Security Council resolution 1436 (2002) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)]
Symbol: S/RES/1436(2002)
Date: 2002-09-24
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/57 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/57 [172] UN MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE
Subjects: UN Mission in Sierra Leone|Special Court for Sierra Leone|UN Trust Fund for the Special Court for Sierra Leone > Budget contributions|Sierra Leone. Truth and Reconciliation Commission|Mano River Union|Agreement on Cease-fire and Cessation of Hostilities between the Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone represented by Solomon Ekuma Berewa and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) represented by Jonathan Jim Kposowa (2000)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|SIERRA LEONE|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|POLICE|TRUST FUNDS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|CONFLICT DIAMONDS|REGIONAL SECURITY|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|LIBERIA SITUATION|PEACEBUILDING|ARMS EMBARGO|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS|CHILD ABUSE|GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE|SEX CRIMES|REPATRIATION|DISPLACED PERSONS|SIERRA LEONEAN REFUGEES
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BULGARIA
vote: yes
country: CAMEROON
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUINEA
vote: yes
country: IRELAND
vote: yes
country: MAURITIUS
vote: yes
country: MEXICO
vote: yes
country: NORWAY
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SINGAPORE
vote: yes
country: SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1436 (2002)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               24 September 2002




               Resolution 1436 (2002)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4615th meeting,
               on 24 September 2002

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone,
                    Affirming the commitment of all States to respect the sovereignty, political
               independence and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone,
                    Welcoming the peaceful elections held in Sierra Leone in May 2002 and
               commending the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) for the
               support it provided,
                     Expressing its concern at the continuing fragile security situation in the Mano
               River region, particularly the conflict in Liberia, and at the substantial number of
               refugees and the humanitarian consequences for the civilian, refugee and internally
               displaced populations in the region, and emphasizing the importance of cooperation
               among the countries of the Mano River Union,
                     Reiterating the importance of the effective consolidation of State authority
               throughout Sierra Leone, the extension of effective State control over and regulation
               of the diamond fields, the reintegration of ex-combatants, voluntary and unhindered
               return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and full respect for human rights
               and the rule of law, paying special attention to the protection of women and
               children, and stressing continued United Nations support to the Government of
               Sierra Leone in fulfilling these objectives,
                     Welcoming the launch of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the Truth and
               Reconciliation Commission and emphasizing their importance in taking effective
               action on impunity and accountability and in promoting reconciliation,
                    Welcoming the progress made in developing the capacity of the Sierra Leone
               Police and armed forces, but recognizing the need for further strengthening to
               enable them to maintain security and stability independently,
                   Emphasizing the importance of the continuing support of UNAMSIL to the
               Government of Sierra Leone in the consolidation of peace and stability,




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                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 September 2002
               (S/2002/987), particularly its proposals for adjustments to the strength of
               UNAMSIL, and stressing the need for UNAMSIL to maintain an appropriate level
               of military capability and mobility while these adjustments are made,
                    1.   Decides that the mandate of UNAMSIL shall be extended for a period of
               six months from 30 September 2002;
                     2.   Expresses its appreciation to those Member States providing troops,
               civilian police personnel and support elements to UNAMSIL and those who have
               made commitments to do so;
                     3.   Takes note of the Secretary-General’s proposals for adjustments to the
               size, composition and deployment of UNAMSIL, as outlined in paragraphs 26 to 36
               and 58 of his report of 5 September 2002 (S/2002/987), and notes the improvements
               in the security situation in Sierra Leone;
                     4.   Urges UNAMSIL, guided by an evaluation of the security situation and
               the capacity of the Sierra Leonean security sector to take responsibility for internal
               and external security, to complete phases 1 and 2 of the Secretary-General’s plan,
               including a reduction of 4,500 troops within eight months, taking into account the
               necessary arrangements that need to be completed, and requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council at the end of each phase, and at regular intervals, on
               the progress made by UNAMSIL in implementing the adjustments and in the
               planning of subsequent phases, and to make any necessary recommendations;
                     5.   Expresses concern at the continuing financial shortfall in the multi-donor
               Trust Fund for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, and
               urges the Government of Sierra Leone to seek actively the urgently needed
               additional resources for reintegration;
                    6.     Welcomes the National Recovery Strategy of the Government of Sierra
               Leone and calls on States, international organizations and non-governmental
               organizations to assist in the wide range of recovery efforts and to pledge additional
               financial support in the context of the forthcoming Consultative Group meeting;
                     7.   Emphasizes that the development of the administrative capacities of the
               Government of Sierra Leone, particularly an effective and sustainable police force,
               army, penal system and independent judiciary, is essential to long-term peace and
               development, and therefore urges the Government of Sierra Leone, with the
               assistance of donors and of UNAMSIL, in accordance with its mandate, to
               accelerate the consolidation of civil authority and public services throughout the
               country, and to strengthen the operational effectiveness of the security sector;
                     8.   Notes the efforts made by the Government of Sierra Leone towards
               effective control of the diamond mining areas, expresses concern about the
               continuing volatility there and urges the Government of Sierra Leone to set out and
               implement urgently a policy to regulate and control diamond mining activities;
                     9.   Emphasizes the importance of a coordinated approach to strengthening
               the Sierra Leone Police, based on a detailed analysis of its training and development
               needs, led by a steering committee chaired by the Sierra Leone Police, notes the
               Secretary-General’s recommendations on enhancing the role of the United Nations
               civilian police to support this process, supports the deployment of up to 170 civilian
               police in UNAMSIL, to be recruited as necessary on the recommendation of the


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steering committee, and requests the Secretary-General to update the Council in his
next report on the deployment of United Nations civilian police in the light of the
steering committee’s decisions;
      10. Reiterates its strong support for the Special Court for Sierra Leone,
welcomes the start of the Court’s operations, encourages donors to contribute
generously to the Trust Fund for the Special Court and to disburse existing pledges
rapidly, and urges UNAMSIL to negotiate rapidly a memorandum of understanding
with the Special Court in order to provide all necessary administrative and related
support promptly, as requested in paragraph 9 of resolution 1400 (2002), including
on the identification and securing of crime scenes;
   11. Welcomes progress made in establishing the Truth and Reconciliation
Commission, and urges donors urgently to commit funds to its revised budget;
     12. Encourages the Presidents of the Mano River Union to continue dialogue
and to implement their commitments to building regional peace and security, and
encourages the renewed efforts of the Economic Community of West African States
and Morocco towards a settlement of the crisis in the Mano River Union region;
      13. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s commitment to finding a solution to
the conflict in Liberia, so as to build peace in the subregion, including through the
establishment of a contact group, demands that the armed forces of Liberia and any
armed groups refrain from illegal incursions into the territory of Sierra Leone, calls
upon all States to comply fully with all relevant resolutions of the Council,
including the embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to
Liberia, and encourages the Sierra Leonean armed forces, together with UNAMSIL,
to maintain intensive patrolling of the border with Liberia;
      14. Encourages the Government of Sierra Leone to pay special attention to
the needs of women and children affected by the war, as outlined in paragraphs 47 to
48 of the report of the Secretary-General of 5 September 2002 (S/2002/987);
     15. Welcomes the steps taken by UNAMSIL to prevent sexual abuse and
exploitation of women and children and encourages UNAMSIL to continue to
enforce the policy of zero tolerance for any such acts perpetrated by anyone
employed by UNAMSIL, while calling on States concerned to take the necessary
measures to bring to justice their own nationals responsible for such crimes;
     16. Encourages the continued support of UNAMSIL, within its capabilities
and areas of deployment, for the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons,
and urges all stakeholders to continue to cooperate to this end to fulfil their
commitments under the Abuja Ceasefire Agreement of 10 November 2000
(S/2000/1091);
     17. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s intention to keep the security, political,
humanitarian and human rights situation in Sierra Leone under close review and to
report to the Council, after due consultations with troop-contributing countries and
the Government of Sierra Leone, with any additional recommendations;
     18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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