A/RES/50/58
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Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of
9 October 1995, 2/
Deeply concerned about the adverse effects of the protracted conflict on
the socio-economic development of Liberia, and noting the urgent need to
restore peace and stability so as to make possible the rehabilitation and
reconstruction of basic sectors of the country,
Recognizing the recent progress made by the Liberian parties towards the
peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the re-establishment of a
cease-fire, the installation of a new Council of State on 1 September 1995 and
the agreement reached on a timetable for the implementation of the peace
process from the cease-fire to the holding of executive and legislative
elections in August 1996,
Noting with concern that the lack of logistics and security guarantees
continues to impair the delivery of relief assistance, particularly in the
areas not yet under the control of the Economic Community of West African
States Monitoring Group, thereby hampering the transition from emergency to
development activities,
Commending the concerted and determined efforts of the Economic
Community of West African States to restore peace, security and stability in
Liberia,
1.
Expresses its gratitude to the States and intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations that have rendered assistance to the Liberian
National Transitional Government in its relief and rehabilitation efforts, and
urges that such assistance be continued;
2.
Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his
continuing efforts to mobilize relief and rehabilitation assistance for
Liberia, expresses its gratitude to him for convening a pledging conference on
assistance to Liberia in New York on 27 October 1995, and in this regard
encourages States that pledged assistance to fulfil their commitments;
3.
Calls upon all States and intergovernmental and non-governmental
organizations to continue to provide Liberia with technical, financial and
other assistance for the repatriation and resettlement of Liberian refugees,
returnees and displaced persons and the rehabilitation of combatants so as to
facilitate the restoration of peace and normalcy in Liberia;
4.
Reiterates its appeal to all States to contribute generously to
the Trust Fund for Liberia established by the Secretary-General, inter alia,
to assist the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group to
fulfil its mandate and to provide assistance for the reconstruction of
Liberia;
5.
Emphasizes the urgent need for all parties and factions in Liberia
to respect fully the security and safety of all personnel of the United
Nations, its specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations and the
Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group by ensuring their
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