United Nations Security Council Resolution 911

UN Security Council
Resolution 911
Date: 21 April 1994
Meeting no.: 3,366
Code: S/RES/911 (Document)

Vote: For: 15 Abs.: 0 Against: 0
Subject: The situation in Liberia
Result: Adopted

Security Council composition in 1994:
permanent members:

 CHN  FRA  RUS  UK  USA

non-permanent members:
 ARG  BRA  CZE  DJI  ESP
 NGA  NZL  OMA  PAK  RWA

Flag of Liberia

United Nations Security Council Resolution 911, adopted unanimously on April 21, 1994, after reaffirming resolutions 813 (1993), 856 (1993) and 866 (1993), the Council welcomed progress made towards establishing the Liberian National Transitional Government but was concerned about subsequent delays in implementing the Cotonou Peace Agreement, and extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) until October 22, 1994.[1]

Concern was expressed over renewed fighting the parties in Liberia and its negative impact on the disarmament process and humanitarian relief efforts. The role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the peace process was commended and for the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to assist in the implementation of the peace process. The close co-operation between UNOMIL and ECOMOG was commended and this was extended to African states that had contributed to ECOMOG. It was also noted that the amended timetable for the peace process called for elections to be held on September 7, 1994.

The Council extended the mandate of UNOMIL on the understanding that it will review the situation in Liberia by May 18, 1994 on whether or not the Council of State of the Liberian National Transitional Government has been fully installed and there had been substantive progress in the peace talks. By June 30, 1994, a review would take place concerning the operation of the transitional government, progress in disarmament and demobilisation, and the preparation of the elections.

All parties were called upon to cease hostilities and to work towards disarmament, the installation of the transitional government and a National Assembly so that a unified civil administration of the country can be established. The parties were also urged to ensure the safety of UNOMIL personnel and contribute to the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Member States were encouraged to contribute to ECOMOG financially to facilitate the sending of reinforcements by African states. Furthermore, the assistance they provided was praised and the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's efforts to encourage dialogue were welcomed.

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