The usual suspects

This report documents the involvement of the Liberian Government in the international markets for illegal arms and mercenaries, and how its access to these outlets has permitted Liberian President Charles Taylor and his associates to launch and maintain a mercenary attack in Côte d’Ivoire, and begin implementing an incursion into Sierra Leone.

The information contained in this report results from extensive Global Witness investigative interviews and research trips conducted across four continents.