UNMIL
United Nations Mission in Liberia

Closure of UNMIL

The United Nations Mission in Liberia was established in October 2003 to support for the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and peace process, and to assist with the maintenance and restoration of law and order throughout Liberia. The mission successfully completed its mandate on 30 March 2018.

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres meets his Special Representative for Liberia, Farid Zarif

  • 28 February 2018
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27 February 2018, New York - United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres met with his Special Representative for Liberia and Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Mr. Farid Zarif. SRSG Zarif had a final debriefing before the UNMIL closure planned for 30 of March 2018.

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