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As Mali Islamist insurgency heats up
By Jonathan Paye-Layleh in Monrovia
Liberia has committed to doing more to help solve Mali’s deadly Islamicist insurgency, after two more international peacekeepers – both from France – were killed by terrorists in January.
The pledge to increase Liberia’s presence in the region was made by Israel Choko Davies, one of the country’s UN representatives, shortly after the organization praised the West African republic for its dedication to the Mali mission.
No stranger to conflict itself, Liberia hosted West Africa’s first-ever peacekeeping force 30 years ago, which intervened to stop the genocidal bloodletting between Liberian dictator Samuel Doe’s government troops and Charles Taylor’s invading rebel forces.
Strengthening of Peace, Security and Democracy Remains Major Priority for Liberia – Chargé d’affaires Israel Davies tells New UN Resident Coordinator
Strengthening of Peace, Security and Democracy Remains Major Priority for Liberia – Chargé d’affaires Israel Davies tells New UN Resident Coordinator
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New York – The Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations, Mr. Israel Choko Davies, says the Government of Liberia will continue to prioritize the strengthening of the peace, security, and democracy currently enjoyed by Liberians and residents of Liberia.
Mr. Israel Davies says the Government will also endeavor to mobilize efforts to strengthen the Liberian economy and protect and empower the most vulnerable, especially women.
Strengthening of Peace, Security, Democracy Remains Priority – Israel Davies Says Strengthening of Peace, Security, Democracy Remains Priority – Israel Davies Says
Mr. Israel Choko Davies
(New York, January 11, 2021) – The Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations, Mr. Israel Choko Davies, says the Government of Liberia will continue to prioritize the strengthening of the peace, security, and democracy currently enjoyed by Liberians and residents of Liberia.
Mr. Israel Davies says the Government will also endeavor to mobilize efforts to strengthen the Liberian economy and protect and empower the most vulnerable, especially women.
At the International level, Mr. Davies averred that Liberia remains a significant United Nations member state, contributing to the discourse of global peace, security, and development; particularly, with its peacekeeping service with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in