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Liberia: 'I'm Optimistic About Liberia's Future' - UN Mission Chief
Liberian Observer, 27 December 2016
Liberians must not lose hope and must trust in their ability to triumph over the country's current difficulties as well as endeavoring to reclaim its leadership on the African… Read more »
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Liberia: Security Council Extends Unmil Mandate Until March 2018
FrontPageAfrica, 28 December 2016
The United Nations Security Council has extended, for a final period, the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) until March 30, 2018. Read more »
Liberia - UN Rep 'Optimistic' As Security Council Votes Extension
Liberians alone can "build a viable nation" and overcome the legacy of war, the UN Special Representative told Liberia's Daily Observer newspaper. On December 23, the UN Securty Coun cil approved a final extension of the peacekeeping operation that has been in the country for the past decade. The number of personnel will be reduced from 1240 military personnel to a ceiling of 434 plus 310 police.
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The security mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia officially ends on June 30. Read more »
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President Alassane Ouattara has told chiefs from both countries that he will plead with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about the possible extension of the troops' mandate. Read more »
