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A UN Police Officer shakes hands with a police trainee after a regular training session with Liberian National Police recruits, in Unification Town, near Monrovia, Liberia.
19 May 2011
© UN Photo/Staton Winter
UN Police Officer shakes hands with a police trainee.

Mission facts

  • Location:
    Liberia
  • Headquarters:
    Monrovia
  • Duration:
    September 2003 to present

Support for the implementation of the Peace Process

The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) was established by Security Council resolution 1509 (2003) PDF Document of 19 September 2003 to support the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the peace process; protect United Nations staff, facilities and civilians; support humanitarian and human rights activities; as well as assist in national security reform, including national police training and formation of a new, restructured military.