United Nations Security Council Resolution 1938
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1938, adopted unanimously on September 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia
, including resolutions 1509
(2003), 1626
(2005), 1836
(2005) and 1885
(2009), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) for a further twelve months until September 30, 2011 and required it to provide electoral assistance.
and promoting good governance
. It noted a report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as part of a process to move towards national reconciliation and address the root causes of the Liberian conflict. The Council stated that well-functioning government institutions were essential for lasting stability in Liberia and the region.
Meanwhile, the resolution drew attention to the drawdown of the UNMIL mission and the transfer of responsibilities to the Liberian authorities. It acknowledged some progress on reform and recognised further challenges.
, the Council extended UNMIL's mandate
and authorised it to assist in preparations for the 2011 general elections
. The Liberian authorities were urged to ensure that any outstanding issues were to be addressed to facilitate adequate preparations for the elections. It endorsed the recommendation of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
that the conduct of free and fair elections was essential for the drawdown of UNMIL.
The resolution encouraged both UNMIL and the Liberian government
to make progress with regard to the transition of responsibilities from the former to the latter, and reaffirmed its decision to redeploy troops if necessary in accordance with Resolution 1609
(2005). The Peacebuilding Commission
was request to report on its latest mission to the country and on reform of the security sector, rule of law
and national reconciliation.
Finally, the Secretary-General was asked to report on the situation in Liberia and continue monitoring the capabilities of the Liberian National Police and progress with key benchmarks.
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1938, adopted unanimously on September 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
, including resolutions 1509
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1509
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1509, adopted unanimously on September 19, 2003, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia, including Resolution 1497 , the Council established the 15,000-strong United Nations Mission in Liberia to assist in implementing a...
(2003), 1626
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1626
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1626, adopted unanimously on September 19, 2005, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situations in Liberia and Sierra Leone, particularly resolutions 1509 , 1610 and 1620 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in...
(2005), 1836
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1836
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1836 was unanimously adopted on 29 September 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council today decided to extend the United Nations Mission in Liberia for one more year, until 30 September 2009, while adjusting its authorized deployment.Through its unanimous...
(2005) and 1885
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1885
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1885 was unanimously adopted on 15 September 2009.- Resolution :Noting with concern the threats to subregional stability, in particular posed by drug trafficking, organized crime and illicit arms, and reiterating the continuing need for support by the...
(2009), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia
The United Nations Mission in Liberia is a peace-keeping force established in September 2003 to monitor a ceasefire agreement in Liberia following the resignation of President Charles Taylor and the conclusion of the Second Liberian Civil War....
(UNMIL) for a further twelve months until September 30, 2011 and required it to provide electoral assistance.
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council welcomed efforts of the Liberian government with regard to economic recovery, national reconciliation, combating corruptionPolitical corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
and promoting good governance
Good governance
Good governance is an indeterminate term used in development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in order to guarantee the realization of human rights. Governance describes "the process of decision-making and the process by which...
. It noted a report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as part of a process to move towards national reconciliation and address the root causes of the Liberian conflict. The Council stated that well-functioning government institutions were essential for lasting stability in Liberia and the region.
Meanwhile, the resolution drew attention to the drawdown of the UNMIL mission and the transfer of responsibilities to the Liberian authorities. It acknowledged some progress on reform and recognised further challenges.
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations CharterChapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council extended UNMIL's mandate
Mandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
and authorised it to assist in preparations for the 2011 general elections
Liberian general election, 2011
The 2011 Liberian general election was held on 11 October 2011, with a presidential runoff election held on 8 November 2011. The presidency, as well as all seats in the House of Representatives and half of the seats in the Senate, were up for election...
. The Liberian authorities were urged to ensure that any outstanding issues were to be addressed to facilitate adequate preparations for the elections. It endorsed the recommendation of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
that the conduct of free and fair elections was essential for the drawdown of UNMIL.
The resolution encouraged both UNMIL and the Liberian government
Politics of Liberia
Politics of Liberia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic modeled on the government of the United States, whereby the President is the head of state and head of government; unlike the United States, however, Liberia is a unitary state as opposed to a...
to make progress with regard to the transition of responsibilities from the former to the latter, and reaffirmed its decision to redeploy troops if necessary in accordance with Resolution 1609
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609, adopted unanimously on June 24, 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire and supporting French forces for a further seven months...
(2005). The Peacebuilding Commission
Peacebuilding Commission
The Peacebuilding Commission was established in December 2005 by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council acting concurrently...
was request to report on its latest mission to the country and on reform of the security sector, rule of law
Rule of law
The rule of law, sometimes called supremacy of law, is a legal maxim that says that governmental decisions should be made by applying known principles or laws with minimal discretion in their application...
and national reconciliation.
Finally, the Secretary-General was asked to report on the situation in Liberia and continue monitoring the capabilities of the Liberian National Police and progress with key benchmarks.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Second Liberian Civil WarSecond Liberian Civil WarThe Second Liberian Civil War began in 1999 when a rebel group backed by the government of neighbouring Guinea, the Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy , emerged in northern Liberia. In early 2003, a second rebel group, the Movement for Democracy in Liberia, emerged in the south, and...