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Charles Taylor wins presidential election

Charles Taylor wins presidential election

Date
19 Jul 1997
Updated
22 Aug 2019
Charles Taylor wins presidential election

Liberian rebel leader Charles Taylor ascended to presidential power in a peaceful election following a seven-year civil war, launched from neighbouring Cote d'Ivoire in 1989. He secured more than 70% of votes. In addition, his National Patriotic Party (NPP) won an overwhelming majority in both houses of the legislature. However, political pandemonium returned to the country until a peace deal, which forced Taylor into exile in Nigeria, was brokered by international brokers led by the United States. Taylor is now facing charges of crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone. References: http://www.newint.org/chronicle/CRONIC.HTM http://www.store.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=show_sample&product_id=30000203&country_id=LR http://www.andibradley.com/whatya/jul19.htm  

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Charles Taylor wins presidential election. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013326

South African History Online (2011) 'Charles Taylor wins presidential election', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013326 (Accessed: 14 September 2026).

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"Charles Taylor wins presidential election." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013326. Accessed 14 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "Charles Taylor wins presidential election." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013326.

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