Rebels, Government Fighting on 3 Fronts
Rebels battled forces loyal to Liberian President Charles Taylor on three fronts. Defense and humanitarian sources said fighting was near the capital, Monrovia, in the strategic central city of Gbarnga and in towns near the eastern border with Ivory Coast.
Taylor blamed Liberia’s troubles on forces from neighboring Guinea and said the United States was aiding the rebellion by giving military aid to Guinea.
The United States has helped train 800 elite Guinean soldiers and provided communication equipment. Guinea denies helping Liberia’s rebels.
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