United Nations Security Council Resolution 1343
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Locations of Sierra Leone and Liberia in Africa
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| Date | 7 March 2001 |
| Meeting no. | 4,287 |
| Code | S/RES/1343 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in Sierra Leone |
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Voting summary
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15 voted for None voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1343, adopted unanimously on 7 March 2001, after recalling resolutions on Sierra Leone and the region, including resolutions 1132 (1997), 1171 (1998) and 1306 (2000), the Council demanded that Liberia end its support for rebels in Sierra Leone and threatened the imposition of wide-ranging sanctions unless the country complied with the Security Council.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urged the United Nations to delay the coming into force of the restrictions against Liberia. The sanctions came into effect in May 2001, after the Liberian government maintained contacts with rebels in Sierra Leone in violation of Security Council demands.
It was recognised that diamonds provided a major source of income for the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and other armed groups in Sierra Leone. The diamonds would leave Sierra Leone through Liberia with permission from Liberian authorities, and there was concern at evidence that the Liberian government was supporting the RUF at all levels. The illicit diamond trade was fuelling the conflict in Sierra Leone and transiting neighbouring countries including Liberia.
The Council reiterated the call on all West African states, particularly Liberia, to cease military support for armed groups in neighbouring countries or allowing their territory to be used for attacks by individuals against other states. It determined that the support for RUF rebels in Sierra Leone by the Liberian government constituted a threat to international peace and security.
The following provisions were enacted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, thus making them legally enforceable.
The Security Council recalled resolutions 788 (1992) and 985 (1995) and noted that the Liberian conflict had been resolved and elections had taken place. The arms embargo was terminated and Committee established to monitor the sanctions dissolved.
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