15, 2008
• Case Number: F-2007-00170
• Publication Date: October 3, 1992

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LIBERIA: Fighting Near Capital
Peacekeeping forces suffered some casualties yesterday when they
were drawn into a firefight between rival Liberian factions near
Monrovia. Taylor's NPFL forces repulsed a ULIMO attack near the
Po River bridge and pursued retreating troops until peacekeepers
intervened The peacekeeping force has
sent more vehicles and troops to the area, and tensions are high. A
Senegalese artillery battery is expected to arrive in Monrovia this
embargo and its support of ULIMO.
contingent that he plans additional attacks in retaliation for the naval
Comment: The recent humiliation the peacekeepers suffered at
Taylor's hands may explain in part their willingness to shelter
ULIMO rebels behind their lines and to return NPFL fire. Taylor's
gains in recent weeks in western Liberia may now give him control of
the key roads to move heavy weapons and troops. Taylor's deployment
near the capital probably has raised concerns among the peacekeeping