Liberia: Unmil Extension - What Does It Mean for Liberia's Human Security?

opinion

The recent extension of UNMIL's mandate in Liberia by the U.N. Security Council is laudable and reflects the importance international actors place on the consolidation of peace as well as protecting the gains from the last fourteen years.

But beyond helping to build confidence, it re-assures a jittered population of their safety from imaginary and real threats, ie, Human Security. Among others, the new mandate lays emphasis on the security of Liberians while still recognizing the importance of the security of states and government.

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