United Nations Security Council Resolution 1610

UN Security Council
Resolution 1610
UN Security Council ; Resolution 1610
	Flag of Sierra Leone
Date	30 June 2005
Meeting no.	5,219
Code	S/RES/1610 (Document)
Subject	The situation in Sierra Leone
Voting summary	15 voted for; None voted against; None abstained;
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China ; France ; Russia ; United Kingdom ; United States ;
Non-permanent members	Algeria ; Argentina ; Benin ; Brazil ; Denmark ; Greece ; Japan ; Philippines ; Romania ; Tanzania ;

Last updated January 23, 2025

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]

Resolution

Observations

In 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

Acting 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]

Related Research Articles

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References

↑ "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.

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[un-1] "Security Council extends Sierra Leone mission for final six months". United Nations. 30 June 2005.

[2] Yearbook of the United Nations 2005 (60 ed.). United Nations Publications. 2007. p. 276. ISBN 978-92-1-100967-5.

[3] "UN Peacekeeping Mission in Sierra Leone Extended". Scoop.co.nz. 1 July 2005.

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