               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1727 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                15 December 2006

               Resolution 1727 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at is 5592nd meeting,
               on 15 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President relating to
               the situation in Côte d’Ivoire,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Côte d’Ivoire, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation,
                    Taking note of the reports of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Côte
               d’Ivoire dated 5 October 2006 (S/2006/735) and 12 December 2006 (S/2006/964),
                     Expressing its serious concern at the persistence of the crisis and the
               deterioration of the situation in Côte d’Ivoire, including its grave humanitarian
               consequences causing large-scale civilian suffering and displacement,
                     Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to pose a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides to renew until 31 October 2007 the provisions of paragraphs 7 to
               12 of resolution 1572 (2004) and of paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005);
                     2.    Demands that all Ivorian parties, including the transitional Government
               and the Forces nouvelles, provide unhindered access, particularly to the Group of
               Experts established pursuant to paragraph 9 of resolution 1643 (2005), to
               equipment, sites and installations referred to in paragraph 2 (a) of resolution 1584
               (2005), and to UNOCI and French forces which support it to enable them to carry
               out the tasks set out in paragraphs 2 and 12 of resolution 1609 (2005);
                     3.    Reiterates that any serious obstacle to the freedom of movement of
               UNOCI and of the French forces which support it, or any attack or obstruction to the
               action of UNOCI, of the French forces, of the High Representative for the Elections,
               of the International Working Group (IWG), of the Mediator mentioned in paragraph
               20 of resolution 1721 (2006) or his representative in Côte d’Ivoire constitutes a
               threat to the peace and national reconciliation process for purposes of paragraphs 9
               and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004);

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                    4.    Requests the Secretary-General and the French Government to report to it
               immediately, through the Committee established by paragraph 14 of resolution 1572
               (2004) (the Committee), of any serious obstacle to the freedom of movement of
               UNOCI and of the French forces which support it, including the names of those
               responsible, and requests also the High Representative for the elections, the IWG,
               the Mediator mentioned in paragraph 20 of resolution 1721 (2006) or his
               representative in Côte d’Ivoire to report to it immediately, through the Committee,
               any attack or obstruction to their action;
                     5.    Requests all States concerned, in particular those in the region, to report
               to the Committee, within 90 days from the date of adoption of this resolution, on the
               practical steps they have taken to implement the measures imposed by paragraphs 7,
               9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and by paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005),
               and authorizes the Committee to request whatever further information it may
               consider necessary;
                     6.    Decides that at the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 1 above, the
               Security Council shall review the measures imposed by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of
               resolution 1572 (2004), paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005) and reiterated in
               paragraph 3 above, in the light of progress accomplished in the peace and national
               reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire as referred to in resolution 1721 (2006), and
               expresses its readiness to consider the modification or termination of these measures
               before the aforesaid period only if the provisions of resolution 1721 (2006) have
               been fully implemented;
                    7.    Decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts for a further six
               months, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative
               measures as expeditiously as possible, drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of
               the members of the Group of Experts and appointing new members as necessary in
               consultation with the Committee, this mandate being as follows:
                    (a) To exchange information with UNOCI and the French forces in the
               context of their monitoring mandate set out in paragraphs 2 and 12 of resolution
               1609 (2005);
                     (b) To gather and analyse all relevant information in Côte d’Ivoire and
               elsewhere, in cooperation with the governments of those countries, on flows of arms
               and related materiel, on provision of assistance, advice or training related to military
               activities, on networks operating in violation of the measures imposed by
               paragraph 7 of resolution 1572 (2004), and on the sources of financing, including
               from the exploitation of natural resources in Côte d’Ivoire, for purchases of arms
               and related materiel and activities;
                    (c) To consider and recommend, where appropriate, ways of improving the
               capabilities of States, in particular those in the region, to ensure the effective
               implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of resolution 1572 (2004)
               and by paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005);
                     (d) To seek further information regarding the action taken by States with a
               view to implementing effectively the measures imposed by paragraph 6 of
               resolution 1643 (2005);
                    (e) To report to the Security Council in writing before 15 June 2007, through
               the Committee, on the implementation of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7, 9
               and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005), with
               recommendations in this regard;

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                (f)   To keep the Committee regularly updated on its activities;
                 (g) To provide the Committee in its reports with evidence of any violations
           of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of resolution 1572 (2004) and paragraph 6
           of resolution 1643 (2005);
                 (h) To cooperate with other relevant groups of experts, in particular that
           established on Liberia by resolutions 1521 (2003) and 1579 (2004);
                (i) To monitor the implementation of the individual measures set out in
           paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004);
                 8.   Requests the Secretary-General to communicate as appropriate to the
           Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by UNOCI and,
           when possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, about the supply of arms and
           related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                9.    Requests also the French Government to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by the French
           forces and, when possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, about the supply of
           arms and related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                10. Requests also the Kimberley Process to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information and, when possible,
           reviewed by the Group of Experts, about the production and illicit export of
           diamonds;
                 11. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and other organizations
           and interested parties, including the Kimberley Process, to cooperate fully with the
           Committee, the Group of Experts, UNOCI and the French forces, in particular by
           supplying any information at their disposal on possible violations of the measures
           imposed by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004), paragraph 6 of
           resolution 1643 (2005) and reiterated in paragraph 3 above;
                12. Underlines that it is fully prepared to impose targeted measures against
           persons to be designated by the Committee who are determined to be, among other
           things:
                 (a) A threat to the peace and national reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire,
           in particular by blocking the implementation of the peace process as referred to in
           resolution 1721 (2006);
                (b) Attacking or obstructing the action of UNOCI, of the French forces
           which support it, of the High Representative for the Elections, of the IWG, of the
           Mediator or his representative in Côte d’Ivoire;
                 (c) Responsible for obstacles to the freedom of movement of UNOCI and of
           the French forces which support it;
               (d) Responsible for serious violations of human rights and international
           humanitarian law committed in Côte d’Ivoire;
                (e)   Inciting publicly hatred and violence;
                (f) Acting in violation of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of resolution
           1572 (2004);
                13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1727 (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/1730 (2006)
               Security Council                                             Distr.: General
                                                                            19 December 2006

               Resolution 1730 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5599th meeting, on
               19 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling the statement of its President of 22 June 2006 (S/PRST/2006/28),
                     Emphasizing that sanctions are an important tool in the maintenance and
               restoration of international peace and security,
                    Further emphasizing the obligations placed upon all Member States to
               implement, in full, the mandatory measures adopted by the Security Council,
                    Continuing in its resolve to ensure that sanctions are carefully targeted in
               support of clear objectives and implemented in ways that balance effectiveness
               against possible adverse consequences,
                     Committed to ensuring that fair and clear procedures exist for placing
               individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for
               granting humanitarian exemptions,
                     1.   Adopts the de-listing procedure in the document annexed to this
               resolution and requests the Secretary-General to establish within the Secretariat
               (Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch), a focal point to receive de-listing
               requests and to perform the tasks described in the attached annex;
                    2.    Directs the sanctions committees established by the Security Council,
               including those established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), 1636 (2005), 1591
               (2005), 1572 (2004), 1533 (2004), 1521 (2005), 1518 (2003), 1267 (1999), 1132
               (1997), 918 (1994), and 751 (1992) to revise their guidelines accordingly;
                    3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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                De-listing procedure
                The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to establish, within the
                Secretariat (Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch), a focal point to receive
                de-listing requests. Petitioners seeking to submit a request for de-listing can do so
                either through the focal point process outlined below or through their state of
                residence or citizenship. 1

                The focal point will perform the following tasks:
                1.   Receive de-listing requests from a petitioner (individual(s),                           groups,
                undertakings, and/or entities on the Sanctions Committee’s lists).
                2.    Verify if the request is new or is a repeated request.
                3.    If it is a repeated request and if it does not contain any additional information,
                return it to the petitioner.
                4.   Acknowledge receipt of the request to the petitioner and inform the petitioner
                on the general procedure for processing that request.
                5.   Forward the request, for their information and possible comments to the
                designating government(s) and to the government(s) of citizenship and residence.
                Those governments are encouraged to consult with the designating government(s)
                before recommending de-listing. To this end, they may approach the focal point,
                which, if the designating state(s) so agree(s), will put them in contact with the
                designating state(s).
                6.      (a) If, after these consultations, any of these governments recommend
                de-listing, that government will forward its recommendation, either through the
                focal point or directly to the Chairman of the Sanctions Committee, accompanied by
                that government’s explanation. The Chairman will then place the de-listing request
                on the Committee’s agenda.
                        (b) If any of the governments, which were consulted on the de-listing
                request under paragraph 5 above oppose the request, the focal point will so inform
                the Committee and provide copies of the de-listing request. Any member of the
                Committee, which possesses information in support of the de-listing request, is
                encouraged to share such information with the governments that reviewed the
                de-listing request under paragraph 5 above.
                        (c) If, after a reasonable time (3 months), none of the governments which
                reviewed the de-listing request under paragraph 5 above comment, or indicate that
                they are working on the de-listing request to the Committee and require an
                additional definite period of time, the focal point will so notify all members of the
                Committee and provide copies of the de-listing request. Any member of the
                Committee may, after consultation with the designating government(s), recommend
                de-listing by forwarding the request to the Chairman of the Sanctions Committee,
                accompanied by an explanation. (Only one member of the Committee needs to
                recommend de-listing in order to place the issue on the Committee’s agenda.) If
                after one month, no Committee member recommends de-listing, then it shall be
         __________________
              1 A State can decide, that as a rule, its citizens or residents should address their de-listing requests

                directly to the focal point. The State will do so by a declaration addressed to the Chairman of the
                Committee that will be published on the Committee’s website.

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           deemed rejected and the Chairman of the Committee shall inform the focal point
           accordingly.
           7.   The focal point shall convey all communications, which it receives from
           Member States, to the Committee for its information.
           8.    Inform the petitioner:
                   (a) Of the decision of the Sanctions Committee to grant the de-listing
           petition; or
                (b) That the process of consideration of the de-listing request within the
           Committee has been completed and that the petitioner remains on the list of the
           Committee.

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Security Council resolution 1730 (2006) [on de-listing procedure for removing individuals and entities from sanctions lists]

S/61 [28] SANCTIONS
S/61 [38] SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1731 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                20 December 2006

               Resolution 1731 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5602nd meeting, on
               20 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President on the
               situation in Liberia and West Africa,
                     Welcoming the sustained progress made by the Government of Liberia since
               January 2006, in rebuilding Liberia for the benefit of all Liberians, with the support
               of the international community,
                     Recalling its decision not to renew the measures in paragraph 10 of resolution
               1521 (2003) regarding round log and timber products originating in Liberia, and
               stressing that Liberia’s progress in the timber sector must continue with the effective
               implementation and enforcement of the National Forestry Reform Law signed into
               law on 5 October 2006, including the resolution of land and tenure rights,
                     Welcoming the Government of Liberia’s continuing cooperation with the
               Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and noting Liberia’s progress towards
               putting in place the necessary internal controls and other requirements in order to
               satisfy the minimum requirements of the Kimberley Process,
                     Stressing the continuing importance of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
               (UNMIL) in improving security through Liberia and helping the new Government
               establish its authority throughout the country, particularly in the diamond and
               timber-producing regions, and border areas,
                    Recognizing the need for newly vetted and trained Liberian security forces to
               assume greater responsibility for national security, and taking note of the need for
               Liberian armed forces to procure humanitarian, medical and/or training equipment,
                    Taking note of the report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia
               dated 20 December 2006 (S/2006/976), including on the issues of diamonds, timber,
               rubber, and arms,
                    Having reviewed the measures imposed by paragraphs 2, 4, and 6 of resolution
               1521 (2003) and paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004) and the progress towards
               meeting the conditions set out by paragraphs 5 and 7 of resolution 1521 (2003), and
               concluding that insufficient progress has been made towards that end,

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                     Underlining its determination to support the Government of Liberia in its
               efforts to meet those conditions, and encouraging donors to do likewise,
                     Determining that, despite significant progress having been made in Liberia, the
               situation there 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, on the basis of its assessment of progress made to date towards
               meeting the conditions for lifting the measures imposed by resolution 1521 (2003):
                     (a) To renew the measures on arms imposed by paragraph 2 of resolution
               1521 (2003) and modified by paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1683 (2006) and to
               renew the measures on travel imposed by paragraph 4 of resolution 1521 (2003) for
               a further period of 12 months from the date of adoption of this resolution;
                     (b) That the measures on arms imposed by paragraph 2 (a) and (b) of
               resolution 1521 (2003) shall not apply to supplies of non-lethal military equipment,
               excluding non-lethal weapons and ammunition, as notified in advance to the
               Committee established by paragraph 21 of resolution 1521 (2003), intended solely
               for use by members of the Government of Liberia police and security forces who
               have been vetted and trained since the inception of the United Nations Mission in
               Liberia (UNMIL) in October 2003;
                     (c) To renew the measures on diamonds imposed by paragraph 6 of
               resolution 1521 (2003) and renewed by paragraph 4 of resolution 1689 (2006) 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;
                     (d) To review any of the above measures at the request of the Government of
               Liberia, once the Government reports to the Council that the conditions set out in
               resolution 1521 (2003) for terminating the measures have been met, and provides
               the Council with information to justify its assessment;
                    2.    Notes that the measures imposed by paragraph 1 of resolution 1532
               (2004) remain in force and reconfirms its intention to review these measures at least
               once a year;
                     3.   Encourages the Government of Liberia to benefit from UNMIL’s offer to
               provide joint patrols with the Forestry Development Authority with a view to
               strengthening Government control in forestry areas;
                    4.    Decides to extend the mandate of the current Panel of Experts appointed
               pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution 1689 (2006) for a further period until 20 June
               2007 to undertake the following tasks:
                     (a) To conduct a follow-up assessment mission to Liberia and neighbouring
               States, in order to investigate and compile a report on the implementation, and any
               violations, of the measures imposed by resolution 1521 (2003) and renewed in
               paragraphs 1 and 2 above, including any information relevant to the designation by

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           the Committee of the individuals described in paragraph 4 (a) of resolution 1521
           (2003) and paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004), and including the various sources
           of financing, such as from natural resources, for the illicit trade of arms;
                 (b) To assess the impact of and effectiveness of the measures imposed by
           paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004), including particularly with respect to the
           assets of former President Charles Taylor;
                 (c) To assess the implementation of forestry legislation passed by the
           Liberian Congress on 19 September 2006 and signed into law by President Johnson-Sirleaf on 5 October 2006 and the progress and humanitarian and socio-economic
           impact of the measures imposed by paragraphs 2, 4 and 6 of resolution 1521 (2003)
           and renewed in paragraph 1 of resolution 1647 (2005);
                 (d) To report to the Council through the Committee by 6 June 2007 on all the
           issues listed in this paragraph, and to provide informal updates to the Committee as
           appropriate before that date, especially on progress towards meeting the conditions
           for lifting the measures imposed by paragraph 6 of resolution 1521 (2003) and on
           progress in the timber sector since the lifting of paragraph 10 of resolution 1521
           (2003) in June 2006;
                 (e) To cooperate with other relevant groups of experts, in particular that
           established on Côte d’Ivoire by resolution 1708 (2006) of 14 September 2006, and
           with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme;
                 (f) To identify and make recommendations regarding areas where the
           capacity of States in the region can be strengthened to facilitate the implementation
           of the measures imposed by paragraph 4 of resolution 1521 (2003) and paragraph 1
           of resolution 1532 (2004);
                 5.    Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures, in this
           exceptional instance, to re-appoint the current members of the Panel of Experts as
           referred to in his letter to the President of the Security Council dated 27 June 2006
           (S/2006/438) and to make the necessary financial and security arrangements to
           support the work of the Panel;
                 6.   Calls upon all States and the Government of Liberia to cooperate fully
           with the Panel of Experts in all the aspects of its mandate;
                 7.   Encourages the Kimberley Process to inform, as appropriate, the
           Security Council through its Committee about any possible follow-up visit to
           Liberia and its assessment of progress made by the Liberian Government towards
           joining the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme;
                8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1731(2006) [on renewal of the measures on arms, travel and diamonds imposed on Liberia by resolution 1521 (2003)]

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               United Nations                                                               S/RES/1732 (2006)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             21 December 2006

               Resolution 1732 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5605th meeting, on
               21 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Welcomes the report of the Informal Working Group on General Issues of
               Sanctions, established pursuant to paragraph 3 of the note by the President of the
               Security Council dated 17 April 2000 (S/2000/319).
                    Decides that the Working Group has fulfilled its mandate as contained in
               document S/2005/841 dated 29 December 2005, to develop general
               recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness of United Nations sanctions.
                    Takes note with interest of the best practices and methods contained in the
               Working Group’s report (S/2006/997) and requests its subsidiary bodies to take note
               as well.

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Security Council resolution 1732 (2006) [on best practices and methods contained in the report of the Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions]

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1733 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               22 December 2006

               Resolution 1733 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5607th meeting, on
               22 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recognizing the central role that Secretary-General Kofi Annan has played in
               guiding the Organization in the discharge of his responsibilities under the Charter of
               the United Nations,
                     Further recognizing his sustained efforts towards finding just and lasting
               solutions to various disputes and conflicts around the globe,
                    Commending the reforms that he has initiated and the many proposals that he
               has made on the restructuring and strengthening of the role and functioning of the
               United Nations system,
                     1.   Acknowledges the contribution of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to
               international peace, security and development, his exceptional efforts to solve
               international problems in economic, social and cultural fields, as well as his
               endeavours to meet humanitarian needs and to promote and encourage respect for
               human rights and fundamental freedoms for all;
                    2.   Expresses its deep appreciation to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for his
               dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter and to the
               development of friendly relations among nations.

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Security Council resolution 1733 (2006) [on Secretary-General Kofi Annan]

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1734 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                22 December 2006

               Resolution 1734 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5608th meeting, on
               22 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone, in particular resolutions 1688 (2006) and
               1620 (2005),
                     Commending the valuable contribution that the United Nations Integrated
               Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) has made to the recovery of Sierra Leone from
               conflict and to the country’s peace, security and development,
                     Considering the report of the Secretary-General of 28 November (S/2006/922)
               and welcoming his recommendation that the mandate of UNIOSIL is extended for a
               further 12 months until 31 December 2007 with a view to providing continued
               peacebuilding assistance to the Government of Sierra Leone and preparing for the
               general elections in July 2007,
                    Noting the letter of 27 November from the President of Sierra Leone to the
               Secretary-General that likewise emphasizes the need for the mandate of UNIOSIL to
               be extended for a further 12 months,
                     Stressing that the July 2007 elections and the wide acceptance of their outcome
               will be a major milestone indicating the sustainability of peace and security in
               Sierra Leone, which should also help to define UNIOSIL’s exit strategy,
                    Emphasizing the importance of the continued support of the United Nations
               system and the international community for the long-term peace, security and
               development of Sierra Leone, particularly through strengthening the capacity of the
               Government of Sierra Leone,
                     Taking note of the Peacebuilding Commission country specific meetings of
               12 October and 13 December 2006, which discussed four priority areas for
               peacebuilding efforts in Sierra Leone as well as gaps in those areas, recommended
               next steps for peacebuilding, and noted the determination of the Government of
               Sierra Leone to coordinate and prioritize work in country, working with UNIOSIL,
               donors, international institutions, civil society and the private sector to take forward
               these priorities in order to help bring about a sustainable peace,

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S/RES/1734 (2006)

                     Welcoming the progress made in reforming the security sector in Sierra Leone
               and, in particular, the developing professionalism of the Sierra Leone armed forces
               and police, and urging further strengthening and rationalizing of the security
               architecture so that the police and armed forces are sustainable in the long term and
               able to carry out their tasks effectively, in particular in connection with the elections
               in July 2007,
                     Welcoming the launch in July 2006 of the Improved Governance and
               Accountability Pact (IGAP) agreed between main donors and the Government of
               Sierra Leone, which sets out ten critical governance commitments, including on
               anti-corruption, public procurement, civil service reform and democracy, and a
               further ten donor principles of engagement to improve aid effectiveness,
                     Reiterating its appreciation for the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone
               and its vital contribution to reconciliation and the rule of law in Sierra Leone and
               the subregion, stressing the importance of the forthcoming trial of former Liberian
               President Charles Taylor by the Court and the progress being made in other trials,
               reiterating its expectation that the Court will finish its work expeditiously, noting in
               this regard the Secretary-General’s letter of 27 November, and calling upon Member
               States to contribute generously to the Court,
                    Encouraging the Member States of the Mano River Union and other regional
               organizations to continue their dialogue aimed at building regional peace and
               security,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNIOSIL, as outlined in resolution
               1620 (2005), until 31 December 2007;
                     2.    Endorses the increase in the number of personnel of UNIOSIL
               recommended in paragraph 70 of the report of the Secretary-General of
               28 November for a period from 1 January 2007 to 31 October 2007 in order to
               enhance the support provided by UNIOSIL for the elections and its ability to carry
               out its functions elsewhere in Sierra Leone;
                     3.  Calls upon the Secretary-General to conduct a comprehensive assessment
               of UNIOSIL’s role, closer to the election date, with a view to developing its exit
               strategy;
                     4.  Calls upon all parties in Sierra Leone to demonstrate their full
               commitment to the democratic process and to ensure that the 2007 presidential and
               parliamentary elections are peaceful, transparent, free and fair;
                    5.    Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone to provide the necessary
               support for the electoral institutions and urges Member States to provide technical
               and material support including to address the shortfall in the electoral budget;
                    6.    Emphasizes that the Government of Sierra Leone bears the primary
               responsibility for peacebuilding, security and long-term development in the country,
               encourages the Government of Sierra Leone to continue its close engagement with
               the Peacebuilding Commission and international donors to continue to provide
               support to the Government;
                    7.    Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone, UNIOSIL and all other
               stakeholders in the country to increase their efforts to promote good governance,
               including through continued measures to combat corruption, improve accountability,

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           promote the development of the private sector to generate wealth and employment
           opportunities, strengthen the judiciary and promote human rights;
                 8.    Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone to expedite the
           implementation of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation
           Commission, and calls upon Member States to assist the Government in funding the
           activities of the National Human Rights Commission;
                 9.   Emphasizes the important role of women in the prevention and resolution
           of conflicts and in peacebuilding, as recognized in resolution 1325 (2000),
           underlines that a gender perspective should be taken into account in implementing
           all aspects of the mandate of UNIOSIL, welcomes in this regard the action plan
           developed by UNIOSIL, encourages UNIOSIL to work with the Government of
           Sierra Leone in this area, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure there is
           adequate capacity, expertise and resources within UNIOSIL to carry out this work;
                 10. Requests the Secretary-General, where appropriate, to include in his
           reporting to the Council progress on gender mainstreaming throughout UNIOSIL
           and all other aspects relating to the situation of women and girls, especially in
           relation to the need to protect them from gender-based violence;
                 11. Welcomes the efforts undertaken by UNIOSIL to implement the
           Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse to ensure
           full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct;
                 12. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of
           progress made in the implementation of the mandate of UNIOSIL and this
           resolution;
                13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1736 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              22 December 2006

               Resolution 1736 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5610th meeting, on
               22 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President concerning the
               situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Burundi and in the Great
               Lakes region of Africa,
                     Paying tribute again to the citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               for the remarkable commitment they have demonstrated to the democratic process,
                   Taking note of the letter of the Secretary-General dated 15 November 2006
               (S/2006/892), and of the recommendation it contains,
                    Noting that the 50 military observers deployed in the Democratic Republic of
               the Congo under the authorized military strength of the United Nations Operation in
               Burundi (ONUB) pursuant to resolutions 1669 (2006) and 1692 (2006) have
               successfully performed observation tasks related to the electoral process and will be
               repatriated by 31 December 2006,
                    Condemning the continuation of hostilities by militias and foreign armed
               groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the threat
               they pose to the security of civilians and to the stability of the region,
                    Deploring the persistence of violations of human rights and international
               humanitarian law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular those
               carried out by these militias and foreign armed groups and by elements of the Armed
               Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), and stressing the urgent
               need for those responsible for these crimes to be brought to justice,
                    Bearing in mind that the mandates of ONUB and of the United Nations
               Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) will
               expire respectively on 31 December 2006 and on 15 February 2007,
                    Looking forward to the Secretary-General’s proposals, after close consultations
               with the new Congolese authorities, regarding MONUC’s future mandate, including
               a review of the Mission’s military strength,
                   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. Authorizes, from 1 January 2007 until the expiry of MONUC’s current
               mandate on 15 February 2007, an increase in the military strength of MONUC of up
               to 916 military personnel, to allow for the continued deployment to MONUC of the
               infantry battalion and the military hospital currently authorized under the ONUB
               mandate and expresses its intention to examine this issue further before 15 February,
               in the context of the Secretary General’s forthcoming proposals, with a view to
               ensuring that MONUC has adequate capabilities to perform its mandate;
                    2. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1735 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                22 December 2006

               Resolution 1735 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5609th meeting, on
               22 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 1267 (1999) of 15 October 1999, 1333 (2000) of
               19 December 2000, 1363 (2001) of 30 July 2001, 1373 (2001) of 28 September
               2001, 1390 (2002) of 16 January 2002, 1452 (2002) of 20 December 2002, 1455
               (2003) of 17 January 2003, 1526 (2004) of 30 January 2004, 1566 (2004) of
               8 October 2004, 1617 (2005) of 29 July 2005, 1624 (2005) of 14 September 2005,
               and 1699 (2006) of 8 August 2006, and the relevant statements of its President,
                     Reaffirming that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of
               the most serious threats to peace and security and that any acts of terrorism are
               criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever and by
               whomsoever committed; and reiterating its unequivocal condemnation of Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden, the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings, and
               entities associated with them, for ongoing and multiple criminal terrorist acts aimed
               at causing the death of innocent civilians and other victims, destruction of property
               and greatly undermining stability,
                    Expressing its deep concern about the increased violent and terrorist activities
               in Afghanistan of the Taliban and Al-Qaida, and other individuals, groups,
               undertakings, and entities associated with them,
                    Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter
               of the United Nations and international law, threats to international peace and
               security caused by terrorist acts, stressing in this regard the important role the
               United Nations plays in leading and coordinating this effort,
                     Stressing that terrorism can only be defeated by a sustained and comprehensive
               approach involving the active participation and collaboration of all States, and
               international and regional organizations to impede, impair, isolate, and incapacitate
               the terrorist threat,
                     Emphasizing that dialogue between the Committee established pursuant to
               resolution 1267 (1999) (“the Committee”) and Member States is vital to the full
               implementation of the measures,

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                  Recognizing that one of the most effective means of dialogue between the
               Committee and Member States is through direct contact, including country visits,
                     Welcoming the expanded cooperation with Interpol, including the
               establishment of “Interpol — UN Security Council Special Notices” and the passage
               of resolution 1699 (2006), and encouraging Member States to work in the
               framework of Interpol and other international and regional organizations in order to
               reinforce the implementation of the measures against Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden,
               and the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated
               with them,
                     Noting the need for robust implementation of the measures in paragraph 1 of
               this resolution as a significant tool in combating terrorist activity,
                    Reiterating that the measures referred to in paragraph 1 below, are
               preventative in nature and are not reliant upon criminal standards set out under
               national law,
                     Underscoring that, in giving effect to the measures in paragraph 1 of
               resolution 1617 (2005) and other relevant resolutions, full account is to be taken of
               the provisions regarding exemptions in paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1452
               (2002),
                    Taking note of the Committee’s document on the arms embargo
               (SCA/2/06(20)), which is intended to be a useful tool to assist States in the
               implementation of the measures in paragraph 1(c) of this resolution,
                     Expressing its deep concern about criminal misuse of the internet by Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden, and the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings, and
               entities associated with them, in furtherance of terrorist acts,
                     Noting with concern the changing nature of the threat presented by Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden and the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with them, in particular the ways in which terrorist ideologies are
               promoted,
                     Stressing the importance of meeting all aspects of the threat that Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden and the Taliban, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with them represent to international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               Measures
                     1.    Decides that all States shall take the measures as previously imposed by
               paragraph 4 (b) of resolution 1267 (1999), paragraph 8 (c) of resolution 1333
               (2000), paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1390 (2002), with respect to Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden, and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with them, as referred to in the list created pursuant to resolutions
               1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000) (the “Consolidated List”):
                    (a) Freeze without delay the funds and other financial assets or economic
               resources of these individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, including funds
               derived from property owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by them or by
               persons acting on their behalf or at their direction, and ensure that neither these nor
               any other funds, financial assets or economic resources are made available, directly

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           or indirectly, for such persons’ benefit, or by their nationals or by persons within
           their territory;
                 (b) Prevent the entry into or the transit through their territories of these
           individuals, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige any State to deny
           entry or require the departure from its territories of its own nationals and this
           paragraph shall not apply where entry or transit is necessary for the fulfilment of a
           judicial process or the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999)
           (“the Committee”) determines on a case-by-case basis only that entry or transit is
           justified;
                 (c) Prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale, or transfer, to these
           individuals, groups, undertakings and entities from their territories or by their
           nationals outside their territories, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and
           related material of all types including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles
           and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned and
           technical advice, assistance, or training related to military activities;
                 2.    Reminds States of their obligation to freeze without delay the funds and
           other financial assets or economic resources pursuant to paragraph 1 (a) of this
           resolution;
                 3.  Confirms that the requirements in paragraph 1 (a) of this resolution apply
           to economic resources of every kind;
                4.   Calls upon States to redouble their efforts to implement the measure in
           paragraph 1 (b) and 1 (c) of this resolution;

           Listing
                 5.   Decides that, when proposing names to the Committee for inclusion on
           the Consolidated List, States shall act in accordance with paragraph 17 of resolution
           1526 (2004) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1617 (2005) and provide a statement of
           case; the statement of case should provide as much detail as possible on the
           basis(es) for the listing, including: (i) specific information supporting a
           determination that the individual or entity meets the criteria above; (ii) the nature of
           the information and (iii) supporting information or documents that can be provided;
           States should include details of any connection between the proposed designee and
           any currently listed individual or entity;
                 6.    Requests designating States, at the time of submission, to identify those
           parts of the statement of case which may be publicly released for the purposes of
           notifying the listed individual or entity, and those parts which may be released upon
           request to interested States;
                7.    Calls upon States to use the cover sheet attached in Annex I when
           proposing names for the Consolidated List, in order to ensure clarity and
           consistency in requests for listing;
              8.    Directs the Committee to encourage the submission of names from
           Member States for inclusion on the Consolidated List;
                 9.   Directs the Committee to encourage States to submit additional
           identifying and other information on listed individuals and entities, including

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               updates on assets frozen and the movement of listed individuals as such information
               becomes available;
                     10. Decides that the Secretariat shall, after publication but within two weeks
               after a name is added to the Consolidated List, notify the Permanent Mission of the
               country or countries where the individual or entity is believed to be located and, in
               the case of individuals, the country of which the person is a national (to the extent
               this information is known), and include with this notification a copy of the publicly
               releasable portion of the statement of case, a description of the effects of
               designation, as set forth in the relevant resolutions, the Committee’s procedures for
               considering delisting requests, and the provisions of resolution 1452 (2002);
                     11. Calls upon States receiving notification as in paragraph 10 to take
               reasonable steps according to their domestic laws and practices to notify or inform
               the listed individual or entity of the designation and to include with this notification
               a copy of the publicly releasable portion of the statement of case, a description of
               the effects of designation, as provided in the relevant resolutions, the Committee’s
               procedures for considering delisting requests, the provisions of resolution 1452
               (2002);
                     12. Encourages States to submit to the Committee for inclusion on the
               Consolidated List names of individuals and entities participating in the financing or
               support of acts or activities of Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden and the Taliban, and
               other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as
               described in paragraph 2 of resolution 1617 (2005), by any means, including but not
               limited to using proceeds derived from illicit cultivation, production, and trafficking
               of narcotic drugs originating in Afghanistan, and their precursors;

               Delisting
                     13. Decides that the Committee shall continue to develop, adopt, and apply
               guidelines regarding the de-listing of individuals and entities on the Consolidated
               List;
                      14. Decides that the Committee, in determining whether to remove names
               from the Consolidated List, may consider, among other things, (i) whether the
               individual or entity was placed on the Consolidated List due to a mistake of identity,
               or (ii) whether the individual or entity no longer meets the criteria set out in relevant
               resolutions, in particular resolution 1617 (2005); in making the evaluation in
               (ii) above, the Committee may consider, among other things, whether the individual
               is deceased, or whether it has been affirmatively shown that the individual or entity
               has severed all association, as defined in resolution 1617 (2005), with Al-Qaida,
               Usama bin Laden, the Taliban, and their supporters, including all individuals and
               entities on the Consolidated List;

               Exemptions
                     15. Decides to extend the period for consideration by the Committee of
               notifications submitted pursuant to paragraph 1 (a) of resolution 1452 (2002) from
               48 hours to 3 working days;
                     16. Reiterates that the Committee must make a negative decision on
               notifications submitted pursuant to paragraph 1 (a) of resolution 1452 (2002), in
               order to prevent the release of funds and other financial assets or economic

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           resources that have been determined by the notifying State(s) to be necessary for
           basic expenses;
                17. Directs the Committee to review its guidelines with respect to the
           provisions of paragraph 1(a) of resolution 1452 (2002) as reiterated in paragraph 15
           above;
                 18. Encourages States that submit requests to the Committee, pursuant to
           paragraph 1 (b) of resolution 1452 (2002), to report in a timely way on the use of
           such funds, with a view to preventing such funds from being used to finance
           terrorism;

           Measures Implementation
                 19. Encourages States to identify, and if necessary introduce, adequate
           procedures to fully implement all aspects of the measures described in paragraph 1
           of this resolution;
                20. Stresses that the measures imposed by paragraph 1(a) of this resolution
           apply to all forms of financial resources, including but not limited to those used for
           the provision of Internet hosting or related services, used for the support of
           Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden, and the Taliban and other individuals, groups,
           undertakings and entities associated with them;
                21. Directs the Committee to identify possible cases of non-compliance with
           the measures pursuant to paragraph 1 above, and requests the Chairman, in his
           periodic reports to the Council pursuant to paragraph 31 below, to provide progress
           reports on the Committee’s work on this issue;
                22. Requests States to ensure that the most up to date version of the
           Consolidated List is promptly made available to relevant Government offices and
           other relevant bodies, in particular, those offices responsible for the assets freeze
           and border control;
                 23. Requests the Secretary General to take the necessary steps to increase
           cooperation between the United Nations and relevant international and regional
           organisations, including Interpol, ICAO, IATA, and the WCO, in order to provide
           the Committee with better tools to fulfil its mandate more effectively and to give
           Member States better tools to implement the measures referred to in paragraph 1 of
           this resolution;

           Taliban
                24. Encourages States to submit names of individuals and entities currently
           associated with the Taliban to the Committee for inclusion on the Consolidated List;
                 25. Directs the Committee to encourage States to provide additional
           identifying and other information on listed Taliban individuals and entities;
                 26. Directs the Committee to work, in accordance with its guidelines, to
           consider requests for inclusion on the Consolidated List, names of individuals and
           entities associated with the Taliban, and to consider petitions for the removal of
           listed members and/or associates of the Taliban who are no longer associated with
           the Taliban;

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               Coordination
                     27. Reiterates the need for ongoing close cooperation and exchange of
               information among the Committee, the Counter Terrorism Committee (“CTC”), and
               the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), as well as their
               respective groups of experts, including enhanced information sharing, coordinated
               visits to countries, technical assistance, and other issues of relevance to all three
               committees;

               Outreach
                    28. Further reiterates the importance of having the Committee follow up via
               oral and/or written communications with Member States regarding effective
               implementation of the sanctions measures;
                  29. Strongly encourages Member States to send representatives to meet the
               Committee for more in-depth discussion of relevant issues;
                     30. Requests the Committee to consider, where and when appropriate, visits
               to selected countries by the Chairman and/or Committee members to enhance the
               full and effective implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 above,
               with a view to encouraging States to comply fully with this resolution and
               resolutions 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), 1390 (2002), 1455 (2003), 1526 (2004) and
               1617 (2005);
                      31. Requests the Committee to report orally, through its Chairman, at least
               every 180 days to the Council on the overall work of the Committee and the
               Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team (“Monitoring Team”), and, as
               appropriate, in conjunction with the reports by the Chairmen of the CTC and the
               Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), including briefings for
               all interested Member States;

               Monitoring Team and Reviews
                     32. Decides, in order to assist the Committee in the fulfilment of its mandate,
               to extend the mandate of the current New York-based Monitoring Team, appointed
               by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 20 of resolution 1617 (2005), for a
               further period of 18 months, under the direction of the Committee with the
               responsibilities outlined in Annex II, and requests the Secretary-General to make the
               necessary arrangements to this effect;
                     33. Decides to review the measures described in paragraph 1 of this
               resolution with a view to their possible further strengthening in 18 months, or
               sooner if necessary;
                    34.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Annex I — Coversheet

CONSOLIDATED LIST: COVER SHEET FOR MEMBER STATE SUBMISSIONS TO THE COMMITTEE
                   Please complete as many of the following fields as possible:

I. IDENTIFIER INFORMATION — for Individuals
   Where possible, note the      Surname/       First Name   Additional        Additional          Additional       Additional
   nationality or cultural or    Family Name/                name              name (e.g.          name, where      name, where
          ethnic sources of
                                 Last Name                   (e.g. father’s    grandfather’s       applicable       applicable
  names/aliases. Provide all
        available spellings.                                 name or           name), where
                                                             middle name),     applicable
                                                             where
                                                             applicable
                 Full Name:
       (in original and Latin
                       script)

  Aliases/“Also       Current
    Known As”
(A.K.A.s): Note
  whether it is a
 strong or weak        Former
           alias.

     Other nom de guerre,                                                                Title:
             pseudonym:                                             Honorary, professional, or
                                                                                religious title
Employment/Occupation:                                                            Nationality/
    Official title/position                                                       Citizenship:
               Date of Birth:                                               Passport Details:
             (DD/MM/YYYY)                                            (Number, issuing date &
                                                                         country, expiry date)
Alternative Dates of Birth                                           National Identification
                  (if any):                                             Number(s), Type(s):
         (DD/MM/YYYY)
                                                                    (e.g. Identity card, Social
                                                                                Security)
             Place of Birth:                                                     Address(es):
  (provide all known details                                      (provide all known details,
      including city, region,
                                                                including street address, city,
    province/state, country)
                                                                     province/state, country)
    Alternative Place(s) of                                           Previous Address(es):
            Birth (if any):                                       (provide all known details,
               (city, region,
                                                                including street address, city,
    province/state, country)
                                                                     province/state, country)
                      Gender:                                            Languages spoken:
           Father’s full name:                                          Mother’s full name:
            Current location:                                          Previous location(s):

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Undertakings and entities
    owned or controlled,
 directly or indirectly by
      the individual (see
    UNSCR 1617 (2005),
                 para. 3):
     Website Addresses:

       Other relevant detail:
              (such as physical
    description, distinguishing
    marks and characteristics)

IDENTIFIER INFORMATION — For Groups, Undertakings, or Entities
                       Name:
Also Known As (A.K.A.s):              Now Known As (N.K.A.s)
        Where possible, note
     whether it is a strong or        Formerly Known As (F.K.A.s)
                weak A.K.A.
                Address(es):
        Headquarters and/or
                    branches.
  Provide all known details,
    including street address,
city, province/state, country
          Tax Identification
          Number: (or local
            equivalent, type)
       Other Identification
         Number and type:
        Website Addresses:

Other Information

II. BASIS FOR LISTING
May the Committee publicly release the following information?                                                   Yes           No
May the Committee release the following information to Member States?                                           Yes           No
Complete one or more of the following:
           (a) participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the
           name of, on behalf of, or in support of Al-Qaida (AQ), Usama bin Laden (UBL), or the Taliban, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or
           derivative thereof. 1
           •          Name(s) of cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivate thereof:

           ______________________________________________________________________________
           (b) supplying, selling or transferring arms and related materiel to AQ, UBL or the Taliban, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative
           thereof. 1
           •          Name(s) of cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivate thereof:

           ______________________________________________________________________________

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           (c) recruiting for AQ, UBL or the Taliban, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof. 1
           •          Name(s) of cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivate thereof:

           ______________________________________________________________________________
           (d) otherwise supporting acts or activities of AQ, UBL or the Taliban, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof. 1
           •         Name(s) of cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivate thereof:

           ______________________________________________________________________________
           (e) Other association with AQ, UBL or the Taliban, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof.
           •          Briefly explain nature of association and provide name of cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivate thereof:

           ______________________________________________________________________________
           (f) Entity owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by, or otherwise supporting, an individual or entity on the Consolidated List. 2
           •          Name(s) of individual or entity on the Consolidated List:

           ______________________________________________________________________________
Please attach a Statement of the Case which should provide as much detail as possible on the basis(es) for listing
indicated above, including: (1) specific information supporting the association or activities alleged; (2) the nature
of the information (e.g., intelligence, law enforcement, judicial, media, admissions by subject, etc.) and
(3) supporting information or documents that can be provided. Include details of any connection with a currently
listed individual or entity. Indicate what portion(s) of the Statement of Case the Committee may publicly release
or release to Member States.
  1
      S/RES/1617 (2005), para. 2.
  2
      S/RES/1617 (2005), para. 3.

III. POINT OF CONTACT The individual(s) below may serve as a point-of-contact for further
questions on this case: (THIS INFORMATION SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL)
Name:                              Position/Title:

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Annex II
                    In accordance with paragraph 32 of this resolution, the Monitoring Team shall
               operate under the direction of the Committee established pursuant to resolution
               1267 (1999) and shall have the following responsibilities:
               a.   To collate, assess, monitor and report on and make recommendations regarding
               implementation of the measures, including implementation of the measures in
               paragraph 1(a) of this resolution as it pertains to preventing the criminal misuse of
               the internet by Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden, the Taliban, and other individuals,
               groups, undertakings, and entities associated with them, to pursue case studies, as
               appropriate; and to explore in depth any other relevant issues as directed by the
               Committee;
               b.    To submit a comprehensive program of work to the Committee for its review
               and approval, as necessary, in which the Monitoring Team should detail the
               activities, envisaged in order to fulfil its responsibilities, including proposed travel,
               based on close coordination with the CTC’s Executive Directorate (“CTED”) and
               the 1540 Committee’s group of experts to avoid duplication and reinforce synergies;
               c.    To submit, in writing, two comprehensive, independent reports to the
               Committee, one by 30 September 2007 and the other by 31 March 2008, on
               implementation by States of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this
               resolution, including specific recommendations for improved implementation of the
               measures and possible new measures;
               d.   To analyze reports submitted pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1455
               (2003), the checklists submitted pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 1617 (2005),
               and other information submitted by Member States to the Committee as instructed
               by the Committee;
               e.   To work closely and share information with CTED and the 1540 Committee’s
               group of experts to identify areas of convergence and overlap and to help facilitate
               concrete coordination, including in the area of reporting, among the three
               Committees;
               f.    To assist the Committee with its analysis of non-compliance with the measures
               referred to in paragraph 1 of this resolution by collating information collected from
               Member States and submitting case studies, both on its own initiative and upon the
               Committee’s request, to the Committee for its review;
               g.   To present to the Committee recommendations, which could be used by
               Member States to assist them with the implementation of the measures referred to in
               paragraph 1 of this resolution and in preparing proposed additions to the
               Consolidated List;
               h.   To consult with Member States in advance of travel to selected Member States,
               based on its program of work as approved by the Committee;
               i.   To encourage Member States to submit names and additional identifying
               information for inclusion on the Consolidated List, as instructed by the Committee;
               j.    To study and report to the Committee on the changing nature of the threat of
               Al-Qaida and the Taliban and the best measures to confront it, including by
               developing a dialogue with relevant scholars and academic bodies, in consultation
               with the Committee;

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           k.   To consult with Member States and other relevant organizations, including
           regular dialogue with representatives in New York and in capitals, taking into
           account their comments, especially regarding any issues that might be contained in
           the Monitoring Team’s reports referred to in paragraph c of this annex;
           l.    To consult with Member States’ intelligence and security services, including
           through regional fora, in order to facilitate the sharing of information and to
           strengthen enforcement of the measures;
           m. To consult with relevant representatives of the private sector, including
           financial institutions, to learn about the practical implementation of the assets freeze
           and to develop recommendations for the strengthening of that measure;
           n.  To work with relevant international and regional organizations in order to
           promote awareness of, and compliance with, the measures;
           o.    To assist other subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, and their expert
           panels, upon request with enhancing their cooperation with Interpol, referred to in
           resolution 1699 (2006);
           p.   To report to the Committee, on a regular basis or when the Committee so
           requests, through oral and/or written briefings on the work of the Monitoring Team,
           including its visits to Member States and its activities;
           q.   Any other responsibility identified by the Committee.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1738 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               23 December 2006

               Resolution 1738 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5613th meeting, on
               23 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Bearing in mind its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United
               Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, and underlining the
               importance of taking measures aimed at conflict prevention and resolution,
                     Reaffirming its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1674 (2006) on the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict and its resolution 1502 (2003) on protection
               of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in
               conflict zones, as well as other relevant resolutions and presidential statements,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the Purposes of the Charter of the United
               Nations as set out in Article 1 (1-4) of the Charter, and to the Principles of the
               Charter as set out in Article 2 (1-7) of the Charter, including its commitment to the
               principles of the political independence, sovereign equality and territorial integrity
               of all States, and respect for the sovereignty of all States,
                     Reaffirming that parties to an armed conflict bear the primary responsibility to
               take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of affected civilians,
                    Recalling the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, in particular the Third
               Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 on the treatment of prisoners of war, and the
               Additional Protocols of 8 June 1977, in particular article 79 of the Additional
               Protocol I regarding the protection of journalists engaged in dangerous professional
               missions in areas of armed conflict,
                     Emphasizing that there are existing prohibitions under international
               humanitarian law against attacks intentionally directed against civilians, as such,
               which in situations of armed conflict constitute war crimes, and recalling the need
               for States to end impunity for such criminal acts,
                     Recalling that the States Parties to the Geneva Conventions have an obligation
               to search for persons alleged to have committed, or to have ordered to be committed
               a grave breach of these Conventions, and an obligation to try them before their own
               courts, regardless of their nationality, or may hand them over for trial to another
               concerned State provided this State has made out a prima facie case against the said
               persons,

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                     Drawing the attention of all States to the full range of justice and
               reconciliation mechanisms, including national, international and “mixed” criminal
               courts and tribunals and truth and reconciliation commissions, and noting that such
               mechanisms can promote not only individual responsibility for serious crimes, but
               also peace, truth, reconciliation and the rights of the victims,
                     Recognizing the importance of a comprehensive, coherent and action-oriented
               approach, including in early planning, of protection of civilians in situations of
               armed conflict. Stressing, in this regard, the need to adopt a broad strategy of
               conflict prevention, which addresses the root causes of armed conflict in a
               comprehensive manner in order to enhance the protection of civilians on a long-term
               basis, including by promoting sustainable development, poverty eradication,
               national reconciliation, good governance, democracy, the rule of law and respect for
               and protection of human rights,
                     Deeply concerned at the frequency of acts of violence in many parts of the
               world against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel in armed
               conflict, in particular deliberate attacks in violation of international humanitarian
               law,
                     Recognizing that the consideration of the issue of protection of journalists in
               armed conflict by the Security Council is based on the urgency and importance of
               this issue, and recognizing the valuable role that the Secretary-General can play in
               providing more information on this issue,
                     1.    Condemns intentional attacks against journalists, media professionals and
               associated personnel, as such, in situations of armed conflict, and calls upon all
               parties to put an end to such practices;
                     2.    Recalls in this regard that journalists, media professionals and associated
               personnel engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict
               shall be considered as civilians and shall be respected and protected as such,
               provided that they take no action adversely affecting their status as civilians. This is
               without prejudice to the right of war correspondents accredited to the armed forces
               to the status of prisoners of war provided for in article 4.A.4 of the Third Geneva
               Convention;
                     3.   Recalls also that media equipment and installations constitute civilian
               objects, and in this respect shall not be the object of attack or of reprisals, unless
               they are military objectives;
                     4.    Reaffirms its condemnation of all incitements to violence against
               civilians in situations of armed conflict, further reaffirms the need to bring to
               justice, in accordance with applicable international law, individuals who incite such
               violence, and indicates its willingness, when authorizing missions, to consider,
               where appropriate, steps in response to media broadcast inciting genocide, crimes
               against humanity and serious violations of international humanitarian law;
                    5.    Recalls its demand that all parties to an armed conflict comply fully with
               the obligations applicable to them under international law related to the protection
               of civilians in armed conflict, including journalists, media professionals and
               associated personnel;

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                6.     Urges States and all other parties to an armed conflict to do their utmost
           to prevent violations of international humanitarian law against civilians, including
           journalists, media professionals and associated personnel;
                7.    Emphasizes the responsibility of States to comply with the relevant
           obligations under international law to end impunity and to prosecute those
           responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law;
                8.    Urges all parties involved in situations of armed conflict to respect the
           professional independence and rights of journalists, media professionals and
           associated personnel as civilians;
                 9.   Recalls that the deliberate targeting of civilians and other protected
           persons, and the commission of systematic, flagrant and widespread violations of
           international humanitarian and human rights law in situations of armed conflict
           may constitute a threat to international peace and security, and reaffirms in this
           regard its readiness to consider such situations and, where necessary, to adopt
           appropriate steps;
                10. Invites States which have not yet done so to consider becoming parties to
           the Additional Protocols I and II of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions at the earliest
           possible date;
                 11. Affirms that it will address the issue of protection of journalists in armed
           conflict strictly under the agenda item “protection of civilians in armed conflict”;
                12. Requests the Secretary-General to include as a sub-item in his next
           reports on the protection of civilians in armed conflict the issue of the safety and
           security of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel.

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