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UN Envoy underscores need for continued support to Liberia as she briefs Security Council on progress in the country
New York-Monrovia – The Special
Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Liberia, Ellen
Margrethe Løj, in a briefing to the UN Security Council today
congratulated Liberians for seven years of unbroken peace, which is a
remarkable achievement, but noted that substantial international
support and assistance are still needed for sustainable peace and
development.
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UN Envoy pays tribute to Ghana for its unwavering commitment to peace in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia – UN top
envoy in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj has hailed Ghana’s long-standing
commitment to the restoration of peace and security in Liberia,
describing it as “very special.” Awarding UN Peacekeeping Medal to
Ghanaian peacekeepers at two separate ceremonies, the first in Monrovia
and the second Buchanan, Ms. Løj paid glowing tribute to Ghana for its
sacrifices and contributions towards the consolidation of peace in
Liberia which has been forthcoming since ECOMOG in the 1990’s. SRSG
Løj stated that the Ghanaian dedication “has given Liberians the hope
of experiencing the same peace that Ghanaians enjoy.”
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UN Envoy commends military officers for assisting Liberians pursue peaceful dialogue, the way of the future
Monrovia, Liberia – UN Envoy Ellen Margrethe Løj has described the role
of Staff Officers and Military Observers “crucial” as the UN Mission in
Liberia (UNMIL) prepares to support the Liberian Government in its 2011
general and presidential elections.
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UN Envoy advocates strong law enforcement for sustainable peace in Liberia
Gbarnga, Liberia – The senior UN Envoy in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj
says the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), together with its
international partners, remains steadfast in supporting the Liberia
National Police (LNP) to be fully and independently capable of tackling
law enforcement challenges in post-conflict Liberia.
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Liberian security must earn trust of Liberians, says UN Deputy Envoy as he hands over newly-constructed Police headquarters and barracks in southeastern Liberia
Grand Kru County, Liberia – UN Deputy Envoy, Mr. Moustapha Soumaré says
Liberia’s security services must earn the trust and respect of all
Liberian citizens if the Liberian National Police (LNP) is to remain
the vanguard of basic security for local communities. Mr. Soumaré made
this statement when he handed-over a newly-constructed Police
Headquarters and a barracks in Barclayville, Grand Kru County located
in the remotest southeastern part of Liberia, to the LNP to enhance its
activities. He also handed-over another Police barracks in Harper,
Maryland County.
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Liberian Judiciary Strategic Plan finalized, as UN Deputy Envoy promises support for reform initiatives
Monrovia, Liberia – A one-day working session, bringing together
representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Judiciary, has approved
the Strategic Plan for the Judicial Branch. This Strategic Planning
workshop validated decisions reached at a four-day planning meeting
held in Accra, Ghana in late October 2008, seeking to assist the
Judiciary in its the post-conflict reform efforts to enable it to
better play its role in maintaining the peace and stability of Liberia.
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UNMIL and partners committed to building confidence in Liberian justice system, says UN Deputy Envoy as she honours Rwandan police officers
Monrovia, Liberia – UN Deputy Envoy Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has extolled
Rwandan police officers serving with the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
for their high degree of professionalism and discipline during the
discharge of their duties.
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Liberian President and UN Deputy Envoy jointly commission a new UN-funded Prison
Sanniquellie, Liberia – UN Deputy Envoy Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has
joined Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to commission a modern
prison constructed by the United Nations in collaboration with the
Ministry of Justice in Sanniquellie, the provincial capital of Nimba.
The project was executed by a local contractor under the supervision of
UNOPS. President Johnson Sirleaf applauded the UN for a “job well
done,” and hoped that the prison would “be a model that could be
replicated around the country.”
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UN Deputy Envoy emphasizes the importance of drafting clear laws, as she hands over newly refurbished drafting offices to Liberian Legislature
Monrovia, Liberia – UN Deputy Envoy for the Rule of Law, Ms. Henrietta
Mensa-Bonsu today handed over four new offices to the Legislative
Drafting Section of the National Legislature to enhance its capacity in
drafting legislations.
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UN Envoy urges Liberians to take responsibility for success of their democracy, as she awards UN medals to Philippine peacekeepers
Monrovia, Liberia – UN Envoy Ellen Margrethe Løj has paid tribute to
Philippine peacekeepers serving the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) for
their hard work and dedication to the maintenance of peace and
stability in Liberia. She made this commendation when she awarded UN
peacekeeping medals to 115 Philippine peacekeepers at a colorful
ceremony in Monrovia.
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