Security Council resolution 1793 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL)]

Decides to extend the mandate of UNIOSIL, as outlined in resolution 1620 (2005), until 30 Sept. 2008; requests the Secretary-General to submit by 31 Jan. 2008, and for the Council's consideration, a completion strategy for UNIOSIL including: at least a 20 per cent reduction in staff numbers by 31 Mar. 2008, a continued mission at 80 per cent of the current strength until 30 June 2008, and the termination of UNIOSIL's mandate by 30 Sept. 2008; expresses its intention that, on the expiration of its mandate, UNIOSIL should be replaced by a United Nations integrated political office to focus on carrying forward the peacebuilding process, mobilizing international donor support, supporting the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and Fund, and completing any residual tasks left over from UNIOSIL's mandate; acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decides to exempt from the measures imposed by para. 5 of resolution 1171 (1998) the travel of any witnesses whose presence at trial before the Special Court for Sierra Leone is required; emphasizes the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding.

Adopted unanimously, 5813th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2007-31 July 2008 - S/INF/63 - (SCOR, 62nd year).