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Ban urges Liberians to maintain peace despite electoral disagreement
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the people of Liberia to refrain from violence despite political disagreement, and encouraged them to ensure that peace is maintained during the second round of presidential elections…
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The 2011 elections will be a milestone towards strengthening peace in Liberia for Liberians, UN Envo
"The 2011 elections will be a milestone towards strengthening peace in Liberia for Liberians," the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ellen Margrethe Løj said at UNMIL Head quarters in Monrovia on…
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As Liberians head to the polls, UN at the ready to help with security
11 October 2011 -Liberians are voting today in presidential and parliamentary elections seen as a milestone in the country's effort to strengthen peace and democratic governance, as United Nations peacekeepers remain on…
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Liberia: Stressing importance of elections, Security Council extends life of UN force
16 September 2011 - The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia (UNMIL) by another year, stressing the supporting role it will play when the West African country holds…
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October 06 Press Briefing
Yasmina Bouziane (UNMIL Spokesperson) Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the press. Thank you for coming to this press conference with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Madam Ellen Margrethe Løj. Yasmina…
Coffee Break Interview with UN Envoy ahead of October 11 polls
Interview with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, On UNMIL Radio's Coffee Break. 22 August 2011 Listen to the interview Eva Flomo Anchor of Coffee Break : Today we have a…
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"Let us capitalize on the last eight years of peace..."UN Envoy says
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ellen Margrethe Løj, on Thursday December 8, awarded peacekeeping medals to 350 Jordanian Contingent III and the members of the Jordanian Formed Police Unit for their…
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UN Envoy reiterates UN’s commitment to work to bolster the capacity of Liberian security agencies
The Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has reiterated the UN's commitment to work to bolster the capacity of Liberian…
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SRSG Løj urges Liberia police to be mindful of the rights of the individual
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ellen Margrethe Løj has urged officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) to remain mindful of the need to balance the rights of the individual with the necessity at times…
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All-female Indian FPU prove women can play a vital role in maintaining peace says outgoing UN Envoy
The outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj has commended the all-female Indian FPU-1 for leading the way in demonstrating…
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Outgoing UN Envoy commends Chinese peacekeepers for supporting Liberia’s peace process
The outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj commended 558 Chinese peacekeepers for their commitment in maintaining peace in…
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Outgoing SRSG reiterates UN’s commitment to Liberia’s security
In her last address to the Liberian press as Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Coordinator of United Nations Operations in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Løj, reiterated the UN's commitment to ensure that…