Adopted by the Security Council at its 3577th meeting, on 15
September 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation
in Liberia, in particular resolution 1001 (1995) of 30 June 1995,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
9 September 1995 (S/1995/781) on the United Nations Observer Mission
in Liberia (UNOMIL),
Welcoming the recent Abuja Agreement signed by the Liberian
parties on 19 August 1995 (S/1995/742), which amends and supplements
the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements (S/26272 and S/1994/1174)
as subsequently clarified by the Accra Agreement (S/1995/7),
Welcoming the installation of a new Council of State, the
re- establishment of a comprehensive and effective cease-fire,
the beginning of the disengagement of forces and the agreement
on a new timetable and schedule for the implementation of all
other aspects of the Agreement,
Commending the positive role of the Economic Community
of West African States (ECOWAS), in its continuing efforts to
restore peace, security and stability in Liberia,
Commending in particular the efforts of the Governments
of Nigeria and Ghana as host and Chairman respectively of the
Abuja meeting, which have significantly contributed to the conclusion
of the Abuja Agreement by the Liberian parties,
Noting that with these positive developments the Liberian
parties have made appreciable progress towards the peaceful resolution
of the conflict,
Emphasizing the need for all the Liberian parties to respect
and implement fully all the agreements and commitments they have
entered into, in particular with regard to maintenance of the
cease-fire, disarmament and demobilization of combatants, and
national reconciliation,
Emphasizing also once again that the people of Liberia
bear the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and national
reconciliation,
Expressing its appreciation to those African States that
have contributed and are contributing troops to the ECOWAS Monitoring
Group (ECOMOG),
Commending also those Member States that have provided
assistance in support of the peace process, including contributions
to the Trust Fund for Liberia,
Noting also that with the signing of the Abuja Agreement,
additional resources in terms of troops, equipment and logistic
support would be required by ECOMOG if it is to be able to deploy
throughout the country to oversee the implementation of the various
aspects of the Agreement, in particular the disarmament and demobilization
process,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 9
September 1995;
2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 31 January
1996;
3. Welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to increase
immediately by 42 the number of military observers to monitor
the cease-fire and the disengagement of forces, and considers
that any increase beyond that should be based on progress on the
ground in implementing the peace agreement;
4. Welcomes also the intention of the Secretary-General
to submit by the end of October 1995, for the Council's consideration,
recommendations concerning the new concept of operations of UNOMIL
which should address, inter alia, measures to enhance the relationship
between UNOMIL and ECOMOG, aspects of disarmament and demobilization,
and the resources which UNOMIL will require to carry out its tasks
effectively; and expresses its intention to review and respond
to the Secretary-General's recommendations in an expeditious manner;
5. Urges Member States to provide additional support for
the peace process in Liberia by contributing to the United Nations
Trust Fund for Liberia, and in this regard calls on those States
that have pledged assistance to fulfil their commitments;
6. Urges also all Member States to provide financial, logistical
and other assistance in support of ECOMOG to enable it to carry
out its mandate, particularly with respect to encampment and disarmament
of the Liberian factions;
7. Requests the Secretary-General in this regard to continue
his efforts to obtain financial and logistical resources from
Member States and welcomes his intention to organize, in consultation
with the Chairman of ECOWAS, the holding of a pledging conference
for Liberia as soon as possible to raise the resources needed
by ECOMOG and for other needs critical to the advancement of the
peace process in Liberia;
8. Welcomes further the Secretary-General's intention to
dispatch a mission to Liberia to consult with the Liberian leaders
and other interested parties on the requirements in the evolving
implementation of the Abuja Agreement and looks forward to his
report on the mission's results and recommendations;
9. Encourages Member States, in particular African countries,
to consider providing troops to the expanded ECOMOG;
10. Stresses that continued support by the international
community for the peace process in Liberia including the continued
participation of UNOMIL is contingent on the continued commitment
by the Liberian parties to resolve their differences peacefully
and to achieve national reconciliation;
11. Reminds all States of their obligations to comply strictly
with the embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment
to Liberia imposed by resolution 788 (1992) and to bring all instances
of violations of the arms embargo before the Committee established
pursuant to resolution 985 (1995);
12. Calls on ECOMOG, in accordance with the agreement regarding
the respective roles and responsibilities of UNOMIL and ECOMOG
in the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement, to take necessary
action to provide security for UNOMIL observers and civilian staff;
13. Demands once more, that all factions in Liberia strictly
respect the status of ECOMOG and UNOMIL personnel, as well as
organizations and agencies delivering humanitarian assistance
throughout Liberia, and further demands that these factions facilitate
such deliveries and that they strictly abide by applicable rules
of international humanitarian law;
14. Commends the efforts made by Member States, including
those of neighbouring countries, and humanitarian organizations
in providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Liberian refugees
and calls upon them to increase the efforts already made to handle
the voluntary and rapid return of refugees in their country and
other aspects of humanitarian assistance;
15. Encourages the Organization of African Unity to continue
its post- conflict peace-building collaboration with ECOWAS in
promoting the cause of peace in Liberia;
16. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General,
his Special Representative and all UNOMIL personnel for their
tireless efforts to bring peace and reconciliation to Liberia;
17. Decides to remain seized of the matter.