United Nations Security Council Resolution 2008

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2008 extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for one year, until 30 September 2011. It was unanimously adopted on 16 September 2011.

UN Security Council
Resolution 2008
Date16 September 2011
Meeting no.6,619
CodeS/RES/2008 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Liberia
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

Resolution

The resolution was adopted under the Charter’s Chapter VII, and reiterated the Council's authorization of the Mission to continue to assist the Liberian government with the 2011 general presidential and legislative elections with logistical support, coordination of international assistance and support to Liberian stakeholders.

The Council urged all Liberians to enable free political debate, guarantee unrestricted access to polls, and respect the results. The Council requested the Secretary-General to deploy a technical assessment mission after the inauguration of the elected Government in 2012 to focus on the security transition and develop proposals for changes in the Mission.

Regarding cooperation between UNMIL and the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI), the Council emphasized the need for the two Missions to coordinate their strategies on border security, armed groups and the influx of Ivorian refugees into Liberia, and asked the Secretary-General to report on that effort.[1]

See also

References
  1. "With Success of Approaching Elections in Liberia Vital, Security Council Extends Mission's Mandate for One Year, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2008 (2011) - Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". www.un.org.
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