               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1687 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               15 June 2006

               Resolution 1687 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5465th meeting, on
               15 June 2006
                    The Security Council,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 23 May 2006 (S/2006/315)
               on the United Nations operation in Cyprus,
                     Reiterating its call to the parties to assess and address the humanitarian issue
               of missing persons with due urgency and seriousness, and welcoming in this regard
               the resumption of the activities of the Committee on Missing Persons since August
               2004, as well as the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Third Member who
               will assume his duties in July 2006,
                    Noting that the Government of Cyprus is agreed that in view of the prevailing
               conditions in the island it is necessary to keep UNFICYP beyond 15 June 2006,
                     Taking note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that the security
               situation on the island continues to be stable and that the situation along the Green
               Line remains calm, and expressing the hope that there will be a decrease in the
               overall number of incidents involving the two sides,
                     Urging both sides to avoid any action which could lead to an increase in
               tension and, in this context, noting with concern sequential developments in the
               vicinity of Dherinia, the increase in unauthorized construction of building for
               personal and commercial use in the buffer zone, and developments at certain
               checkpoints in sector four, including new restrictions on UNFICYP’s freedom of
               movement, and encouraging both sides to engage in consultations with UNFICYP
               on the demarcation of the buffer zone, and to respect UNFICYP’s mandate and
               operations in the buffer zone,
                    Regretting that the gap between words and deeds remains too great for the
               Secretary-General to resume fully his good offices mission and urging progress
               towards the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive settlement. In this
               context welcoming the Secretary-General’s efforts to encourage renewed
               bicommunal contacts, and the agreement to a proposal to establish a mechanism for
               bicommunal discussions at the technical level, as well as the agreement of both
               leaders to meet on the occasion of the installation of the Third Member of the
               Committee on Missing Persons on Cyprus,

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                    Welcoming progress in demining, particularly in the Nicosia area, and
               expressing strong support for UNFICYP’s efforts to extend demining operations to
               Turkish Forces minefields in the rest of the buffer zone,
                    Welcoming the fact that over 10 million crossings by Greek Cypriots to the
               north and Turkish Cypriots to the south have taken place peacefully, and
               encouraging the opening of additional crossing points,
                     Expressing concern at continued disagreement over construction activity
               relating to the proposed additional crossing point at Ledra Street and urging both
               sides to cooperate with UNFICYP to resolve this issue,
                     Welcoming the emphasis of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on greater cohesiveness in the efforts of the United Nations family in
               Cyprus, as well as the Secretary-General’s intention to keep the operations of
               UNFICYP under close review while continuing to take into account developments
               on the ground and the views of the parties, and to revert to the Council with
               recommendations as appropriate for further adjustments to UNFICYP’s mandate,
               force levels and concept of operation as soon as warranted,
                     Welcoming all efforts to promote bicommunal contacts and events, including,
               inter alia, on the part of the United Nations, and urging the two sides to promote
               further bicommunal contacts and to remove any obstacles to such contacts,
                    Echoing the Secretary-General’s gratitude to the Government of Cyprus and
               the Government of Greece for their voluntary contributions to the funding of
               UNFICYP, and his request for further voluntary contributions from other countries
               and organizations,
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                    1.   Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular resolution
               1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and subsequent resolutions;
                    2.   Expresses its full support for UNFICYP, including its mandate in the
               buffer zone, and decides to extend its mandate for a further period ending
               15 December 2006;
                    3.     Calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore in
               Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000;
                     4.    Encourages active participation in bicommunal discussions at the
               technical level, under the leadership of the SRSG, and expresses its full support for
               the latter;
                     5.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on implementation of
               this resolution by 1 December 2006;
                    6.    Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNFICYP to implement the
               Secretary-General’s zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to
               ensure full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct,
               requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard
               and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to
               take appropriate preventive action including the conduct of pre-deployment
               awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                    7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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S/61 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/61 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1688 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               16 June 2006

               Resolution 1688 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5467th meeting, on
               16 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning Liberia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa, in particular its resolutions 1470
               (2003) of 28 March 2003, 1508 (2003) of 19 September 2003, 1537 (2004) of
               30 March 2004 and 1638 (2005) of 11 November 2005,
                     Recalling that the Special Court for Sierra Leone (“the Special Court”) was
               established by Agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra
               Leone on 16 January 2002 (“the Agreement”) pursuant to its resolution 1315 (2000)
               of 14 August 2000,
                     Recalling article 10 of the Agreement pursuant to which the Special Court may
               meet away from its seat if it considers it necessary for the efficient exercise of its
               functions, and recalling also Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the
               Special Court pursuant to which the President of the Special Court may authorize a
               Chamber or a Judge to exercise their functions away from the seat of the Special
               Court,
                     Recalling the Council’s determination to end impunity, establish the rule of
               law and promote respect for human rights and to restore and maintain international
               peace and security, in accordance with international law and the purposes and
               principles of the Charter,
                    Expressing its appreciation to Liberian President Johnson-Sirleaf for her
               courageous decision to request the transfer of former President Taylor in order that
               he may be tried at the Special Court,
                     Expressing its appreciation to President Obasanjo of Nigeria on his decision to
               facilitate the transfer of former President Taylor, and noting the role Nigeria has
               played in securing and promoting peace in Liberia and the wider subregion,
               including President Obasanjo’s decision in 2003 to facilitate the removal of former
               President Taylor from Liberia which allowed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
               to take effect, and recognizing the contribution made by the Economic Community
               of West African States (ECOWAS) in this regard,

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                    Recognizing that the proceedings in the Special Court in the case against
               former President Taylor will contribute to achieving truth and reconciliation in
               Liberia and the wider subregion,
                    Expressing that it remains committed to assisting the Governments of Liberia
               and Sierra Leone in their efforts to a more stable, prosperous and just society,
                     Reiterating its appreciation for the essential work of the Special Court and its
               vital contribution to the establishment of the rule of law in Sierra Leone and the
               subregion,
                    Welcoming the transfer of former President Taylor to the Special Court on
               29 March 2006, and noting that at present the trial of former President Taylor cannot
               be conducted within the subregion due to the security implications if he is held in
               Freetown at the Special Court,
                     Noting that it is not feasible for the trial of former President Taylor to be
               hosted at the premises of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda due to its
               full engagement on the completion strategy, and that no other international criminal
               tribunals exist for the trial of former President Taylor in Africa,
                    Taking note of the exchange of letters between the President of the Special
               Court and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands dated
               29 March 2006 (“the exchange of letters dated 29 March 2006”),
                    Taking note also of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Special
               Court and the International Criminal Court dated 13 April 2006 (“the Memorandum
               dated 13 April 2006”),
                     Noting that former President Taylor has been brought before the Special Court
               at its seat in Freetown and determining that the continued presence of former
               President Taylor in the subregion is an impediment to stability and a threat to the
               peace of Liberia and of Sierra Leone and to international peace and security in the
               region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Takes note of the intention of the President of the Special Court to
               authorize a Trial Chamber to exercise its functions away from the seat of the Special
               Court, and his request to the Government of the Netherlands to host the trial,
               including any appeal;
                     2.    Welcomes the willingness of the Government of the Netherlands, as
               expressed in the exchange of letters dated 29 March 2006, to host the Special Court
               for the detention and trial of former President Taylor, including any appeal;
                    3.    Takes note of the willingness of the International Criminal Court, as
               requested by the Special Court and as expressed in the Memorandum dated 13 April
               2006 to allow the use of its premises for the detention and trial of former President
               Taylor by the Special Court, including any appeal;
                    4.    Requests all States to cooperate to this end, in particular to ensure the
               appearance of former President Taylor in the Netherlands for purposes of his trial by
               the Special Court, and encourages all States as well to ensure that any evidence or
               witnesses are, upon the request of the Special Court, promptly made available to the
               Special Court for this purpose;

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                 5.    Requests the Secretary-General to assist, as a matter of priority, in the
           conclusion of all necessary legal and practical arrangements, including for the
           transfer of former President Taylor to the Special Court in the Netherlands and for
           the provision of the necessary facilities for the conduct of the trial, in consultation
           with the Special Court, as well as the Government of the Netherlands;
                6.    Requests the Special Court, with the assistance of the Secretary-General
           and relevant States, to make the trial proceedings accessible to the people of the
           subregion, including through video link;
                 7.   Decides that the Special Court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction over
           former President Taylor during his transfer to and presence in the Netherlands in
           respect of matters within the Statute of the Special Court, and that the Netherlands
           shall not exercise its jurisdiction over former President Taylor except by express
           agreement with the Special Court;
                8.   Decides further that the Government of the Netherlands shall facilitate
           the implementation of the decision of the Special Court to conduct the trial of
           former President Taylor in the Netherlands, in particular by:
                (a) Allowing the detention and the trial in the Netherlands of former
           President Taylor by the Special Court;
                (b) Facilitating the transport upon the request of the Special Court of former
           President Taylor within the Netherlands outside the areas under the authority of the
           Special Court;
                (c) Enabling the appearance of witnesses, experts and other persons required
           to be at the Special Court under the same conditions and according to the same
           procedures as applicable to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former
           Yugoslavia;
                 9.    Decides that the measures imposed by subparagraph 4 (a) of resolution
           1521 (2003) of 22 December 2003 shall not apply to former President Taylor for the
           purposes of any travel related to his trial before the Special Court, as well as any
           travel related to the execution of the judgment, and also to exempt from the travel
           ban the travel of any witnesses whose presence at the trial is required;
                 10. Recalls that the costs to be incurred as a result of the trial of former
           President Taylor in the Netherlands are expenses of the Special Court in the sense of
           article 6 of the Agreement and that no additional costs can be incurred by any other
           party without their prior consent;
                11. Recalls the Secretary-General’s letter of 5 April 2006 and reiterates its
           appeal to States to contribute generously to the Special Court and notes with
           appreciation the States which have done so in the past;
                12.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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S/61 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1689 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General

                                                                               20 June 2006

               Resolution 1689 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5468th meeting, on
               20 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President on the
               situation in Liberia and West Africa,
                     Welcoming the rapid progress made by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf since
               January 2006, in rebuilding Liberia for the benefit of all Liberians, with the support
               of the international community,
                    Applauding the actions of President Sirleaf, Nigerian President Olusegun
               Obasanjo, and others in the international community for their roles in transferring
               Charles Taylor to the Special Court for Sierra Leone,
                      Welcoming the Government of Liberia’s progress in implementing the
               Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program, designed to ensure
               prompt implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and to expedite the
               lifting of the measures imposed by resolution 1521 (2003),
                     Applauding the Government of Liberia’s commitment to transparent
               management of the country’s forestry resources for the benefit of Liberians and its
               reforms in the timber sector, including promulgating Executive Order No. 1, which
               declared all purported forest concessions null and void; creating a Forest Reform
               Monitoring Committee (FRMC); placing an internationally-recruited financial
               controller in the Forestry Development Authority, making progress towards
               implementing a management contract to ensure transparency in timber operations;
               establishing a mechanism for civil society to monitor the forestry sector; and
               drafting new forestry laws and regulations,
                    Stressing that Liberia’s progress in the timber sector is held back by the
               absence of appropriate forestry legislation, and urging speedy adoption of the
               necessary laws,
                     Taking note of President Sirleaf’s June 10 announcement of a moratorium on
               timber exports and new timber concessions pending the passage by the Liberian
               legislature of forestry legislation that respects Executive Order No. 1 of 2 February
               2006, and that is consistent with the recommendations of the FRMC,
                   Welcoming the Government of Liberia’s continuing cooperation with the
               Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and noting Liberia’s progress towards
               compliance with the Kimberley Process,

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                   Stressing the continuing importance of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
               (UNMIL) in improving security throughout Liberia and helping the new
               Government establish its authority throughout the country, particularly in the
               diamond and timber-producing regions, and border areas,
                    Taking note of the report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia
               dated 7 June 2006 (S/2006/379),
                    Having reviewed the measures imposed and conditions set out by paragraphs 6
               through 9 of resolution 1521 (2003) and concluding that insufficient progress has
               been made towards meeting those conditions,
                    Having reviewed the measures imposed and conditions set out by paragraphs
               10 and 11 of resolution 1521 (2003), and concluding that sufficient progress has
               been made towards meeting those conditions,
                    Underlining its determination to support the Government of Liberia, and
               encouraging donors to do likewise,
                     Determining that the situation in Liberia 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 not to renew the measure in paragraph 10 of resolution 1521
               (2003) that obligates Member States to prevent the import into their territories of all
               round log and timber products originating in Liberia;
                     2.    Decides to review the decision in paragraph one (1) after a period of
               ninety (90) days and expresses its determination to reinstate the measures in
               paragraph 10 of resolution 1521 (2003) unless the Council is informed by that time
               that the forestry legislation proposed by the FRMC has been passed;
                  3.      Urges the speedy adoption of the forestry legislation proposed by the
               FRMC;
                     4.   Further decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 6 of resolution
               1521 (2003) shall be renewed for an additional six (6) months with a review by the
               Council after four (4) months, to allow the Government of Liberia sufficient time to
               establish an effective Certificate of Origin regime for trade in Liberian rough
               diamonds that is transparent and internationally verifiable, with a view to joining
               the Kimberley Process, and calls upon the Government of Liberia to provide the
               Sanctions Committee, established according to paragraph 21 of resolution 1521
               (2003) with a detailed description of the proposed regime;
                    5.    Requests that the Secretary-General renew for an additional six (6)
               months the mandate of the Panel of Experts re-established according to paragraph 9
               of resolution 1647 (2005), and requests that the Panel of Experts report to the
               Council through the Committee no later than 15 December 2006 its observations
               and recommendations;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1690 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General

                                                                                20 June 2006

               Resolution 1690 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5469th meeting, on
               20 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its relevant resolutions on the situation in Timor-Leste, in particular
               its resolution 1599 (2005) of 28 April 2005 and resolution 1677 (2006) of 12 May
               2006,
                     Expressing its deep concern over the volatile security situation in Timor-Leste
               and its serious humanitarian repercussions,
                    Condemning continuing acts of violence against people and destruction of
               property,
                     Welcoming the initiatives taken by the Secretary-General, including the work
               of his Special Envoy to Timor-Leste to assess the situation on the ground,
                     Taking note of the letter dated 11 June 2006 addressed to the Secretary-General from the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, the President of the
               Parliament and the Prime Minister (S/2006/383), as well as the letter dated 8 June
               addressed to the Secretary-General from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and
               Defence of Timor-Leste (S/2006/391),
                     Reaffirming its full commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Timor-Leste,
                   Remaining fully committed to the promotion of long-lasting stability in
               Timor-Leste,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) until 20 August 2006 with a view to planning for the role of the
               United Nations following the expiration of the mandate of UNOTIL;
                     2.   Expresses 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 request of the Government of Timor-Leste
               and their activities aiming to restore and maintain security in Timor-Leste, takes
               note with appreciation that the work of those international forces is also facilitating
               the provision of humanitarian assistance and humanitarian access to the people of

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               Timor-Leste in need, and encourages those countries to continue to inform the
               Council of their activities;
                    3.    Calls upon the international security forces to continue to work in close
               coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste as well as the United Nations
               Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL);
                     4.    Urges all parties in Timor-Leste to refrain from violence and to
               participate in the democratic process;
                     5.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Council by 7 August 2006
               a report on the role for the United Nations in Timor-Leste following the expiration
               of the mandate of UNOTIL, taking into account the current situation and the need
               for a strengthened presence of the United Nations;
                    6.    Welcomes the initiative of the Secretary-General to ask the High
               Commissioner for Human Rights to take the lead in establishing an independent
               special inquiry commission in response to the request made by the Government of
               Timor-Leste in the letter dated 8 June 2006, and requests the Secretary-General to
               keep the Council informed on this matter;
                     7.    Calls upon the donor community to respond urgently and positively to
               the Flash Appeal launched by the United Nations on 12 June 2006 for humanitarian
               assistance to Timor-Leste;
                    8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                S/RES/1691 (2006)
               Security Council                                            Distr.: General
                                                                           22 June 2006

               Resolution 1691 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5473rd meeting, on
               22 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Having examined the application of the Republic of Montenegro for admission
               to the United Nations (S/2006/409),
                    Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of Montenegro be
               admitted to membership in the United Nations.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1692 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                30 June 2006

               Resolution 1692 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5479th meeting,
               on 30 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President relating to the
               situation in Burundi and in the Great Lakes region of Africa, in particular its
               resolution 1650 (2005) of 21 December 2005 and resolution 1669 (2006) of 10 April
               2006,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Burundi, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the relations among
               States in the region,
                     Congratulating again the people of Burundi on the successful conclusion of
               the transitional period and the peaceful transfer of authority to a representative and
               democratically elected government and institutions,
                    Welcoming the ongoing negotiations between the Burundian Government and
               the Palipehutu-FNL which have been facilitated by South Africa and the Regional
               Peace Initiative for Burundi, and looking forward to the early conclusion of a
               comprehensive ceasefire agreement,
                    Bearing in mind that the current mandates of the United Nations Operation in
               Burundi (ONUB) and of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo (MONUC) will expire on 1 July 2006 and 30 September
               2006, respectively,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on ONUB dated 21 June
               2006 (S/2006/429),
                     Noting that although there has been an improvement in the security situation
               since the completion of the transitional period, factors of instability remain in
               Burundi and in the Great Lakes region of Africa, which continue 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 ONUB until 31 December 2006;

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                    2.   Decides to extend until 30 September 2006 the authorization contained in
               paragraph 1 of resolution 1669 for the Secretary-General to redeploy temporarily a
               maximum of one infantry battalion, a military hospital and 50 military observers
               from ONUB to MONUC, in accordance with resolution 1669, with the intention of
               renewing such authorization according to future decisions by the Security Council
               concerning the renewal of the mandate of MONUC;
                    3.    Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to establish at the end of
               the period mentioned in paragraph 1 above an integrated office of the United
               Nations in Burundi, and looks forward with interest, with a view to further
               consideration, to his proposals on structure, tasking and requisite resources in an
               addendum as mentioned in paragraph 79 of his report dated 21 June 2006, as well as
               benchmarks referred to in paragraph 66 of the report;
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1693 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               30 June 2006

               Resolution 1693 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5480th meeting,
               on 30 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions and the statements by its President concerning the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular resolutions 1565 of 1 October
               2004, 1592 of 30 March 2005, 1596 of 18 April 2005, 1621 of 6 September 2005,
               1628 of 30 September 2005, 1635 of 28 October 2005 and 1671 of 25 April 2006,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
               political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its support for
               the process of the Global and All Inclusive Agreement on the Transition, signed in
               Pretoria on 17 December 2002,
                     Underlining the importance of elections as the foundation for the longer term
               restoration of peace and stability, national reconciliation and establishment of the
               rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                    Taking note of the fact that the elections of members of the National Assembly
               and the first round of the election of the President of the Republic are scheduled for
               30 July 2006,
                    Paying tribute to the donor community for the assistance they provide to the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular to the electoral process, and
               encouraging them to maintain it,
                     Recalling the importance of the security sector reform for the long-term
               stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the contribution brought
               by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
               Congo (MONUC), the EUSEC Mission and other international partners in this field,
                     Reiterating its serious concern regarding the continuation of hostilities by
               militias and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of
               the Congo, and at the threat they pose to the holding of elections,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 13 June 2006
               (S/2006/390), and of its recommendations,
                    Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to
               constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,

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                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to extend until 30 September 2006 the increase in the military
               and civilian police strength of MONUC authorized by resolutions 1621 and 1635;
                    2.    Underlines the temporary character of the increase referred to in the
               previous paragraph, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps
               with a view to downsizing or repatriating this additional strength by 30 September
               2006, as long as their presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo would no
               longer be vital to the successful conduct of the electoral process;
                     3.    Calls once again on the Transitional institutions and on all Congolese
               parties to ensure that free, fair and peaceful elections take place, that the timetable
               for polls developed by the Independent Electoral Commission is scrupulously
               respected and that security forces exercise restraint and remain impartial while
               providing security to the electoral process, and to respect the rights of every
               candidate to conduct a campaign;
                    4.   Calls on all Congolese parties to refrain from incitement to hatred and
               violence;
                     5.    Recalls that MONUC has the mandate, as set out in paragraph 7 of
               resolution 1565, within its capacity and without prejudice to carrying out tasks
               stipulated in paragraphs 4 and 5 of resolution 1565, inter alia, to provide assistance
               to the transitional government and authorities in order to contribute to their efforts,
               including those carried out with the support of EUSEC, with a view to take forward
               the security sector reform;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Middle East, including Palestinian question

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1694 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                13 July 2006

               Resolution 1694 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5487th meeting,
               on 13 July 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President, including its
               resolution 1667 (2006) of 31 March 2006,
                     Noting that the report of the Secretary-General of 14 March 2006 (S/2006/159)
               recommended, inter alia, changes to the configuration of the United Nations Mission
               in Liberia (UNMIL), in view of the completion by the mission of a number of tasks,
               and in the context of a review of the appropriate mandates for and composition of
               the mission, and that his report of 9 June 2006 (S/2006/376) reiterated his
               recommendation for the addition of a formed police unit,
                     Determining that the situation in Liberia continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                   1.   Decides to increase the authorized size of UNMIL’s civilian police
               component by 125, and to decrease the authorized size of UNMIL’s military
               component by 125, from the current authorized levels;
                    2.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/61 [89] LIBERIA SITUATION
S/61 [90] UN MISSION IN LIBERIA

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1695 (2006)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             15 July 2006

               Resolution 1695 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5490th meeting, on
               15 July 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its resolutions 825 (1993) of 11 May 1993 and 1540 (2004) of
               28 April 2004,
                    Bearing in mind the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the
               Korean peninsula and in north-east Asia at large,
                    Reaffirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as
               well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and
               security,
                     Expressing grave concern at the launch of ballistic missiles by the Democratic
               People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), given the potential of such systems to be used
               as a means to deliver nuclear, chemical or biological payloads,
                    Registering profound concern at the DPRK’s breaking of its pledge to maintain
               its moratorium on missile launching,
                    Expressing further concern that the DPRK endangered civil aviation and
               shipping through its failure to provide adequate advance notice,
                    Expressing its grave concern about DPRK’s indication of possible additional
               launches of ballistic missiles in the near future,
                     Expressing also its desire for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the
               situation and welcoming efforts by Council members as well as other Member States
               to facilitate a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialogue,
                     Recalling that the DPRK launched an object propelled by a missile without
               prior notification to the countries in the region, which fell into the waters in the
               vicinity of Japan on 31 August 1998,
                     Deploring the DPRK’s announcement of withdrawal from the Treaty on
               Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (the Treaty) and its stated pursuit of nuclear
               weapons in spite of its Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and
               International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards obligations,

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                    Stressing the importance of the implementation of the Joint Statement issued
               on 19 September 2005 by China, DPRK, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Russian
               Federation and the United States,
                    Affirming that such launches jeopardize peace, stability and security in the
               region and beyond, particularly in light of the DPRK’s claim that it has developed
               nuclear weapons,
                    Acting under its special responsibility for the maintenance of international
               peace and security,
                     1.   Condemns the multiple launches by the DPRK of ballistic missiles on
               5 July 2006 local time;
                    2.    Demands that the DPRK suspend all activities related to its ballistic
               missile programme, and in this context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to
               a moratorium on missile launching;
                     3.   Requires all Member States, in accordance with their national legal
               authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, to exercise
               vigilance and prevent missile and missile-related items, materials, goods and
               technology being transferred to DPRK’s missile or WMD programmes;
                     4.   Requires all Member States, in accordance with their national legal
               authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, to exercise
               vigilance and prevent the procurement of missiles or missile related-items,
               materials, goods and technology from the DPRK, and the transfer of any financial
               resources in relation to DPRK’s missile or WMD programmes;
                     5.   Underlines, in particular to the DPRK, the need to show restraint and
               refrain from any action that might aggravate tension, and to continue to work on the
               resolution of non-proliferation concerns through political and diplomatic efforts;
                    6.    Strongly urges the DPRK to return immediately to the Six-Party Talks
               without precondition, to work towards the expeditious implementation of
               19 September 2005 Joint Statement, in particular to abandon all nuclear weapons
               and existing nuclear programmes, and to return at an early date to the Treaty on
               Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and International Atomic Energy Agency
               safeguards;
                    7.    Supports the six-party talks, calls for their early resumption, and urges all
               the participants to intensify their efforts on the full implementation of the
               19 September 2005 Joint Statement with a view to achieving the verifiable
               denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula in a peaceful manner and to maintaining
               peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in north-east Asia;
                    8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1697 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 July 2006

               Resolution 1697 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5501st meeting, on
               31 July 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, including resolutions
               425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978 and 1655 (2006) of 31 January 2006
               as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular
               the statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21),
                     Expressing deepest concern at the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and
               Israel since 12 July 2006,
                     Taking note of the letter dated 7 July 2006 (S/2006/496) from the Chargé
               d’affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations conveying
               to the Secretary-General the request that the Security Council extend the mandate of
               UNIFIL for a further period of six months,
                     Having examined the Secretary-General’s report on UNIFIL of 22 July 2006
               (S/2006/560), including its observations that, as a result of the continuing hostilities
               along the Blue Line, UNIFIL has been impeded to carry out its activities effectively,
               and noting in this context the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate
               of the Force be extended for a period of one month pending consideration of other
               options for future arrangements in South Lebanon,
                     1.    Urges all concerned parties to abide scrupulously by their obligation to
               respect the safety of UNIFIL and other United Nations personnel, and avoid any
               course of action which might endanger United Nations personnel, and calls on them
               to allow the Force to resupply its positions, conduct search and rescue operations on
               behalf of its personnel and undertake any other measures the Force deems necessary
               to ensure the safety of its personnel;
                    2.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2006;
                    3.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/61 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
S/61 [56] ISRAEL--LEBANON

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1698 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 July 2006

               Resolution 1698 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5502nd meeting, on
               31 July 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements by its President
               concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular resolutions 1493 of
               28 July 2003, 1533 of 12 March 2004, 1552 of 27 July 2004, 1565 of 1 October
               2004, 1592 of 30 March 2005, 1596 of 18 April 2005, 1616 of 29 July 2005, 1649 of
               21 December 2005 and 1654 of 31 January 2006,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity
               and political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as all
               States in the region,
                     Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, and declaring its determination to continue
               close monitoring of the implementation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution
               1493 and expanded by resolution 1596, and to enforce the measures provided for in
               paragraphs 13 and 15 of resolution 1596 against persons and entities acting in
               violation of this embargo,
                     Reiterating its serious concern regarding the presence of armed groups and
               militias in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in
               the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, which perpetuate a climate of
               insecurity in the whole region,
                      Recognizing the linkage between the illegal exploitation of natural resources,
               illicit trade in such resources and the proliferation and trafficking of arms as one of
               the factors fuelling and exacerbating conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa,
                     Encouraging the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to
               continue their efforts with a view to promoting good governance and transparent
               economic management, and welcoming in this regard the work of the National
               Assembly’s Special Commission in charge of evaluating the validity of the
               economic and financial contracts concluded during the 1996-1997 and 1998
               conflicts,
                    Taking note of the reports of the Group of Experts referred to in paragraph 10
               of resolution 1533 and paragraph 21 of resolution 1596 (hereafter the Group of

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               Experts), dated 26 January 2006 (S/2006/53) and 18 July 2006 (S/2006/525),
               transmitted by the Committee established in accordance with paragraph 8 of
               resolution 1533 (hereafter the Committee),
                     Recalling its resolution 1612 of 26 July 2005 and its previous resolutions on
               children and armed conflict,
                     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed
               conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dated 13 June 2006 (S/2006/389),
               and of its recommendations,
                    Taking note of the report of the Security Council mission which visited
               Kinshasa from 10 to 12 June 2006 (S/2006/434), and endorsing its
               recommendations,
                    Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.   Reaffirms the demands of paragraphs 15, 18 and 19 of resolution 1493, of
               paragraph 5 of resolution 1596, and of paragraphs 15 and 16 of resolution 1649;
                     2.   Decides, in light of the failure by the parties to comply with the demands
               of the Council, to renew until 31 July 2007 the provisions of paragraphs 20 to 22 of
               resolution 1493, as amended and expanded by paragraph 1 of resolution 1596 and
               by paragraph 2 of resolution 1649, and reaffirms paragraphs 2, 6, 10 and 13 to 16 of
               resolution 1596, as well as paragraphs 3 to 5 of resolution 1649 and paragraph 10 of
               resolution 1671;
                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative
               measures as expeditiously as possible with a view to extending the mandate of the
               Group of Experts for a period expiring on 31 July 2007, drawing, as appropriate, on
               the expertise of the members of the Group of Experts established pursuant to
               resolution 1654 and appointing new members as necessary in consultation with the
               Committee;
                    4.    Requests the Group of Experts to continue fulfilling its mandate as
               defined in resolutions 1533, 1596 and 1649, to update regularly the Committee on
               its work, and to report to the Council in writing, through the Committee, by
               20 December 2006, and again before 10 July 2007;
                    5.   Recalls that, by its resolutions 1533, 1596, 1616 and 1649, the Council
               has mandated the Group of Experts:
                    (a) To examine and analyse information gathered by the United Nations
               Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in the
               context of its monitoring mandate;
                    (b) To gather and analyse all relevant information in the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo, countries of the region and, as necessary, in other countries,
               in cooperation with the governments of those countries, flows of arms and related
               materiel, as well as networks operating in violation of the measures imposed by
               paragraph 20 of resolution 1493;

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                (c) To consider and recommend, where appropriate, ways of improving the
           capabilities of States interested, in particular those of the region, to ensure the
           measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493 are effectively implemented;
                 (d) To report to the Council in writing, through the Committee, on the
           implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493 and on
           the implementation of the measures set forth in paragraphs 1, 6, 10, 13 and 15 of
           resolution 1596, with recommendations in this regard, including information on the
           sources of financing, such as from natural resources, which are funding the illicit
           trade of arms;
                (e)   To keep the Committee frequently updated on its activities;
                 (f) To exchange with MONUC, as appropriate, information that might be of
           use in the fulfilment of its monitoring mandate as described in paragraphs 3 and 4 of
           resolution 1533;
                 (g) To provide the Committee in its reports with a list, with supporting
           evidence, of those found to have violated the measures imposed by paragraph 20 of
           resolution 1493, and those found to have supported them in such activities for
           possible future measures by the Council;
                 (h) Within its capabilities and without prejudice to the execution of the other
           tasks in its mandate, to assist the Committee in the designation of the leaders
           referred to in paragraph 2 of resolution 1649;
                6.    Requests the Group of Experts, in close consultation with all relevant
           stakeholders, including the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
           and of the neighbouring States, the World Bank, MONUC and private sector actors:
              – to include in its report to be submitted by 20 December 2006, further
                recommendations based on paragraphs 158 and 159 of its report dated 18 July
                2006, on feasible and effective measures the Council might impose to prevent
                the illegal exploitation of natural resources financing armed groups and
                militias in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including
                through a certificate of origin regime;
              – to include in the above-mentioned report an assessment of the relative
                importance of the exploitation of natural resources to the armed groups as
                compared to other sources of income;
                 7.   Requests the Secretary-General to enable the Group of Experts to
           perform the tasks set out in the previous paragraph without prejudice to the
           execution of the other tasks in its mandate, by providing it with the necessary
           additional resources;
                 8.    Requests the Secretary-General to present before 15 February 2007, in
           close consultation with the Group of Experts, a report comprising an assessment of
           the potential economic, humanitarian and social impact on the population of the
           Democratic Republic of the Congo of implementation of the possible measures
           referred to in paragraph 6 above;
                 9.   Expresses its intention to consider, after it reviews the reports referred to
           in paragraphs 6 and 8 above, possible measures to stem the sources of financing of
           armed groups and militias, including the illegal exploitation of categories of natural
           resources, in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

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                     10. Urges the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to
               strengthen its efforts, with the support of the international community, including
               specialised international organisations, with a view to effectively extending State
               authority throughout its territory, to establishing its control over the exploitation and
               export of natural resources, and to improving the transparency of export revenue
               from those natural resources;
                    11. Welcomes the recommendations of the Group of Experts aimed at
               improving the tracking of ore and precious metals within a regional framework, and
               encourages States in the region of the Great Lakes of Africa to agree on ways to act
               upon those recommendations;
                    12. Recalls the terms of paragraph 13 of resolution 1493, and once again
               strongly condemns the continued use and recruitment of children in the hostilities in
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
                    13. Decides that, for a period expiring on 31 July 2007, the provisions of
               paragraphs 13 to 16 of resolution 1596 shall extend to the following individuals,
               operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and designated by the
               Committee:
                    – Political and military leaders recruiting or using children in armed conflict in
                      violation of applicable international law;
                    – Individuals committing serious violations of international law involving the
                      targeting of children in situations of armed conflict, including killing and
                      maiming, sexual violence, abduction and forced displacement;
                     14. Decides that the tasks of the Committee set out in paragraph 18 of
               resolution 1596 shall extend to the provisions set out in the previous paragraph;
                    15. Expresses its intention to modify or to remove the provisions above if it
               determines that the demands reaffirmed in paragraph 1 have been satisfied;
                     16.   Recalls that, by its resolution 1565, the Council has mandated MONUC:
                    – to monitor the implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 20 of
                      resolution 1493, including on the lakes, in cooperation with the United Nations
                      Operation in Burundi (ONUB) and, as appropriate, with the Governments
                      concerned and with the Group of Experts, including by inspecting, as it deems
                      it necessary and without notice, the cargo of aircraft and of any transport
                      vehicle using the ports, airports, airfields, military bases and border crossings
                      in North Kivu, in South Kivu and in Ituri;
                    – to seize or collect, as appropriate, the arms and any related materiel whose
                      presence in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo violates the
                      measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493, and dispose of such
                      arms and related materiel as appropriate;
                     17. Requests the working group of the Security Council on children in armed
               conflict, the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for children in armed
               conflict, as well as the Group of Experts, within its capabilities and without
               prejudice to the execution of the other tasks in its mandate, to assist the Committee
               in the designation of the individuals referred to in paragraph 13 above, by making
               known without delay to the Committee any useful information;

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                 18. Reaffirms its demand, expressed in paragraph 19 of resolution 1596, that
           all parties and all States cooperate fully with the work of the Group of Experts, and
           that they ensure:
              – the safety of its members;
              – unhindered and immediate access, in particular to persons, documents and
                sites the Group of Experts deems relevant to the execution of its mandate;
                19. Further demands that all parties and all States ensure the cooperation
           with the Group of Experts of individuals and entities within their jurisdiction or
           under their control, and calls on all States in the region to implement fully their
           obligations under paragraph 18 above;
                20. Acknowledges the assurances given by the Government of Uganda to the
           Committee on 23 May 2006 in relation to its commitment to fulfil its obligations
           under paragraph 19 of resolution 1596, and calls on the Government of Uganda to
           demonstrate this commitment fully;
                21. Expresses its intention to consider extending application of the individual
           measures provided for in paragraphs 13 and 15 of resolution 1596 to individuals
           obstructing the action of MONUC or of the Group of Experts, and requests the
           Secretary-General to present to the Council his observations in this regard;
                 22. Recalls that, in accordance with paragraphs 2 (c) and 4 of resolution
           1596, States have an obligation to notify in advance to the Committee supplies to
           the Democratic Republic of the Congo of non-lethal military equipment intended
           solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance and
           training, as well as authorised shipments of arms and related materiel to the
           Democratic Republic of the Congo consistent with such exemptions noted in
           paragraph 2 (a) of resolution 1596;
                23.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1696 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               31 July 2006

               Resolution 1696 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5500th meeting, on
               31 July 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling the Statement of its President, S/PRST/2006/15, of 29 March 2006,
                    Reaffirming its commitment to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear
               Weapons, and recalling the right of States Party, in conformity with Articles I and II
               of that Treaty, to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for
               peaceful purposes without discrimination,
                     Noting with serious concern the many reports of the IAEA Director General
               and resolutions of the IAEA Board of Governors related to Iran’s nuclear
               programme, reported to it by the IAEA Director General, including IAEA Board
               resolution GOV/2006/14,
                    Noting with serious concern that the IAEA Director General’s report of
               27 February 2006 (GOV/2006/15) lists a number of outstanding issues and concerns
               on Iran’s nuclear programme, including topics which could have a military nuclear
               dimension, and that the IAEA is unable to conclude that there are no undeclared
               nuclear materials or activities in Iran,
                     Noting with serious concern the IAEA Director General’s report of 28 April
               2006 (GOV/2006/27) and its findings, including that, after more than three years of
               Agency efforts to seek clarity about all aspects of Iran’s nuclear programme, the
               existing gaps in knowledge continue to be a matter of concern, and that the IAEA is
               unable to make progress in its efforts to provide assurances about the absence of
               undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran,
                     Noting with serious concern that, as confirmed by the IAEA Director General’s
               report of 8 June 2006 (GOV/2006/38) Iran has not taken the steps required of it by
               the IAEA Board of Governors, reiterated by the Council in its statement of
               29 March and which are essential to build confidence, and in particular Iran’s
               decision to resume enrichment-related activities, including research and
               development, its recent expansion of and announcements about such activities, and
               its continued suspension of cooperation with the IAEA under the Additional
               Protocol,

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                    Emphasizing the importance of political and diplomatic efforts to find a
               negotiated solution guaranteeing that Iran’s nuclear programme is exclusively for
               peaceful purposes, and noting that such a solution would benefit nuclear
               non-proliferation elsewhere,
                    Welcoming the statement by the Foreign Minister of France, Philippe Douste-Blazy, on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of China, France, Germany, the Russian
               Federation, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of
               the European Union, in Paris on 12 July 2006 (S/2006/573),
                    Concerned by the proliferation risks presented by the Iranian nuclear
               programme, mindful of its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United
               Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, and being
               determined to prevent an aggravation of the situation,
                    Acting under Article 40 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations in
               order to make mandatory the suspension required by the IAEA,
                     1.   Calls upon Iran without further delay to take the steps required by the
               IAEA Board of Governors in its resolution GOV/2006/14, which are essential to
               build confidence in the exclusively peaceful purpose of its nuclear programme and
               to resolve outstanding questions;
                     2.  Demands, in this context, that Iran shall suspend all enrichment-related
               and reprocessing activities, including research and development, to be verified by
               the IAEA;
                     3.   Expresses the conviction that such suspension as well as full, verified
               Iranian compliance with the requirements set out by the IAEA Board of Governors,
               would contribute to a diplomatic, negotiated solution that guarantees Iran’s nuclear
               programme is for exclusively peaceful purposes, underlines the willingness of the
               international community to work positively for such a solution, encourages Iran, in
               conforming to the above provisions, to re-engage with the international community
               and with the IAEA, and stresses that such engagement will be beneficial to Iran;
                     4.   Endorses, in this regard, the proposals of China, France, Germany, the
               Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, with the support of
               the European Union’s High Representative, for a long-term comprehensive
               arrangement which would allow for the development of relations and cooperation
               with Iran based on mutual respect and the establishment of international confidence
               in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme (S/2006/521);
                     5.   Calls upon all States, in accordance with their national legal authorities
               and legislation and consistent with international law, to exercise vigilance and
               prevent the transfer of any items, materials, goods and technology that could
               contribute to Iran’s enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and ballistic
               missile programmes;
                    6.     Expresses its determination to reinforce the authority of the IAEA
               process, strongly supports the role of the IAEA Board of Governors, commends and
               encourages the Director General of the IAEA and its secretariat for their ongoing
               professional and impartial efforts to resolve all remaining outstanding issues in Iran
               within the framework of the Agency, underlines the necessity of the IAEA
               continuing its work to clarify all outstanding issues relating to Iran’s nuclear
               programme, and calls upon Iran to act in accordance with the provisions of the

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           Additional Protocol and to implement without delay all transparency measures as
           the IAEA may request in support of its ongoing investigations;
                 7.   Requests by 31 August a report from the Director General of the IAEA
           primarily on whether Iran has established full and sustained suspension of all
           activities mentioned in this resolution, as well as on the process of Iranian
           compliance with all the steps required by the IAEA Board and with the above
           provisions of this resolution, to the IAEA Board of Governors and in parallel to the
           Security Council for its consideration;
                 8.   Expresses its intention, in the event that Iran has not by that date
           complied with this resolution, then to adopt appropriate measures under Article 41
           of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to persuade Iran to comply with
           this resolution and the requirements of the IAEA, and underlines that further
           decisions will be required should such additional measures be necessary;
                 9.    Confirms that such additional measures will not be necessary in the event
           that Iran complies with this resolution;
                10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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IAEA|IAEA. Board of Governors|IAEA. Director General|Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (1968)|Charter of the United Nations (1945)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|NUCLEAR MATERIALS|NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY|IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)|NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION|NEGOTIATION|VERIFICATION|RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT|TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|ECONOMIC COOPERATION|REPORT PREPARATION

Eastern Asia|Eastern Europe|Northern Europe|Southern Asia|Western Europe

China|Germany|France|United Kingdom|Iran, Islamic Republic of|Russian Federation


               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1699 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              8 August 2006

               Resolution 1699 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5507th meeting, on
               8 August 2006
                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolution 1617 (2005) requesting increased cooperation between
               the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and the Committee
               established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) (the “1267 Committee”),
                    Recalling also the cooperation agreement of 8 July 1997 between the United
               Nations and Interpol, and the exchange of letters of 8 December 2005 and 5 January
               2006 supplementing the agreement,
                    Welcoming the constructive role that Interpol has played to help the 1267
               Committee fulfil its mandate, inter alia, through the creation of the Interpol-United
               Nations Security Council Special Notices,
                     Noting that such cooperation with Interpol could also benefit the other
               sanctions committees established by the Security Council (the “Committees”),
               further noting that each committee might come up with its own conclusion in this
               regard,
                    Stressing that Security Council sanctions measures are often implemented
               under national law, including criminal law where applicable, and that enhanced
               cooperation between the United Nations and Interpol would enhance States’
               enforcement of those laws,
                      Emphasizing the obligations placed upon all Member States to implement, in
               full, the mandatory measures adopted by the Security Council,
                     1.    Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to increase
               cooperation between the United Nations and Interpol in order to provide the
               Committees with better tools, to fulfil their mandates more effectively, and to give
               Member States better optional tools to implement those measures adopted by the
               Security Council and monitored by the Committees, as well as similar measures that
               may be adopted by the Security Council in the future, particularly the freezing of
               assets, travel bans, and arms embargoes;
                     2.    Encourages Member States to use the tools offered by Interpol,
               particularly the I-24/7 global police communications system, to reinforce the
               implementation of such measures and similar measures that may be adopted by the
               Security Council in the future;
                    3.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1699 (2006) [on increased cooperation between the UN and Interpol in the implementation of sanctions]

INTERPOL|SANCTIONS|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS|ARMS EMBARGO|FROZEN ASSETS|TERRORISM


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1700 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               10 August 2006

               Resolution 1700 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5510th meeting,
               on 10 August 2006

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500
               (2003) of 14 August 2003, 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004, 1557 (2004) of 12 August
               2004, and 1619 (2005) of 11 August 2005,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
               (UNAMI) on 14 August 2003, the mandate of which was extended most recently on
               11 August 2005, and reaffirming that the United Nations should play a leading role
               in assisting the efforts of the Iraqi people and Government in strengthening
               institutions for representative government, and in promoting national dialogue and
               unity,
                    Stressing that this Iraqi national dialogue, which UNAMI should assist, is
               crucial for Iraq’s political stability and unity,
                     Welcoming the request conveyed in the letter of 3 August 2006 from the
               Foreign Minister of Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2006/609), expressing the view
               of the constitutionally elected Government of Iraq that there continues to be a vital
               role for UNAMI in assisting Iraqi efforts to build a productive and prosperous
               nation at peace with itself and its neighbours,
                     Taking note of the letter dated 1 August 2006 from the Secretary-General
               addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2006/601), and expressing its
               appreciation for the role that the United Nations is playing in Iraq with the support
               of the international community,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s agreement, as requested by the
               Government of Iraq, that the United Nations, as co-chair, will provide strong
               support for the International Compact of Iraq, launched on 27 July 2006 with a joint
               statement by the Government of Iraq and the United Nations,
                     1.    Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) for another period of twelve months from the date of this
               resolution;

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                   2.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
               months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                    3.     Requests the Secretary-General to update the Council on a regular basis
               on the latest developments of the International Compact of Iraq;
                    4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1700 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)]

S/61 [119] IRAQ SITUATION
S/61 [124] UN ASSISTANCE MISSION FOR IRAQ

UN Assistance Mission for Iraq|International Compact with Iraq|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|IRAQ|IRAQ SITUATION