Security Council resolution 1116 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL)]
Symbol: S/RES/1116(1997)
Date: 1997-06-27
Meeting record: S/PV.3793
Subjects: UN Observer Mission in Liberia|UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Liberia|Economic Community of West African States. Cease-fire Monitoring Group|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ELECTIONS|HUMAN RIGHTS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|ARMS EMBARGO|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY
Notes: Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL).
Summary: Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 Sept. 1997; calls upon the Liberian parties to implement fully all the agreements and commitments they have entered into, and urges all Liberians to participate peacefully in the electoral process; expresses its gratitude to the international community for providing financial, logistical, and other forms of assistance for the electoral process in Liberia, including through the Trust Fund for Liberia, and for providing support to ECOMOG to enable it to carry out its peacekeeping responsibilities and to sustain a secure environment for the elections; stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia and emphasizes the human rights aspect of the mandate of UNOMIL; further stresses the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the embargo on the deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia.

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NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1116 (1997)
                                                               27 June 1997




                              RESOLUTION 1116 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3793rd meeting,
                                  on 27 June 1997


     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia,
in particular resolution 1100 (1997) of 27 March 1997,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 20 June 1997
(S/1997/478),

     Noting the decision of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) to postpone the election date to 19 July 1997,

     Emphasizing that the holding of free and fair elections is an essential
stage of Liberia's peace process and that the United Nations Observer Mission in
Liberia (UNOMIL) is mandated to observe and verify the election process,
including the legislative and presidential elections, as stated in resolution
866 (1993) of 23 September 1993,

     Reiterating that the people of Liberia and their leaders bear the ultimate
responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation,

     Emphasizing that the presence of UNOMIL is predicated on the presence of
the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and its commitment to ensure the safety of
UNOMIL military observers and civilian staff,

     Noting with appreciation the active efforts of ECOWAS to restore peace,
security, and stability to Liberia, and commending those African States that
have and continue to contribute to ECOMOG,

     Expressing its appreciation to those States which have supported UNOMIL and
those which have contributed to the Trust Fund for Liberia,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 September 1997, in
the expectation that it will terminate on that date;


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     2.   Calls upon the Liberian parties to implement fully all the agreements
and commitments they have entered into, and urges all Liberians to participate
peacefully in the electoral process;

     3.   Expresses its gratitude to the international community for providing
financial, logistical, and other forms of assistance for the electoral process
in Liberia, including through the Trust Fund for Liberia, and for providing
support to ECOMOG to enable it to carry out its peacekeeping responsibilities
and to sustain a secure environment for the elections;

     4.   Further emphasizes the need for constructive collaboration between the
United Nations, ECOWAS, the Liberian Independent Elections Commission, and the
international community in coordinating assistance for the elections;

     5.   Stresses the importance of close coordination between UNOMIL, ECOMOG,
and the joint electoral coordination mechanism at all levels and, in particular,
the importance that ECOMOG continue to provide effective security for
international personnel during the election process and provide the necessary
logistical support to the Independent Elections Commission;

     6.   Stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia and
emphasizes the human rights aspect of the mandate of UNOMIL;

     7.   Further stresses the obligation of all States to comply strictly with
the embargo on the deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia
imposed by resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, to take all actions
necessary to ensure strict implementation of the embargo, and to bring all
instances of the violations of the embargo before the Committee established
pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed on a
regular basis of the situation in Liberia and, in particular, developments in
the electoral process, and to submit a report by 29 August 1997;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.


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Texto español (official Spanish version): NACIONES
UNIDAS
                                                                                S
                  Consejo de Seguridad
                                                          Distr.
                                                          GENERAL

                                                          S/RES/1116 (1997)
                                                          27 de junio de 1997




                                RESOLUCIÓN 1116 (1997)

               Aprobada por el Consejo de Seguridad en su 3793ª sesión,
                           celebrada el 27 de junio de 1997


    El Consejo de Seguridad,

     Recordando todas sus resoluciones anteriores relativas a la situación en
Liberia y, en particular su resolución 1100 (1997), de 27 de marzo de 1997,

     Acogiendo con beneplácito el informe del Secretario General de fecha 20 de
junio de 1997 (S/1997/478),

     Tomando nota de la decisión de la Comunidad Económica de los Estados de
África Occidental (CEDEAO) de posponer la fecha de las elecciones al 19 de julio
de 1997,

     Haciendo hincapié en que la celebración de elecciones libres y limpias
constituye una etapa fundamental del proceso de paz de Liberia y en que la
Misión de Observadores de las Naciones Unidas en Liberia (UNOMIL) tiene el
mandato de observar y verificar el proceso electoral, con inclusión de las
elecciones legislativas y presidenciales, como se establece en la resolución 866
(1993), de 22 de septiembre de 1993,

     Reiterando que la responsabilidad definitiva de lograr la paz y la
reconciliación nacional recae en el pueblo de Liberia y sus dirigentes,

     Haciendo hincapié en que la presencia de la UNOMIL depende de la presencia
del Grupo de Observadores de la CEDEAO (ECOMOG) y de la dedicación de éste a
garantizar la seguridad de los observadores militares y del personal civil de la
UNOMIL,

     Tomando nota con reconocimiento de la activa labor de la CEDEAO a los
efectos de restablecer la paz, la seguridad y la estabilidad en Liberia y
encomiando a los Estados africanos que han seguido aportando su contribución al
ECOMOG,



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          Expresando su reconocimiento a los Estados que han prestado apoyo a la
UNOMIL y a los que han contribuido al Fondo Fiduciario para Liberia,

     1.   Decide prorrogar el mandato de la UNOMIL hasta el 30 de septiembre de
1997, con el objetivo de que concluya en esa fecha;

     2.   Exhorta a las partes liberianas a que cumplan plenamente todos los
acuerdos que han celebrado y los compromisos que han contraído e insta a todos
los liberianos a que participen pacíficamente en el proceso electoral;

     3.   Expresa su agradecimiento a la comunidad internacional por prestar
asistencia financiera, logística y de otra índole para el proceso electoral de
Liberia, incluida la asistencia por conducto del Fondo Fiduciario para Liberia,
y por prestar apoyo al ECOMOG a fin de permitirle desempeñar sus funciones de
mantenimiento de la paz y mantener un entorno seguro con miras a las elecciones;

     4.   Hace hincapié asimismo en la necesidad de que exista una colaboración
constructiva entre las Naciones Unidas, la CEDEAO, la Comisión Electoral
Independiente de Liberia y la comunidad internacional a los efectos de coordinar
la asistencia para las elecciones;

     5.   Destaca la importancia de que exista una estrecha coordinación entre
la UNOMIL, el ECOMOG y el mecanismo conjunto de coordinación del proceso
electoral a todos los niveles y, en particular, la importancia de que el ECOMOG
siga garantizando condiciones efectivas de seguridad al personal internacional
durante el proceso electoral y prestando el apoyo logístico necesario a la
Comisión Electoral Independiente;

     6.   Destaca la importancia de que se respeten los derechos humanos en
Liberia y hace hincapié en los aspectos del mandato de la UNOMIL relativos a los
derechos humanos;

     7.   Destaca además la obligación que tienen todos los Estados de cumplir
estrictamente el embargo de los envíos de armas y equipo militar a Liberia
impuesto por la resolución 788 (1992), de 19 de noviembre de 1992, de tomar
todas las medidas necesarias para que se cumpla estrictamente el embargo y de
señalar todos los casos en que se viole éste al Comité establecido en virtud de
la resolución 985 (1995), de 13 de abril de 1995;

     8.   Pide al Secretario General que lo mantenga informado periódicamente de
la situación en Liberia y, en particular, de los acontecimientos relativos al
proceso electoral y que le presente un informe a más tardar el 29 de agosto
de 1997;

     9.   Decide seguir ocupándose de la cuestión.


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Texte français (official French version): NATIONS
UNIES                                                                          S
             Conseil de sécurité
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GÉNÉRALE

                                                              S/RES/1116 (1997)
                                                              27 juin 1997




                               RÉSOLUTION 1116 (1997)

             Adoptée par le Conseil de sécurité à sa 3793e séance,
                                le 27 juin 1997

     Le Conseil de sécurité,

     Rappelant toutes ses résolutions antérieures concernant la situation au
Libéria, en particulier la résolution 1100 (1997) du 27 mars 1997,

     Accueillant avec satisfaction le rapport du Secrétaire général en date du
20 juin 1997 (S/1997/478),

     Notant que la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
(CEDEAO) a décidé de reporter les élections au 19 juillet 1997,

     Soulignant que la tenue d'élections libres et régulières constitue une
phase essentielle du processus de paix au Libéria et que la Mission
d'observation des Nations Unies au Libéria (MONUL) a pour mandat d'observer et
de vérifier le processus électoral, notamment les élections législatives et les
élections présidentielles, comme prévu dans la résolution 866 (1993) du
23 septembre 1993,

     Réaffirmant que c'est aux Libériens et à leurs dirigeants qu'incombe en
dernier ressort la responsabilité d'oeuvrer à la paix et à la réconciliation
nationale,

     Soulignant que la présence de la Mission d'observation des Nations Unies au
Libéria (MONUL) est subordonnée à celle du Groupe de contrôle de la CEDEAO
(ECOMOG), et suppose que celui-ci se montre résolu à assurer la sécurité des
observateurs militaires et du personnel civil de la MONUL,

     Notant avec satisfaction les efforts résolus que la CEDEAO déploie pour
rétablir la paix, la sécurité et la stabilité au Libéria, et félicitant les
États d'Afrique qui ont apporté une contribution à l'ECOMOG et continuent de le
faire,

     Remerciant les États qui ont soutenu la MONUL et ceux qui ont versé des
contributions au Fonds d'affectation spéciale des Nations Unies pour le Libéria,



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     1.   Décide de proroger le mandat de la MONUL jusqu'au 30 septembre 1997,
comptant qu'il prendra fin à cette date;

     2.   Demande aux parties libériennes de respecter scrupuleusement tous les
accords et engagements auxquels elles ont souscrit et demande instamment à tous
les Libériens de participer pacifiquement au processus électoral;

     3.   Remercie la communauté internationale d'avoir apporté une assistance
financière, logistique et autre en vue du processus électoral au Libéria, par le
biais notamment du Fonds d'affectation spéciale des Nations Unies pour le
Libéria, ainsi que d'avoir prêté son appui à l'ECOMOG afin de lui permettre de
s'acquitter de sa mission de maintien de la paix et d'assurer un climat de
sécurité pour les élections;

     4.   Souligne qu'il importe que l'ONU, la CEDEAO, la Commission électorale
indépendante et la communauté internationale coopèrent de façon productive à la
coordination de l'assistance apportée en vue des élections;

     5.   Souligne également qu'il importe que la MONUL, l'ECOMOG et le
mécanisme commun de coordination des opérations électorales oeuvrent en
coordination étroite à tous les niveaux et, en particulier, que l'ECOMOG
continue d'assurer efficacement la sécurité du personnel international au cours
du processus électoral, ainsi que d'apporter l'appui logistique nécessaire à la
Commission électorale indépendante;

     6.   Souligne en outre qu'il importe que les droits de l'homme soient
respectés au Libéria, et met l'accent sur le volet relatif aux droits de l'homme
du mandat de la MONUL;

     7.   Insiste sur le fait que tous les États sont tenus de se conformer
scrupuleusement à l'embargo sur les livraisons d'armes et de matériel militaire
au Libéria qu'il a décrété par sa résolution 788 (1992) du 19 novembre 1992, de
prendre toutes les mesures voulues pour assurer la stricte application de cet
embargo et de porter tous les cas de violation à l'attention du Comité créé par
sa résolution 985 (1995) du 13 avril 1995;

     8.   Prie le Secrétaire général de le tenir régulièrement informé de
l'évolution de la situation au Libéria, en particulier du tour qu'y prendra le
processus électoral, et de lui présenter, d'ici au 29 août 1997, un rapport à ce
sujet;

     9.   Décide de demeurer saisi de la question.

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                                                                                            97-17696

Draft resolution (S/1997/493):
UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/1997/493
                                                              26 June 1997

                                                              ORIGINAL:   ENGLISH



                                Draft resolution


     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia,
in particular resolution 1100 (1997) of 27 March 1997,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 20 June 1997
(S/1997/478),

     Noting the decision of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) to postpone the election date to 19 July 1997,

     Emphasizing that the holding of free and fair elections is an essential
stage of Liberia's peace process and that the United Nations Observer Mission in
Liberia (UNOMIL) is mandated to observe and verify the election process,
including the legislative and presidential elections, as stated in resolution
866 (1993) of 23 September 1993,

     Reiterating that the people of Liberia and their leaders bear the ultimate
responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation,

     Emphasizing that the presence of UNOMIL is predicated on the presence of
the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and its commitment to ensure the safety of
UNOMIL military observers and civilian staff,

     Noting with appreciation the active efforts of ECOWAS to restore peace,
security, and stability to Liberia, and commending those African States that
have and continue to contribute to ECOMOG,

     Expressing its appreciation to those States which have supported UNOMIL and
those which have contributed to the Trust Fund for Liberia,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 September 1997, in
the expectation that it will terminate on that date;

     2.   Calls upon the Liberian parties to implement fully all the agreements
and commitments they have entered into, and urges all Liberians to participate
peacefully in the electoral process;

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     3.   Expresses its gratitude to the international community for providing
financial, logistical, and other forms of assistance for the electoral process
in Liberia, including through the Trust Fund for Liberia, and for providing
support to ECOMOG to enable it to carry out its peacekeeping responsibilities
and to sustain a secure environment for the elections;

     4.   Further emphasizes the need for constructive collaboration between the
United Nations, ECOWAS, the Liberian Independent Elections Commission, and the
international community in coordinating assistance for the elections;

     5.   Stresses the importance of close coordination between UNOMIL, ECOMOG,
and the joint electoral coordination mechanism at all levels and, in particular,
the importance that ECOMOG continue to provide effective security for
international personnel during the election process and provide the necessary
logistical support to the Independent Elections Commission;

     6.   Stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia and
emphasizes the human rights aspect of the mandate of UNOMIL;

     7.   Further stresses the obligation of all States to comply strictly with
the embargo on the deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia
imposed by resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, to take all actions
necessary to ensure strict implementation of the embargo, and to bring all
instances of the violations of the embargo before the Committee established
pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed on a
regular basis of the situation in Liberia and, in particular, developments in
the electoral process, and to submit a report by 29 August 1997;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.


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Meeting record:
United Nations                                                                                                             S/PV.3793


                 Security Council                                                                                                           Provisional
                 Fifty-second Year

                 3793rd Meeting
                 Friday, 27 June 1997, 10 a.m.
                 New York




President:       Mr. Lavrov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (Russian Federation)

Members:         Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Mr. Somavía
                 China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Mr. Qin Huasun
                 Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Mr. Sáenz Biolley
                 Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Mr. Elaraby
                 France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    Mr. Thiebaud
                 Guinea-Bissau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Mr. Lopes da Rosa
                 Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Mr. Owada
                 Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Mr. Musyoka
                 Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    Mr. Wlosowicz
                 Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    Mr. Monteiro
                 Republic of Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Mr. Choi
                 Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Mr. Liden
                 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . . . . . . .                          Sir John Weston
                 United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Mr. Richardson


Agenda
     The situation in Liberia

             Twenty-third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission
             in Liberia (S/1997/478)




97-85768 (E)                                       This record contains the original text of speeches delivered in English and interpretations of speeches
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                                                   Council. Corrections should be submitted to original speeches only. They should be incorporated
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Security Council                                                                                         3793rd meeting
Fifty-second year                                                                                          27 June 1997

     The meeting was called to order at 10.15 a.m.              item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance
                                                                with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.
Welcome to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation of Kenya                                   Members of the Council have before them the
                                                                twenty-third progress report of the Secretary-General on
      The President (interpretation from Russian): I should     the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia,
like, at the outset of this meeting, to acknowledge the         document S/1997/478.
presence at the Council table of the Minister for Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation of Kenya, The                  Members of the Council also have before them
Honourable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, EGH, MP. On                 document S/1997/493, which contains the text of a draft
behalf of the Council, I extend to him a warm welcome.          resolution prepared in the course of the Council’s prior
                                                                consultations.
Adoption of the agenda
                                                                     It is my understanding that the Council is ready to
     The agenda was adopted.                                    proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.
                                                                Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft
The situation in Liberia                                        resolution to the vote now.

     Twenty-third progress report of the Secretary-                  There being no objection, it is so decided.
     General on the United Nations Observer Mission in
     Liberia (S/1997/478)                                            A vote was taken by show of hands.

      The President (interpretation from Russian): I should     In favour:
like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from
the representative of Liberia, in which she requests to be           Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guineainvited to participate in the discussion of the item on the          Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
Council’s agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I           Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United
propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that             Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,
representative to participate in the discussion, without the         United States of America
right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of
the Charter and rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules           The President (interpretation from Russian): There
of procedure.                                                   were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been
                                                                adopted unanimously as resolution 1116 (1997).
     There being no objection, it is so decided.
                                                                     The Security Council has thus concluded the present
     At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Osode             stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.
     (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table.
                                                                     The Security Council will remain seized of the
    The President (interpretation from Russian): The            matter.
Security Council will now begin its consideration of the
                                                                     The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.




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Voting Summary
Yes: 015 | No: 000 | Abstentions: 000 | Non-Voting: 000 | Total voting membership: 015
Y CHILE
Y CHINA
Y COSTA RICA
Y EGYPT
Y FRANCE
Y GUINEA-BISSAU
Y JAPAN
Y KENYA
Y POLAND
Y PORTUGAL
Y REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Y RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Y SWEDEN
Y UNITED KINGDOM
Y UNITED STATES