Liberian militias hold off rebels from capital

Monday, July 21, 2003

MONROVIA, Liberia -- Militias loyal to Liberian President Charles Taylor held off a rebel assault on Monrovia Sunday, pushing the invaders back from the two main bridges into the capital during a day of sporadic but fierce fighting.

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