Fifth progress report of the secretary-General on the United Nations observer mission in Liberia

Abstract

The report to the UN Security Council, submitted by the Secretary-General in July 1994, provides an update on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). It details progress and challenges in implementing the Cotonou Agreement to end Liberia's civil war. The Liberian National Transitional Government and the Council of State have been established, but issues like political infighting, renewed violence, and stalled disarmament efforts persist. The report stresses the need for continued international support, especially for the ECOWAS Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), and urges greater cooperation among Liberian factions. It also highlights humanitarian concerns, including displacement and human rights abuses, calling for more aid and protection for vulnerable populations.