Liberia.

Liberia was Africa’s first Republic and is currently ruled by the continent’s first female president; sadly however it is now probably best known for a long-running and brutal conflict that ran for most of the period 1989-2003 (this is sometimes broken into two Civil Wars, 1989-96 and 1999-2003). The role of diamonds in fuelling the fighting brought the conflict to wider international attention.

Although the conflict officially ended in 2003, the recovery from a conflict that brought the state to verge of collapse will be long, even in a best-case scenario. Though a relatively small country (the population is below 4 million), the reach and resources of the government remain severely constrained and local civil society groups play a key role in rebuilding Liberia.

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Conflict Profile

Background information on the conflict in Liberia that raged for over a decade and left 250,000 dead. Includes conflict timeline and guide to resources and key players.

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Peacebuilding Organisations

Find information on peacebuilding and conflict resolution organisations working in Liberia.

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Stories

In-depth looks at peacebuilding and conflict in Liberia. Includes articles and case studies, and information on latest research and news.

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