Tuzon

Tuzon

Tuzon

Place in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia

Tuzon is a small town in south-eastern Liberia, situated in Grand Gedeh County. It is located twelve miles north of Zwedru, the county seat.[1] Tuzon is a stronghold of the Krahn people.

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It is mainly known as the birthplace of former President Samuel Doe, the country's 21st president.[1][2]

In 1990 during the Liberian Civil War, Tuzon was ravaged by the rebel army of Charles Taylor, who seven years later became president. Local residents fled to Côte d'Ivoire.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Ayad, Christophe. "The Messiah?", The Independent, October 11, 2005.
  2. [2]
    Saxon, Wolfgang. "Samuel K. Doe: Samuel Doe: 10-Year Reign In the Shadow of Brutality" (obituary), New York Times, September 11, 1990.


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