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Liberia's Civil War and the Rise of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
59:01 - 1:02:17 (03:16)
The podcast discusses the Liberian Civil War and the rise of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's first female president, including the fraudulent election that brought her into power and the massacre carried out by President Samuel Doe's soldiers.
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The podcast highlights the fraudulent election of Samuel Doe in Liberia and the issues leading to the country's civil war under his regime.
59:01 - 1:01:04 (02:03)
Liberia
Summary
The podcast highlights the fraudulent election of Samuel Doe in Liberia and the issues leading to the country's civil war under his regime. It also touches on the early respected actions of activist and future President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
ChapterLiberia's Civil War and the Rise of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
EpisodePart One: General Butt-Naked and the Liberian Civil War
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The former president of Liberia, Charles Taylor, sent his soldiers to massacre the people of other tribes and mutilate their political leaders.
1:01:05 - 1:02:17 (01:12)
Liberia
Summary
The former president of Liberia, Charles Taylor, sent his soldiers to massacre the people of other tribes and mutilate their political leaders. He also had embezzled a million dollars, which caused economic problems for the country.