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.
At the official launch of an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)-led Emergency Response Mechanism project in Monrovia, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Liberia Farid Zarif…
On 10 July 2017 at a presentation of the Revised National Law Reform Policy to members of the House of Representatives at Capitol Hill, Monrovia, UNMIL Senior Judicial Affairs Officer, Ms. Boma Jack in remarks made on behalf…
UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Waldemar Vrey today joined with Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, senior government officials, representatives of…
UNMIL Police Commissioner Simon Blatchly today said that although countries in West Africa, including Liberia, are transit points, the trafficking of illicit drugs in the region is becoming a more complex issue. He said these…
On July 5, UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Peace Consolidation, Yacoub El Hillo challenged countries in the West African region to put in place systems that can help avert disaster.
On 29 June 2017, UNMIL DSRSG, Waldemar Vrey commended the revised National Security Strategy of the Republic of Liberia (NSSRL) for advancing the issue of human security.
Speaking at a national conference convened on the elimination of hate speech, UNMIL DSRSG Waldemar Vrey today said that although freedom of speech is a fundamental right, Liberians should refrain from engaging in or listening…
On 29 June, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) handed over furniture and office equipment to the National Police Policy Management Board (PMB) at the Liberia National Police (LNP) headquarters in Monrovia.
In spite of “remarkable” progress in Liberia since the signing of the comprehensive peace agreement in 2003, the presence of challenges that risk a reversal of the gains made warrant continued international support and…
The United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Liberia National Police (LNP) recently conducted a joint field visit to Lofa County to support national counterparts on security arrangements and advise on strengthening relationships…
UNMIL Officer-in-Charge, Waldemar Vrey today said that the success of Liberia in the areas of governance and security would be assessed by the enforcement of relevant legislation.
UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG) for Peace Consolidation, Yacoub El Hillo today called on Liberia’s legislature to expedite the passage of the land rights bill, insisting that this would…