Taylor-made: The Pivotal Role of Liberia's Forests
Documenting the increasingly important role played by the Liberian timber industry and shipping register in fuelling regional insecurity.
Human rights and logging are key concerns in this context. The Liberian timber industry and shipping register are two key sources of revenue for the Taylor regime.
- The international community has demonstrated its concern over the threat Liberia poses to regional security through targeted sanctions.
- Liberia continues to support the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front.
- Liberia continues to import armaments in contravention of the sanctions.
The international community has demonstrated its concern over the threat Liberia poses to regional security.
Author's summary: Liberia's timber and shipping register fuel regional insecurity.