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United Nations Integrated Office In Sierra Leone
The United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) was established by Resolution 1620 of the United Nations Security Council in 2005 to begin operations in 2006 as a follow up to United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) which helped end the Sierra Leone Civil War. It was extended twice and ended on 30 September 2008; it was replaced with the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). References Politics of Sierra Leone 1620 Events January–June * February 4 – Prince Bethlen Gabor signs a peace treaty with Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. * May 17 – The first merry-go-round is seen at a fair (Philippapolis, Turkey). * June 3 – ... Sierra Leone and the United Nations {{UN-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1620
United Nations Security Council resolution 1620, adopted unanimously on 31 August 2005, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Sierra Leone, the council established the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) for an initial period of twelve months beginning on 1 January 2006, to replace the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). Resolution Observations In the preamble of the resolution, the council began by welcoming the recommendation of the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to establish an integrated office as a follow-on to UNAMSIL from the end of 2005. It emphasised the importance of a smooth transition between UNAMSIL and the integrated office, and of continued support from the international community for the long-term development of Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was praised. Acts The security council established UNIOSIL with a mandate to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |