United Nations Security Council Resolution 1156

United Nations Security Council resolution 1156 was adopted unanimously on 16 March 1998, after recalling Resolution 1132 (1997) on the situation in Sierra Leone and noting the return of the democratically elected President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah; the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, terminated petroleum sanctions on the country, though an arms embargo remained in effect.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1156
Former President of Sierra Leone Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, who was returned to power in 1998
Date16 March 1998
Meeting no.3,861
CodeS/RES/1156 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Sierra Leone
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

The Security Council welcomed the intention of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to make recommendations concerning the future role of the United Nations and its presence in Sierra Leone. The arms embargo would be reviewed in the light of new developments and discussions with the Government of Sierra Leone.

See also

References
  1. "Security Council welcomes return of democratically elected President of Sierra Leone, lifts petroleum sanctions". United Nations. 16 March 1998.
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