Commending the people and Government of Liberia on their enduring commitment to peace and initiation of reforms, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMIL) for one year, until 30 September 2014, while authorizing implementation of the second phase of reduction of the Mission's military component by 1,129 personnel by that date.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2116 (2013) under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council reaffirmed its decision that UNMIL's primary tasks would continue to be supporting the Liberian Government in solidifying peace and stability and protecting civilians, as well as supporting Government efforts to successfully transfer responsibility for security to the Liberian National Police.
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