Specialist Liberia insurance should be central to preparations for working in the fragile peace of this lush equatorial country. Despite a huge UN peace-keeping mission, Liberia still presents serious dangers to the visitor, and many western insurers will not be able to provide adequate cover.
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Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, was founded in 1847 by freed American and Caribbean slaves. Recent decades have seen it torn apart in a bloody civil war and conflict with neighbouring Sierra Leone. A ceasefire was agreed in 2003 with the ousting of President Charles Taylor. He has since been tried in The Hague for war crimes.
Although peace has come to Liberia, the security situation remains volatile and travel here is not recommended unless you are supported by a reliable organisation with appropriate security arrangements. Specialist Liberia insurance should be part of your planning, because many insurers won’t provide cover for places where FCO advice is against travel.
Infrastructure is poor and even buildings in the capital, Monrovia, are often without electricity and running water. Tropical and waterborne disease is common, the risk of injury is high and healthcare is extremely limited. International health insurance in Liberia is critical and must have cover for emergency evacuation to another country.
In Monrovia, violent crime is a big problem in many areas, particularly after dark. Robbers are frequently armed with knives and machetes, and there is also a high incidence of rape. Be cautious at all times, leave valuables in a safe place whenever possible and don’t walk or travel about alone.
Outside the capital, travel can be extremely dangerous due to political unrest, widespread lawlessness and the large amounts of weapons in circulation. Areas bordering Sierra Leone can be particularly explosive. Due to the poor state of the roads, travel by car or bus is invariably hazardous and still more so during the rainy season from May to November.
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