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lines on the record: 98
first: 1993-09-22
most recent: 1997-03-27
sittings or episodes: 10
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“For nearly six years the international community has witnessed a human tragedy in Liberia. Today, there is renewed optimism that, following the signing of the Abuja Agreement on 19 August 1995 by the principal faction leaders and their subsequent installation in a six- member Council of State on 1 September, peace, which had eluded the Liberian people for over half a decade, is finally at hand. However, recent reports of cease-fire violations by some factions have raised some legitimate questions: Can the momentum in the peace process be sustained? Are the leaders of the factions truly committed to the peace process? These issues have particular relevance given the past failure of the faction leaders to honour their undertakings.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“The delegation of Liberia warmly congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of November. We pay deserved tribute to your distinguished predecessor, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, for his effective leadership of the Council last month. He has served Africa's cause, and that of the international community, with dedication and efficiency, and has remained a strong advocate of the need for continued United Nations support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) peace process in Liberia, in which his country, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, remains one of the preeminent actors. The Liberian people will always be indebted to our African brothers for their sacrifice and for their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the civil conflict in Liberia.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“And we believe that in the foreseeable future this Organization will be increasingly challenged by such problems and that it has a moral obligation to remain resolute in advancing the peace, development and well- being of all peoples. Our common humanity and interdependence demand nothing less.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“Experience has shown that with the active involvement of the United Nations these seemingly insurmountable problems can be resolved. It is therefore our sincere hope that this Organization will maintain its commitment to Liberia until genuine peace is achieved. We convey our profound appreciation to all Member States, to States members of the Economic Community of West African States, and to non- governmental organizations for their support, and we appeal for continued humanitarian assistance to Liberia. In this connection, we endorse the draft resolution now before the Council and urge its unanimous adoption. The legitimate aspiration of the Liberian people to live in peace and rebuild their lives following a devastating civil war is a fundamental human right which must not be denied them.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“Such an action would only embolden the warring factions to accelerate the use of arms and terror to achieve their political ends at the cost of increased suffering for the Liberian people. There are several important measures which have not been implemented by the Liberian factions, including the installation of the Council of State, a comprehensive cease- fire, the disengagement of forces and the disarmament of combatants. Another matter of continuing concern is the violation by some Member States of the arms embargo on Liberia imposed by the Security Council in 1992. The Liberian delegation renews its appeal to the leaders of the warring factions to implement without further delay the decisions I have mentioned.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“The apparent lack of resolve on the part of leaders of the warring factions to honour their various undertakings has increased the scepticism of the international community as well as that of the Liberian people with regard to their political will and their intention to end the war. It is my delegation's firm belief that the persistent demands of the international community that the factional leaders end the war and the suffering of the Liberian people have facilitated the progress achieved in the peace process thus far. Without the pressure and the active support of the United Nations, the Liberian conflict would long ago have degenerated into a state of anarchy. It is for this reason that my delegation would urge the reconsideration of any action by the United Nations which would suggest an abandonment of Liberia.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“Charles Taylor, to Nigeria; the recent assumption by the Liberian National Transitional Government of administrative control of two additional political subdivisions of the country and the designation of those subdivisions as safe havens; and steps being taken to remove land mines on the Monrovia-Gbarnga highway and in other areas, in fulfilment of one of the important requirements of the disarmament process. These are encouraging developments; however, we are aware of the rather slow progress in the peace process and the resulting high cost to the international community, particularly to the States members of the Economic Community of West African States which continue to maintain a peace-keeping force in Liberia.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General' s proposal for an extension of the mandate is justified in view of several positive developments in the peace process: the substantial measure of agreement among the Liberian factions as acknowledged by the Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS Committee of Nine on Liberia during their summit meeting at Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, from 17 to 20 May 1995; the visit of the leader of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL), Mr.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“The Government and the people of Liberia deeply appreciate his abiding interest in and contribution to the peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict. The report of the Secretary-General provides a detailed assessment of the peace process, its successes and shortcomings, and makes relevant observations and recommendations for the consideration of the Security Council. We fully endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation that UNOMIL's mandate be extended, and we join in his appeal to Member States to contribute to the United Nations Trust Fund for Liberia and to assist the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and particularly its peace-keeping Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), in the discharge of its onerous duties in Liberia.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“You have climaxed your very successful tour of duty at the United Nations, Sir, with a brilliant performance as President of the Security Council for the month of June. On the eve of your departure I should like to join your many colleagues in wishing you every success in your future endeavours. The skilful manner in which you have presided over the work of the Council is evidence of your vast experience and outstanding skills as a diplomat. Your predecessor, Ambassador Merimee, also deserves our congratulations for his effective leadership of the Council during the month of May. The delegation of Liberia would like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the eleventh progress report on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), contained in document 5/1995/473 of 10 June 1995.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“As before, we can only appeal to the international community not to leave us before a resolution of the conflict. The United Nations has shown much courage and persistence in other conflicts, and we wish it do so and believe that it can exert a similar effort in Liberia.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“While we Liberians realize that this Organization, indeed Member States, cannot continue to utilize scarce resources to assist parties which are unwilling to resolve their differences peacefully, it should be borne in mind that the majority of Liberians desire to live in peace: it is the armed factions which continue to hold the people hostage. In such a case, should a defenceless people be abandoned because of the unscrupulous acts of a few? We strongly believe that, in this post-cold-war era, the Organization has a moral obligation, and should consider bold and imaginative measures to address these and other relevant problems resulting from internal conflicts in Member States. We the Liberian people have suffered long enough and yearn for normal life in our country.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“We therefore welcome and support the proposed ECOWAS summit - which will, inter alia, address this issue - and we are certainly most grateful to the Security Council for the resolution, which contains elements that will help to ensure that the arms embargo is respected. It is the prevailing view that the forthcoming summit of ECOWAS will offer the last, best hope for the Liberian parties to reach political accommodation and fully implement the terms of the previous agreements, including a cease-fire and installation of the Council of State. Furthermore, if the parties fail to avail themselves of this opportunity, the goodwill and support of the international community will be eroded.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“We are now left with the question of what is responsible for the impasse, and what kind of pressure can be brought to bear that will induce the factions to forgo their intransigent and belligerent stance and seek political accommodation. Time and again, concessions were made taking into consideration the specific concerns of particular factions. Unfortunately, this approach has served only to embolden them to make new demands. In this connection, it is clear that, until all forms of support to these factions are curtailed, they will not honour the agreements to which they are signatories.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“The efforts of the United Nations and ECOWAS are underpinned by the fact that a large majority of Liberians have made known their preference for democratic institutions and the rule of law, in opposition to the coercive use of military force to achieve political power. Sadly, this legitimate aspiration has been lost on the factions in Liberia, which seem bent on acquiring power by force of arms. To date, they have reneged on every agreement signed, and have instead continued to subject the people of Liberia to acts of terrorism and violence. This sad state of affairs is a major impediment to the demobilization and disarmament of combatants.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“During this period of national distress, the Liberian people have appealed for and received assistance from the international community, for which we are indeed most grateful. In this regard, they have been and continue to be appreciative of the peace-keeping initiative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the one hand and the humanitarian relief assistance of the United Nations and governmental and non-governmental organizations on the other. Moreover, the United Nations has lent its moral authority to several peace initiatives undertaken by ECOWAS, thus giving concrete meaning to Chapter VIII of the Charter, which encourages cooperation with regional bodies in the pacific settlement of disputes.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General's reports of 24 February 1995 (S/l995/158) and 10 April 1995 (S/1995/279) accurately assess the prevailing situation in Liberia and do offer alternative courses of action that should assist the Council in determining the measures it should take to end the fratricidal conflict in my country. Since the eruption of the civil war more than five years ago, it has been our solemn duty to represent, before this body, the sentiments, hopes and aspirations of our compatriots. On those occasions, we sought to convey their anguish, frustration and outrage at the losses of innocent lives, which now exceed 300,000, and at the fact that over a million of our citizens have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries as refugees.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“Mr. President, I congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. Your vast experience and diplomatic skills assure us that the Council's deliberations will proceed smoothly and successfully. I also wish to commend Ambassador Li Zhaoxing of the People's Republic of China for the able manner in which he conducted the work of the Council during March. My delegation expresses its profound gratitude to the Secretary-General for the interest which he continues to manifest in the Liberian conflict. We remain hopeful that the noble objective of finding a peaceful resolution of the conflict will soon be realized.”
1995-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3517 (1995) · source
“When the Liberian crisis is finally resolved, it will herald a significant milestone in what can be attained through regional peace-keeping buttressed by firm action from the international community through the Security Council. We therefore appeal for the Council's steadfast cooperation and support until peace is achieved in Liberia.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“However, the Security Council must take appropriate steps to ensure compliance with its own embargo, to which I have just referred. In successive reports to the Council, the Secretary-General has requested the contribution of Member States to the Trust Fund for Liberia. As the Fund is used to help provide assistance to the troop-contributing countries, my delegation joins in the Secretary-General's appeal for increased contributions to it. In this connection, we thank those countries which have responded to the appeal and also the troop-contributing countries. The grave humanitarian crisis in Liberia, which the Secretary-General highlighted in his report, continues to deserve the international community's sympathy and support. We welcome the Council's appeal for increased humanitarian assistance as set forth in the draft resolution.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“Even though we welcome the Secretary-General's recommendation for the extension of the mandate of UNOMIL, my delegation would have preferred a longer extension in view of UNOMIL's direct responsibilities in the implementation of the agreed schedule for the cease-fire now in effect and the disarmament and demobilization of the combatants, as well as in the holding of democratic elections on 14 November this year. The Secretary-General's report emphasized the urgent need for full compliance with the Council's arms embargo on Liberia. The truth of the matter is that as long as arms are provided to the factions this will continue to result in the use of force. We welcome the Secretary-General's request that an ECOWAS summit be convened to address these and other concerns.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“It is only in an atmosphere of peace and stability that our national aspirations and ambitions can be achieved. The faction leaders must show courage and flexibility in order to reach political accommodation and begin the process of national reconciliation.We therefore fervently appeal to their sense of brotherhood and patriotism and ask them to empathize with the unnecessary, long suffering of their compatriots. While we recognize that it is up to Liberians to end the war and that the international community, particularly States members of the Economic Community of West African States, has expended large resources on peace- keeping and peacemaking in Liberia, their continuing engagement in Liberia is needed.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“Lansana Kouyate, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and which the Secretary-General endorses in his report, capture quite vividly the various dimensions of the Liberian problem. My delegation shares the optimism that if those proposals are translated into action it will not be long before lasting peace is achieved in Liberia and the subregion as a whole. While it is a source of considerable regret and disappointment to note that talks in Accra among the faction leaders which should have culminated in the establishment of a new Council of State appear to have ended in a stalemate, we are hopeful that this is only a temporary setback. We the overwhelming majority of Liberians have publicly declared our desire for peace.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“In particular we appreciate his eighth progress report on the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and on the current status of peace initiatives being pursued by the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), His Excellency President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, and other ECOWAS leaders, in concert with the Liberian National Transitional Government, faction leaders, and others concerned with the conflict in Liberia - initiatives aimed at finding an acceptable and durable resolution of the Liberian civil war. The useful recommendations which have been advanced by the high-level mission led by Mr.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“At the outset, Sir, I would like to congratulate you upon your ascendancy to the presidency of the Security Council for January 1995. The record of your distinguished career shows us that the deliberations of the Council will achieve every measure of success. I should also like to thank the Ambassador of Rwanda for his stewardship of the Council last month, which yielded positive results. My delegation expresses its profound gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his unrelenting concern with and involvement in the Liberian crisis.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“African conflicts, like others, deserve the full attention of the Security Council. Only a policy of empathetic inclusion can propel humankind towards its cherished dream of peace and social progress. Liberia needs that empathy now. The draft resolution before the Council addresses some of my Government's concerns. I therefore commend it to the Council and request its unanimous adoption.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“In this post-cold-war era, the laudable and pioneering efforts of the United Nations in collaborating with a subregional organization in conflict resolution must not be allowed to fail because of a lack of resolve by the international community. The overwhelming majority of Liberians, the innocent victims of the conflict, are relying on and deserve the goodwill and support of the international community to help end their suffering. The Security Council has the responsibility to prevent threats to international peace and security. The Liberian conflict has long ceased to be an internal matter. It has heightened the possibility of creating instability in the West African subregion and has repercussions beyond the subregion. Other regions of Africa are similarly distressed.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“The Liberian National Transitional Government has taken into account the recommendations of the National Conference and is cooperating with President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, current Chairman of ECOWAS, in an effort to advance the peace process. Consultations are being held with leaders of the various factions with the objective of halting the recent upsurge in fighting and reinstituting the cease-fire. The Liberian National Transitional Government, which is composed of representatives from the factions, desires to consolidate control of the entire country, repatriate and resettle refugees and prepare the country for general and presidential elections. The presence in Liberia of the United Nations Observer Mission is indispensable to the peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“The recent attempted coup d'etat by certain elements of the armed forces of Liberia and the successful foiling of that plot by ECOMOG only accentuate the necessity for the international community to support ECOMOG and also to remain engaged in Liberia until peaceful change is achieved. My delegation joins the Secretary-General and the Security Council in the appeal for increased financial assistance to the Trust Fund for Liberia to enable ECOMOG to fulfil its mandate. We appeal also for assistance to address the urgent humanitarian needs that have arisen as a result of the recent escalation of fighting in Liberia.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“Well-meaning Liberians are of the view that once such underpinnings are removed, those agents of death will be constrained to pursue constructive dialogue and national reconciliation as the better alternative to war. We therefore appeal to those who provide sanctuary and support to the warlords to discontinue such actions. The ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) has continued to play a most constructive role in the peace process, and we remain grateful to ECOWAS and to the troop-contributing countries for their sacrificial services to Liberia at this stage in our history.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“We wonder why a once- peaceful and respected founding Member of the United Nations cannot pull itself together and emerge from the throes of war. We ask all of the warlords: What purpose is served by slaughtering innocent civilians, particularly women and children? Who do the warlords hope to govern when more than one third of Liberia's population is living outside the country as refugees, when basic infrastructure is destroyed and when their fellow compatriots are scorned? We acknowledge that it is a Liberian problem and that if our imperilled nation is to survive, Liberians must reconcile their differences. It must be recorded, however, that forces external to the Liberian conflict continue to aid and abet the warlords through the supply of weapons and other material support. Those forces also provide safe havens for these warlords.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“We welcome the comprehensive and lucid report, in document S/1994/1167 of 14 October 1994 of Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). We thank him most sincerely for his continuing search for peace and normalcy in Liberia, which, in spite of the present setbacks, is enabling us Liberians to chart the future peaceful course of our country. It is indeed saddening that, after five years of a brutish war and the unceasing commendable efforts of the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the international community to end the totally unnecessary carnage and destruction of property in my country, Liberia, peace seems to be a distant goal, if not a pipe dream.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. Already midway through your tenure, the Security Council has recorded two notable accomplishments: the return of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to Haiti, with the promise of the restoration of democracy to that country; and thwarting the imminent threat posed to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Kuwait by the massive troop build-up by Iraq. We are therefore assured that your skilful handling of the Council's affairs thus far will yield further positive results. My delegation expresses its gratitude to Ambassador Yafiez Barnuevo of Spain for his excellent stewardship of the Security Council during the month just past.”
1994-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3442 (1994) · source
“Therefore, we can only pray that by the grace of Almighty God, the United Nations, through the Security Council, will ensure that a Liberian peace is decided in a final and effective way so that at long last the people of Liberia may be allowed to enjoy the blessings of peace, cohesion and prosperity which they so justly deserve. We therefore endorse the draft resolution before the Council and request that it be unanimously adopted.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“We also thank all friendly Governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations for their continued support. The people of Liberia will never forget their humanity. As we continue to make progress in the resolution of the Liberian conflict, I should, however, like to sound a note of caution. The record of reverses in the peace efforts in other troubled areas of the world instructs us to ensure that sufficient security guarantees are in place before the elections are held. The Liberian peace process has all the makings of a success story. Indeed, it will represent a remarkable accomplishment for cooperation between the United Nations and its subregional organization, ECOWAS, in resolving an armed conflict.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“The Elections Commission requires financial assistance for all the elections. Financial and technical assistance will be required for the demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants and for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Liberia, among other things. In this connection, the delegation of Liberia joins the Secretary- General in his appeal to Member States to continue to contribute to the Trust Fund and to provide increased humanitarian assistance to the country. At this juncture, I should like to thank the Secretary- General and his Special Representative as well as the Organization of African Unity and member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their continued sacrificial assistance to the peace process in Liberia.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“The suggested proposal of the United Nations technical team for the Government to contribute $8.5 million to the electoral process is under review. What the Liberian people have accomplished respecting the political components of the Cotonou Agreement can be effectively implemented when its military component, the disarmament of the combatants, is executed. In keeping with the Cotonou Agreement, disarmament of the combatants is the responsibility of the Economic Community of West African States Military Observer Group (ECOMOG). However, the Liberian National Transitional Government is encouraging dialogue among the parties in order to accelerate the disarmament process. The Secretary-General's report clearly identifies those problems and the needs which must be addressed.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“We also share the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General in his report regarding the delay in the disarmament of the combatants due to the continuation of armed hostilities in the country. The Transitional Council of State has appealed to the parties concerned to discontinue the fighting and allow the peaceful resolution of the conflict, in keeping with the terms of the Cotonou Agreement and the desire of the overwhelming majority of the Liberian people, who are innocent victims of the tragic civil war. The specific recommendation made by the Secretary- General concerning the need for changes in_ the constitutional requirements of the electoral procedure is receiving the consideration of the Transitional Council of State.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“I am pleased to inform the Council that since the Secretary-General's report, based on an earlier agreement between the parties to the conflict, on 19 April 1994 the Transitional Council of State nominated the Ministers of Justice, Finance and Defence for confirmation by the Transitional Legislative Assembly, and, according to information received from Monrovia, they have since been confirmed and sworn into office. We have been informed that the only remaining portfolio, that of Minister of Foreign Affairs, will be filled shortly. This is a most welcome development, since the filling of the four remaining ministerial portfolios will facilitate the full operation of the Government.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“It also specifies the support required from the international community in order to help advance the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Liberian civil conflict. As the Council is aware, the backdrop of the present efforts to end the conflict in Liberia is the Cotonou Agreement of 25 July 1993. Since its signing, the parties thereto have implemented most of the political components of the Agreement. The Transitional Council of State was installed on 7 March this year and is now administering the affairs of State. The National Elections Commission is also engaged in preparatory work for the presidential and _ legislative elections scheduled for 7 September 1994. Also, the parties have agreed on the distribution of 13 of the 17 Government Cabinet portfolios.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and on the very effective manner in which you are guiding the work of the Council. I should also like to extend our appreciation to your predecessor for his effective stewardship of the Council during the course of last month. Permit me to register the sincere appreciation of the Government and people of Liberia to the Secretary- General for his third progress report on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (S/1994/463) of 18 April 1994. The report outlines the progress made by the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) in the execution of its mandate and identifies outstanding issues which must be resolved by the Liberian parties.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“Additionally, by endorsing the draft resolution the Council will be taking a bold step in undertaking peace-keeping, peacemaking and peace-monitoring in concert with the subregional organization that initiated the process. By exerting its best efforts to ensure that UNOMIL is successful, the Council could provide a model for future cooperation between the United Nations and other subregional organizations.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“While we acknowledge that peaceful change in Liberia will ultimately depend on the Liberians themselves, my delegation appeals to the members of the Security Council and the international community to provide the required assistance and support that are so vital if a peaceful resolution of the conflict is to be fully achieved. In that connection, I should like to seize this opportunity to register my Government's appreciation to those countries which have already responded to the Secretary-General's appeal. My delegation wholeheartedly endorses the Secretary-General's report and the draft resolution now before the Council. By adopting that draft resolution, the Council will be acting in accordance with its mandate under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The people of Liberia have undergone more than three and a half years of civil strife. Through the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States, and with the support of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations, Liberians are now engaged in a process which will lead to national reconciliation and reconstruction and the establishment of a duly elected Government in the country. The report of the Secretary-General outlines the support which is required from the international community: contributions to the Trust Fund and the continued provision of humanitarian assistance, which will complement the determined efforts of the Liberian people to achieve a peaceful resolution of the Liberian conflict.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The disarmament of the combatants will be greatly enhanced by the deployment of additional troops to augment the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Military Observer Group (ECOMOG). As noted in the Secretary-General's report, the funding for additional troops will depend, inter alia, on voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund by Member States. My delegation would like to echo the request already made by the Secretary-General for Member States to make generous contributions to the Trust Fund. Indeed, such contributions will prove indispensable if the repatriation, the rehabilitation, the demobilization and the electoral process are to be implemented within the time-frame set for the holding of legislative and presidential elections, by March 1994.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The crucial military components of the Cotonou Agreement, dealing with the encampment, disarmament and demobilization of combatants, have yet to be implemented. As long as the combatants remain armed, the situation in the country will continue to be unpredictable. That is why my delegation welcomes the Secretary- General's proposal that the disarmament process be undertaken as soon as possible. This would allow the installation of the transitional Government, which according to the Cotonou Agreement is to be seated concomitantly with the commencement of the disarmament process. The deployment of some members of the advance team of UNOMIL pursuant to resolution 856 (1993) has served as an important confidence-building measure. It is therefore most important that the remaining members of UNOMIL be deployed as soon as possible.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The Secretary-General's report manifests his continuing commitment to the pacific settlement of the Liberian conflict, and also reflects his desire to implement the principles enunciated in his report "An Agenda for Peace". Since the signing of the Cotonou Agreement on 25 July 1993 by the parties to the Liberian conflict there have been no significant violations of the terms of that Agreement. Most of the political components of the Agreement, including the selection of a five-member transitional Council of State, have been implemented, and Liberians are optimistic that peace is finally at hand. However, the relative absence of conflict in the country must not be mistaken for irreversibility of the peace process. On the contrary, the situation in Liberia is still unsettled.”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source
“The delegation of Liberia warmly congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and on the effective manner in which you are carrying out your duties. I should like also to express my delegation's appreciation to Ambassador Madeleine Albright of the United States of America for her leadership and her skilful guidance of the work of the Security Council during the month of August. My delegation welcomes and deeply appreciates the Secretary-General's comprehensive report (S/26422 and Add.1) of 9 September 1993 on the situation in Liberia, which was submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 856 (1993) on the proposed establishment of a United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL).”
1993-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3281 (1993) · source