Adopted by the Security Council at its 3624th meeting, on 29
January 1996
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation
in Liberia, in particular resolution 1020 (1995) of 10 November
1995,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
23 January 1996 (S/1996/47) on the United Nations Observer Mission
in Liberia (UNOMIL),
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,
Expressing its grave concern about the recent incidence
of cease-fire violations and attacks on ECOWAS Monitoring Group
(ECOMOG) troops as well as continuing delays in the process of
disengagement and disarmament of forces,
Stressing the need for all parties to the Abuja Agreement
(S/1995/742, annex) to adhere strictly to its terms and expedite
its implementation,
Emphasizing once again that the people of Liberia and their
leaders bear the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and
national reconciliation,
Expressing also its appreciation to those African States
that have contributed and are contributing troops to ECOMOG,
Commending also those Member States that have provided
assistance in support of the peace process and to ECOMOG, including
contributions to the Trust Fund for Liberia,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 23 January
1996;
2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 31 May 1996;
3. Calls upon all the Liberian parties to respect and implement
fully and expeditiously all the agreements and commitments they
have already entered into, in particular the provisions of the
Abuja Agreement with regard to the maintenance of the cease-fire,
disarmament and demobilization of combatants, and national reconciliation;
4. Condemns the recent armed attacks against personnel of ECOMOG
and against civilians, and demands that such hostile acts cease
forthwith;
5. Expresses the Council's condolences to the Governments and
peoples of the ECOMOG countries and the families of the ECOMOG
personnel who have lost their lives;
6. 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 the relevant rules of international
humanitarian law;
7. Urges 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 disarmament of the Liberian
factions;
8. Stresses that continued support by the international community
for the peace process in Liberia, including the participation
of UNOMIL, is contingent on the demonstrated enduring commitment
by the Liberian parties to resolve their differences peacefully
and to achieve national reconciliation in line with the peace
process;
9. Requests the Secretary-General to submit by 31 March 1996 a
progress report on the situation in Liberia, in particular the
progress in disarmament and demobilization, and in planning for
elections;
10. 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 (S/26272) and the
UNOMIL concept of operations, to intensify the necessary action
to provide security for UNOMIL observers and civilian staff;
11. Stresses the need for close contacts and enhanced coordination
between UNOMIL and ECOMOG in their operational activities at all
levels;
12. Urges Member States to continue to provide additional support
for the peace process in Liberia by contributing to the United
Nations Trust Fund for Liberia;
13. Stresses also the importance of respect for human rights in
Liberia as well as the need to rehabilitate promptly the penitentiary
system in this country;
14. 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) of 19 November 1992
and to bring all instances of violations of the embargo before
the Committee established pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) of
13 April 1995;
15. 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;
16. Decides to remain seized of the matter.