(a) co-operate with the Sierra Leonean government and other parties to the Lomé Peace Accord; (b) assist in disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (of around 45,000 rebel troops);[3] (c) establish a presence at key locations in the country; (d) ensure the safety and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel; (e) monitor adherence to the agreed ceasefire; (f) encourage the development of confidence-building mechanisms; (g) facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance; (h) support operations of United Nations personnel; (i) provide support for elections in Sierra Leone.