While there has been progress, Liberia remains highly unstable and the peace process remains fragile. The rebel movements continue to control large areas outside the capital of Monrovia. Minor incidents can quickly escalate and there is poor control and communication between the disparate elements of the rebel groups. As Deputies will be aware, there have been some incidents involving the rebel groups and Government forces in Monrovia itself and, more recently, in the north of the country since the National Transitional Government of Liberia was established.