United Nations Security Council Resolution 1014 – UN Observer Mission in Liberia
Resolution 1014 (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 on19 August 1995 (S/1995/742), which amends and supplements the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements (S/26272 and S/1994/1174) as subsequently clarified by theAccra Agreement (S/1995/7),
Welcoming the installation of a new Council of State, the re-establishmentof 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 contributedand 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,
- 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 by42 the number of military observers to monitor the cease-fire and the disengagement of forces, and considers that any increase beyond that should bebased 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 concerningthe new concept of operations of UNOMIL which should address, inter alia,measures to enhance the relationship between UNOMIL and ECOMOG, aspects ofdisarmament and demobilization, and the resources which UNOMIL will require tocarry out its tasks effectively; and expresses its intention to review andrespond to the Secretary-General’s recommendations in an expeditious manner;
5. Urges Member States to provide additional support for the peaceprocess 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 fulfiltheir 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 Liberianfactions;
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 holdingof a pledging conference for Liberia as soon as possible to raise the resourcesneeded by ECOMOG and for other needs critical to the advancement of the peaceprocess in Liberia;
8. Welcomes further the Secretary-General’s intention to dispatch amission to Liberia to consult with the Liberian leaders and other interestedparties on the requirements in the evolving implementation of the AbujaAgreement and looks forward to his report on the mission’s results andrecommendations;
9. Encourages Member States, in particular African countries, to considerproviding 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 imposedby resolution 788 (1992) and to bring all instances of violations of the armsembargo 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 thestatus of ECOMOG and UNOMIL personnel, as well as organizations and agenciesdelivering humanitarian assistance throughout Liberia, and further demands thatthese factions facilitate such deliveries and that they strictly abide byapplicable 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.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3577th meeting,on 15 September 1995.
