What factor(s)fueled the civil conflicts in the late 1990s in Liberia and Sierra Leone?

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The civil conflicts in Liberia and Sierra Leone were fueled by the illegal trade of diamonds for arms, as armed groups fought for control of diamond mines in these countries. While the Ebola outbreak and the election of the first woman head of state in Liberia (Ellen Johnson Sirleaf) were significant events in the countries' recent history, they were not the main factors that fueled the civil conflicts in the 1990s.

What Factor(s)fueled the Civil Conflicts in the Late 1990s in Liberia