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UN Peace-building Office (UNIPSIL) to replace UNIOSIL |
Justifying the need for a peace-building office, the United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki moon stressed the importance of a smooth transition between UNIOSIL and the new United Nations Integrated peace-building office, and of the effective and efficient operation of that Office.
"Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President concerning the situation in Sierra Leone and commending the valuable contribution that the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) has made to the recovery of Sierra Leone from conflict and to the country's peace, security and development, the United Nations security Council welcomed the report of the Secretary-General dated 29 April 2008 (S/2008/281) and his Recommendations on the United Nations Integrated Peace-building Office in Sierra Leone.
Welcoming the peaceful and democratic local elections in July 2008 as another important milestone in consolidating a sustainable peace in Sierra Leone, the security council emphasized the importance of the continued support of the United Nations system and the international community for the long-term peace, security and development of Sierra Leone, particularly through strengthening the capacity of the Government of Sierra Leone.
The council welcomed the progress in the implementation of the Peace-building Cooperation Framework (PBC/2/SLE/1), and encouraged the government of Sierra Leone to continue its close engagement with the Peace-building Commission by implementing the recommendations of the first biannual review of the Framework.
Security Council members also welcomed the progress made in reforming the security sector in Sierra Leone and, in particular, professionalising Sierra Leone's Armed Forces (RSLAF) and Police (SLP), and underlining the importance of the planned strengthening and rationalising of the security apparatus so that the RSLAF and SLP become sustainable in the long term and able to carry out their tasks effectively.
It also appreciated the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and its vital contribution to reconciliation, peace-building and the rule of law in that country, reiterating its expectation that the court would finish its work expeditiously, and recognizing that further arrangements would be needed to address residual matters after trials and appeals are completed.
It saluted the role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and encouraged member States of the Mano River Union and other organisations to continue their efforts aimed at building regional and sub-regional peace and security.
The Security Council requested the Secretary-General to establish the United Nations Integrated Peace-building Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), as recommended in his report (S/2008/281) for a period of 12 months beginning 1 October 2008.
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