Monrovia – The joint security from Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire, have successfully concluded joint patrols in River Gee and Maryland Counties in Liberia. They are also intended to promote peace, improve security, build trust and confidence amongst border security personnel and communities in both countries (Liberia and Cote d’ Ivoire). Zaoly described the joint patrols as a welcoming development for the promotion of peace and good neighborliness between the two countries and people. Whatever affects Liberia equally affects Cote d’Ivoire… and peace in Cote d’Ivoire also means peace in Liberia,” Capt. With funding from the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (UNPBSO), the project is aimed at increasing cooperation and trust between Ivorian and Liberian border communities through strengthening social cohesion and border security.

Source: Front Page Africa September 11, 2018 23:26 UTC