LITHUANIAN POLICE OFFICER ARRIVES TO UN MISSION IN LIBERIA
Updated 2013-07-08
On June 29, Lithuania joined over 55 countries that contribute their troops and police officers to the United Nations mission in Liberia (UNMIL). The officer of the Public Security Service under the Ministry of Interior is the first Lithuanian officer deployed to the UN peacekeeping operation in Africa.
The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) was established by Security Council resolution 1509 (2003) 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.