AU Peace and Security Council extends AMIS mandate

AFRICAN UNION

Oct 20, 2005 (KHARTOUM) — The Peace and Security Council of the African Union met today in Addis Ababa to extend the mandate of the AMIS, which, after one year of operations in Darfur, expired today, October 20, 2005.

The AU Peace and Security Council expressed deep concern at the deteriorating security situation in Darfur and resolved to take all necessary measures to help restore peace and stability in Darfur.

At the end of their deliberations, The Council requested the Chairperson of the African Union, Prof.Alpha Omar Konare, to make, within two months, a detailed report to the Council on all aspects of AMIS operations in Darfur during the past one year, including the need to review, as appropriate, the mandate and rules of engagement of the AMIS Forces.