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Some US $24 million needed for UNOMSIL expansion

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    Over US $24 million will be required for the provisional expansion of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) until details are finalized for an enhanced UN peacekeeping presence in the country, according to budget estimates released at UN Headquarters on Friday.

    In an addendum to a 30 July report to the Security Council, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said the financing would cover a 10 month period ending in June 2000 and fund the gradual phase-in of 140 additional military observers.

    The money would also cover the addition of 59 international civilian personnel and 21 local workers to UNOMSIL's staff.

    The Secretary-General had recommended strengthening UNOMSIL so that it could help implement the 7 July peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary United Front.

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