United Nations Security Council Resolution 1971

UN Security Council
Resolution 1971
Location of Sierra Leone
Date3 March 2011
Meeting no.6,493
CodeS/RES/1971 (Document)
SubjectUnited Nations Mission in Liberia
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1971, adopted unanimously on March 3, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Liberia and Sierra Leone, including Resolution 1626 (2005), the Council requested the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to withdraw its military personnel providing security for the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and placed the responsibility for security with the Sierra Leone Police.[1]

  1. ^ "Security Council withdraws Liberia mission's support contingent, hands over Special Court security to Sierra Leone police". United Nations. March 3, 2011.