Nigerian peacekeepers prepare to enter Monrovia

Nigerian peacekeepers faced a daunting task today as they prepared to enter the Liberian capital Monrovia, which has been under rebel siege for two months.

Nigerian peacekeepers prepare to enter Monrovia
Tue, 05 Aug, 2003 - 13:21

Nigerian peacekeepers faced a daunting task today as they prepared to enter the Liberian capital Monrovia, which has been under rebel siege for two months.

The troops landed amid jubilant scenes yesterday at the airport, about 30 miles from the city centre, where fierce fighting has been taking place.

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