'A free-for-all' in Liberian capital - Democratic Underground

DeathvadeR

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Wed Aug-13-03 01:43 PM
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'A free-for-all' in Liberian capital

MONROVIA, Liberia (CNN) -- Liberians on Wednesday began looting around the port in the capital of Monrovia, a day before rebels are to hand over the area to peacekeepers.

Two days ago Charles Taylor stepped down as Liberia's president and went into exile -- a move that many observers said they hoped would give a fresh start to the war-torn West African country.

CNN Correspondent Jeff Koinange discussed the situation Wednesday with CNN Anchor Heidi Collins

<http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/08/13/otsc.koinange/>

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Wed Aug-13-03 03:36 PM
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1. Hungry Liberians storm port

MONROVIA, Liberia (CNN) -- Thousands of hungry Liberians stormed Monrovia's port in a massive looting spree as rebel fighters prepared to hand it over to U.S.-backed West African peacekeepers.

CNN's Jeff Koinange reported from the scene Wednesday: "They are taking whatever they can -- vehicles, furniture, electrical appliances, food. It is an unbelievable scene. They are literally stripping the port dry."

He said some looters were running away carrying on their heads heavy sacks of food brought to Liberia by aid agencies "literally under the gaze of the LURD rebels."

<http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/08/13/liberia/index.html>

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