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UNJLC LIBERIA BULLETIN 22 7 – 13 January 2004 UNJLC LIBERIA BULLETIN 22 7 – 13 January 2004 The aim of the UNJLC bulletins is to provide a concise weekly overview of UNJLC activities and the present logistical situation in regard to the crisis in Liberia. In addition sector/country specific reports will be released regularly in order to provide in-depth coverage of priority areas. Contact details for all UNJLC offices are available on the UNJLC website at http://www.unjlc.org/home/ref/04/03.html. Please note that we are now only emailing a simple text version of the report for users in Liberia with low bandwidth. Users with web access may also see the report on the UNJLC website at http://www.unjlc.org/home/liberia/01_01.html. If you would like to be removed from the UNJLC mailing list please email us at [email protected] with ‘unsubscribe Liberia ‘in the subject line. CONTENTS 1. HIGHLIGHTS 2. SECURITY 3. AIR OPERATIONS 4. SEA PORT OPERATIONS 5. CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION 6. TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 7. LOGISTICS COORDINATION 8. CIVIL-MILITARY COORDINATION 9. FUEL 10. LIBERIA INTERNATIONAL STAFF 11. OTHER 1. Highlights • 225 Liberian refugees returning from Ghana by boat were stranded off the Liberian coast for four days before being rescued by the Rotterdam vessel. • Deep divisions among the LURD ranks have led to intra-factional fighting and tension. UNMIL’s sector troops are on high alert and monitoring the situation. • A Customs and Immigration consultant, Mr. Jim Williams, seconded by DFID to UNJLC arrived in Liberia to carry out a study and analysis of the customs and immigration procedures, followed by recommendations for reformation of procedures and practices. • The first four Ukranian combat helicopters and an advance party arrived in Liberia. • The strength of UNMIL troops on ground is now over 8,000. 2. Security • The UNMIL Dutch Navy ship, the Rotterdam, rescued 225 Liberian refugees aboard a Nigerian- registered ship on 10 January 2004. El-Shaddai’s engines failed and the vessel was stranded for four days off the Liberian coast near the border with Ivory Coast before help arrived. The refugees, including 60 children, were returning from the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana. • A rift within the ranks of the main rebel group, LURD, has been developing over the past week. Forty LURD commanders signed a statement that called for the dismissal of the group’s chairman, Sekou Damate Conneh, and replacement by his estranged wife, Aisha Keita Conneh. Sekou Conneh was accused of trading LURD-positions in the national transitional government for money. This attempted coup has resulted in fighting, attempted kidnappings, and tension within the group. The situation is being closely monitored and UNMIL units are on high alert. • Due to the intra-LURD power struggle, there has been increased patrolling by UNMIL troops in the areas of Red-light district, Elwa Junction, Paynesville and Camp Schieffelin. 13/01/2004 Page 1 of 7 • Fighting between MODEL and former Government fighters was reported in the north eastern county of Nimba on the border with Ivory Coast. • Members from CIVPOL and the Liberian National Police (LNP) investigated the detention of 37 persons in a 40’ container by “Commander Prince” and his Deputy in Karna, near Yekepa. These people were handed over to the LNP for custody. • The curfew timings for UN staff (national and international) are 2400 hours to 0500 hours. The curfew does not apply to local inhabitants. • Monrovia and key roads to Tubmanburg and Gbarnga remain at UN Security Phase IV, while the rest of Liberia continues to be designated as Phase V. 3. Air Operations • UNHCR is presently operating a Beechcraft to fly passengers between Conakry, Freetown, Monrovia and Abidjan on Monday and Friday. Bookings for Monday's flight should be made latest by 1200, Thursday, while booking for Friday's flight should be arranged by 1200, Wednesday. • Monday: Friday: ETD Conakry 0800 ETD Abidjan 1330 ETA Freetown HGS 0845 ETA Monrovia 1525 ETD Freetown HGS 0900 ETD Monrovia 1545 ETA Monrovia 1015 ETA Freetown HGS 1700 ETD Monrovia 1035 ETD Freetown HGS 1720 ETA Abidjan 1230 ETA Conakry 1755 • For more information, please contact: Mahamadou Guindo, Tel: + 377 47 530 181, E-mail: [email protected] • UNHCR is currently operating from Roberts International Airport (RIA). The agency has made a request to the Ministry of Transport for commencing flights from Spriggs Payne Airport. • UNMIL is conducting repairs to the terminal building at Spriggs Payne Airport. UNMIL is operating one fixed wing airplane, Beechcraft King Air 200, along with five MI8 helicopters. • Contact points for UNMIL at the airport are: Lt. Col. Alex Appiah-Agyapong, Operations Officer, Tel: + 377 47 529651 Mr. Thomas Vandy, Airfield Manager, Tel: N/A Mr. Thomislav Ristov, UNMIL Chief, Air Operations Centre, Tel: +377 47 532504 • The acting managing director of the airport is Mr. Orando Tamba, Tel: + 377 47 541 603. The comptroller is Ms. Kona Freeman and can be contacted at + 377 47 515126. • ICRC is also operating its Beechcraft King Air 200 into Spriggs Payne Airport. • The United Kingdom has announced a list of airlines that are banned from flying in U.K. airspace. This restriction covers all aircraft operated by airlines from Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia and Tajikistan, as well as the following carriers: Star Air (Sierra Leone), Air Universal (Sierra Leone), Cameroon Airlines, Albanian Airlines, and Central Air Express (Democratic Republic of Congo). • Contacts: WFP West Africa Air Service contacts are as follows: Ivory Coast: Liberia: WFP West Africa Air Service WFP West Africa Air Service WFP Office Ground Floor Rue Jesse Owens WFP Office Angle Boulevard de la Republique United Nations Office Residence Tropique 3 Mamba Point Abidjan Plateau Monrovia Contact: Alain Rakotovao Contact: Nyenati Bayusie Phone: + 225 05 404 990 Phone: + 377 47 530 092 Fax: + 225 20 226 239 Fax: + 871 763 467 061 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Sierra Leone: Guinea: WFP West Africa Air Service WFP West Africa Air Service WFP Office WFP Office 5H, Old Railway Line Coléah Corniche Sud 13/01/2004 Page 2 of 7 Tengbeh Town Commune de Matam Freetown PO Box: 5669 Contact: Stela Pasic and Rosemary Parnell Contact: Bounama Gueye Tel: + 232 76 705 092/+ 232 76 601 607 Tel: + 224 13 40 76 51 Ext 4450 Fax: + 232 22 277 094 Mobile: + 224 13 40 85 67 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: + 874 762 873 026 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 4. Sea Port Operations • On 13 January, the National Port Authority (NPA) implemented an access pass scheme for all vehicles entering the Freeport. UNJLC is facilitating discussion between the NPA and the Humanitarian Community in order to ensure the system recognises the distinct nature of humanitarian usage of the Freeport and does not cause undue disruption to operations. • UNJLC will lead collective negotiation between UNMIL, WFP, and NPA to re-negotiate port charges at Freeport Monrovia. • The current agreement between WFP and NPA is due to expire by the end of March 2004. Re- negotiation of reduced fees and charges for a new agreement could include other UN agencies and a letter of intent agreed prior to that time. • The Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) presented their needs assessment to UNJLC and WFP. The requests have been divided into phases in order of priority as follows: Phase I: Freeport of Monrovia: provision of cargo handling and marine craft, repair of offices and supplies Phase II: Freeport of Monrovia: removal of wrecks, port dredging Phase III: Freeport of Monrovia: rehabilitation and expansion of the wharf Phase IV: Freeport of Monrovia: Miscellaneous Projects: Garbage Disposal Equipments, Construction Equipment, Utilities, Out-Ports Phase V: The Out-Ports, Port of Buchanan, Port of Greenville, Port of Harper Phase VI: Freeport of Monrovia Expansion (Long Term): development of a modern terminal inclusive of landside, water front facilities & equipment, rehabilitation and expansion of the existing oil jetty, associated dredging works • The Dutch vessel, Rotterdam, is due to end its mission end of February. UNMIL is tracking the chartered vessel that was used in 1999 by UNOMIL for possible re-deployment. • Contacts for the Ghanian Security contingent (UNMIL) at the Freeport are as follows: O Commanding Officer – Lt Col James Adoinama: + 377 47 530 657 O Operations Officer – Major Louman Gbetanu: + 377 47 530 654 O Military Intelligence Officer – Capt Errigton Commil: + 377 47 530 649 5. Customs and Immigration • A customs and immigration expert, seconded to UNJLC from DFID, arrived in Monrovia on 13 January for a three-week mission. Mr. Jim Williams will meet with key Government and Humanitarian bodies in order to analyse future customs and immigration deployments, activities and to facilitate discussion on the possible streamlining of procedures and practices. 6. Transport Infrastructure • The data collection phase of the UNJLC road assessment process is nearing completion. The majority of targeted roads in the West and Centre of the country are now assessed including Monrovia to Fasama, and Monrovia to Vahun. Results for the South of the country are to be assessed this week. Synthesis and analysis of incoming data in a database continues and the finished product will be used to assist in the co-ordination of road repair projects throughout Liberia. • UNJLC has updated the Liberian Tankers Association price listing. This includes the transportation rates as per location within the country; the cost of petrol products, mainly gasoline, kerosene, and fuel oil; capacity storage as well as the Tanker Association capacity. This Association has the responsibility to transport fuel around the country. • UNJLC has surveyed the available construction equipment in Liberia. Several construction companies are registered with the Ministry of Public Works.
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