Tuzon

Tuzon
Tuzon is located in Liberia
Tuzon
Tuzon
Location in Liberia
Coordinates: 6°10′25″N 8°15′0″W / 6.17361°N 8.25000°W / 6.17361; -8.25000
Country Liberia
CountyGrand Gedeh County
DistrictTchien District
ClimateAm

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]

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