Security Council extends UN mission in Sierra Leone
20 September -- The United Nations Security Council today unanimously approved a resolution that extends the mandate of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) until 31 December 2000.
In resolution 1321, the Council also decided to review the situation of the UN peacekeeping operation no later than 31 October.
UNAMSIL's mandate was due to expire today.
During its deliberations, the Security Council had before it the most recent report on UNAMSIL by Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who noted that the priority tasks for the UN operation included restructuring the peacekeeping force, strengthening its headquarters, equipping infantry battalions and boosting deployment at areas close to Revolutionary United Front positions.
In another development, the Security Council is to dispatch a mission to Sierra Leone from 7-14 October, according to a letter being sent to Mr. Annan from Council President Moctar Ouane of Mali, a UN spokesman told reporters today in New York.
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