News Focus: Liberia/West Africa



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Statements and briefings
Liberia/
West Africa
Jacques Paul Klein briefs the press
UN making progress in stabilizing Liberia but many challenges lie ahead
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“We know that Liberia is the key to West Africa. We must have a Liberia that has long-term stability, that is reintegrated into the family of nations and that gets the economic support from around the world to rebuild civil society." - Jacques Paul Klein, press encounter 16/09/04
Secretary-General Special Representative Security Council
… decides to close old UN office in preparation for new mission

• appeals for speedy action on peace force in letter to Council - (30 July. '03)
• welcomes Taylor's decision to step down - (7 Jul. '03)
• appeals for Council action - (1 Jul. '03)
• sends letter to the Council - (28 Jun. '03)

Liberia high on agenda of Annan's talks in Africa
Annan addresses African Union summit - (10 Jul. '03)
Discusses conflict with African leaders - (10 Jul. '03) l (9 Jul. '03)
Jacques Paul Klein
...Liberia's peace process 'firmly on track' - (3 Jun. '03)
...UN seeks funds to rebuild Liberia - (5 Feb. '04)
...Peace prospects in Liberia better than at any time in recent past - (15 Jan. '04)
Reports on Liberia
S/2004/725 - 10 Sept. 2004
S/2004/430 - 26 May 2004
S/2004/229 - 22 Mar. 2004
S/2003/1175 - 15 Dec. 2003
S/2003/875 - 11 Sept. 2003
S/2003/582 - 2 Jun. 2003
S/2003/466 - 22 Apr. 2003
S/2003/226 - 26 Feb. 2003
S/2002/1183 - 22 Oct. 2002
S/2002/494 - 1 May 2002
... team reports on mission to West Africa (28 June '04)
... discusses briefings on progress in the country (3 June '04)
... orders assets of ex-leader Charles Taylor frozen
• resolution 1532
... authorizes multinational force , adopts resolution 1497
 • backs the recommendations of its mission to the region - (Jul. '03)
Mission highlights
15 Council members undertake seven-country West Africa tour
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    Reconstruction conference
    $520 million pledged to rebuild Liberia
    - Kofi Annan's address
    - Summary of statements
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