United Nations Security Council Resolution 1245 – Sierra Leone
Resolution 1245 (1999)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1181 (1998) of 13 July 1998, 1220 (1999) of12 January 1999 and 1231 (1999) of 11 March 1999 and the statements of its President of 7 January 1999 (S/PRST/1999/1) and 15 May 1999 (S/PRST/1999/13),
Acknowledging the cooperation provided by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and its Military Observer Group (ECOMOG),
Expressing its continued concern over the fragile situation in Sierra Leone,
Affirming the commitment of all States to respect the sovereignty,political independence and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone,
Having considered the sixth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) of 4 June 1999 (S/1999/645)and noting the recommendations contained therein,
- Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMSIL until 13 December 1999;
2. Stresses that an overall political settlement and national reconciliation are essential to achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sierra Leone, and welcomes the holding of talks in Lomé between the Government of Sierra Leone and rebel representatives;
3. Calls upon all concerned to remain committed to the process ofnegotiation and to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to the process,underlines its strong support for all those involved in the mediation efforts ofthe United Nations within the Lomé process, in particular the work of theSpecial Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate dialogue, and forthe key role being played by the President of Togo as current Chairman of ECOWAS, and emphasizes the strong commitment of the international community tosupport a sustainable peace settlement;
4. Takes note of the intention of the Secretary-General, as set out inparagraphs 52 to 57 of his report, to revert to the Council with recommendations on an expanded UNOMSIL presence in Sierra Leone with a revised mandate and concept of operations in the event of a successful outcome to the negotiations between the Government of Sierra Leone and rebel representatives in Lomé, andunderlines that further eventual deployment of UNOMSIL should be considered,taking into account security conditions;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed onthe situation in Sierra Leone;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4012th meeting,on 11 June 1999.
