U.S. Imposes Economic Sanctions and Freezes Assets of Former Liberian Leader

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Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
20
Issue: 
9
Abstract: 
On July 23, 2004, President George W. Bush issued an executive order freezing the assets of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, as well as his family and top aides, accusing them of undermining Liberia's tradition to democracy.