A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the peace process in Liberia and authorizing reprogramming of existing foreign aid appropriations for limited assistance to support this process.
PL 102-270 (S.J.Res.271), enacted 04/16/1992

106 STAT. 106 
PUBLIC LAW 102-270—APR. 16, 1992 
Public Law 102-270 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 16, 1992 
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the peace process in Liberia and 
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authorizing Umited assistance to support this process. 
Whereas the civil war in Liberia, begun in December 1989, has 
devastated that country, kilHng an estimated 25,000 civiHans 
and forcing hundreds of thousands of Liberians to flee their 
homes; 
Whereas in an eflbrt to end the fighting, the parties to the Liberian 
conflict and the leaders of the West African states signed a 
peace accord in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'lvoire on October 30, 1991; 
Whereas this agreement sets in motion a peace process, including 
the encampment and disarmament of the fighters and cul-
minating in the holding of free and fair elections; 
Whereas despite several difficulties, this peace process continues 
to proceed largely on track, including the recent opening of roads 
in Liberia and the initiation of the political campaigns by several 
parties; and 
Whereas the election process outlined in the Yamoussoukro agree-
ment is essential for reestablishing peace, democracy and rec-
onciliation in Liberia, and limited United States assistance could 
play an important role in promoting this process: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That (a) the 
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Congress— 
note. 
(1) strongly supports the peace process for Liberia initiated 
by the Yamoussoukro peace accord; 
(2) urges all parties to abide by the terms of the 
Yamoussoukro agreement; 
(3) commends and congratulates the governments of the Eco-
nomic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their 
leadership in seeking peace in Liberia; and 
(4) extends particularly praise to President Babangida of 
Nigeria, President Houphouet-Boigny of Cote d'lvoire, and 
President Diouf of Senegal for their efforts to resolve this 
conflict. 
President. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF LIMITED ASSISTANCE.—Notwithstanding 
section 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any similar 
provision, the President is authorized to provide— 
(1) nonpartisan election and democracy-building assistance 
to support democratic institutions in Liberia, and 
(2) assistance for the resettlement of refugees, the demobiliza-
tion and retraining of troops, and the provision of other appro-
priate assistance to implement the Yamoussoukro peace accord: 
Provided, That the President determines and so certifies to the 
Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropria-
tions of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives 
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106 STAT. 107 
that Liberia has made significant progress toward democratization 
and that the provision of such assistance will assist that country 
in making further progress and is otherwise in the national interest 
of the United States. A separate determination and certification 
shall be required for each fiscal year in which such assistance 
is to be provided. 
Approved April 16, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 271: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Mar. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 7, considered and passed House.