Fighting erupts in Liberian capital as U.N. mission begins
Thursday, October 2, 2003
MONROVIA, Liberia -- Gunfire and explosions erupted in Liberia's capital Wednesday even as a new U.N. peace mission took control, with insurgents and government forces opening fire as the top rebel leader tried to make his way into Monrovia.
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