United Nations Security Council Resolution 1509
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1509, adopted unanimously on 19 September 2003, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia, including Resolution 1497 (2003), the council established the 15,000-strong United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to assist in implementing a ceasefire and peace agreement.[1]
UN Security Council Resolution 1509 | ||||
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Date | 19 September 2003 | |||
Meeting no. | 4,830 | |||
Code | S/RES/1509 (Document) | |||
Subject | The situation in Liberia | |||
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Result | Adopted | |||
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Prior to the resolution's adoption, the council was told that many peacekeepers would be needed to end the "cycle of brutality, violence, corruption and instability."[2] UNMIL was to replace a previous United National authorised West African force in the country from 1 October 2003.[3]