Security Council resolution 1370 (2001) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)]

Decides that the mandate of UNAMSIL shall be extended for a period of 6 months from 30 Sept. 2001; requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council at regular intervals on progress made by UNAMSIL in the implementation of key aspects of its concept of operations, and further requests him to provide an assessment in his next report on steps taken to improve the effectiveness of UNAMSIL; expresses its continued deep concern at the reports of human rights abuses committed by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and others armed groups against the civilian population and demands that these acts cease immediately; urges the RUF to step up its efforts to fulfil its commitment under the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Abuja and to ensure full liberty for the UN to deploy its troops throughout the country; requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council his views on how to take forward the issue of refugees and internally displaced persons, including their return; encourages the ongoing efforts of ECOWAS towards a lasting and final settlement of the crisis in the Mano River Union region; urges international organizations and donor countries to support generously the post-conflict activities, including humanitarian and rehabilitation requirements; decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously, 4374th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 January 2001-31 July 2002 - S/INF/57 - (SCOR, 56th year).