United Nations Security Council Resolution 1389
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1389, adopted unanimously on January 16, 2002, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Sierra Leone
, the Council expanded the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone
(UNAMSIL) to include wide-ranging provisions for supporting the May 2002 general elections
.
In the preamble of the resolution, the Security Council welcomed significant progress made in the Sierra Leonean peace process and the completion of the disarmament
process. It emphasised the importance of free and fair elections on the long-term stability of the country, and welcomed progress made by the Sierra Leonean government and National Electoral Commission in preparing for the elections.
In addition to Resolution 1270
(1999), the Council decided that UNAMSIL would undertake election-related tasks. The tasks included assisting with logistic support to the National Electoral Commission through the transport of electoral materials and personnel; facilitating the free movement
of people, goods and humanitarian assistance
; and providing security. It reiterated that, in accordance with resolutions 1270 and 1289
(2000), UNAMSIL was authorised to take necessary action to during the course of its mandate
. Meanwhile, the number of United Nations police in the country was increased to support the Sierra Leone Police
and devise an electoral training programme for their personnel.
The resolution welcomed the temporary establishment of an electoral component in the UNAMSIL mission to co-ordinate electoral activities between the National Electoral Commission, Sierra Leonean government and other stakeholders. Furthermore, an electoral office would be established in each electoral region to monitor the process to determine if it met international standards. The Council also appreciated the support offered by the Public Information Section of UNAMSIL to the National Electoral Commission and government and the creation of a public education and information strategy.
Finally, the Council underlined the importance of free and fair elections in the country, and urged the international community
to contribute to provide assistance in this regard.
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1389, adopted unanimously on January 16, 2002, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
, the Council expanded the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone
United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone
The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone was a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Sierra Leone from 1999 to 2005. It was created by the United Nations Security Council in October 1999 to help with the implementation of the Lomé Peace Accord, an agreement intended to end the Sierra Leonean...
(UNAMSIL) to include wide-ranging provisions for supporting the May 2002 general elections
Sierra Leonean general election, 2002
General elections were held in Sierra Leone on 14 May 2002 to elect a president and parliament. Both votes were won by the Sierra Leone People's Party, whose leader, Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, was re-elected as President...
.
In the preamble of the resolution, the Security Council welcomed significant progress made in the Sierra Leonean peace process and the completion of the disarmament
Disarmament
Disarmament is the act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing weapons. Disarmament generally refers to a country's military or specific type of weaponry. Disarmament is often taken to mean total elimination of weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear arms...
process. It emphasised the importance of free and fair elections on the long-term stability of the country, and welcomed progress made by the Sierra Leonean government and National Electoral Commission in preparing for the elections.
In addition to Resolution 1270
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1270
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1270, adopted unanimously on October 22, 1999, after recalling resolutions 1171 , 1181 , 1231 and 1260 on the situation in Sierra Leone and Resolution 1265 on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, established the United Nations Mission in...
(1999), the Council decided that UNAMSIL would undertake election-related tasks. The tasks included assisting with logistic support to the National Electoral Commission through the transport of electoral materials and personnel; facilitating the free movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
of people, goods and humanitarian assistance
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
; and providing security. It reiterated that, in accordance with resolutions 1270 and 1289
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1289
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1289, adopted unanimously on February 7, 2000, after recalling resolutions 1171 , 1181 , 1231 , 1260 , 1265 and 1270 on the situation in Sierra Leone, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone for a period of six...
(2000), UNAMSIL was authorised to take necessary action to during the course of its mandate
Mandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
. Meanwhile, the number of United Nations police in the country was increased to support the Sierra Leone Police
Sierra Leone Police
The Sierra Leone Police locally known as Salone Police is the national police force of the Republic of Sierra Leone, responsible for law enforcement and crime investigation throughout Sierra Leone...
and devise an electoral training programme for their personnel.
The resolution welcomed the temporary establishment of an electoral component in the UNAMSIL mission to co-ordinate electoral activities between the National Electoral Commission, Sierra Leonean government and other stakeholders. Furthermore, an electoral office would be established in each electoral region to monitor the process to determine if it met international standards. The Council also appreciated the support offered by the Public Information Section of UNAMSIL to the National Electoral Commission and government and the creation of a public education and information strategy.
Finally, the Council underlined the importance of free and fair elections in the country, and urged the international community
International community
The international community is a term used in international relations to refer to all peoples, cultures and governments of the world or to a group of them. The term is used to imply the existence of common duties and obligations between them...
to contribute to provide assistance in this regard.
See also
- Elections in Sierra LeoneElections in Sierra LeoneElections in Sierra Leone gives information on election and election results in Sierra Leone.Sierra Leone elects on national level a head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1301 to 1400 (2000 – 2002)
- Sierra Leone Civil WarSierra Leone Civil WarThe Sierra Leone Civil War began on 23 March 1991 when the Revolutionary United Front , with support from the special forces of Charles Taylor’s National Patriotic Front of Liberia , intervened in Sierra Leone in an attempt to overthrow the Joseph Momoh government...
- Special Court for Sierra LeoneSpecial Court for Sierra LeoneThe Special Court for Sierra Leone is an independent judicial body set up to "try those who bear greatest responsibility" for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sierra Leone after 30 November 1996 during the Sierra Leone Civil War...