United Nations Security Council Resolution 856
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
856, adopted unanimously on August 10, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 813
(1993) and welcoming a peace agreement signed, under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS), between the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia (IGNU), the National Patriotic Front of Liberia
(NPFL), and the United Liberation Movement for Democracy (ULIMO), the Council approved a dispatch of 30 military observers to Liberia
.
The Council discussed the proposed establishment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), further announcing that the military observers would participate in the work of the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Committee, including in particular to monitor, investigate and report ceasefire
violations for a period of three months. A report of the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was anticipated concerning the proposed establishment of UNOMIL and its financial costs, a time-frame and projected conclusion of the operation and co-operation with the ECOWAS peacekeeping
force already in Liberia.
All parties to the conflict were urged to respect and implement the ceasefire and ensure the safety of all United Nations and other peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel in the country. It also called for the conclusion of a Status of Forces Agreement
. Finally, the efforts of the Organisation of African Unity and the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group
in Liberia were praised.
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856, adopted unanimously on August 10, 1993, after reaffirming Resolution 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) and welcoming a peace agreement signed, under the auspices of 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....
(ECOWAS), between the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia (IGNU), the National Patriotic Front of Liberia
National Patriotic Front of Liberia
The National Patriotic Front of Liberia was a rebel group that initiated and participated in the First Liberian Civil War from 1989 to 1996.-Leadership:...
(NPFL), and the United Liberation Movement for Democracy (ULIMO), the Council approved a dispatch of 30 military observers to 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 proposed establishment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), further announcing that the military observers would participate in the work of the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Committee, including in particular to monitor, investigate and report 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...
violations for a period of three months. A report of 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 anticipated concerning the proposed establishment of UNOMIL and its financial costs, a time-frame and projected conclusion of the operation and co-operation with the ECOWAS peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force already in Liberia.
All parties to the conflict were urged to respect and implement the ceasefire and ensure the safety of all United Nations and other peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel in the country. It also called for the conclusion of a Status of Forces Agreement
Status of Forces Agreement
A status of forces agreement is an agreement between a host country and a foreign nation stationing forces in that country. SOFAs are often included, along with other types of military agreements, as part of a comprehensive security arrangement...
. Finally, the efforts of the Organisation of African Unity 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...
in Liberia were praised.
See also
- Charles Taylor
- First Liberian Civil War
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 801 to 900 (1993 – 1994)