The Liberian Civil War was a conflict that began in 1989 and lasted until 2003, involving multiple factions fighting for control of Liberia. The war was marked by widespread violence, human rights abuses, and the involvement of various regional and international actors. It resulted in the deaths of an estimated 250,000 people and displaced many more. The war was primarily fueled by political and economic grievances, including corruption and inequality. Key figures included Charles Taylor, who led one of the main rebel groups, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who later became Liberia's first female president after the conflict ended. The war officially concluded with a peace agreement in 2003.