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.
Twenty-five rural women from diverse communities in Rivercess County were recently part of a week-long training to learn about modern contraception, optimal spacing of children, and other basic family planning concepts thanks…
At a medal award ceremony held in Monrovia on Thursday 6 December, 2012, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Rule of Law, Louis M. Aucoin, commended Ukrainian peacekeepers for their contribution to…
October was exceptional for the Ghanaian Battalion Sixteen (GHANBATT 16). In line with their slogan ‘Leadership by Example’ the Commanding Officer of GHANBATT 16 Lt.-Col. S.K. Gameli began the month by visiting selected…
A wide-eyed 12th grade student, Christine Goethen, was among hundreds of school children in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, participating in this year's UN Day celebrations on 24 October. Asked about her presence, she said:…
The Pakistani Battalion (PakBatt-18) in Voinjama, Lofa County, has provided training in vehicle repairs and maintenance to 20 senior students at Voinjama Multilateral High School. Acting Commanding Officer, Maj. Khurram Ali…
At a clinic things can take a variety of turns at any time. On 20 October medics at the Pakistani Level II Hospital in Harper were therefore ready for the emergency when 14-year-old Joseph was rushed in. Joseph had fallen…
Liberia, Monrovia – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Karin Landgren, has reiterated UNMIL’s commitment to collaborate with the Liberian Government in…
Aleem Siddique (Deputy Chief, UNMIL Public Information Office) We are joined by Dr. Gameli Seadzi who is the UNMIL’s Chief of HIV/AIDS office here in Monrovia; we are also joined by the Executive Director of Liberia National…
To celebrate World AIDS Day UNMIL HIV/AIDS Policy Adviser, Gameli Kofi Seadzi talks with Jojo Baysah, President of the Network of People Living with HIV in Liberia about Baysah’s new family and his courageous decision to…
Monrovia, Liberia, 29 November 2012 - The global burden of disasters and armed violence which affect over 200 million people and result in over 500,000 deaths each year will be the focus of a forum on conflict and fragility…
Liberia is gearing up for the grand finale of its unique and very popular talent show known as A Star is Born. Six contests have emerged from the semi-finals of 28 November and will now compete for first prize of $3,500 and a…
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Major General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi of Kenya as the Force Commander for the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). Major General Ngondi succeeds Major…