Liberia

:This article is about the country in Africa; for the town in Costa Rica, see Liberia, Costa Rica

Politics

Main article: Politics of Liberia

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In 1998 Kimmie Weeks was forced into exile.

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The Americo-Liberians had little in common with the tribal communities living inland. Because development of the country tended to be in only the capital city where the Americo-Liberians people lived, the tribes felt left out and cheated of the country's wealth which they believed to be their own. One of these tribes was the Krahn, to which Samuel Doe belonged. That was partly the reason for the 1980 coup.

Related Topics:
Krahn - Samuel Doe - 1980

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The country is currently governed by a transitional government in preparation for elections that are scheduled for October 11, 2005.

Related Topics:
Elections - October 11 - 2005

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