United Nations Security Council Resolution 1509
UN Security Council Resolution 1509 | ||
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Date | 19 September 2003 | |
Meeting no. | 4,830 | |
Code | S/RES/1509 (Document) | |
Subject | The situation in Liberia | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1509, adopted unanimously on 19 September 2003, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia, including Resolution 1497 (2003), the council established the 15,000-strong United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to assist in implementing a ceasefire and peace agreement.[1]
Prior to the resolution's adoption, the council was told that many peacekeepers would be needed to end the "cycle of brutality, violence, corruption and instability."[2] UNMIL was to replace a previous United National authorised West African force in the country from 1 October 2003.[3]
Resolution
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the council expressed concern at the consequences of the prolonged civil war on the civilian population throughout Liberia and stressed the need for
The efforts of the
The preamble of the resolution also welcomed the resignation and departure of former president
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council established UNMIL for an initial period of twelve months. It would consist of 15,000 military personnel including 250 military observers, 160 staff and 1,115 police.[6] The operation was to be led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Liberia, Jacques Klein.[7] It was given a comprehensive mandate in areas relating to supporting the ceasefire agreement, protecting United Nations personnel and facilities, supporting humanitarian assistance, supporting security reform and implementing the peace process which included elections in 2005.[8][9]
The resolution demanded the end of hostilities throughout Liberia, the fulfilment of obligations by all parties concerned and co-operation with UNMIL.
All states were called upon to cease support for military groups in neighbouring countries, while the transitional government in Liberia was requested to restore diplomatic relations with nearby states and the international community. The international community was asked to consider future assistance to Liberia concerning economic development. The council stressed the need for the establishment of United Nations radio stations to inform the Liberian public on the role of UNMIL and the peace process. Referring to the disarmament, demobilisation, reintegration and repatriation programme, the resolution called upon the transitional government, the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and Movement for Democracy in Liberia to co-operate with UNMIL in the implementation of the process.
Finally, the Secretary-General was instructed to provide regular updates on the situation in Liberia, including a report every 90 days, to the council.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1501 to 1600 (2003–2005)
- Second Liberian Civil War
References
- ^ "Security Council establishes 15,000-strong stabilisation force for Liberia to assist peace process". United Nations. 19 September 2003.
- ^ a b "Liberia: Security Council approves 16,000-strong peacekeeping force". United Nations News Centre. 19 September 2003.
- ISBN 978-0-7546-4027-1.
- ISBN 978-90-6704-203-1.
- ^ Lansana, Gberie (2005). "Liberia's War and Peace process". Tortuous Road to Peace. pp. 51–71.
- ISBN 978-0-7546-7444-3.
- ISBN 978-0-7546-3932-9.
- ISBN 978-0-521-87800-5.
- ISBN 978-978-8422-07-5.
- ^ "UN to deploy 16,000 peacekeeping force in Liberia". People's Daily. 21 September 2003.
External links
Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1509 at Wikisource
- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
- UNMIL website