Adopted by the Security Council at its 3489th meeting, on 13
January 1995
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992,
813 (1993) of 26 March 1993, 856 (1993) of 10 August 1993, 866
(1993) of 22 September 1993 and 911 (1994) of 21 April 1994 and
950 (1994) of 21 October 1994,
Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General
dated 18 May 1994 (S/1994/588), 24 June 1994 (S/1994/760), 26
August 1994 (S/1994/1006), 14 October 1994 (S/1994/1167) and 6
January 1995 (S/1995/9) on the United Nations Observer Mission
in Liberia (UNOMIL),
Viewing with appreciation the diplomatic achievement of
the current chairman of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS), President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, in bringing
together the factions leaders of Liberia to sign the Accra Agreement,
(S/1995/7) on 21 December 1994, which builds upon the Yamoussoukro,
Cotonou and Akosombo agreements and includes a timetable for the
implementation of its provisions,
Commending once again the efforts of the Economic Community
of West African States (ECOWAS), which has played a crucial role
in the search for a peaceful solution to the Liberian conflict,
Commending also those African States that have contributed
troops to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), and those Member
States that have provided assistance in support of the peace negotiations
and the peace-keeping forces, including contributions to the Trust
Fund for Liberia,
Expressing the hope that a summit of the ECOWAS States
will be convened at the earliest possible date to harmonize their
policies on Liberia and promote implementation of the Accra Agreement,
including tightening the application of the arms embargo,
Taking note with concern that there has been a continuing
inflow of arms in Liberia in violation of the existing arms embargo,
which has further destabilized the situation in Liberia,
Deeply concerned that the humanitarian situation in Liberia
has worsened due to the lack of security in the country and the
resulting inability of national and international relief organizations
to function effectively,
Calling on the Liberian leaders and factions to demonstrate
their commitment to the peace process by maintaining the cease-fire,
which came into effect on 28 December 1994, recommitting themselves
to the disarmament process and implementing without delay all
provisions of the Accra Agreement,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 6
January 1995;
2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 13 April
1995;
3. Expresses deep concern at the failure of the Liberian
parties so far to reach agreement on the composition of the Council
of State as stipulated in the Accra Agreement at the recent talks
in Accra and calls upon them to work together to implement the
Accra Agreement by upholding the cease-fire, resuming disarmament
and demobilization of combatants and implementing the other relevant
aspects of the agreement in accordance with the timetable, including
the prompt installation of the New Council of State;
4. Requests that the Secretary-General base any decision
to return UNOMIL and its civilian staff to the level authorized
under resolution 866 (1993) on the existence of an effective cease-fire
and on the ability of UNOMIL to carry out its mandate;
5. Further requests that the Secretary-General report to
the Security Council on the situation in Liberia, on the role
of UNOMIL and of ECOMOG, including on the needs of ECOWAS States
to maintain their troops in ECOMOG, on or before 1 March 1995;
6. Reminds all Member States of their obligation strictly
to abide by and comply with the embargo on all deliveries of weapons
and military equipment to Liberia imposed by resolution 788 (1992);
7. Demands once more, that all factions in Liberia strictly
respect the status of ECOMOG and UNOMIL personnel, and those of
organizations and personnel 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;
8. Urges Member States to provide support for the peace
process in Liberia by contributing to the United Nations Trust
Fund for Liberia, and by providing financial, logistical and other
assistance in support of the troops participating in ECOMOG in
order to enable ECOMOG to deploy fully and to carry out its mandate,
particularly with respect to encampment and disarmament of the
Liberian factions;
9. Requests, in this regard, the Secretary-General to continue
his efforts to obtain financial and logistical resources from
Member States;
10. Commends the efforts made by Member States and humanitarian
organizations to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and
especially the efforts of neighbouring countries to assist Liberian
refugees;
11. Commends also the ongoing efforts of ECOWAS to further
the Liberian peace process, and the commitment of ECOMOG to ensure
the safety of UNOMIL military observers and civilian staff;
12. Welcomes the tireless efforts by the Secretary-General
and his Special Representative to promote the cause of peace in
Liberia;
13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.