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More than 24,000 Liberians who've fled that country's lengthy civil war currently live in the United States, with approximately 600 in the Chicago area. Chicago Public Radio's Jason DeRose introduces us to the Fahnbulleh family who arrived in late February.

(Photo by Beth Rooney)

The New Refugees

More than 24,000 Liberians who've fled that country's lengthy civil war currently live in the United States, with approximately 600 in the Chicago area.

Posted on 4.3.2007

Multimedia: Slideshow

Chicago photographer Beth Rooney followed the Fanhbulleh family for this photo essay.

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Posted on 4.3.2007

The Liberian Civil War

Read more about the history of Liberia's civil war

Posted on 4.3.2007

Map of Route to Gondama Refugee Camp

SEE how the Fahnbullehs arrived at Gondama Refugee Camp.

Posted on 4.3.2007

Talk Back: Answer the Chicago Matters Topic of the Week

Chicagomatters.org wants to hear your views on the Beyond Borders series at the “You Matter: Public Forum.”

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Posted on 4.3.2007

Learn more about the history of immigration in the Chicago community on the Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders timeline. As immigration legislation and reform effects Chicago and the nation, we update the timeline. Check back and follow the progress.

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

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