Identifier
Created
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09USUNNEWYORK1019
2009-11-12 16:21:00
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USUN New York
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NEW LIBERIAN PERMREP ASKS U.S. THOUGHTS ON A
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UNCLAS USUN NEW YORK 001019
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL UNSC XY LI
SUBJECT: NEW LIBERIAN PERMREP ASKS U.S. THOUGHTS ON A
PEACEBUILDING PROGRAM
UNCLAS USUN NEW YORK 001019
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL UNSC XY LI
SUBJECT: NEW LIBERIAN PERMREP ASKS U.S. THOUGHTS ON A
PEACEBUILDING PROGRAM
1. (SBU) During her courtesy call on Ambassador Rice on
November 2, new Liberian Permanent Representative Marjon
Kamara expressed anxiety at the potential for an accelerated
UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) drawdown. Kamara said she was
concerned with Liberia's security sector, noting that rule of
law was problematic and that the Liberian people had no
confidence in the Liberia National Police force. Rice said
that the U.S. would continue to work to prevent a precipitous
drawdown, but noted that UNMIL would not remain in Liberia
forever. Rice also said that with the 2011 elections
approaching rapidly, it was important to address Liberia's
long-term developmental and security sector needs now.
2. (SBU) Ambassador Kamara asked if Liberia would be better
off with a peacebuilding program. Ambassador Rice responded
that, if it could be configured to add value without
repetitive planning or onerous reporting requirements, a
peacebuilding program had the potential to address Liberia's
long-term needs. Rice also noted that South Korea had
expressed interest in chairing a country-specific
peacebuilding program for Liberia. Kamara said she would
continue to research the viability of a such a program.
3. (SBU) Ambassador Kamara conveyed her foreign minister's
concerns that the creation of a new "gender architecture"
(the efforts to unify UN programs on women's issues into one
entity) could result in African officials losing positions in
the UN. Ambassador Rice noted that this new entity would
present a great opportunity for strong, capable African women
to help lead and direct it.
4. (SBU) In conclusion, Ambassador Rice thanked Liberia for
its strong support in the General Assembly, which Ambassador
Kamara promised would continue.
Rice
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL UNSC XY LI
SUBJECT: NEW LIBERIAN PERMREP ASKS U.S. THOUGHTS ON A
PEACEBUILDING PROGRAM
1. (SBU) During her courtesy call on Ambassador Rice on
November 2, new Liberian Permanent Representative Marjon
Kamara expressed anxiety at the potential for an accelerated
UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) drawdown. Kamara said she was
concerned with Liberia's security sector, noting that rule of
law was problematic and that the Liberian people had no
confidence in the Liberia National Police force. Rice said
that the U.S. would continue to work to prevent a precipitous
drawdown, but noted that UNMIL would not remain in Liberia
forever. Rice also said that with the 2011 elections
approaching rapidly, it was important to address Liberia's
long-term developmental and security sector needs now.
2. (SBU) Ambassador Kamara asked if Liberia would be better
off with a peacebuilding program. Ambassador Rice responded
that, if it could be configured to add value without
repetitive planning or onerous reporting requirements, a
peacebuilding program had the potential to address Liberia's
long-term needs. Rice also noted that South Korea had
expressed interest in chairing a country-specific
peacebuilding program for Liberia. Kamara said she would
continue to research the viability of a such a program.
3. (SBU) Ambassador Kamara conveyed her foreign minister's
concerns that the creation of a new "gender architecture"
(the efforts to unify UN programs on women's issues into one
entity) could result in African officials losing positions in
the UN. Ambassador Rice noted that this new entity would
present a great opportunity for strong, capable African women
to help lead and direct it.
4. (SBU) In conclusion, Ambassador Rice thanked Liberia for
its strong support in the General Assembly, which Ambassador
Kamara promised would continue.
Rice