Government fighters drive through the Liberian city of Ganta, about 240km from the capital Monrovia, Monday, June 23, 2003. (AP)
U.S. Called to Intervene in Liberia War Story aired: Friday, June 27, 2003
The forces of Liberian President Charles Taylor claim to have re-taken the capital of Monrovia.
Government forces have been waging bloody battle with rebel groups for 4 days, as part of the rebels' 3-year campaign to oust Taylor, who has been indicted by the U.N. on war crimes charges.
Pictures of terrified refugees caught in the fighting have led to calls for international intervention. The key candidate: the U.S.
Guests:
Chester Croker, professor of diplomacy at Georgetown University.
