Liberians optimistic about peace deal; The two top posts in Liberia's interim government are expected to be named Wednesday.(WORLD)

From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: August 20, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Nicole Itano Special to The Christian Science Monitor

MONROVIA, LIBERIA -- Under intense international pressure, the three parties in Liberia's civil war signed a peace agreement on Monday intended to establish a transitional government and pave the way for elections in 2006.

The businesslike end to 2-1/2 months of peace talks in Ghana's capital, Accra, reflects a broad determination to bring to a close 14 years of factional fighting. War-weary Liberia...

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