Tuzon | |
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  Tuzon Location in Liberia | |
| Coordinates: 6°10′25″N 8°15′0″W / 6.17361°N 8.25000°W | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| County | Grand Gedeh County |
| District | Tchien District |
| Climate | Am |
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.
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]
- ^ a b c Ayad, Christophe. "The Messiah?", The Independent, October 11, 2005.
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang. "Samuel K. Doe: Samuel Doe: 10-Year Reign In the Shadow of Brutality" (obituary), New York Times, September 11, 1990.