               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1771 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                10 August 2007

               Resolution 1771 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5730th meeting, on
               10 August 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 1756 (2007), and the
               statements by its President concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in
               particular on 23 July 2007,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
               political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as all States
               in the region,
                     Welcoming the establishment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo of
               democratically elected institutions, and reaffirming the sovereign authority of the
               elected government to establish effective security and control throughout the
               national territory,
                   Taking note with satisfaction of the adoption of the programme of the
               Government, in particular the governance contract included therein,
                   Taking note of the final report (S/2007/423) of the Group of Experts on the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo established pursuant to resolution 1698 (2006),
                     Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, declaring its determination to continue close
               monitoring of the implementation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1493
               (2003) and expanded by resolution 1596 (2005), and to enforce the measures
               provided for in resolution 1596 against persons and entities acting in violation of
               this embargo, as amended and expanded by resolutions 1649 (2005) and resolution
               1698, and 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,
                    Recalling its resolution 1612 (2005) and its previous resolutions on children
               and armed conflict, and once again strongly condemning the continued recruitment
               and use of children in violation of applicable international law, in the hostilities in
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

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                     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 North and South Kivu and the Ituri district, which perpetuate a
               climate of insecurity in the whole region,
                    Taking note of the report of the Security Council mission which visited
               Kinshasa on 20 June 2007 (S/2007/421),
                    Recalling the importance of urgently carrying out security sector reform and of
               disarming, demobilizing, resettling or repatriating, as appropriate, and reintegrating
               Congolese and foreign armed groups for the long-term stabilization of the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                    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.   Decides to renew until 15 February 2008 the measures on arms imposed
               by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493 as amended and expanded by paragraph 1 of
               resolution 1596;
                     2.   Reaffirms paragraph 21 of resolution 1493 and paragraph 2 of resolution
               1596, and recalls in particular that the measures referred to in paragraph 1 above
               shall not apply to supplies of arms and related materiel or technical training and
               assistance intended solely for support of or use by units of the army and police of
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provided that the said units:
                    (a)   Have completed the process of their integration, or
                   (b) Operate under the command, respectively, of the état-major intégré of the
               Armed Forces or of the National Police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or
                     (c) Are in the process of their integration, in the territory of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo outside the provinces of North and South Kivu and the Ituri
               district;
                    3.   Decides further that the measures referred to in paragraph 1 above shall
               not apply to technical training and assistance agreed to by the Government and
               intended solely for support of units of the army and police of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo that are in the process of their integration in the provinces of
               North and South Kivu and the Ituri district;
                    4.    Decides that the conditions specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1596,
               as now applied to the Government, shall apply to supplies of arms and related
               materiel as well as technical training and assistance which are consistent with such
               exemptions noted in paragraph 2 and 3 above and notes in this regard that States
               have an obligation to notify such supplies in advance to the Committee referred to in
               paragraph 7;
                   5.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
               measures on transport imposed by paragraphs 6, 7 and 10 of resolution 1596;
                    6.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above the
               financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 13 and 15 of resolution 1596,
               paragraph 2 of resolution 1649, and paragraph 13 of resolution 1698, and reaffirms

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           the provisions of paragraph 14 and 16 of resolution 1596, and paragraph 3 of
           resolution 1698;
                 7.   Recalls the mandate of the Committee established pursuant to
           paragraph 8 of resolution 1533 (2004), as expanded pursuant to paragraph 18 of
           resolution 1596, paragraph 4 of resolution 1649 and paragraph 14 of resolution
           1698;
                 8.   Calls upon all States, in particular those of the region, to support the
           implementation of the arms embargo and to cooperate fully with the Committee in
           carrying out its mandate;
                 9.   Requests the Secretary-General to re-establish for a period expiring on
           15 February 2008 the Group of Experts established pursuant to paragraph 10 of
           resolution 1533 and expanded pursuant to paragraph 21 of resolution 1596;
                10. Requests the Group of Experts to fulfil its mandate as defined in
           paragraph 5 and 17 of resolution 1698, to update the Committee on its work as
           appropriate, and to report to the Council in writing, through the Committee, by
           15 January 2008;
                 11. Requests MONUC, within its existing capabilities and without prejudice
           to the performance of its current mandate, and the Group of Experts referred to in
           paragraph 9 above to continue to focus their monitoring activities in North and
           South Kivu and in Ituri;
                 12. 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;
                13. 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 12 above;
                 14. Decides that, no later than 15 February 2008, it shall review the measures
           set forth in paragraphs 1, 5 and 6 above, with a view to adjusting them, as
           appropriate, in the light of consolidation of the security situation in the Democratic
           Republic of the Congo, in particular progress in security sector reform including the
           integration of the armed forces and the reform of the national police, and in
           disarming, demobilizing, resettling or repatriating, as appropriate, and reintegrating
           Congolese and foreign armed groups;
                15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1772 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               20 August 2007

               Resolution 1772 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5732nd meeting, on
               20 August 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, in
               particular resolution 733 (1992), resolution 1356 (2001), resolution 1425 (2002),
               resolution 1725 (2006) and resolution 1744 (2007), the statements of its President,
               in particular those of 13 July 2006 (S/PRST/2006/31), 22 December 2006
               (S/PRST/2006/59), 30 April 2007 (S/PRST/2007/13) and 14 June 2007
               (S/PRST/2007/19),
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia,
                     Reiterating its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the
               situation in Somalia through the Transitional Federal Charter, and stressing the
               importance of broad-based and representative institutions reached through an
               all-inclusive political process, as envisaged in the Transitional Federal Charter,
                   Reiterating its strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. François Fall,
                     Reiterating its appreciation of the efforts of the international community, in
               particular the African Union, as well as the League of Arab States, the
               Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the European Union, to promote
               peace, stability and reconciliation in Somalia, and welcoming their continued
               engagement,
                     Welcoming the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               of 18 July 2007, which states that the African Union will extend the mandate of its
               mission to Somalia (AMISOM) for an additional six months, and noting that the
               communiqué calls for the United Nations to deploy a peacekeeping operation to
               Somalia that will support the long-term stabilization and post-conflict restoration in
               the country,
                    Taking note of the letter of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
               dated 4 August 2007 to the Secretary-General (S/2007/499), which requested that
               experts from the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat
               meet as soon as possible to discuss what further support might be provided to
               AMISOM,

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                    Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report on Somalia of 25 June 2007
               (S/2007/381), in particular paragraph 30 on the deployment of a team of 10 military,
               police, and civilian experts to African Union headquarters to support its mission
               planning and management capacity structure, and expressing its appreciation for this
               support of AMISOM,
                     Recalling that cooperation between the United Nations and the regional
               arrangements in matters relating to the maintenance of peace and security, as are
               appropriate for regional action, is an integral part of collective security as provided
               for in the Charter of the United Nations,
                      Taking note of paragraph 27 of the Secretary-General’s report referred to
               above communicating the offer of the International Contact Group of its “Good
               Offices” to facilitate the process of genuine political reconciliation in Somalia, and
               encouraging the International Contact Group to continue the implementation of this
               offer,
                    Reiterating its support for Somalia’s Transitional Federal Institutions,
               underlining the importance of providing and maintaining stability and security
               throughout Somalia, and underscoring the importance of disarmament,
               demobilization and reintegration of militia and ex-combatants in Somalia,
                     Condemning all acts of violence and extremism inside Somalia, and expressing
               its concern regarding the continued violence inside Somalia,
                    Stressing its concern at the upsurge in piracy off the Somali coast described in
               paragraph 51 of the Secretary-General’s report, and taking note of the joint
               communiqué of the International Maritime Organization and the World Food
               Programme of 10 July 2007,
                    Emphasizing the contribution that AMISOM and its Ugandan contingents are
               making to lasting peace and stability in Somalia, condemning any hostility towards
               them, and urging all parties in Somalia and the region to support and cooperate with
               AMISOM,
                    Underlining that the full deployment of AMISOM will help avoid a security
               vacuum and help create the conditions for full withdrawal of other foreign forces
               from Somalia,
                     Determining that the situation in Somalia 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.    Stresses the need for broad-based and representative institutions reached
               through an all-inclusive political process in Somalia, as envisaged in the
               Transitional Federal Charter, in order to consolidate stability, peace and
               reconciliation in the country and to ensure that international assistance is as
               effective as possible;
                     2.    Welcomes the convening of the National Reconciliation Congress (NRC)
               at the initiative of the Transitional Federal Institutions, and urges all parties to
               support the NRC and participate in the political process;
                    3.   Stresses the need for the NRC to be an all-inclusive intra-Somali political
               process involving all stakeholders including all political leaders, clan leaders,

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           religious leaders, the business community, and representatives of civil society such
           as women’s groups;
                 4.   Urges the Transitional Federal Institutions and all parties in Somalia to
           respect the conclusions of the NRC and to sustain an equally inclusive ongoing
           political process thereafter, and encourages them to unite behind the efforts to
           promote such an inclusive dialogue;
                5.   Reiterates the need for the ongoing political process to both agree on a
           comprehensive and lasting cessation of hostilities and to produce a road map for a
           comprehensive peace process, including democratic elections at the local, regional
           and national levels as set out in Somalia’s Transitional Federal Charter;
                 6.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue and intensify his efforts to
           strengthen the NRC and, more widely, promote an ongoing all-inclusive political
           process, including by assisting the Transitional Federal Institutions’ role in
           delivering both and by working together with the African Union, the League of Arab
           States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the European Union, and
           the International Contact Group on Somalia, and requests the Secretary-General to
           report, pursuant to the timetable set out in paragraph 17 below, on the efforts of the
           Transitional Federal Institutions, on progress made in the NRC and the subsequent
           political process, and on any obstacles to the success of either;
                7.   Requests the Secretary-General to provide in the same reports an
           assessment of further measures that may be required to strengthen the ability of the
           United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) to fulfil the role envisaged in
           paragraph 6 above, including the possibility of relocation from Nairobi to
           Mogadishu and any security measures that might be necessary for such a move;
                8.    States its intention, following the Secretary-General’s reports referred to
           in paragraph 6 above, to take measures against those who seek to prevent or block
           the NRC or a peaceful political process, or those who threaten the Transitional
           Federal Institutions or AMISOM by force, or take action that undermines stability in
           Somalia or the region;
                 9.    Decides to authorize member States of the African Union to maintain a
           mission in Somalia for a further period of six months, which shall be authorized to
           take all necessary measures as appropriate to carry out the following mandate:
                 (a) To support dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia by assisting with the
           free movement, safe passage and protection of all those involved with the process
           referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5;
                 (b) To provide, as appropriate, protection to the Transitional Federal
           Institutions to help them carry out their functions of government, and security for
           key infrastructure;
                 (c) To assist, within its capabilities, and in coordination with other parties,
           with implementation of the National Security and Stabilization Plan, in particular
           the effective re-establishment and training of all-inclusive Somali security forces;
                 (d) To contribute, as may be requested and within capabilities, to the creation
           of the necessary security conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance;
                (e) To protect its personnel, facilities, installations, equipment and mission,
           and to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its personnel;

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                    10. Urges member States of the African Union to contribute to the above
               mission in order to help create the conditions for the withdrawal of all other foreign
               forces from Somalia;
                     11. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 5 of resolution 733
               (1992) and further elaborated upon in paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1425 (2002)
               shall not apply to:
                     (a) Supplies of weapons and military equipment, technical training and
               assistance intended solely for the support of or use by the mission referred to in
               paragraph 9 above; or
                    (b) Such supplies and technical assistance by States intended solely for the
               purpose of helping develop security sector institutions, consistent with the political
               process set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 above and in the absence of a negative decision
               by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) within five working
               days of receiving the notification described in paragraph 12 below;
                    12. Decides that States providing supplies or technical assistance in
               accordance with paragraph 11 (b) above shall notify the Committee established
               pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) in advance and on a case-by-case basis;
                     13. Emphasizes the continued contribution made to Somalia’s peace and
               security by the arms embargo, demands that all Member States, in particular those
               of the region, fully comply with it, reiterates its intention to consider urgently ways
               to strengthen its effectiveness, including through targeted measures in support of the
               arms embargo, and requests that the Committee established pursuant to resolution
               751 (1992) report to the Council within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution on
               possible measures that might be taken and how they might be implemented;
                    14. Urges Member States to provide financial resources, personnel,
               equipment and services for the full deployment of AMISOM;
                    15. Requests the Secretary-General to consult with the African Union
               Commission on what further support might be provided to AMISOM and report
               back to the Council on any progress, pursuant to the timetable set out in paragraph
               17 below;
                    16. Requests the Secretary-General, further to the observations in his report
               on Somalia of 25 June 2007 referred to above, to continue to develop the existing
               contingency planning for the possible deployment of a United Nations Peacekeeping
               Operation replacing AMISOM including:
                    (a) Sending a further Technical Assessment Mission to the region as soon as
               possible;
                    (b)   Further contact with potential troop-contributing countries;
                    (c) Identifying what further action the United Nations and the international
               community should take to help create the conditions necessary for, and to overcome
               potential obstacles to, the deployment and success of a United Nations peacekeeping
               mission in Somalia, including specifying measures, indicators and time frames for
               review of progress that will assist the Security Council’s decision on the
               appropriateness of and objectives for a United Nations mission;

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                 17. Requests that the Secretary-General report to the Council within 30 days
           after the adoption of this resolution, and then again within a further 30 days, on the
           status of the further development of the plans outlined in paragraph 16 above, as
           well as the political aspects in paragraphs 6 and 7 above;
                 18. Encourages Member States whose naval vessels and military aircraft
           operate in international waters and airspace adjacent to the coast of Somalia to be
           vigilant to any incident of piracy therein and to take appropriate action to protect
           merchant shipping, in particular the transportation of humanitarian aid, against any
           such act, in line with relevant international law;
                 19. Reaffirms its previous resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and
           security, and 1674 (2006) and 1738 (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed
           conflict, and stresses the responsibility of all parties and armed groups in Somalia to
           take appropriate steps to protect the civilian population in the country, consistent
           with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, in particular by
           avoiding any indiscriminate attacks on populated areas;
                 20. Strongly supports and encourages the ongoing relief efforts in Somalia,
           recalls its resolution 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United
           Nations personnel, calls on all parties and armed groups in Somalia to take
           appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of AMISOM and humanitarian
           personnel, and grant timely, safe and unhindered access for the delivery of
           humanitarian assistance to all those in need, and urges the countries in the region to
           facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance by land or via air and sea ports;
                 21. Reaffirms its previous resolution 1612 (2005) on children and armed
           conflict and recalls the subsequent conclusions of the Security Council Working
           Group on Children in Armed Conflict pertaining to parties to the armed conflict in
           Somalia (S/AC.51/2007/14);
                22.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1773 (2007)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                24 August 2007

               Resolution 1773 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5733rd meeting,
               on 24 August 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425
               (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004), 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006), as well as the
               statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of
               3 August 2007 (S/PRST/2007/29),
                    Recalling also the report of the Secretary-General of 28 June 2007
               (S/2007/392) and the letter from the Secretary-General to its President of 2 August
               2007 (S/2007/470),
                    Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity,
               unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized
               borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of its Government,
                    Reiterating its strong support for full respect for the cessation of hostilities and
               the Blue Line in its entirety,
                     Reaffirming its attachment to the full implementation of all provisions of
               resolution 1701 (2006), and aware of its responsibilities to help secure a permanent
               ceasefire and a long-term solution as envisioned in the resolution,
                    Emphasizing the need to address the causes of the conflict, including that the
               abducted Israeli soldiers have not been released, nor has proof of life been provided,
               and calling once again for their immediate and unconditional return,
                    Encouraging the efforts aimed at urgently settling the issue of the Lebanese
               prisoners detained in Israel,
                    Welcoming the steps taken by the Government of Lebanon to extend its
               authority over its territory, through its own legitimate armed forces, such that there
               will be no weapons without the consent of the Government of Lebanon and no
               authority other than that of the Government of Lebanon, and encouraging it to
               continue its efforts in this regard,
                    Welcoming also the tripartite arrangements referred to in the aforementioned
               report, and encouraging the parties to coordinate further with the United Nations

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               Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), notably to visibly mark the Blue Line and
               reach an agreement on the northern part of Ghajar,
                    Condemning in the strongest terms all terrorist attacks against UNIFIL and
               emphasizing the need for further coordination between UNIFIL and the Lebanese
               Armed Forces in particular regarding the establishment between the Blue Line and
               the Litani river of an area free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons other
               than those of the Government of Lebanon and of UNIFIL, and for UNIFIL to
               enhance its investigative capacities in response to these attacks,
                    Underlining the importance of continued efforts to clear unexploded ordnance
               from Southern Lebanon and calling on all parties to support these efforts,
                    Reaffirming UNIFIL’s authority to take all necessary action in areas of
               deployment of its forces and as it deems within its capabilities, to ensure that its
               area of operations is not utilized for hostile activities of any kind and to resist
               attempts by forceful means to prevent it from discharging its mandate,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel,
                    Commending the active role and dedication of the personnel of UNIFIL,
               notably of its Commander, as well as of the Special Coordinator of the United
               Nations for Lebanon,
                    Expressing its strong appreciation to Member states that contribute to UNIFIL
               and underlining the necessity that UNIFIL have at its disposal all necessary means
               and equipment to carry out its mandate,
                     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon to extend the
               mandate of UNIFIL for a new period of one year without amendment presented in
               the letter from the Lebanese Prime Minister to the Secretary-General of 25 June
               2007 (S/2007/396),
                     Determining that the situation in Lebanon continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    1.    Decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31 August 2008;
                     2.   Commends the positive role of UNIFIL, whose deployment together with
               the Lebanese Armed Forces has helped to establish a new strategic environment in
               southern Lebanon, and looks forward to its increased cooperation with the LAF in
               the discharge of its mandate;
                    3.    Calls upon all parties concerned to respect the cessation of hostilities and
               the Blue Line in its entirety;
                    4.    Urges all parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations and UNIFIL
               and to abide scrupulously by their obligation to respect the safety of the UNIFIL and
               other United Nations personnel, including by avoiding any course of action which
               endangers United Nations personnel and by ensuring UNIFIL is accorded full
               freedom of movement within its area of operation;
                     5.    Calls upon all parties to cooperate fully with the Security Council and
               the Secretary-General to achieve a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution as
               envisioned in resolution 1701 (2006), and emphasizes the need for greater progress
               in this regard;

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                6.  Reiterates its intention to consider further steps to contribute to the
           implementation of a permanent ceasefire and a long-term solution;
                7.    Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNIFIL 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 preventive and disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly
           investigated and punished in cases involving their personnel;
                8.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Council on
           the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) every four months, or at any time as
           he deems appropriate;
                 9.   Stresses the importance of, and the need to achieve, a comprehensive,
           just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions
           including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338 (1973) of
           22 October 1973, and 1515 (2003) of 19 November 2003;
                10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1775 (2007)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              14 September 2007

               Resolution 1775 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5742nd meeting, on
               14 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1504 (2003) of 4 September 2003,
                    Having regard to Article 16 (4) of the Statute of the International Criminal
               Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,
                     Aware that the term of office for Ms. Carla Del Ponte as Prosecutor for the
               International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia expires on 14 September
               2007,
                    Noting the need to ensure a smooth transition between the departure of
               Ms. Carla Del Ponte and the assumption of office of her successor,
                    Having considered the request of the Secretary-General to extend the
               appointment of Ms. Del Ponte from 15 September 2007 to 31 December 2007
               (S/2007/538),
                    Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to submit the name of his
               nominee for the position of Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the
               former Yugoslavia,
                    Decides, notwithstanding the provisions of article 16 (4) of the Statute, to
               extend for a final period the appointment of Ms. Carla Del Ponte as Prosecutor of
               the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia with effect from
               15 September 2007 until 31 December 2007.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1774 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                14 September 2007

               Resolution 1774 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5741st meeting, on
               14 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1505 (2003) of 4 September 2003,
                    Having regard to Article 15 (4) of the Statute of the International Criminal
               Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) as adopted by the Council in its resolution 1503
               (2003),
                    Having considered the nomination by the Secretary-General of Mr. Hassan
               Bubacar Jallow for reappointment as Prosecutor of the International Criminal
               Tribunal for Rwanda (S/2007/539),
                     Recalling that resolution 1503 (2003) of 28 August 2003 called upon the
               International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to take all possible measures to
               complete all trial activities at first instance by the end of 2008, and to complete all
               work in 2010 (ICTR completion strategy),
                     Recalling also its resolution 1534 (2004) of 26 March 2004 which emphasized
               the importance of fully implementing the International Tribunal’s completion
               strategy and urges the Tribunal to plan and act accordingly,
                     Decides to reappoint Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow as Prosecutor of the
               International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda with effect from 15 September 2007 for
               a four-year term, which is subject to an earlier termination by the Security Council
               upon completion of the work of the International Tribunal.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1776 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                19 September 2007

               Resolution 1776 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5744th meeting, on
               19 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001), 1510 (2003), 1707 (2006) and 1746 (2007),
                    Reaffirming also its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1368 (2001) and 1373 (2001),
               and reiterating its support for international efforts to root out terrorism in
               accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006) and 1738
               (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and its resolution 1325 (2000)
               on women and peace and security,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
                    Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order
               throughout the country resides with the Afghan Authorities and welcoming the
               cooperation of the Afghan Government with the International Security Assistance
               Force (ISAF),
                     Recognizing the multifaceted and interconnected nature of the challenges in
               Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance and
               development, as well as the cross-cutting issue of counter-narcotics is mutually
               reinforcing and welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the
               international community to address these challenges in a coherent manner through
               the comprehensive framework provided by the Afghanistan Compact,
                    Stressing the central role that the United Nations continues to play in
               promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, noting, in the context of a
               comprehensive approach, the synergies in the objectives of the United Nations
               Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and of ISAF, and stressing the need
               for further sustained cooperation, coordination and mutual support, taking due
               account of their respective designated responsibilities,
                    Reiterating its concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in particular
               the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegally
               armed groups and those involved in the narcotics trade, and the links between

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               terrorism activities and illicit drugs, resulting in threats to the local population,
               national security forces and international military and civilian personnel,
                     Expressing also its concern over the harmful consequences of violent and
               terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, and other extremist groups on the
               capacity of the Afghan Government to guarantee the rule of law, to provide basic
               services to the Afghan people, and to ensure the full enjoyment of their human
               rights and fundamental freedoms,
                       Reiterating its support for the continuing endeavours by the Afghan
               Government, with the assistance of the international community, including ISAF
               and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition, to improve the security
               situation and to continue to address the threat posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and
               other extremist groups, and stressing in this context the need for sustained
               international efforts, including those of ISAF and the OEF coalition,
                    Condemning in the strongest terms all attacks, including Improvised Explosive
               Device (IED) attacks, suicide attacks and abductions, targeting civilians and Afghan
               and international forces and their deleterious effect on the stabilization,
               reconstruction and development efforts in Afghanistan, and condemning further the
               use by the Taliban and other extremist groups of civilians as human shields,
                     Expressing its concern about all civilian casualties, and reiterating its call for
               all feasible steps to be taken to ensure the protection of civilian life and for
               international humanitarian and human rights law to be upheld,
                    Recognizing the robust efforts taken by ISAF and other international forces to
               minimize the risk of civilian casualties, notably the continuous review of tactics and
               procedures and the conduct of after-action reviews in cooperation with the Afghan
               Government in cases where civilian casualties have reportedly occurred,
                     Stressing the need for further progress in security sector reform, including
               further strengthening of the Afghan National Army and Police, disbandment of
               illegal armed groups, justice sector reform and counter-narcotics,
                    Stressing in this context the importance of further progress in the
               reconstruction and reform of the Afghan prison sector, in order to improve the
               respect for the rule of law and human rights therein,
                    Reiterating its call on all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively
               in peaceful political dialogue within the framework of the Afghan Constitution and
               in the socio-economic development of the country, and to avoid resorting to
               violence including through the use of illegal armed groups,
                    Recognizing the importance of the contribution of neighbouring and regional
               partners for the stabilization of Afghanistan, and stressing the crucial importance of
               advancing regional cooperation as an effective means to promote security,
               governance and development in Afghanistan,
                     Welcoming the completion of ISAF’s expansion throughout Afghanistan, the
               continued coordination between ISAF and the OEF coalition, and the cooperation
               established between ISAF and the European Union presence in Afghanistan, in
               particular its police mission (EUPOL Afghanistan),

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                 Expressing its appreciation for the leadership provided by the North Atlantic
           Treaty Organization (NATO), and for the contributions of many nations to ISAF and
           to the OEF coalition, including its maritime interdiction component,
                 Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to
           international peace and security,
                Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF, in
           coordination with the Afghan Government,
                Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
           Nations,
                1.    Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security
           Assistance Force, as defined in resolutions 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for a
           period of twelve months beyond 13 October 2007;
               2.    Authorizes the Member States participating in ISAF to take all necessary
           measures to fulfil its mandate;
                 3.   Recognizes the need to further strengthen ISAF to meet all its operational
           requirements, and in this regard calls upon Member States to contribute personnel,
           equipment and other resources to ISAF, and to make contributions to the Trust Fund
           established pursuant to resolution 1386 (2001);
                4.    Stresses the importance of increasing the effective functionality,
           professionalism and accountability of the Afghan security sector in order to provide
           long-term solutions to security in Afghanistan, and encourages ISAF and other
           partners to sustain their efforts, as resources permit, to train, mentor and empower
           the Afghan national security forces, in particular the Afghan National Police;
                5.    Calls upon ISAF to continue to work in close consultation with the
           Afghan Government and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General as well
           as with the OEF coalition in the implementation of the force mandate;
                6.    Requests the leadership of ISAF to keep the Security Council regularly
           informed, through the Secretary-General, on the implementation of its mandate,
           including through the provision of quarterly reports;
                7.    Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1777 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               20 September 2007

               Resolution 1777 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5745th meeting on
               20 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions and statements by its President concerning the
               situations in Liberia and the subregion, in particular its resolutions 1750 (2007) of
               30 March 2007, 1712 (2006) of 29 September 2006, 1626 (2006) of 19 September
               2006, and 1509 (2003) of 19 September 2003,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 8 August 2007 (S/2007/479),
                    Further welcoming the continuing efforts of the Government of Liberia to
               improve governance and combat corruption, as well as the important steps it has
               taken to regain and consolidate government control over Liberia’s natural resources,
                     Noting the progress made in rebuilding, equipping, and deploying the Liberian
               National Police and beginning the restructuring of the Armed Forces of Liberia, and
               in developing a national security architecture, and encouraging the Government of
               Liberia, in cooperation with the international community, to expedite its efforts in
               these fields,
                    Expressing its appreciation for the continuing support of the international
               community, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the
               African Union (AU),
                    Commending the work of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL),
               under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for its
               continuing and significant contribution to maintaining peace and stability in Liberia,
               and welcoming the close cooperation between UNMIL and the United Nations
               Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), as well as with neighbouring Governments, in
               coordinating security activities in the border areas in the subregion,
                     Noting with appreciation the substantial progress made to date in the
               reintegration of ex-combatants, and recognizing that there continues to be a need for
               formal sector employment,
                     Welcoming the progress achieved on the broad benchmarks laid out in the
               Secretary-General’s report of 12 September 2006, welcoming UNMIL’s continuing
               efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and calling on Liberian
               authorities to continue to cooperate with the United Nations country team and civil

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               society, in order to achieve further progress in these areas and in particular to
               combat gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse,
                    Recognizing the significant challenges that remain in the consolidation of
               Liberia’s post-conflict transition, including consolidation of State authority, massive
               development and reconstruction needs, the reform of the judiciary, extension of the
               rule of law throughout the country, and the further development of the Liberian
               security forces and security architecture,
                    Reiterating the continuing need for UNMIL’s support for the security of the
               Special Court for Sierra Leone,
                     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 that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
               (UNMIL) shall be extended until 30 September 2008;
                    2.    Reaffirms its intention to authorize the Secretary-General to redeploy
               troops, as may be needed, between UNMIL and UNOCI on a temporary basis in
               accordance with the provisions of resolution 1609 (2005);
                    3.    Endorses the Secretary-General’s recommendation for a reduction of
               2,450 in the number of personnel deployed as part of UNMIL’s military component
               during the period October 2007 to September 2008;
                    4.   Further endorses the Secretary-General’s recommendation for a
               reduction of 498 in the number of officers deployed as part of UNMIL’s police
               component during the period April 2008 and December 2010;
                     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to monitor progress on the core
               benchmarks detailed in paragraph 66 of his report of 8 August 2007 (S/2007/479)
               and any subsequent refinements of the benchmarks that may be recommended by the
               Secretary-General or his Special Representative, to report on that progress to the
               Security Council by a date six months following the date of adoption of this
               resolution and, in view of the extent of that progress, to recommend to the Security
               Council no later than 15 August 2008 any further reductions in UNMIL’s military
               component and to confirm as appropriate his recommendation for reduction in
               UNMIL’s police component provided there is sufficient progress in training of the
               police;
                    6.     Expresses its intention to review by 30 September 2008 the Secretary-General’s recommendations for further UNMIL reductions, in the context of the
               security situation in Liberia and the subregion;
                    7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1778 (2007)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              25 September 2007

               Resolution 1778 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5748th meeting, on
               25 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its president concerning Chad,
               the Central African Republic and the subregion, including resolution 1769,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and
               political independence of Chad and the Central African Republic, and to the cause
               of peace in the region,
                     Deeply concerned at the activities of armed groups and other attacks in eastern
               Chad, the north-eastern Central African Republic and western Sudan which threaten
               the security of the civilian population, the conduct of humanitarian operations in
               those areas and the stability of those countries, and which result in serious
               violations of human rights and international humanitarian law,
                     Reaffirming that any attempt at destabilization through violent means or
               seizing power by force is unacceptable,
                    Recalling that the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic bear
               primary responsibility for ensuring the security of civilians in their territories,
                    Reiterating its concern that the ongoing violence in Darfur, eastern Chad and
               the north-eastern Central African Republic might further negatively affect the
               region,
                     Recalling the Tripoli Agreement of 8 February 2006 and the other bilateral and
               multilateral agreements between the Governments of the Sudan, Chad and the
               Central African Republic, stressing that a proper settlement of the Darfur issue and
               an improvement of relations between Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic
               will contribute to long-term peace and stability in the region, and welcoming the
               communiqué of the 70th meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African
               Union, concerning the relations between Chad and the Sudan, which was held on
               12 and 13 February 2007,
                    Reiterating its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and of the
               African Union to revive the peace process begun by the Darfur Peace Agreement,
               consolidate the ceasefire and reinforce the peacekeeping presence in Darfur,

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                    Reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, 1502
               (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations personnel, and 1674
               (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict,
                    Reaffirming its resolution 1612 (2005) on children in armed conflict, taking
               note of the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Chad
               (S/2007/400) and the recommendations therein, and recalling the conclusions
               regarding Chad subsequently adopted by its Working Group on Children and Armed
               Conflict (S/AC.51/2007/16),
                    Bearing in mind the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July
               1951 and its additional protocol of 16 December 1966,
                     Emphasizing the need to preserve the civilian nature of the refugee camps and
               internally displaced persons sites and to prevent any recruitment of individuals,
               including children, which might be carried out in or around the camps by armed
               groups,
                    Welcoming the signing on 13 August 2007 in N’Djamena of the Political
               Agreement for the reinforcement of the democratic process in Chad,
                     Having examined the report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/488) of
               10 August 2007 (hereinafter referred to as “the report of the Secretary-General”) and
               its recommendations for the deployment of an international presence in the regions
               of eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic indicated in
               paragraph 37 thereof (hereinafter referred to as “eastern Chad and the north-eastern
               Central African Republic”),
                     Welcoming the readiness of the European Union, expressed at the meeting of
               the Council of the European Union held on 23 and 24 July 2007, to consider the
               establishment, for a 12-month duration, of an operation to support the United
               Nations presence in eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic,
               and taking note of the letter dated 17 September 2007 from the Secretary-General/High Representative of the Council of the European Union (S/2007/560,
               annex),
                     Welcoming the letter from the authorities of Chad dated 11 September 2007
               (S/2007/540) and the letter from the authorities of the Central African Republic
               dated 17 September 2007 (S/2007/551) approving the deployment of an
               international presence provided by the United Nations and the European Union,
                    Determining that the situation in the region of the border between the Sudan,
               Chad and the Central African Republic constitutes a threat to international peace and
               security,
                     1.    Approves the establishment in Chad and the Central African Republic, in
               accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6 below and in consultation with the authorities of
               Chad and the Central African Republic, of a multidimensional presence intended to
               help create the security conditions conducive to a voluntary, secure and sustainable
               return of refugees and displaced persons, inter alia by contributing to the protection
               of refugees, displaced persons and civilians in danger, by facilitating the provision
               of humanitarian assistance in eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African
               Republic and by creating favourable conditions for the reconstruction and economic
               and social development of those areas;

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                 2.   Decides that the multidimensional presence shall include, for a period of
           one year, a United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (the
           acronym MINURCAT is to be used in all languages), with the following mandate in
           eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic, in liaison with the
           United Nations country team:

           Security and protection of civilians
                (a) To select, train, advise and facilitate support to elements of the Police
           tchadienne pour la protection humanitaire referred to in paragraph 5;
                (b) To liaise with the national army, the gendarmerie and police forces, the
           nomad national guard, the judicial authorities and prison officials in Chad and the
           Central African Republic to contribute to the creation of a more secure environment;
                (c) To liaise with the Chadian Government and the Office of the United
           Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of their efforts to
           relocate refugee camps which are in close proximity to the border, and to provide to
           UNHCR, on availability and cost-reimbursable basis, logistical assistance for that
           purpose;
                (d) To liaise closely with the Sudanese Government, the African Union, the
           African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), the African Union/United Nations
           Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) which will succeed it, the United Nations
           Peacebuilding Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA), the
           Multinational Force of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community
           (FOMUC) and the Community of Sahelo-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) to exchange
           information on emerging threats to humanitarian activities in the region;

           Human rights and the rule of law
                (e) To contribute to the monitoring and to the promotion and protection of
           human rights, with particular attention to sexual and gender-based violence, and to
           recommend action to the competent authorities, with a view to fighting impunity;
                 (f) To support, within its capabilities, efforts aimed at strengthening the
           capacity of the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic and civil
           society through training in international human rights standards, and efforts to put
           an end to recruitment and use of children by armed groups;
                (g) To assist the Governments of Chad and, notwithstanding the mandate of
           BONUCA, the Central African Republic in the promotion of the rule of law,
           including through support for an independent judiciary and a strengthened legal
           system, in close coordination with United Nations agencies;
                3.    Decides that MINURCAT shall include a maximum of 300 police and
           50 military liaison officers and an appropriate number of civilian personnel;
                 4.   Requests the Secretary-General and the Governments of Chad and the
           Central African Republic to conclude status-of-forces agreements for MINURCAT
           as soon as possible, taking into account General Assembly resolution 59/47 on the
           scope of legal protection under the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and
           Associated Personnel, General Assembly resolution 60/42 on the Optional Protocol
           to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and
           General Assembly resolution 61/133 on the Safety and Security of Humanitarian

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               Personnel and the Protection of United Nations Personnel, and notes that the model
               status-of-forces agreement of 9 October 1990 (A/45/594) shall apply provisionally
               pending the conclusion of such an agreement with one or other of the countries;
                     5.    Endorses the police concept referred to in the report of the Secretary-General, including the provisions regarding the establishment of the Police
               tchadienne pour la protection humanitaire (PTPH), which would be dedicated
               exclusively to maintaining law and order in refugee camps, sites with concentrations
               of internally displaced persons and key towns in neighbouring areas and to assisting
               in securing humanitarian activities in eastern Chad, and, in this regard, encourages
               the Government of Chad to establish the PTPH, emphasizes the urgent need to
               provide logistical and financial support to the PTPH and requests the Secretary-General to mobilize member States and institutional donors for this purpose;
                    6.    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    (a) Authorizes the European Union to deploy, for a period of one year from
               the date that its initial operating capability is declared by the European Union in
               consultation with the Secretary-General, an operation (hereinafter referred to as “the
               European Union operation”) aimed at supporting the elements referred to in
               paragraphs 2 to 4, and decides that this operation shall be authorized to take all
               necessary measures, within its capabilities and its area of operation in eastern Chad
               and the north-eastern Central African Republic, to fulfil the following functions, in
               accordance with the arrangement to be concluded between the European Union and
               the United Nations, in liaison with the Governments of Chad and the Central
               African Republic:
                    (i) To contribute to protecting civilians in danger, particularly refugees and
                    displaced persons;
                    (ii) To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and the free movement of
                    humanitarian personnel by helping to improve security in the area of
                    operations;
                    (iii) To contribute to protecting United Nations personnel, facilities,
                    installations and equipment and to ensuring the security and freedom of
                    movement of its staff and United Nations and associated personnel;
                     (b) Authorizes the European Union operation, at the close of the period
               referred to in subparagraph a, to take all appropriate measures to achieve an orderly
               disengagement, by means including fulfilment of the functions indicated in
               subparagraph a, and within the limits of its residual capacity;
                     7.    Invites the European Union, as may be required for the proper execution
               of the mandate of its operation, to take part in the liaison and support activities
               referred to in paragraphs 2 (b) to 2 (d);
                    8.    Invites the European Union operation to immediately take all appropriate
               measures to prepare its full operational capability and requests the Secretary-General to coordinate closely with the European Union particularly with regard to
               those arrangements required to ensure appropriate protection for United Nations
               personnel, facilities, installations and equipment and ensure freedom of movement
               of United Nations staff;

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                9.   Requests the European Union, the Secretary-General and the
           Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic to cooperate closely
           throughout the period of deployment of the European Union operation, until its
           complete disengagement;
                 10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it, after due consultations
           with the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic, six months from
           the date indicated in paragraph 6, subparagraph a, on the arrangements for following
           up the intended European Union operation which has been authorized for a one-year
           period, including a possible United Nations operation, depending on the
           developments in the situation, and notes that, to that end, the United Nations and the
           European Union shall perform an evaluation of needs before the date in question;
                11. Invites the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic and
           the European Union to conclude status-of-forces agreements as soon as possible for
           the operation referred to in paragraph 6;
                12. Requests the European Union to report to the Security Council, in the
           middle and at the end of the period referred to in paragraph 6, subparagraph a,
           above, on how its operation will fulfil its mandate;
                13. Calls upon all the parties to cooperate fully in the deployment and
           operations of MINURCAT and the European Union operation, including by
           guaranteeing the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and
           associated personnel;
                14. Urges all the Member States, particularly the States bordering Chad and
           the Central African Republic, to facilitate the delivery to Chad and the Central
           African Republic freely, without obstacles or delay of all personnel, equipment,
           provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles and spare parts, intended
           for MINURCAT and the European Union operation;
                 15. Encourages the respective Governments of the Sudan, Chad and the
           Central African Republic to ensure that their territories are not used to undermine
           the sovereignty of others and to cooperate actively with a view to implementing the
           Tripoli Agreement and other agreements aimed at ensuring security along their
           common borders;
                 16. Encourages the authorities and political stakeholders in Chad and the
           Central African Republic to pursue their efforts of national dialogue, with respect
           for the constitutional frameworks;
                 17. Reaffirms the obligation of all parties to implement fully the rules and
           principles of international humanitarian law, particularly those regarding the
           protection of humanitarian personnel, and furthermore requests all the parties
           involved to provide humanitarian personnel with immediate, free and unimpeded
           access to all persons in need of assistance, in accordance with applicable
           international law;
                18. Takes note of the measures already undertaken by the authorities of Chad
           to put an end to the recruitment and use of children by armed groups, encourages
           them to pursue their cooperation with United Nations bodies, particularly UNICEF,
           and calls on all the parties involved to ensure that children are protected;

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                    19. Exhorts the donor community to redouble its efforts to address the
               humanitarian, reconstruction and development needs of Chad and the Central
               African Republic;
                     20. Requests the Secretary-General to keep it informed of the liaison
               arrangements set out in OP2-b to 2-d above, and to report regularly on the security
               and humanitarian situation, including movements of refugees and internally
               displaced persons, in eastern Chad, the north-eastern Central African Republic and
               the region, of progress towards the objective of helping to create the security
               conditions conducive to a voluntary, secure and sustainable return of refugees and
               displaced persons and of the implementation of the mandate of MINURCAT, and to
               submit to it a report on that matter every three months;
                    21.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1779 (2007)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              28 September 2007

               Resolution 1779 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5750th meeting, on
               28 September 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Sudan, in
               particular resolutions 1769 (2007) of 31 July 2007, 1713 (2006) of 29 September
               2006, 1672 (2006) of 25 April 2006, 1665 (2006) of 29 March 2006, 1651 (2005) of
               21 December 2005, 1591 (2005) of 29 March 2005, and 1556 (2004) of 30 July
               2004 and statements of its President concerning Sudan,
                     Stressing again its firm commitment to the cause of peace throughout Sudan,
               full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 9 January 2005, full
               implementation of the framework agreed between the parties for a resolution of the
               conflict in Darfur (the Darfur Peace Agreement), and an end to the violence and
               atrocities in Darfur,
                     Reiterating its belief in the basis provided by the Darfur Peace Agreement for
               a lasting political solution and sustained security in Darfur, deploring that the
               Agreement has not been fully implemented by the signatories and not signed by all
               parties to the conflict in Darfur,
                     Noting with strong concern the ongoing violence, impunity, and consequent
               deterioration of the humanitarian situation, and reiterating its deep concern about
               the security of civilians and humanitarian aid workers and about humanitarian
               access to populations in need, and calling upon all parties in Darfur to cease
               offensive actions immediately and to refrain from further violent attacks,
                     Demanding that there should be no aerial bombings and the use of United
               Nations markings on aircraft used in such attacks, strongly urging those parties who
               have not yet agreed to participate in negotiations on 27 October 2007 in Libya under
               AU/UN mediation to do so at once, and demanding that the parties to the conflict
               exercise restraint and cease military action in order to create a positive atmosphere
               for these negotiations,
                     Commending the efforts of, and reiterating its full support for, the African
               Union, the Secretary-General, their special envoys, and the leaders of the region to
               promote peace and stability in Darfur, looking forward to the rapid deployment of
               the AU/UN Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID), and expressing strong support
               for the political process under AU/UN mediation,

07-52158 (E)
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S/RES/1779 (2007)

                    Recalling the 13 April 2007 midterm briefing by the Panel of Experts
               appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 (b) of resolution 1591
               (2005) and extended by resolutions 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), and 1713 (2006), and
               taking note of the Panel’s final report presented to the Committee established
               pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and currently under consideration, and
               expressing its intent to study the Panel’s recommendations further and to consider
               appropriate next steps,
                     Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the Charter concerning
               privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of
               the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged
               in such operations,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and
               territorial integrity of Sudan, and recalling the importance of the principles of good
               neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the relations among States in
               the region,
                     Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to extend until 15 October 2008 the mandate of the current Panel
               of Experts, originally appointed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and previously
               extended by resolutions 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), and 1713 (2006) and requests the
               Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures;
                     2.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 29 March 2008 a
               midterm briefing on its work and no later than 90 days after adoption of this
               resolution an interim report to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph
               3 (a) of resolution 1591 (2005) and a final report no later than 30 days prior to
               termination of its mandate to the Council with its finding and recommendations;
                    3.    Requests the Panel of Experts to coordinate its activities as appropriate
               with the operations of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS), the African
               Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) which will succeed it,
               and with international efforts to promote the political process in Darfur, and, in this
               context, further requests the Panel to assess in its interim and final reports progress
               towards reducing violations by all parties of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7
               and 8 of resolution 1556 (2004) and paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005), and
               progress towards reducing impediments to the political process;
                    4.    Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies, the African Union and
               other interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of
               Experts, in particular by supplying any information at their disposal on
               implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution
               1556 (2004);
                    5.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1779 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005)]

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