Recent reports say the Liberian Government has been arming its forces. Thousands of fighters have been abandoned with no integration programs since the elections. Many roam around the West African region in search of food. Senegal's President Wade recently accused Liberian and Sierra Leonean refugees of swelling the ranks of his own rebel groups in the Cassamance. Meanwhile, on Taylor's order, hundreds of former NPFL rebels reported to the Barclay Training Center yesterday for Briefing.
Observers believe that the current incursion is more serious than the one launched last year.
The dissidents are said to have captured Voinjama, the capital of Lofa, within less 24 hours. Koryamah, and other villages are also said to be under dissidents' control.