The Liberian civil war is said to be among Africa's harshest. More than 250,000 One out of every 17 people were killed and entire villages were emptied as people fled. The strife spread to Liberia's neighbors, contributing to a slowing of the democratization that had been progressing through West Africa.
In August 2003, a peace agreement ended 14 years of civil war and prompted the resignation of former and the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) completed a disarmament program for former combatants in late 2004.
By most measures, Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world and the nationwide unemployment rate is very high. Although there are thousands of peacekeepers and police advisors, the security situation remained unpredictable.
The current president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was inaugurated in January 2008. After fourteen years of war, Liberians are ready for development of basic services on peaceful terms, particularly electric current and primary infrastructure. Ellen is dedicated to securing peace and building the infrastructure of her country.
For more information on Liberia:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/liberia/essays/history
For more information on the Liberian conflict:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4395978.stm
For more information on Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
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