United Nations Security Council resolution 1181, adopted unanimously on 13 July 1998, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in

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, the council established the

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(UNOMSIL) to monitor the military and security situation in the country for an initial period of six months until 13 January 1999. The security council welcomed the efforts of the Sierra Leone government to restore peace and security in the country, including the democratic process and national reconciliation and recognised the role of the

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(ECOWAS) during this process. It remained concerned at the loss of life and the suffering of

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s and displaced persons, particularly children, as a result of rebel attacks. The resolution condemned continued resistance to the legitimate government and civilian population by remnants of the former

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and

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(RUF), calling on both to lay down their arms immediately. A report by the Secretary-General

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proposed the establishment of the UNOMSIL

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operation. Therefore, the council established UNOMSIL for an initial period of six months until 13 January 1999, consisting of up to 70 military observers, a small medical unit and support staff, with a

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to: :(a) monitor the security situation in the country; :(b) monitor the role of the

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(ECOMOG) and the disarmament and

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of former combatants; :(c) assist in monitoring respect for

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; :(d) monitor voluntary disarmament of the Civil Defence Forces. UNOMSIL would be headed by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General who would be the

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for Sierra Leone. Close co-operation between UNOMSIL and ECOMOG was stressed, and the parties in Sierra Leone were urged to ensure the safety of United Nations personnel and organisations delivering

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. Noting that illegal arms flows were taking place, all states were urged to strictly observe the

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against non-governmental forces in Sierra Leone, in accordance with Resolution 1171 (1998). The

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was co-ordinating a more effective response to the needs of children affected by the conflict. Finally, the Secretary-General was required to submit reports within 30 days and every 60 days thereafter on the implementation of the current resolution and the progress of UNOMSIL in carrying out its mandate.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
{{UNSCR 1998 1181 1998 in Sierra Leone 1181 Sierra Leone Civil War July 1998 events

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