United Nations Security Council resolution 1610, adopted unanimously on 30 June 2005, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Sierra Leone, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) for a final six months until 31 December 2005.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 1610 | ||
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| Date | 30 June 2005 | |
| Meeting no. | 5,219 | |
| Code | S/RES/1610 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation in Sierra Leone | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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Resolution
editObservations
editIn the preamble of the resolution, the council emphasised the importance of long-term support for Sierra Leone by the United Nations and international community. The Secretary-General Kofi Annan had approved the drawdown schedule for UNAMSIL and the need for a strong United Nations presence in Sierra Leone once it had left. It welcomed the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Acts
editActing under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council extended the mandate of UNAMSIL until the end of 2005.[2] The secretary-general was required to finalise arrangements for a United Nations system presence in Sierra Leone, urging a smooth transition as Sierra Leonean security forces would assume responsibility after the withdrawal of UNAMSIL.
Meanwhile, the government of Sierra Leone was called upon to develop an effective and sustainable police force, armed forces, judiciary and penal system. The council also asked United Nations peacekeeping operations in the region to enhance co-operation.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Security Council extends Sierra Leone mission for final six months". United Nations. 30 June 2005.
- ^ Yearbook of the United Nations 2005 (60 ed.). United Nations Publications. 2007. p. 276. ISBN 978-92-1-100967-5.
- ^ "UN Peacekeeping Mission in Sierra Leone Extended". Scoop.co.nz. 1 July 2005.
External links
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Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1610 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
