The mandate of UNMEE was extended by four months, according to the resolution, which further approved the reconfiguration of UNMEE's military component to deploy 2,300 troops including 230 military observers; this was a reduction from 3,500.[3][2] As with previous resolutions on the matter, it demanded compliance with Resolution 1640 and that Ethiopia and Eritrea provide necessary access, assistance, support and protection to the peacekeeping operation.