United Nations Security Council Resolution 856 – Liberia
Resolution 856 (1993)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 813 (1993) of 26 March 1993,
Welcoming the signing under the auspices of ECOWAS, on 25 July 1993, at Cotonou, Benin, of a Peace Agreement between the Interim Government of National Unity of Liberia (IGNU), the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) and the United Liberation Movement for Democracy (ULIMO) (S/26272),
Considering that the signing of the Peace Agreement constitutes a major achievement and an important contribution to the restoration of peace and security in Liberia and in this region of West Africa, and creates the opportunity to bring an end to the conflict,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 3 August 1993 (S/26200),
- Welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to send a technical team to Liberia to gather and evaluate information relevant to the proposed establishment of a United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL);
2. Approves the dispatch to Liberia as soon as possible of an advance team of thirty military observers to participate in the work of the Joint Cease-fire Monitoring Committee, including in particular to monitor, investigate and report cease-fire violations in conjunction with the said Committee, the mandate of said team to expire within three months;
3. Looks forward to the report of the Secretary-General on the proposed establishment of UNOMIL, including in particular a detailed estimate of the cost and scope of this operation, a time-frame for its implementation, the projected conclusion of this operation, how to ensure coordination between UNOMIL and the peace-keeping forces of ECOWAS and their respective roles and responsibilities;
4. Calls upon all parties to the conflict to respect and implement the cease-fire provided for in the Peace Agreement and to cooperate fully with the advance mission and ensure the safety of all United Nations personnel and all other peace-keeping and humanitarian personnel within Liberia;
5. Urges the conclusion at the earliest possible stage of a status of mission agreement;
6. Commends ECOWAS for its efforts to restore peace, security and stability in Liberia;
7. Commends the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for its efforts in support of the peace process in Liberia;
8. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.
Adopted by the Security council at its 3263rd meeting, on 10 August 1993.
