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Press Statement
Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 20, 2003


Liberia: Escalating Violence

The United States is deeply concerned about the latest round of serious ceasefire violations, renewed fighting, and escalating violence in Liberia. All parties in Liberia must immediately recognize that their actions will have dire consequences for their nation. The ultimate victims of this violence are all the people of Liberia.

We call on all parties to immediately cease all military activity and focus on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) peace talks in Accra, Ghana. Liberia’s path to peace is through the multi-party peace talks led by former Nigerian President Abubakar.

The United States continues to work closely with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and ECOWAS in their attempts to bring peace and stability in Liberia. We also ask the leaders of west Africa to use their influence and leverage to prevent further violence, by controlling their borders and not allowing the flow of weapons into Liberia.


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