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08STATE95744 2008-09-08 12:52 2011-08-26 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Secretary of State
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TO UN SECURITY COUNCIL COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
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UNCLAS STATE 095744 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL KPKO UNSC LI
SUBJECT: UN MISSION IN LIBERIA: MANDATE RENEWAL AND 
SECURITY COUNCIL CONSULTATIONS 
 
 1.  USUN is requested to circulate to concerned missions the 
draft text for a Security Council resolution renewing the 
mandate of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), slightly 
accelerating the pace of the drawdown of UNMIL's military 
component, and raising the authorized level of UNMIL's police 
contingent (paragraph 2). USUN may draw on the talking points 
in paragraph 3 for the Security Council consultations 
scheduled for September 9.  The Security Council is scheduled 
to vote on September 29. 
 
2.  Begin draft resolution text: 
 
The Security Council, 
 
Recalling its resolutions and statements by its President 
concerning the situation in Liberia and the subregion, in 
particular its resolutions 1777 (2007) of 20 September 2007, 
1750 (2007) of 30 March 2007, 1626 (2006) of 19 September 
2006, and 1509 (2003) of 19 September 2003, 
 
Welcoming the Secretary-General's report of 15 August 2008 
(Security Council/2008/553), 
 
Further welcoming the continuing efforts of the Government of 
Liberia to improve governance, combat corruption, and build a 
stronger economy, 
 
Noting with appreciation the steps being taken to facilitate 
national reconciliation and conflict management, with the 
support of the Peacebuilding Fund, 
 
Noting the progress made in rebuilding, equipping, and 
deploying the Liberian National Police and restructuring of 
the Armed Forces of Liberia, and in developing a national 
security architecture, and encouraging the Government of 
Liberia, in cooperation with the international community, to 
expedite its efforts in these fields, 
 
Further noting the findings of the joint security assessment 
by the Government of Liberia, UNMIL and the United Nations 
country team, in particular the continuing need for support 
from United Nations police advisors to the Liberian National 
Police, 
 
Expressing its appreciation for the continuing support of the 
international community, the Economic Community of West 
African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU), 
 
Commending the work of the United Nations Mission in Liberia 
(UNMIL), under the leadership of the Special Representative 
of the Secretary-General, for its continuing and significant 
contribution to maintaining peace and stability in Liberia, 
and welcoming the close cooperation between UNMIL and the 
United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), as well as 
with neighboring Governments, in coordinating security 
activities in the border areas in the subregion, 
 
Noting with appreciation the substantial progress made to 
date in the reintegration of ex-combatants, welcoming the 
contribution being made by the UN Development Program, UNMIL 
and the National Commission on Disarmament, Demobilization, 
Reintegration and Rehabilitation, and recognizing that there 
continues to be a need for formal sector employment, 
 
Recognizing the significant challenges that remain in the 
consolidation of Liberia's post-conflict transition, 
including consolidation of State authority, massive 
development and reconstruction needs, the reform of the 
judiciary, extension of the rule of law throughout the 
country, and the further development of the Liberian security 
forces and security architecture, in particular the Liberian 
National Police, and noting that crimes of corruption and 
violence, in particular with regard to exploitation of 
Liberia's natural resources, threaten to undermine progress 
towards these ends, 
 
Welcoming the progress achieved on the broad benchmarks laid 
out in the Secretary-General's report of 12 September 2006 
and core benchmarks presented in the Secretary-General's 
reports of 8 August 2007 and 19 March 2008, welcoming UNMIL's 
continuing efforts to promote and protect the rights of 
women, calling on Liberian authorities to continue to 
cooperate with the United Nations country team and civil 
society, in order to achieve further progress in these areas 
and in particular to combat gender-based violence, sexual 
exploitation and abuse, and recalling its resolutions 
1325(2000) and 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security, 
 
Reiterating the continuing need for UNMIL's support for the 
security of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, 
 
Determining that the situation in Liberia continues to 
constitute a threat to international peace and security in 
the region, 
 
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 
 
1.  Decides that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in 
Liberia (UNMIL) shall be extended until 30 September 2009; 
 
2.  Reaffirms its intention to authorize the 
Secretary-General to redeploy troops, as may be needed, 
between UNMIL and UNOCI on a temporary basis in accordance 
with the provisions of resolution 1609 (2005); 
 
3.  Endorses the Secretary-General's recommendation for a 
reduction of an additional 1,460 personnel deployed as part 
of UNMIL's military component and for the streamlining of the 
current four sectors into two, during the period October 2008 
to September 2009; 
 
4.  Further endorses the Secretary-General's recommendation 
for an increase in the authorized number of personnel 
deployed as part of UNMIL's police component to 1,485, with 
immediate effect, as well as his plans for internal 
adjustments in the composition of the police component within 
that overall ceiling, including an increase in the number of 
formed police units; 
 
5.  Requests the Secretary-General to continue to monitor 
progress on the core benchmarks detailed in paragraph 66 of 
his report of 8 August 2007 (Security Council/2007/479) and 
in his report of 19 March 2008 (Security Council/2008/123), 
and any subsequent refinements of the benchmarks that may be 
recommended by the Secretary-General or his Special 
Representative, to report on that progress to the Security 
Council by a date six months following the date of adoption 
of this resolution and, in view of the extent of that 
progress, to recommend to the Security Council no later than 
15 August 2009 any further reductions in UNMIL's military 
component and any further adjustments, increases or 
reductions in UNMIL's police component as appropriate; 
 
 
6.  Further requests the Secretary-General, in consultation 
with the Government of Liberia, to develop further detailed 
benchmarks to measure and track progress towards the 
achievement of security in Liberia, and in that context to 
include in his next report and in subsequent reports 
thereafter an assessment both of the progress made towards 
building the capacity of the Liberian National Police and of 
the contribution of UNMIL towards that goal, and to make 
recommendations on possible adjustments needed to UNMIL 
police training or concept of operations as appropriate; 
 
7.  Expresses its intention to review by 30 September 2009 
the Secretary-General's recommendations for further UNMIL 
reductions, in the context of the security situation in 
Liberia and the subregion; 
 
8.  Decides to remain seized of the matter. 
 
End resolution text. 
 
3.  Begin talking points: 
 
-- I would like to thank Ambassador Loj for her briefing. 
 
-- The United States is pleased that its long partnership 
with Liberia continues to thrive, 
and that we are a substantial participant in international 
efforts to support the Government and the Liberian 
people in their efforts to achieve prosperity and stability. 
 
-- We welcome the Secretary-General's recommendations on fine 
tuning the plans for drawing down UNMIL's strength 
over the next couple of years.  Progress is and should be 
steady, but it must be measured against Liberia's ability 
to provide its own security. 
 
-- The reports of serious, spontaneous civil unrest and the 
threat of violent crime all point, as the Secretary- 
General has indicated, towards an increased focus on building 
the capacity of the Liberian National Police, and in 
providing enhanced support from UNMIL while the LNP is being 
strengthened. 
 
-- We again urge all Liberians to respect the rule of law and 
the authority of the State, and to refrain from violence. 
 
-- The United States is fully engaged in helping Liberia 
build its armed forces, and we are increasingly involved in 
the police sector as well.  We applaud the hard work and 
dedication of all involved. 
 
 
-- Liberia's recovery will ultimately depend on the 
resumption of economic activity, the creation of jobs, and 
the development of the next generation of Liberians who are 
healthy, educated, and ready to work.  We view UNMIL's 
engagement as a critical component of this longer-term 
strategy. 
 
-- Liberia's recovery will also depend on the willingness of 
Liberians to achieve social, political, ethnic, and religious 
reconciliation.  We applaud the efforts already underway 
through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and other 
bodies, and we encourage Liberians and their international 
partners to continue their efforts to achieve reconciliation. 
 
End talking points. 
RICE