Press Releases

  • Acting SRSG says ‘‘Mission’s transition requires time and preparation”
    14 Feb 2012 - The Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in   Liberia Mr. Moustapha Soumaré says UNMIL is now on the path to embark the gradual handover of greater security responsibilities to Liberian authorities which he...
  • UN launches consolidated appeal for projects in Liberia
    06 Feb 2012 - The United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Liberia, Mr. Moustapha Soumaré, launched the 2012 Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) for Liberia today on Monday, 06 February 2012, in the presence of the United Nations Country Team in Liberia, donor...
  • January 25 Press Briefing
    25 Jan 2012 - Ms. Ellen Margrthe Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Near Verbatim Good morning to all of you.   I should start by saying Happy Belated New Year because I do not think I have seen you since we turn into the year, and thank you all for...
  • Outgoing SRSG reiterates UN’s commitment to Liberia’s security
    25 Jan 2012 - In her last address to the Liberian press as Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, reiterated the UN's commitment to ensure that Liberia's security is not put at risk as national...
  • Outgoing UN Envoy commends Chinese peacekeepers for supporting Liberia’s peace process
    13 Jan 2012 -  The outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj commended 558 Chinese peacekeepers for their commitment in maintaining peace in Liberia and their dedication to UNMIL.   The SRSG...
  • All-female Indian FPU prove women can play a vital role in maintaining peace says outgoing UN Envoy
    13 Jan 2012 - The outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj has commended the all-female Indian FPU-1 for leading the way in demonstrating the vital role women can play in building peace and...
  • SRSG Løj urges Liberia police to be mindful of the rights of the individual
    04 Jan 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ellen Margrethe Løj has urged officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) to remain mindful of the need to balance the rights of the individual with the necessity at times, to act, including the decision of when to use force...
  • UN Envoy reiterates UN’s commitment to work to bolster the capacity of Liberian security agencies
    23 Dec 2011 - The Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has reiterated the UN's commitment to work to bolster the capacity of Liberian security agencies.   SRSG Løj made these remarks at...
  • "Let us capitalize on the last eight years of peace..."UN Envoy says
    10 Dec 2011 -  The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ellen Margrethe Løj, on Thursday December 8, awarded peacekeeping medals to 350 Jordanian Contingent III and the members of the Jordanian Formed Police Unit for their continued support to peace and development in...
  • Security Council Statement on Liberia
    08 Dec 2011 -  The members of the Security Council commend the people of Liberia on the completion of the first round of the Presidential and Legislative Elections on October 11, which was peaceful and orderly.  The members of the Security Council look forward to the peaceful conduct of...

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