United Nations Security Council Resolution 1001
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1001, adopted unanimously on June 30, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 813
(1993), 856
(1993), 866
(1993), 911
(1994), 950
(1994) and 972
(1995), and 985
(1995) on Liberia
, the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements in the country and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia
(UNOMIL) until September 15, 1995.
The Council noted that more efforts would be needed, including by the Economic Community of West African States
, to advance the peace process. There was still no State Council installed and no ceasefire
was in force. Concern was expressed at inter- and intra-factional fighting in parts of Liberia which had a detrimental effect on the civilian population and the efforts of humanitarian agencies to provide relief. The parties were urged to respect international humanitarian law
and human rights
. There were continued violations of the arms embargo
imposed in Resolution 788
(1992).
The Security Council stressed that further support from the international community
for the peace process would depend on actions by the Liberian parties to resolve the conflict peacefully. By extending the mandate of UNOMIL until September 15, 1995 the Council expected the parties to use this time to make substantial progress towards the implementation of various agreements, and specifically to:
install at State Council; restore a ceasefire; disengage all forces; create a timetable for the implementation of aspects of the peace agreements.
If the steps were not put into effect by September 15, the mandate of UNOMIL would not be extended, however if they were, it would be enhanced. The parties in Liberia were called upon to respect the status of personnel from UNOMIL and the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group
(ECOMOG) peacekeeping
force and allow access to humanitarian aid
to the population. Greater efforts were urged by the international community, including contributions to a fund to provide assistance, political efforts by the Organisation of African Unity and co-operation between UNOMIL and ECOMOG.
Finally, the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was requested to report back to the Council by September 15, 1995 on the situation in the country.
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1001, adopted unanimously on June 30, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 813
United Nations Security Council Resolution 813
United Nations Security Council Resolution 813, adopted unanimously on March 26, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 788 and determining that the situation in Liberia constituted a threat to international peace and security, the Council condemned the failure of the parties in the country - the...
(1993), 856
United Nations Security Council Resolution 856
United Nations Security Council Resolution 856, adopted unanimously on August 10, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 813 and welcoming a peace agreement signed, under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States , between the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia , the...
(1993), 866
United Nations Security Council Resolution 866
United Nations Security Council Resolution 866, adopted unanimously on September 22, 1993, after reaffirming resolutions 813 and 856 , the Council noted that United Nations involvement would contribute significantly to the effective implementation of the Peace Agreement in Liberia and went on to...
(1993), 911
United Nations Security Council Resolution 911
United Nations Security Council Resolution 911, adopted unanimously on April 21, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 813 , 856 and 866 , the Council welcomed progress made towards establishing the Liberian National Transitional Government but was concerned about subsequent delays in implementing...
(1994), 950
United Nations Security Council Resolution 950
United Nations Security Council Resolution 950, adopted unanimously on October 21, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 813 , 856 , 866 and 911 , the Council noted the deteriorating situation in Liberia and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia until January 13,...
(1994) and 972
United Nations Security Council Resolution 972
United Nations Security Council Resolution 972, adopted unanimously on January 13, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 813 , 856 , 866 , 911 and 950 , the Council discussed the peace process in Liberia and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia until April 13,...
(1995), and 985
United Nations Security Council Resolution 985
United Nations Security Council Resolution 985, adopted unanimously on April 13, 1995, after reaffirming resolutions 813 , 856 , 866 , 911 , 950 and 972 , and 788 which imposed an arms embargo on Liberia, the Council established a Committee to monitor the implementation of the embargo and...
(1995) on Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
, the Council discussed the implementation of peace agreements in the country and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia
United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia
The United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia was a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia. It was established in Resolution 866 and headquartered in the capital Monrovia....
(UNOMIL) until September 15, 1995.
The Council noted that more efforts would be needed, including by the Economic Community of West African States
Economic Community of West African States
The Economic Community of West African States is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region....
, to advance the peace process. There was still no State Council installed and no ceasefire
Ceasefire
A ceasefire is a temporary stoppage of a war in which each side agrees with the other to suspend aggressive actions. Ceasefires may be declared as part of a formal treaty, but they have also been called as part of an informal understanding between opposing forces...
was in force. Concern was expressed at inter- and intra-factional fighting in parts of Liberia which had a detrimental effect on the civilian population and the efforts of humanitarian agencies to provide relief. The parties were urged to respect international humanitarian law
International humanitarian law
International humanitarian law , often referred to as the laws of war, the laws and customs of war or the law of armed conflict, is the legal corpus that comprises "the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions, as well as subsequent treaties, case law, and customary international law." It...
and human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
. There were continued violations of the arms embargo
Arms embargo
An arms embargo is an embargo that applies to weaponry. It may also include "dual use" items. An arms embargo may serve one or more purposes:# to signal disapproval of behavior by a certain actor,# to maintain neutral standing in an ongoing conflict, or...
imposed in Resolution 788
United Nations Security Council Resolution 788
United Nations Security Council Resolution 788, adopted unanimously on November 19, 1992, after determining that the deterioration of the situation in Liberia constituted a threat to international peace and security, the Council imposed an arms embargo on the country for the purposes of...
(1992).
The Security Council stressed that further support from the international community
International community
The international community is a term used in international relations to refer to all peoples, cultures and governments of the world or to a group of them. The term is used to imply the existence of common duties and obligations between them...
for the peace process would depend on actions by the Liberian parties to resolve the conflict peacefully. By extending the mandate of UNOMIL until September 15, 1995 the Council expected the parties to use this time to make substantial progress towards the implementation of various agreements, and specifically to:
install at State Council; restore a ceasefire; disengage all forces; create a timetable for the implementation of aspects of the peace agreements.
If the steps were not put into effect by September 15, the mandate of UNOMIL would not be extended, however if they were, it would be enhanced. The parties in Liberia were called upon to respect the status of personnel from UNOMIL and the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group
Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group
The Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, or ECOMOG, was a West African multilateral armed force established by the Economic Community of West African States . ECOMOG was a formal arrangement for separate armies to work together...
(ECOMOG) peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force and allow access to humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
to the population. Greater efforts were urged by the international community, including contributions to a fund to provide assistance, political efforts by the Organisation of African Unity and co-operation between UNOMIL and ECOMOG.
Finally, the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996...
was requested to report back to the Council by September 15, 1995 on the situation in the country.
See also
- Charles Taylor
- First Liberian Civil War
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1001 to 1100 (1995–1997)