Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Sunday, 26 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many Liberians have fled their country following conflict between the Liberian government forces and the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Development. - Includes figures.

Answer: John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many Liberians have fled their country following conflict between the Liberian Government forces and the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Development. [58103] Clare Short: Since the start of this year, UNHCR estimate that around 24,000 Liberians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries as a result of fighting between the Liberian army and rebel forces. Most of these have entered Sierra Leone (some 14,000), though around 6,000 have gone to Guinea, and 4,000 to Cote d'Ivoire.

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