The warring factions continue to conduct peace talks. and I have communicated to all sides the importance of coming to a permanent ceasefire so that immediate relief and longer term rehabilitation can begin to move ahead. For over a year. Liberia has suffered tremendous devastation with thousands of Liberians having died and over 1.5 million people displaced or refugees outside the country. Now that the brutal conflict appears to be coming to a close. 350.000 people in Monrovia. including 120.000 children. are without food. health facilities and water. Basic services throughout the nationwater. electricity. and communications--are either nonexistent or running at minimum levels.
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