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MONUC extension, 500 military observers recommended

    NAIROBI

    In his report, Annan recommended the extension to 15 January of the mandate of the UN observer mission in the Congo (MONUC), due to expire on Saturday, with the added deployment of up to 500 military observers. This should be led by a special representative, soon to be appointed by Annan. The conclusions of technical survey teams should allow Annan provide the Council with further details of the possible establishment of a UN peacekeeping operation by 15 January, the report added. The Security Council is expected to discuss Annan’s DRC recommendations on Thursday.

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