UN Security General's Report: Mission In Liberia
Region: LiberiaUnited Nations Mission in Liberia March 19, 2008 I. Introduction 1. By its resolution 1777 (2007) of 20 September 2007, the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) until 30 September 2008 and requested me to monitor and report on the core benchmarks outlined in my report of 8... more
Views: 1180Liberia sees more investments from renewed diamond exports
Region: LiberiaLIberria's government has expressed optimism that the U.N.'s lifting of sanctions on its diamond exports is expected to spark renewed economic growth owing to the inflows of funds into the cash-strapped coffer. Deeply mired in conflicts for many years, Liberia will soon bounce back to revive its ailing economy that was wrought by rampant graft and corruption during the time of Charles Taylor. Reports said the U.N. ha... more
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