Jan 30 2006: Merlin, the British medical aid agency, is treating refugees from the Ivory Coast who have crossed the border into Liberia to flee from violence.

Oct 17 2003: Merlin is the first agency to provide emergency medical services in rebel-held routh-eastern Liberia.

Aug 8 2003: 38 tonnes of emergency aid will depart for Monrovia tonight, on a flight funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) for Merlin.

Jul 21 2003: Merlin reports that rebels have bombarded civilian areas in Monrovia with shells and mortars, killing and severely injuring hundreds of people.

Jun 26 2003: Merlin reports continued fighting and mounting civilian casualties