U.S. Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit land in Liberia
Joint Task Force Liberia was a joint task force formed from August to October 2003 in response to the crisis that developed during the Second Liberian Civil War.[1] The ongoing civil war destabilized the area and created a large number of refugees as rebel forces closed in on Monrovia and took over Bushrod Island. As a result, the Freeport of Monrovia closed, causing food shortages.
As the crisis unfolded, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia John W. Blaney requested military assistance. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld approved deployment of U.S. forces on July 20, 2003[2] and soon afterwards, the United States armed forces established Joint Task Force Liberia.
^Rhem, Kathleen T. "American Troops Set to Assist West African Force in Liberia", U.S. Department of Defense Website, August 13, 2003. Retrieved on October 23, 2008.
^Rhem, Kathleen T. 21 Marines Sent Into Liberia at Ambassador’s Request, July 21, 2003. Retrieved on October 24, 2008.
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