Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations

The Republic of Liberia has reiterated its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as the most realistic, credible, and feasible basis for a negotiated settlement under Moroccan sovereignty.

Liberia acknowledged Morocco’s sustained diplomatic efforts and welcomes its stated commitment to restraint and the safety of United Nations personnel.

Liberia remains committed to a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, in accordance with the UN Charter, urging all parties to engage constructively with the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, exercise restraint, and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, Baba Sillah, delivered the statement at the General Debate on the use of the Veto during the 39th plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in New York.

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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗢, 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬, 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗞

Mr. President,
A veto may block a resolution; it does not remove the Council’s responsibility to pursue peace.

Liberia welcomes this debate. When a veto prevents Council action, the wider membership deserves both an explanation and a credible account of what comes next.

On 30th October, Liberia supported the United States-sponsored draft on Western Sahara because it offered clear political direction while maintaining engagement with the United Nations.

Liberia reaffirms its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as the most realistic, credible, and feasible basis for a negotiated settlement under Moroccan sovereignty. We recognize Morocco’s sustained diplomatic efforts and welcome its stated commitment to restraint and the safety of United Nations personnel.

We remain committed to a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, consistent with the Charter. The outcome must be reached through negotiations and agreement among the parties.

Our abstention on the Russian-sponsored draft reflected that same approach. We supported renewal of MINURSO’s mandate and the Secretary-General’s diplomatic efforts. However, that text did not provide sufficient political direction or adequately reflect the Autonomy Initiative’s role in advancing negotiations.

Both votes expressed a consistent conviction: United Nations engagement must help move the political process towards an agreed outcome.

Mr. President,
Decades of uncertainty demand renewed political effort. We urge all parties to engage constructively with the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, exercise restraint and ensure the safety of United Nations personnel.

Whatever arrangements follow, a change in the United Nations presence must not become a withdrawal of international engagement.

Humanitarian assistance and protection for refugees in the Tindouf camps must continue, alongside efforts towards voluntary, durable solutions.

Permanent members should exhaust every reasonable avenue for compromise before exercising the veto and remain engaged in finding agreement afterwards.
The measure of this debate will be whether it helps reopen a path to agreement.

Liberia calls on the Council to return urgently to that task. Its divisions must not become another generation’s inheritance.

I thank you.

Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Lewis G. Brown, II, on Monday, November 9, 2026, delivered a statement at the UNSC Briefing regarding the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine within the Security Council Chamber in New York.

Amb. Brown reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its international recognized borders.
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𝗔𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹

New York: In a UN Security Council 10268th meeting on November 10, 2026, H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, the Permanent Representative of Liberia, addressed the reports of the Secretary-General regarding the situations in Sudan and South Sudan on behalf of the A3 Nations, namely Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia.

He reaffirmed the A3's support for South Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity, and solidarity with its government and people, and condemned the 24 August ambush in Jonglei that killed three UNMISS peacekeepers.

Urged investigation and accountability and welcomed the conviction for the December 2025 murder of a UNMISS national staff member.

The A3 welcomed the government's engagement with the AU, IGAD, and regional partners and support for African-led efforts by High Representative Jakaya Kikwete, the AU Peace and Security Council, and the C5.

A3 acknowledged preparations by the government and national institutions for the 22 December elections, including nationwide civic and voter education.

A3 encouraged coordinated UN, AU, IGAD, and RJMEC engagement and timely Council updates. Assistance should support nationally owned arrangements commanding broad confidence.

The Liberian diplomat condemned attacks on civilians, conflict-related sexual violence, and grave violations against children, urging all parties to end violations, release children from their ranks, and ensure accountability.

Amb. Brown called for increased national resources and predictable donor support, including anticipatory action against floods and drought, and admonished the government to fulfill its status-of-forces obligations and on the council to ensure resources and capabilities match the mission's mandate.

The A3 stands with South Sudan’s people and calls on its leaders to restore consensus.

H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown, Permanent Representative of Liberia, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, delivered an A3 statement on “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan"—UNMISS—in New York. A3 Nations include Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia.

Amb. Brown reaffirmed the A3's support for South Sudan’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity, and solidarity with its government and people; condemned the 24 August ambush in Jonglei that killed three UNMISS peacekeepers; and welcomed the government's engagement with the AU, IGAD, and regional partners and support for African-led efforts by High Representative Jakaya Kikwete, the AU Peace and Security Council, and the C5.

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