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.
From Liberia, they will continue to Côte d’Ivoire where they will meet President Alassane Ouattara and representatives of the National Assembly. They will travel to Guiglo in the west of the country, where they will be…
Ambassador Staffan Tillander of Sweden was officially appointed as the Chair for the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission’s Country Configuration for Liberia on 17 April 2012 to replace H.R.H Prince Zeid of the Hashemite…
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) for West Africa (UNOWA). Mr. Albert Gérard Koenders, SRSG for Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and Mr. Joseph Mutaboba, SRSG for…
The United Nations deputy envoy in Liberia Louis Aucoin has called for a close partnership between the people, security agencies and the justice system, for effective delivery of justice in Liberia. “The security agencies and…
Freedom of expression is one of our most precious rights. It underpins every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity. Free, pluralistic and independent media is essential for its exercise. This is the…
The Security Council today joined welcomed the guilty verdict handed down against former Liberian President Charles Taylor for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Sierra Leone’s civil war. Mr. Taylor, who…
She will replace Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark, who completed her assignment in January 2012. The Secretary-General is grateful for Ms. Løj’s dedicated service and important contribution to the Liberian peace process…
The Secretary-General welcomes today’s delivery by the Special Court for Sierra Leone of the trial judgment in the case against Mr. Charles Taylor, former President of Liberia. This is a historic and momentous day for the…
Mr. Hervé Ladsous: Thank you very much. It is indeed my first visit to Liberia, one that I have wanted to do for quite some time since I took over my duties last year. As a matter of fact, now was a good time. As you know, we…
The United Nations peacekeeping chief today re-affirmed the Organization's commitment to its efforts to help bring stability to Liberia, regardless of any possible reconfiguration of the peacekeeper force currently serving…
The Acting Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Moustapha Soumaré, says it is now time to strengthen peace in Liberia by helping Liberians take charge of their own security. "As you all know, UNMIL is now…
Officer in Charge of UNMIL Moustapha Soumaré, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), Albert Koenders, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Saïd Djinnit, and…