               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1701 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               11 August 2006

               Resolution 1701 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5511th meeting, on
               11 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425
               (1978), 426 (1978), 520 (1982), 1559 (2004), 1655 (2006) 1680 (2006) and 1697
               (2006), as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in
               particular the statements of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21), of 19 October 2004
               (S/PRST/2004/36), of 4 May 2005 (S/PRST/2005/17), of 23 January 2006
               (S/PRST/2006/3) and of 30 July 2006 (S/PRST/2006/35),
                     Expressing its utmost concern at the continuing escalation of hostilities in
               Lebanon and in Israel since Hizbollah’s attack on Israel on 12 July 2006, which has
               already caused hundreds of deaths and injuries on both sides, extensive damage to
               civilian infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons,
                    Emphasizing the need for an end of violence, but at the same time emphasizing
               the need to address urgently the causes that have given rise to the current crisis,
               including by the unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldiers,
                    Mindful of the sensitivity of the issue of prisoners and encouraging the efforts
               aimed at urgently settling the issue of the Lebanese prisoners detained in Israel,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the Lebanese Prime Minister and the commitment of
               the Government of Lebanon, in its seven-point plan, to extend its authority over its
               territory, through its own legitimate armed forces, such that there will be no
               weapons without the consent of the Government of Lebanon and no authority other
               than that of the Government of Lebanon, welcoming also its commitment to a
               United Nations force that is supplemented and enhanced in numbers, equipment,
               mandate and scope of operation, and bearing in mind its request in this plan for an
               immediate withdrawal of the Israeli forces from southern Lebanon,
                    Determined to act for this withdrawal to happen at the earliest,
                    Taking due note of the proposals made in the seven-point plan regarding the
               Shebaa farms area,
                     Welcoming the unanimous decision by the Government of Lebanon on
               7 August 2006 to deploy a Lebanese armed force of 15,000 troops in South Lebanon
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               additional forces from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as
               needed, to facilitate the entry of the Lebanese armed forces into the region and to
               restate its intention to strengthen the Lebanese armed forces with material as needed
               to enable it to perform its duties,
                    Aware of its responsibilities to help secure a permanent ceasefire and a longterm solution to the conflict,
                    Determining that the situation in Lebanon constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security,
                     1.    Calls for a full cessation of hostilities based upon, in particular, the
               immediate cessation by Hizbollah of all attacks and the immediate cessation by
               Israel of all offensive military operations;
                    2.    Upon full cessation of hostilities, calls upon the Government of Lebanon
               and UNIFIL as authorized by paragraph 11 to deploy their forces together
               throughout the South and calls upon the Government of Israel, as that deployment
               begins, to withdraw all of its forces from southern Lebanon in parallel;
                    3.    Emphasizes the importance of the extension of the control of the
               Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory in accordance with the
               provisions of resolution 1559 (2004) and resolution 1680 (2006), and of the relevant
               provisions of the Taif Accords, for it to exercise its full sovereignty, so that there
               will be no weapons without the consent of the Government of Lebanon and no
               authority other than that of the Government of Lebanon;
                     4.    Reiterates its strong support for full respect for the Blue Line;
                     5.   Also reiterates its strong support, as recalled in all its previous relevant
               resolutions, for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of
               Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders, as contemplated by the
               Israeli-Lebanese General Armistice Agreement of 23 March 1949;
                      6.   Calls on the international community to take immediate steps to extend
               its financial and humanitarian assistance to the Lebanese people, including through
               facilitating the safe return of displaced persons and, under the authority of the
               Government of Lebanon, reopening airports and harbours, consistent with
               paragraphs 14 and 15, and calls on it also to consider further assistance in the future
               to contribute to the reconstruction and development of Lebanon;
                     7.   Affirms that all parties are responsible for ensuring that no action is taken
               contrary to paragraph 1 that might adversely affect the search for a long-term
               solution, humanitarian access to civilian populations, including safe passage for
               humanitarian convoys, or the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons, and
               calls on all parties to comply with this responsibility and to cooperate with the
               Security Council;
                    8.    Calls for Israel and Lebanon to support a permanent ceasefire and a longterm solution based on the following principles and elements:
                    – full respect for the Blue Line by both parties;
                    – security arrangements to prevent the resumption of hostilities, including the
                      establishment between the Blue Line and the Litani river of an area free of any

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                armed personnel, assets and weapons other than those of the Government of
                Lebanon and of UNIFIL as authorized in paragraph 11, deployed in this area;
              – full implementation of the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords, and of
                resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006), that require the disarmament of all
                armed groups in Lebanon, so that, pursuant to the Lebanese cabinet decision of
                27 July 2006, there will be no weapons or authority in Lebanon other than that
                of the Lebanese State;
              – no foreign forces in Lebanon without the consent of its Government;
              – no sales or supply of arms and related materiel to Lebanon except as
                authorized by its Government;
              – provision to the United Nations of all remaining maps of landmines in
                Lebanon in Israel’s possession;
                 9.    Invites the Secretary-General to support efforts to secure as soon as
           possible agreements in principle from the Government of Lebanon and the
           Government of Israel to the principles and elements for a long-term solution as set
           forth in paragraph 8, and expresses its intention to be actively involved;
                 10. Requests the Secretary-General to develop, in liaison with relevant
           international actors and the concerned parties, proposals to implement the relevant
           provisions of the Taif Accords, and resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006),
           including disarmament, and for delineation of the international borders of Lebanon,
           especially in those areas where the border is disputed or uncertain, including by
           dealing with the Shebaa farms area, and to present to the Security Council those
           proposals within thirty days;
                 11. Decides, in order to supplement and enhance the force in numbers,
           equipment, mandate and scope of operations, to authorize an increase in the force
           strength of UNIFIL to a maximum of 15,000 troops, and that the force shall, in
           addition to carrying out its mandate under resolutions 425 and 426 (1978):
                (a)   Monitor the cessation of hostilities;
                (b) Accompany and support the Lebanese armed forces as they deploy
           throughout the South, including along the Blue Line, as Israel withdraws its armed
           forces from Lebanon as provided in paragraph 2;
                (c) Coordinate its activities related to paragraph 11 (b) with the Government
           of Lebanon and the Government of Israel;
                (d) Extend its assistance to help ensure humanitarian access to civilian
           populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons;
                 (e) Assist the Lebanese armed forces in taking steps towards the
           establishment of the area as referred to in paragraph 8;
                (f) Assist the Government of Lebanon, at its request, to implement
           paragraph 14;
                 12. Acting in support of a request from the Government of Lebanon to
           deploy an international force to assist it to exercise its authority throughout the
           territory, authorizes UNIFIL to take all necessary action in areas of deployment of
           its forces and as it deems within its capabilities, to ensure that its area of operations

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               is not utilized for hostile activities of any kind, to resist attempts by forceful means
               to prevent it from discharging its duties under the mandate of the Security Council,
               and to protect United Nations personnel, facilities, installations and equipment,
               ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel,
               humanitarian workers and, without prejudice to the responsibility of the
               Government of Lebanon, to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical
               violence;
                    13. Requests the Secretary-General urgently to put in place measures to
               ensure UNIFIL is able to carry out the functions envisaged in this resolution, urges
               Member States to consider making appropriate contributions to UNIFIL and to
               respond positively to requests for assistance from the Force, and expresses its strong
               appreciation to those who have contributed to UNIFIL in the past;
                    14. Calls upon the Government of Lebanon to secure its borders and other
               entry points to prevent the entry in Lebanon without its consent of arms or related
               materiel and requests UNIFIL as authorized in paragraph 11 to assist the
               Government of Lebanon at its request;
                     15. Decides further that all States shall take the necessary measures to
               prevent, by their nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or
               aircraft:
                     (a) The sale or supply to any entity or individual in Lebanon of arms and
               related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles
               and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned,
               whether or not originating in their territories; and
                     (b) The provision to any entity or individual in Lebanon of any technical
               training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of
               the items listed in subparagraph (a) above;
               except that these prohibitions shall not apply to arms, related material, training or
               assistance authorized by the Government of Lebanon or by UNIFIL as authorized in
               paragraph 11;
                    16. Decides to extend the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2007, and
               expresses its intention to consider in a later resolution further enhancements to the
               mandate and other steps to contribute to the implementation of a permanent
               ceasefire and a long-term solution;
                    17. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council within one week
               on the implementation of this resolution and subsequently on a regular basis;
                     18. Stresses the importance of, and the need to achieve, a comprehensive,
               just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions
               including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338 (1973) of
               22 October 1973 and 1515 (2003) of 19 November 2003;
                    19.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/61 [56] ISRAEL--LEBANON
S/61 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1702 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                15 August 2006

               Resolution 1702 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5513th meeting, on
               15 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 1658
               (2006), 1608 (2005), 1576 (2004) and 1542 (2004), as well as relevant statements
               by its President,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Haiti,
                     Welcoming the successful and peaceful political transition to an elected
               government, as well as the election of a new President and Parliament, which will
               give Haiti a unique opportunity to break with the violence and political instability of
               the past,
                    Welcoming the political agenda of the Government of Haiti on the
               modernization of state institutions and on wealth creation and the adoption, by the
               Haitian authorities, of the “Programme d’Apaisement Social” to respond to Haiti’s
               immediate social needs,
                     Emphasizing that security, rule of law and institutional reform, national
               reconciliation, and sustainable economic and social development remain key to the
               stability of Haiti,
                     Recognizing that MINUSTAH constitutes a key actor in the continuing
               stabilization of the country and expressing its appreciation for its efforts to continue
               to assist the Government of Haiti to ensure a secure and stable environment,
                     Reaffirming the importance of appropriate expertise on issues relating to
               gender in peacekeeping operations and post-conflict peace-building in accordance
               with resolution 1325 (2000), recalling the need to address violence against women
               and children, and encouraging the MINUSTAH as well as the Government of Haiti
               to actively address these issues,
                    Condemning all violations of human rights in Haiti, calling on all Haitians to
               renounce violence, and recognizing, in this context, that rule of law and respect for
               human rights are vital components of democratic societies,

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                     Urging the Government of Haiti to undertake, in coordination with the
               international community, a comprehensive reform of the police, judiciary and
               correctional systems, to protect and promote human rights and fundamental
               freedoms, and to end impunity,
                    Welcoming the Government of Haiti’s final approval of its Haitian National
               Police (HNP) reform plan, and calling upon it to implement that plan as soon as
               possible,
                    Recognizing that conditions for conventional disarmament, demobilization,
               and reintegration do not currently exist in Haiti and that alternative programmes are
               required to address local conditions, and to further the goal of disarmament,
               demobilization and reintegration,
                     Underlining the need for the quick implementation of highly effective and
               visible labour intensive projects that help to create jobs and deliver basic social
               services, and emphasizing the importance of quick impact projects in the postelectoral phase,
                    Welcoming the outcomes of the Ministerial Donor Meeting on Haiti, held in
               Brasilia, on 23 May, as well as those of the International Conference of Donors for
               the Social and Economic Development of Haiti, held in Port-au-Prince, on 25 July,
                     Expressing its support for the extension of the Interim Cooperation Framework
               (ICF) until September 2007, and urging the Government of Haiti to continue to
               make progress in its implementation in close cooperation with all relevant
               international stakeholders,
                     Welcoming the re-admittance of Haiti to the Councils of the Caribbean
               Community (CARICOM), and calling on MINUSTAH to continue to work closely
               with the Organization of the American States (OAS) and CARICOM;
                    Welcoming also the appointment of a new Special Representative of the
               Secretary-General in Haiti with overall authority on the ground for the coordination
               and conduct of all the activities of the United Nations agencies, funds and
               programmes in Haiti,
                     Paying tribute to the continued support of the international community,
               particularly the Core Group, interested stakeholders, donors and regional
               organizations, for Haiti and MINUSTAH, which remains essential to the
               achievement of stability and development,
                     Expressing gratitude to the troops and police personnel of MINUSTAH and to
               their countries,
                     Noting that the Haitian people and their government hold the ultimate
               responsibility for achieving political stability, social and economic development,
               and law and order,
                     Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as described in
               section 1 of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1542 (2004),

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                 1.    Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH, as contained in its
           resolutions 1542 (2004), and 1608 (2005), until 15 February 2007, with the
           intention to renew for further periods;
                2.   Welcomes the Secretary-General’s report S/2006/592 of 28 July 2006,
           and supports the priorities set out therein;
                3.    Decides that MINUSTAH will consist of a military component of up to
           7,200 troops of all ranks and of a police component of up to 1,951 officers;
                 4.   Authorizes MINUSTAH to deploy 16 correction officers seconded from
           Member States in support of the Government of Haiti to address the shortcomings of
           the prison system;
                 5.    Urges Member States to provide enough well-qualified, particularly
           francophone, police candidates, to ensure full staffing of MINUSTAH police and, in
           particular, to provide specific expertise in anti-gang operations, corrections, and
           other specializations identified as necessary in the report of the Secretary-General;
                6.    Urges the Haitian authorities to complete the run-off legislative, local
           and municipal elections as soon as feasible, and calls on MINUSTAH to provide all
           appropriate assistance in this regard, consistent with its mandate, and with the
           support of regional and sub-regional organizations;
                 7.    Reaffirms its call upon MINUSTAH to support the constitutional and
           political process in Haiti, including through good offices, and to promote national
           dialogue and reconciliation;
                 8.    Welcomes the important contribution provided by MINUSTAH in
           capacity and institution building at all levels, and calls upon MINUSTAH to expand
           its assistance to support the Government of Haiti in strengthening state institutions,
           especially outside of Port-au-Prince;
                 9.    Underlines the importance of MINUSTAH’s continuing support for the
           institutional strengthening of the HNP and, in this regard, requests the Haitian
           authorities, especially the HNP, and MINUSTAH to achieve optimal coordination in
           order to counter crime and violence, particularly in urban areas, taking into account
           the needs expressed by the Secretary-General for specialized capacities to enhance
           MINUSTAH’s ability in this field;
                10. Strongly supports in this regard the Secretary-General’s intention to
           maximize MINUSTAH’s crime prevention role, particularly with regard to the threat
           of gang violence and kidnapping,
                 11. Requests MINUSTAH to reorient its disarmament, demobilization and
           reintegration efforts, to further that goal, towards a comprehensive community
           violence reduction programme adapted to local conditions, including assistance for
           initiatives to strengthen local governance and the rule of law and to provide
           employment opportunities to former gang members, and at-risk youth, in close
           coordination with the Government of Haiti and other relevant actors, including the
           donor community;
                12. Urges donors engaged in supporting the implementation of the HNP
           reform by the Haitian authorities to coordinate their activities closely with
           MINUSTAH;

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                    13. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s mandate to provide operational support to the
               Haitian Coast guard, and invites Member States, in coordination with MINUSTAH,
               to engage with the Government of Haiti in order to address cross-border drugs and
               arms trafficking control;
                     14. Decides that MINUSTAH, consistent with its existing mandate under
               resolution 1542 (2004) to assist with the restructuring and maintenance of the rule
               of law, public safety and public order, will provide assistance and advice to the
               Haitian authorities, in consultation with relevant actors, in monitoring, restructuring,
               reforming and strengthening of the justice sector, including through technical
               assistance to review all relevant legislation, the provision of experts to serve as
               professional resources, the rapid identification and implementation of mechanisms
               to address prison overcrowding and prolonged pre-trial detention and the
               coordination and planning of these activities, and invites the Government of Haiti to
               take full advantage of that assistance;
                    15. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s human rights’ mandate, and calls on Haitian
               authorities to undertake a comprehensive reform in all areas of rule of law and to
               promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms;
                     16. Recognizes the progress achieved thus far in the disbursement of pledged
               assistance, welcomes the pledges of donors, and notes the need for these funds to be
               rapidly disbursed, given that further sustained and generous international assistance
               will be essential for the Haitian people and their government to succeed in pursuing
               its programme for social and economic development;
                    17.   Requests MINUSTAH to continue to implement quick impact projects;
                     18. Calls on MINUSTAH to enhance its coordination with the UN Country
               Team and with the various development actors in Haiti in order to ensure greater
               efficiency in development efforts and to address urgent development problems;
                    19. Reaffirms the need to maintain a proactive communications and public
               outreach strategy to improve public understanding of the mandate and role of
               MINUSTAH in Haiti and to deliver messages to the Haitian people directly;
                    20. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
               implementation of MINUSTAH’s mandate not later than 31 December 2006;
                    21.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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S/61 [137] UN STABILIZATION MISSION IN HAITI
S/61 [138] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1703 (2006)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             18 August 2006

               Resolution 1703 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5514th meeting, on
               18 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on the situation in Timor-Leste, in
               particular its resolutions 1599 (2005) of 28 April 2005, 1677 (2006) of 12 May 2006
               and 1690 (2006) of 20 June 2006,
                     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 8 August 2006
               (S/2006/628) and the report of the Secretary-General on Justice and Reconciliation
               for Timor-Leste of 26 July 2006 (S/2006/580),
                    Taking note of the letter dated 4 August 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General from the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
               (S/2006/620, annex), and the letter dated 9 August 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Timor-Leste (S/2006/651,
               annex),
                    1.  Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) until 25 August 2006;
                    2.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1704 (2006)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                25 August 2006

               Resolution 1704 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5516th meeting, on
               25 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on the situation in Timor-Leste, in
               particular its resolutions 1599 (2005) of 28 April 2005, 1677 (2006) of 12 May
               2006, 1690 (2006) of 20 June 2006, and 1703 (2006) of 18 August 2006,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 8 August 2006 (S/2006/628),
                    Commending the people and the Government of the Democratic Republic of
               Timor-Leste for their action to resolve their political conflicts and the creation of the
               new government, and expressing its concern over the still fragile security, political
               and humanitarian situation in Timor-Leste, in light of the threat of weapons
               unaccounted for and the significant number of internally displaced persons,
                    Taking note of the letter dated 4 August 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General from the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
               (S/2006/620), the letter dated 9 August 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General
               from the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (S/2006/651)
               and the letter dated 11 August 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General from the
               Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (S/2006/668),
                     Reaffirming its full commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Timor-Leste, and to the promotion of long-lasting
               stability in Timor-Leste,
                     Expressing its appreciation and full support for the deployment of
               international security forces by the Governments of Portugal, Australia, New
               Zealand and Malaysia in response to the requests of the Government of the
               Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and their activities aiming to restore and
               maintain security in Timor-Leste,
                    Welcoming the establishment and initiation of the tasks of the Independent
               Special Commission of Inquiry for Timor-Leste in response to the request made by
               the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in the letter dated
               8 June 2006, and looking forward to its report by 7 October 2006,
                    Expressing its view that the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled
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               significant step forward in the process of strengthening the fragile democracy of
               Timor-Leste,
                     Reaffirming the need for credible accountability for the serious human rights
               violations committed in East Timor in 1999, and welcoming the report of the
               Secretary-General on Justice and Reconciliation for Timor-Leste of 26 July 2006
               (S/2006/580),
                    Further commending the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL),
               under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well
               as the good offices and assessment work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and expressing its appreciation to those Member States which have
               provided support to UNOTIL,
                     Taking into account that, while the manifestations of the current crisis in
               Timor-Leste are political and institutional, poverty and its associated deprivations,
               including high urban unemployment, especially for youth, also contributed to the
               crisis,
                     Paying tribute to Timor-Leste’s bilateral and multilateral partners for their
               invaluable assistance, particularly with regard to institutional capacity-building and
               social and economic development, recognizing that there has been a considerable
               degree of success in the development of many aspects of governance in Timor-Leste, and expressing its view that a transfer of responsibility for various areas of
               support from UNOTIL to the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and
               other development partners should not be reversed,
                    Reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security and
               1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations personnel,
                    Welcoming the efforts by the United Nations to sensitize United Nations
               personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other communicable
               diseases in all its established operations,
                     Noting the existence of challenges to the short- and long-term security and
               stability of an independent Timor-Leste, and determining that preserving the
               country’s stability is necessary for the maintenance of peace and security in the
               region,
                     1.   Decides to establish a follow-on mission in Timor-Leste, the United
               Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), for an initial period of six
               months, with the intention to renew for further periods, and further decides that
               UNMIT will consist of an appropriate civilian component, including up to 1,608
               police personnel, and an initial component of up to 34 military liaison and staff
               officers;
                     2.    Requests the Secretary-General to review the arrangements to be
               established between UNMIT and the international security forces, having consulted
               all stakeholders, including the Government of Timor-Leste and the contributors to
               international security forces, and present his views no later than 25 October 2006,
               and affirms that the Council shall consider possible adjustments in the mission
               structure, including nature and size of the military component, taking into account
               the above views of the Secretary-General;

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                3.   Decides that UNMIT will be headed by a Special Representative of the
           Secretary-General, who will direct the operations of UNMIT and coordinate all
           United Nations activities in Timor-Leste;
                4.    Decides further that UNMIT will have the following mandate:
                 (a) To support the Government and relevant institutions, with a view to
           consolidating stability, enhancing a culture of democratic governance, and
           facilitating political dialogue among Timorese stakeholders, in their efforts to bring
           about a process of national reconciliation and to foster social cohesion;
                 (b) To support Timor-Leste in all aspects of the 2007 presidential and
           parliamentary electoral process, including through technical and logistical support,
           electoral policy advice and verification or other means;
                 (c) To ensure, through the presence of United Nations police, the restoration
           and maintenance of public security in Timor-Leste through the provision of support
           to the Timorese national police (PNTL), as outlined in the Secretary-General’s
           report, which includes interim law enforcement and public security until PNTL is
           reconstituted, and to assist with the further training, institutional development and
           strengthening of the PNTL as well as the Ministry of Interior, and also assist in the
           planning and preparing of electoral-related security arrangements to adequately
           prepare the national police for performing their roles and responsibilities during the
           conduct of the 2007 elections;
                 (d) To support the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste,
           to liaise on security tasks and to establish a continuous presence in three border
           districts alongside armed United Nations police officers assigned to district police
           stations, through the impartial presence of United Nations military liaison officers;
                 (e) To assist the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in
           conducting a comprehensive review of the future role and needs of the security
           sector, including the Falintil-Forças Armadas de Defesa Timor-Leste, the Ministry
           of Defence, the PNTL and the Ministry of Interior with a view to supporting the
           Government, through the provision of advisers and in cooperation and coordination
           with other partners, in strengthening institutional capacity-building, as appropriate;
                 (f) To assist, in cooperation and coordination with other partners, in further
           building the capacity of State and Government institutions in areas where
           specialized expertise is required, such as in the justice sector, and to promote a
           “compact” between Timor-Leste and the international community for coordinating
           Government, United Nations and other multilateral and bilateral contributors to
           priority programmes;
                 (g) To assist in further strengthening the national institutional and societal
           capacity and mechanisms for the monitoring, promoting and protecting of human
           rights and for promoting justice and reconciliation, including for women and
           children, and to observe and report on the human rights situation;
                 (h) To facilitate the provision of relief and recovery assistance and access to
           the Timorese people in need, with a particular focus on the segment of society in the
           most vulnerable situation, including internally displaced and women and children;
                (i) To assist in the implementation of the relevant recommendations in the
           Secretary-General’s report on Justice and Reconciliation, including to assist the

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               Office of the Prosecutor-General of Timor-Leste, through the provision of a team of
               experienced investigative personnel, to resume investigative functions of the former
               Serious Crimes Unit, with a view to completing investigations into outstanding
               cases of serious human rights violations committed in the country in 1999;
                     (j) To cooperate and coordinate with United Nations agencies, funds and
               programmes as well as all relevant partners, including the international financial
               institutions and donors, in carrying out tasks mentioned above as relevant, with a
               view to making maximum use of existing and forthcoming bilateral and multilateral
               assistance to Timor-Leste in post-conflict peacebuilding and capacity-building, and
               to support the Government and relevant institutions, in cooperation and coordination
               with other partners, in designing poverty reduction and economic growth policies
               and strategies to achieve the development plan of Timor-Leste;
                    (k) To mainstream gender perspectives and those of children and youth
               throughout the Mission’s policies, programmes and activities, and, working together
               with United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, support the development of a
               national strategy to promote gender equality and empowerment of women;
                     (l) To provide objective and accurate information to the Timorese people,
               particularly regarding the forthcoming 2007 elections, while promoting an
               understanding of the work of UNMIT, and to assist in building local media capacity;
                     (m) To ensure, within its capability and areas of deployment, and in
               coordination with the international security forces, the security and freedom of
               movement of United Nations and associated personnel, and protect United Nations
               personnel, facilities, installations and equipment and humanitarian assets associated
               with the operation; and
                    (n)   To monitor and review progress in (a) through (m) above;
                    5.   Calls upon the international security forces to fully cooperate with and
               provide assistance to UNMIT for the implementation of the mandate mentioned
               above;
                     6.   Requests that the Secretary-General and the Government of the
               Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste conclude a status-of-forces agreement within
               30 days of adoption of this resolution, taking into consideration General Assembly
               resolution 60/123 on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and
               protection of United Nations personnel, and decides that pending conclusion of such
               agreement, the agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of
               Timor-Leste and the United Nations Concerning the Status of the United Nations
               Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) dated 20 May 2002 shall apply
               provisionally, mutatis mutandis, in respect of UNMIT;
                    7.    Calls upon all parties in Timor-Leste to cooperate fully in the
               deployment and operations of UNMIT and international security forces, in particular
               in ensuring the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations
               personnel as well as associated personnel throughout Timor-Leste;
                    8.    Encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
               and the Office of the President to create a mechanism to ensure high-level
               coordination on all matters related to the mandate of UNMIT;

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                 9.   Further encourages Timor-Leste to enact a set of electoral legislation
           which provides for the 2007 elections to be supervised, organized, administered and
           conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner, with due respect to the need to
           establish an independent mechanism, and reflects general consensus within Timor-Leste regarding the appropriate modalities for the 2007 electoral process;
                 10. Urges the development partners including the United Nations agencies
           and multilateral financial institutions to continue providing resources and assistance
           for the preparations for the 2007 elections and other projects towards sustainable
           and long-term development in Timor-Leste;
                 11. Takes note of the findings contained in the report of the Commission of
           Experts of 15 July 2005 (S/2005/458), welcomes the efforts so far by Indonesia and
           Timor-Leste in pursuance of truth and friendship, encourages the two Governments
           and the Commissioners to make every effort to strengthen the efficiency and
           credibility of the Commission of Truth and Friendship in order to ensure further
           conformity with human rights principles, with a view to ensuring credible
           accountability, and welcomes the proposal of the Secretary-General to create a
           programme of international assistance to Timor-Leste, consisting of a community
           restoration programme and a justice programme, including establishment of a
           solidarity fund by the United Nations to accept voluntary contributions from
           Member States for the purpose of funding those programmes;
                12. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely and regularly
           informed of developments on the ground, including in particular the state of
           preparations for the 2007 elections and of the implementation of the mandate of
           UNMIT, and to submit a report no later than 1 February 2007, with
           recommendations for any modifications such progress might allow to size,
           composition, mandate and duration of the UNMIT presence;
                13. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to achieve
           actual compliance in UNMIT with the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on
           sexual exploitation and abuse, including the development of strategies and
           appropriate mechanisms to prevent, identify and respond to all forms of misconduct,
           including sexual exploitation and abuse, and the enhancement of training for
           personnel to prevent misconduct and ensure full compliance with the United Nations
           code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General to take all necessary action in
           accordance with the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on special measures for protection
           from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13) and to keep the
           Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take appropriate
           preventive action including the conduct of predeployment awareness training, and to
           take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full accountability in cases of
           such conduct involving their personnel;
                14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/61 [180] TIMOR-LESTE SITUATION

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1705 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              29 August 2006

               Resolution 1705 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5518th meeting, on
               29 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Taking note of the letter to the President of the Security Council from the
               Secretary-General dated 25 August 2006 (S/2006/688),
                     Decides that notwithstanding Article 12 ter of the Statute of the International
               Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and notwithstanding that Judge Solomy Balungi
               Bossa’s elected term as an ad litem judge of the Tribunal will, in accordance with
               Article 12 ter of the Tribunal’s Statute, end on 24 June 2007, she be authorized
               effective 28 August 2006 to continue to serve as a judge in the Butare case until its
               completion.

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S/61 [95] RWANDA SITUATION
S/61 [97] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--RWANDA

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1706 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 August 2006

               Resolution 1706 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5519th meeting, on
               31 August 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in the Sudan, in
               particular resolutions 1679 (2006) of 16 May 2006, 1665 (2006) of 29 March 2006,
               1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006, 1593 (2005) of 31 March 2005, 1591 (2005) of
               29 March 2005, 1590 (2005) of 24 March 2005, 1574 (2004) of 19 November 2004,
               1564 (2004) of 18 September 2004 and 1556 (2004) of 30 July 2004 and the
               statements of its President concerning the Sudan,
                    Recalling also its previous resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and
               security, 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations
               personnel, 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict, and 1674 (2006) on the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict, which reaffirms inter alia the provisions of
               paragraphs 138 and 139 of the 2005 United Nations World Summit outcome
               document, as well as the report of its Mission to the Sudan and Chad from 4 to
               10 June 2006,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence,
               and territorial integrity of the Sudan, which would be unaffected by transition to a
               United Nations operation in Darfur, and to the cause of peace, expressing its
               determination to work with the Government of National Unity, in full respect of its
               sovereignty, to assist in tackling the various problems confronting the Sudan and
               that a United Nations operation in Darfur shall have, to the extent possible, a strong
               African participation and character,
                    Welcoming the efforts of the African Union to find a solution to the crisis in
               Darfur, including through the success of the African Union-led Inter-Sudanese Peace
               Talks on the Conflict in Darfur in Abuja, Nigeria, in particular the framework
               agreed between the parties for a resolution of the conflict in Darfur (the Darfur
               Peace Agreement), commending the efforts of the signatories to the Darfur Peace
               Agreement, expressing its belief that the Agreement provides a basis for sustained
               security in Darfur, reiterating its welcome of the statement of 9 May 2006 by the
               representative of the Sudan at the United Nations Security Council Special Session
               on Darfur of the Government of National Unity’s full commitment to implementing
               the Agreement, stressing the importance of launching, with the African Union, the
               Darfur-Darfur dialogue and consultation as soon as possible, and recognizing that

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               international support for implementation of the Agreement is critically important to
               its success,
                     Commending the efforts of the African Union for the successful deployment of
               the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), as well as the efforts of Member
               States and regional and international organizations that have assisted it in its
               deployment, and AMIS’ role in reducing large-scale organized violence in Darfur,
               recalling the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council of 10 March
               2006, and its decision of 27 June 2006 as outlined in paragraph 10 of its
               Communiqué that the African Union is ready to review the mandate of AMIS in the
               event that the ongoing consultations between the Government of National Unity and
               the United Nations conclude on an agreement for a transition to a United Nations
               peacekeeping operation, stressing the need for AMIS to assist implementation of the
               Darfur Peace Agreement until transition to the United Nations force in Darfur is
               completed, welcoming the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               of 27 June 2006 on strengthening AMIS’ mandate and tasks, including on the
               protection of civilians, and considering that AMIS needs urgent reinforcing,
                    Reaffirming its concern that the ongoing violence in Darfur might further
               negatively affect the rest of the Sudan as well as the region, in particular Chad and
               the Central African Republic, and stressing that regional security aspects must be
               addressed to achieve long lasting peace in Darfur,
                     Remaining deeply concerned over the recent deterioration of relations between
               the Sudan and Chad, calling on the Governments of the two countries to abide by
               their obligations under the Tripoli Agreement of 8 February 2006 and the agreement
               between the Sudan and Chad signed in N’djamena on 26 July 2006 and to begin
               implementing the confidence-building measures which they have voluntarily agreed
               upon, welcoming the recent re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the
               Sudan and Chad, and calling upon all States in the region to cooperate in ensuring
               regional stability,
                     Reiterating its strong condemnation of all violations of human rights and
               international humanitarian law in Darfur, and calling upon the Government of
               National Unity to take urgent action to tackle gender-based violence in Darfur
               including action towards implementing its Action Plan to Combat Violence Against
               Women in Darfur with particular focus on the rescission of Form 8 and access to
               legal redress,
                     Expressing its deep concern for the security of humanitarian aid workers and
               their access to populations in need, including refugees, internally displaced persons
               and other war-affected populations, and calling upon all parties, in particular the
               Government of National Unity, to ensure, in accordance with relevant provisions of
               international law, the full, safe and unhindered access of relief personnel to all those
               in need in Darfur as well as the delivery of humanitarian assistance, in particular to
               internally displaced persons and refugees,
                    Taking note of the communiqués of 12 January, 10 March, 15 May and 27 June
               2006 of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union regarding transition of
               AMIS to a United Nations operation,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on Darfur dated 28 July
               2006 (S/2006/591),

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                 Determining that the situation in the Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
           international peace and security,
                 1.   Decides, without prejudice to its existing mandate and operations as
           provided for in resolution 1590 (2005) and in order to support the early and
           effective implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement, that UNMIS’ mandate
           shall be expanded as specified in paragraphs 8, 9 and 12 below, that it shall deploy
           to Darfur, and therefore invites the consent of the Government of National Unity for
           this deployment, and urges Member States to provide the capability for an
           expeditious deployment;
                 2.   Requests the Secretary-General to arrange the rapid deployment of
           additional capabilities for UNMIS, in order that it may deploy in Darfur, in
           accordance with the recommendation contained in his report dated 28 July 2006;
                3.    Decides that UNMIS shall be strengthened by up to 17,300 military
           personnel and by an appropriate civilian component including up to 3,300 civilian
           police personnel and up to 16 Formed Police Units, and expresses its determination
           to keep UNMIS’ strength and structure under regular review, taking into account the
           evolution of the situation on the ground and without prejudice to its current
           operations and mandate as provided for in resolution 1590 (2005);
                4.   Expresses its intention to consider authorizing possible additional
           temporary reinforcements of the military component of UNMIS, at the request of
           the Secretary-General, within the limits of the troop levels recommended in
           paragraph 87 of his report dated 28 July 2006;
                 5.   Requests the Secretary-General to consult jointly with the African Union,
           in close and continuing consultation with the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement,
           including the Government of National Unity, on a plan and timetable for transition
           from AMIS to a United Nations operation in Darfur; decides that those elements
           outlined in paragraphs 40 to 58 of the Secretary-General’s report of 28 July 2006
           shall begin to be deployed no later than 1 October 2006, that thereafter as part of the
           process of transition to a United Nations operation additional capabilities shall be
           deployed as soon as feasible and that UNMIS shall take over from AMIS
           responsibility for supporting the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement
           upon the expiration of AMIS’ mandate but in any event no later than 31 December
           2006;
                 6.   Notes that the Status of Forces Agreement for UNMIS with the Sudan, as
           outlined in resolution 1590 (2005), shall apply to UNMIS’ operations throughout the
           Sudan, including in Darfur;
                7.    Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to strengthen
           AMIS through the use of existing and additional United Nations resources with a
           view to transition to a United Nations operation in Darfur; and authorizes the
           Secretary-General during this transition to implement the longer-term support to
           AMIS outlined in the report of the Secretary-General of 28 July 2006, including
           provision of air assets, ground mobility package, training, engineering and logistics,
           mobile communications capacity and broad public information assistance;
                8.  Decides that the mandate of UNMIS in Darfur shall be to support
           implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement of 5 May 2006 and the N’djamena

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               Agreement on Humanitarian Cease-fire on the Conflict in Darfur (“the
               Agreements”), including by performing the following tasks:
                    (a) To monitor and verify the implementation by the parties of Chapter 3
               (“Comprehensive Cease-fire and Final Security Arrangements”) of the Darfur Peace
               Agreement and the N’djamena Agreement on Humanitarian Cease-fire on the
               Conflict in Darfur;
                     (b) To observe and monitor movement of armed groups and redeployment of
               forces in areas of UNMIS deployment by ground and aerial means in accordance
               with the Agreements;
                     (c) To investigate violations of the Agreements and to report violations to the
               Cease-fire Commission; as well as to cooperate and coordinate, together with other
               International Actors, with the Cease-fire Commission, the Joint Commission, and
               the Joint Humanitarian Facilitation and Monitoring Unit established pursuant to the
               Agreements including through provision of technical assistance and logistical
               support;
                     (d) To maintain, in particular, a presence in key areas, such as buffer zones
               established pursuant to the Darfur Peace Agreement, areas inside internally
               displaced persons camps and demilitarized zones around and inside internally
               displaced persons camps, in order to promote the re-establishment of confidence, to
               discourage violence, in particular by deterring use of force;
                    (e) To monitor transborder activities of armed groups along the Sudanese
               borders with Chad and the Central African Republic in particular through regular
               ground and aerial reconnaissance activities;
                     (f) To assist with development and implementation of a comprehensive and
               sustainable programme for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former
               combatants and women and children associated with combatants, as called for in the
               Darfur Peace Agreement and in accordance with resolutions 1556 (2004) and 1564
               (2004);
                    (g) To assist the parties, in cooperation with other international actors, in the
               preparations for and conduct of referendums provided for in the Darfur Peace
               Agreement;
                    (h) To assist the parties to the Agreements in promoting understanding of the
               peace accord and of the role of UNMIS, including by means of an effective public
               information campaign, targeted at all sectors of society, in coordination with the
               African Union;
                    (i) To cooperate closely with the Chairperson of the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue
               and Consultation (DDDC), provide support and technical assistance to him, and
               coordinate other United Nations agencies’ activities to this effect, as well as to assist
               the parties to the DDDC in addressing the need for an all-inclusive approach,
               including the role of women, towards reconciliation and peacebuilding;
                     (j) To assist the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement, in coordination with
               bilateral and multilateral assistance programmes, in restructuring the police service
               in the Sudan, consistent with democratic policing, to develop a police training and
               evaluation programme, and to otherwise assist in the training of civilian police;

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                 (k) To assist the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement in promoting the rule
           of law, including an independent judiciary, and the protection of human rights of all
           people of the Sudan through a comprehensive and coordinated strategy with the aim
           of combating impunity and contributing to long-term peace and stability and to
           assist the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement to develop and consolidate the
           national legal framework;
                 (l) To ensure an adequate human rights and gender presence, capacity and
           expertise within UNMIS to carry out human rights promotion, civilian protection
           and monitoring activities that include particular attention to the needs of women and
           children;
                 9.   Decides further that the mandate of UNMIS in Darfur shall also include
           the following:
                 (a) To facilitate and coordinate in close cooperation with relevant United
           Nations agencies, within its capabilities and in its areas of deployment, the
           voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and humanitarian
           assistance inter alia by helping to establish the necessary security conditions in
           Darfur;
                (b) To contribute towards international efforts to protect, promote and
           monitor human rights in Darfur, as well as to coordinate international efforts
           towards the protection of civilians with particular attention to vulnerable groups
           including internally displaced persons, returning refugees, and women and children;
                 (c) To assist the parties to the Agreements, in cooperation with other
           international partners in the mine action sector, by providing humanitarian demining
           assistance, technical advice, and coordination, as well as mine awareness
           programmes targeted at all sectors of society;
                 (d) To assist in addressing regional security issues in close liaison with
           international efforts to improve the security situation in the neighbouring regions
           along the borders between the Sudan and Chad and between the Sudan and the
           Central African Republic, including through the establishment of a
           multidimensional presence consisting of political, humanitarian, military and
           civilian police liaison officers in key locations in Chad, including in internally
           displaced persons and refugee camps, and if necessary, in the Central African
           Republic, and to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement between the
           Sudan and Chad signed on 26 July 2006;
                 10. Calls upon all Member States to ensure the free, unhindered and
           expeditious movement to the Sudan of all personnel, as well as equipment,
           provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles and spare parts, which are
           for the exclusive and official use of UNMIS in Darfur;
                 11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of
           the progress in implementing the Darfur Peace Agreement, respect for the ceasefire,
           and the implementation of the mandate of UNMIS in Darfur, and to report to the
           Council, as appropriate, on the steps taken to implement this resolution and any
           failure to comply with its demands;

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                     12.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:
                     (a) Decides that UNMIS is authorized to use all necessary means, in the
               areas of deployment of its forces and as it deems within its capabilities:
                    – to protect United Nations personnel, facilities, installations and equipment, to
                      ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel,
                      humanitarian workers, assessment and evaluation commission personnel, to
                      prevent disruption of the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement by
                      armed groups, without prejudice to the responsibility of the Government of the
                      Sudan, to protect civilians under threat of physical violence,
                    – in order to support early and effective implementation of the Darfur Peace
                      Agreement, to prevent attacks and threats against civilians,
                    – to seize or collect, as appropriate, arms or related material whose presence in
                      Darfur is in violation of the Agreements and the measures imposed by
                      paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556, and to dispose of such arms and related
                      material as appropriate;
                    (b) Requests that the Secretary-General and the Governments of Chad and
               the Central African Republic conclude status-of-forces agreements as soon as
               possible, taking into consideration General Assembly resolution 58/82 on the scope
               of legal protection under the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and
               Associated Personnel, and decides that pending the conclusion of such an agreement
               with either country, the model status-of-forces agreement dated 9 October 1990
               (A/45/594) shall apply provisionally with respect to UNMIS forces operating in that
               country;
                     13. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the protection
               of civilians in refugee and internally displaced persons camps in Chad and on how
               to improve the security situation on the Chadian side of the border with Sudan;
                     14. Calls upon the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement to respect their
               commitments and implement the Agreement without delay, urges those parties that
               have not signed the Agreement to do so without delay and not to act in any way that
               would impede implementation of the Agreement, and reiterates its intention to take,
               including in response to a request by the African Union, strong and effective
               measures, such as an asset freeze or travel ban, against any individual or group that
               violates or attempts to block the implementation of the Agreement or commits
               human rights violations;
                     15.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1707 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 September 2006

               Resolution 1707 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5521st meeting, on
               12 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001) of 20 December 2001, 1413 (2002) of 23 May 2002, 1444
               (2002) of 27 November 2002, 1510 (2003) of 13 October 2003, 1563 (2004) of
               17 September 2004, 1623 (2005) of 13 September 2005 and 1659 (2006) of
               15 February 2006,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
                     Reaffirming also its resolutions 1368 (2001) of 12 September 2001 and 1373
               (2001) of 28 September 2001 and reiterating its support for international efforts to
               root out terrorism in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                     Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order
               throughout the country resides with the Afghans themselves and welcoming the
               cooperation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with the
               International Security Assistance Force (ISAF),
                     Recognizing once again the interconnected nature of the challenges in
               Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance and
               development, as well as on the cross-cutting issue of counter-narcotics, is mutually
               reinforcing and welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the
               international community to address these challenges,
                    Stressing, in this regard, the importance of the Afghanistan Compact and its
               annexes, launched at the London Conference, which provide the framework for the
               partnership between the Afghan Government and the international community,
                     Expressing its concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in particular
               the increased violent and terrorist activity by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegally armed
               groups and those involved in the narcotics trade, which has resulted in increased
               Afghan civilian casualties,
                    Reiterating its call on all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively
               in the peaceful political development of the country and to avoid resorting to
               violence including through the use of illegal armed groups,

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                    Stressing, in this context, the importance of the security sector reform
               including further strengthening of the Afghan National Army and Police,
               disbandment of illegal armed groups, justice sector reform and counter-narcotics,
                     Expressing, in this context, its support for the Afghan Security Forces, with the
               assistance of ISAF and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition in
               contributing to security in Afghanistan and in building the capacity of the Afghan
               Security Forces, and welcoming the extension of ISAF into Southern Afghanistan,
               with effect from 31 July 2006, the planned further ISAF expansion into Eastern
               Afghanistan and the increased coordination between ISAF and the OEF coalition,
                    Expressing its appreciation to the United Kingdom for taking over the lead
               from Italy in commanding ISAF, and recognizing with gratitude the contributions of
               the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and many nations to ISAF,
                     Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF, in
               consultation with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,
                    Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
               Nations,
                     1.   Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security
               Assistance Force (ISAF), as defined in resolution 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for
               a period of twelve months beyond 13 October 2006;
                   2.    Authorizes the Member States participating in ISAF to take all necessary
               measures to fulfil its mandate;
                    3.   Recognizes the need to further strengthen ISAF, and in this regard calls
               upon Member States to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources to
               ISAF, and to make contributions to the Trust Fund established pursuant to resolution
               1386 (2001);
                     4.   Calls upon ISAF to continue to work in close consultation with the
               Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Special Representative
               of the Secretary-General as well as with the OEF coalition in the implementation of
               the force mandate;
                    5.  Requests the leadership of ISAF to provide quarterly reports on
               implementation of its mandate to the Security Council through the Secretary-General;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.

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Security Council resolution 1707 (2006) [on extension of the authorization of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF)]

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1708 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 September 2006

               Resolution 1708 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5524th meeting, on
               14 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Côte d’Ivoire, in
               particular resolutions 1572 (2004) of 15 November 2004, 1584 (2005) of 1 February
               2005, 1633 (2005) of 21 October 2005 and 1643 (2005) of 15 December 2005, and
               the relevant statements of its President,
                     Welcoming the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General, the African Union
               and the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS) towards
               re-establishing peace and stability in Côte d’Ivoire,
                    Recalling the final report (S/2006/735, annex) of the Group of Experts created
               by the Secretary-General, further to paragraph 9 of resolution 1643 (2005),
                     Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to constitute a threat
               to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts to 15 December
               2006, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative
               measures;
                     2.   Requests the Group of Experts to submit a brief written update to the
               Council, through the Committee established by paragraph 14 of resolution 1572
               (2004), before 1 December 2006, on the implementation of the measures imposed
               by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and paragraphs 4 and 6 of
               resolution 1643 (2005) with recommendations in this regard;
                    3.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

06-52272 (E)
*0652272*

Security Council resolution 1708 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Group of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1572 (2004)]

S/61 [196] CÔTE D'IVOIRE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1709 (2006)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                22 September 2006

               Resolution 1709 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5532nd meeting,
               on 22 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 1706 (2006) of
               31 August 2006, 1679 (2006) of 16 May 2006, 1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006, 1653
               of 27 January 2006, 1627 of 23 September 2005 and 1590 (2005) of 24 March 2005,
               and the statements of its President, in particular that of 3 February 2006
               (S/PRST/2006/5), concerning the situation in the Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
               territorial integrity of the Sudan and to the cause of peace,
                     Noting with deep concern the restrictions placed on movements and materiel
               of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and the adverse impact such restrictions
               have on UNMIS’ ability to perform its mandate effectively,
                     Expressing its grave concern over the continued deterioration of the
               humanitarian situation in Darfur, and reiterating in the strongest terms the need for
               all parties to the conflict in Darfur to put an end to the violence and atrocities in that
               region,
                     Determining that the situation in the Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIS until 8 October 2006, with the
               intention to renew it for further periods;
                    2.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

06-53166 (E)
*0653166*

Security Council resolution 1709 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)]

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1710 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 September 2006

               Resolution 1710 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5540th meeting, on
               29 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
               situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea (hereinafter referred to as “the parties”) and
               the requirements contained therein, including in particular resolutions 1320 of
               15 September 2000, 1430 of 14 August 2002, 1466 of 14 March 2003, 1640 of
               23 November 2005 and 1681 of 31 May 2006,
                     Stressing its unwavering commitment to the peace process, and to the full and
               expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreements, and the importance of
               prompt implementation of the decision of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary
               Commission (S/2002/423) as a basis for peaceful and cooperative relations between
               the parties,
                     Reaffirming the integrity of the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) as provided
               for in the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/601) and
               recalling the objectives of its establishment and the commitment of the parties to
               respect the TSZ,
                     Commending the efforts made by the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and
               Eritrea (UNMEE) and its military and civilian personnel to accomplish its duties,
               despite the difficult circumstances,
                     Stressing further that the full demarcation of the border between the two
               parties is vital to lasting peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as in the region,
               and recalling that both parties have agreed to accept the delimitation and
               demarcation determinations of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission (EEBC)
               as final and binding,
                     Expressing its full support for the ongoing process, aimed at implementing the
               final and binding decision of the EEBC,
                    Taking note of UNMEE’s statement of 25 September 2006 on allegations
               against UNMEE staff,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 September 2006
               (S/2006/749),

06-54525 (E)
*0654525*

S/RES/1710 (2006)

                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNMEE for a period of four months,
               until 31 January 2007;
                     2.    Reiterates its demand expressed in paragraph 1 of resolution 1640 (2005)
               that Eritrea reverse, without further delay or preconditions, all restrictions on
               UNMEE’s movement and operations, and provide UNMEE with the access,
               assistance, support and protection required for the performance of its duties, in this
               regard expresses its deep concern at the recent expulsion of UNMEE personnel by
               Eritrea;
                     3.   Reiterates its call expressed in paragraph 2 of resolution 1640 (2005)
               that the parties show maximum restraint and refrain from any threat or use of force
               against each other;
                     4.   Reiterates its demand expressed in paragraph 5 of resolution 1640 (2005)
               that Ethiopia accept fully and without delay the final and binding decision of the
               Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission and take immediately concrete steps to
               enable, without preconditions, the Commission to demarcate the border completely
               and promptly;
                     5.   Regrets the lack of progress on demarcation, calls upon both parties to
               cooperate fully with the EEBC, including attending EEBC meetings, stresses that
               the parties have primary responsibility for the implementation of the Algiers
               Agreements, and calls again upon the parties to implement completely and without
               further delay or preconditions the decision of the EEBC and to take concrete steps to
               resume the demarcation process;
                     6.   Demands that the parties provide UNMEE with the necessary access,
               assistance, support and protection required for the performance of its duties,
               including its mandated task to assist the EEBC in the expeditious and orderly
               implementation of the Delimitation Decision, in accordance with resolutions 1430
               (2002) and 1466 (2003) and demands that any restrictions be lifted immediately;
                    7.   Intends in the event it determines that the parties have not demonstrated
               progress towards demarcation by 31 January 2007, to transform or reconfigure
               UNMEE as the Council may decide;
                    8.    Intends further to review the situation before 30 November 2006, in
               order to prepare for possible changes by 31 January 2007, and to that end requests
               the Secretary-General to present updated options for possible changes to UNMEE’s
               mandate;
                    9.     Expresses its willingness to reconsider any changes to UNMEE it may
               make in accordance with paragraph 7 in light of subsequent progress towards
               demarcation, and its readiness to take further decisions to ensure that UNMEE will
               be able to facilitate demarcation as progress becomes possible;
                     10. Calls on Member States to provide contributions to the Trust Fund,
               established pursuant to resolution 1177 (1998) and referred to in Article 4 (17) of
               the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by the Governments of Ethiopia and
               Eritrea on 12 December 2000, in order to support the demarcation process;
                    11. Expresses its deep appreciation for the contribution and dedication of the
               troop-contributing countries to the work of UNMEE;
                    12.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1710 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia (UNMEE)]

S/61 [152] ERITREA--ETHIOPIA
S/61 [153] UN MISSION IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA

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