               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1780 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               15 October 2007

               Resolution 1780 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5758th meeting on
               15 October 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 1743
               (2007), 1702 (2006), 1658 (2006), 1608 (2005), 1576 (2004) and 1542 (2004),
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Haiti,
                     Welcoming recent steps towards achieving lasting stability and democracy in
               Haiti,
                    Welcoming the continuing achievements in Haiti’s political process, including
               through the peaceful holding on 29 April 2007 of the final round of local and
               municipal elections, and noting with satisfaction the number of women and youth
               engaged in this process,
                     Recognizing the inter-connected nature of the challenges in Haiti, reaffirming
               that sustainable progress on security, rule of law and institutional reform, national
               reconciliation, and development are mutually reinforcing, and welcoming the
               continuing efforts of the Government of Haiti and the international community to
               address these challenges,
                     Recognizing that respect for human rights, due process and addressing the
               issue of criminality and putting an end to impunity are essential to ensuring the rule
               of law and security in Haiti,
                   Acknowledging significant improvements in the security situation in recent
               months but noting that the security situation remains fragile,
                     Emphasizing the importance of cooperation between Haiti and neighboring and
               regional states in effectively managing and securing Haiti’s borders, and in line with
               the shared interest to secure these borders,
                     Underscoring that international illicit trafficking of drugs and arms continues
               to affect the stability of Haiti,
                    Commending the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH),
               for continuing to assist the Government of Haiti to ensure a secure and stable
               environment,

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                     Emphasizing the role of regional organizations in the ongoing process of
               stabilization and reconstruction of Haiti and calling on MINUSTAH to continue to
               work closely with the Organization of the American States (OAS) and the Caribbean
               Community (CARICOM),
                     Stressing the importance of establishing credible, competent and transparent
               governance, and encouraging the Government of Haiti to further strengthen state
               institutions,
                     Welcoming the initial steps towards establishing a legislative framework for
               judicial reform through collaboration between the legislative and executive
               branches,
                     Commending the establishment of the Consultative Commission on Prolonged
               Pretrial Detention, and expressing its strong support for further efforts on this issue
               as well as in addressing prison overcrowding,
                     Calling on the Haitian government, in coordination with the international
               community, to advance security sector reform, in particular by continuing the
               implementation of the Haitian National Police (HNP) Reform Plan, as well as
               efforts to reform the critical judiciary and correctional systems,
                    Welcoming the support of OAS to update the Haitian voter registry and calling
               on the Haitian authorities, with the continued support of donors and regional
               organizations as well as MINUSTAH and the UN system, to establish permanent
               and effective electoral institutions, and to hold elections consistent with Haiti’s
               constitutional requirements,
                     Underlining the need for the quick implementation of highly effective and
               visible labor intensive projects that help create jobs and deliver basic social
               services,
                    Acknowledging the laudable work done by Haitian authorities and MINUSTAH
               to respond to the needs of disaster-affected people, and welcoming future
               coordinated actions in this regard,
                     Expressing gratitude to the troops and police personnel of MINUSTAH and to
               their countries and paying tribute to those injured or killed in the line of duty,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report S/2007/503 of 22 August 2007,
                     Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region, despite the progress achieved thus far,
                     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as described in
               section 1 of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1542 (2004),
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH as contained in its
               resolutions 1542 (2004), 1608 (2005), 1702 (2006) and 1743 (2007) until
               15 October 2008, with the intention of further renewal;
                     2.   Endorses the Secretary General’s recommendation for reconfiguring the
               Mission in line with the concepts outlined in paragraphs 28 and 29 of his report
               S/2007/503, taking into account the need to adjust MINUSTAH’s composition and
               realign its activities to reflect the changing circumstances and priorities on the
               ground and decides that MINUSTAH will consist of a military component of up to
               7,060 troops of all ranks and of a police component of a total of 2,091 police;

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                 3.  Expresses its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary
           General, notably in his efforts to improve the security situation in close cooperation
           with the Government of Haiti, and reaffirms his authority in the coordination and
           conduct of all activities of United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes in
           Haiti;
                 4.   Recognizes the ownership and primary responsibility of the Government
           and the people of Haiti over all aspects of the country’s stabilization, recognizes the
           role of MINUSTAH in supporting the Government’s efforts in this regard, and
           encourages the Government of Haiti to continue to take full advantage of
           international support to enhance its capacity, which is indispensable for the
           sustainable success of MINUSTAH;
                 5.   Reaffirms its call upon MINUSTAH to support the constitutional and
           political process under way in Haiti, including through its good offices and, in
           cooperation with the Government of Haiti, to promote all-inclusive political
           dialogue and national reconciliation, and to provide logistical and security
           assistance for the upcoming electoral process;
                 6.   Welcomes the continuing contribution of MINUSTAH to the Government
           of Haiti’s efforts to build institutional capacity at all levels and calls upon
           MINUSTAH, consistent with its mandate, to expand such support to strengthen selfsustainable state institutions, especially outside Port-au-Prince, including through
           the provision of specialized expertise to key ministries and institutions, taking into
           account the ongoing efforts by the Haitian authorities to fight all forms of crime;
                7.    Requests that MINUSTAH continue its support of the HNP as deemed
           necessary to ensure security in Haiti, and encourages MINUSTAH and the
           Government of Haiti to continue to undertake coordinated deterrent actions to
           decrease the level of violence;
                 8.    Welcomes progress in the implementation of the HNP Reform Plan and
           requests MINUSTAH to remain engaged in assisting the Government of Haiti to
           reform and restructure the HNP, consistent with its mandate, notably by supporting
           the monitoring, mentoring, training, vetting of police personnel and strengthening of
           institutional capacities, while working to recruit sufficient individual police officers
           to serve as instructors and mentors of the HNP, consistent with its overall strategy to
           progressively transfer geographic and functional responsibilities to its Haitian
           counterparts to facilitate HNP engagement in conventional law and order duties, in
           accordance with the HNP Reform Plan;
                 9.    Invites member states, including neighboring and regional states, in
           coordination with MINUSTAH, to engage with the Government to address crossborder illicit trafficking of drugs, arms and other illegal activities, and to contribute
           to strengthening HNP capacity in these areas,
                 10. Requests MINUSTAH to provide technical expertise in support of the
           efforts of the Government to pursue a comprehensive border management approach,
           with emphasis on state capacity building, and underlines the need for coordinated
           international support for Government efforts in this area;
                11. Recognizes the need for MINUSTAH to establish patrols along maritime
           and land border areas in support of border security activities by the HNP, and

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               encourages MINUSTAH to continue discussions with the Government of Haiti and
               member states to assess the threats along Haiti’s land and maritime borders,
                     12. Requests the UN country team, and calls upon all relevant humanitarian
               and development actors, to complement security operations undertaken by the
               Government of Haiti with the support of MINUSTAH with activities aimed at
               effectively improving the living conditions of the concerned populations and
               requests MINUSTAH to continue to implement quick impact projects;
                    13. Condemns any attack against personnel from MINUSTAH and demands
               that no acts of intimidation or violence be directed against United Nations and
               associated personnel or other international and humanitarian organizations engaged
               in humanitarian, development or peacekeeping work;
                     14. Welcomes the steps taken towards the reform of rule of law institutions,
               requests MINUSTAH to continue to provide necessary support in this regard, and
               encourages the Haitian authorities to take full advantage of that support, notably in
               such areas as restructuring the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, certifying
               magistrates, providing legal aid to the most vulnerable, and modernizing key
               legislation;
                    15. Requests MINUSTAH to continue to pursue its community violence
               reduction approach, including through support to the National Commission on
               Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration and concentrating its efforts on
               labor intensive projects, the development of a weapons registry, the revision of
               current laws on importation and possession of arms, and reform of the weapons
               permit system;
                    16. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s human rights mandate and calls on the Haitian
               authorities to continue their efforts to promote and protect human rights, and calls
               on MINUSTAH to continue to provide human rights training to the Haitian National
               Police and other relevant institutions, including the correctional services;
                     17. Strongly condemns the grave violations against children affected by
               armed violence, as well as widespread rape and other sexual abuse of girls, and
               requests MINUSTAH to continue to promote and protect the rights of women and
               children as set out in Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1612 (2005);
                    18. Encourages MINUSTAH and the UN Country Team to enhance their
               coordination as well as with the various development actors in Haiti in order to
               ensure greater efficiency in development efforts and to address urgent development
               problems;
                     19. Calls on the UN system and the international community, in particular
               donor countries and institutions, in cooperation with the Haitian authorities, to
               devise and support a renewed aid coordination system, based on mutual
               responsibility, which would focus on immediate needs as well as on long-term
               reconstruction and poverty reduction, and encourages donors to accelerate the
               disbursement of their pledges as a contribution to development and stability in
               Haiti;
                    20. Welcomes progress made by MINUSTAH in communications and public
               outreach strategy and requests it to continue these activities;

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                21. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
           measures to ensure full compliance of all MINUSTAH personnel with the United
           Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and to keep the
           Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to ensure that acts
           involving their personnel are properly investigated and punished;
                 22. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
           implementation of MINUSTAH’s mandate semi-annually and not later than 45 days
           prior to its expiration, taking into account a review of the activities and composition
           of MINUSTAH, its coordination with the UN country team and other development
           actors, a comprehensive assessment of threats to security in Haiti, and the
           development during this mandate period of a consolidation plan with appropriate
           benchmarks to measure and track progress, in consultation with the Haitian
           government;
                23.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1781 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               15 October 2007

               Resolution 1781 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5759th meeting on
               15 October 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its relevant resolutions including resolution 1752 of 13 April
               2007 (S/RES/1752),
                    Welcoming the reports of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United
               Nations Observer Mission in Georgia of 18 July 2007 (S/2007/439) and 4 October
               2007 (S/2007/588),
                     Noting with serious concern all recent armed incidents that have afflicted the
               conflict resolution process in Georgia, deploring in particular those in which lives
               were lost, and reiterating the importance of maintaining the separation of forces and
               the preservation of the ceasefire,
                    Supporting the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and of his Special
               Representative with the assistance of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General
               as well as the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator and of the OSCE,
               underlining the increased importance of the meetings in the Geneva format as the
               forum for meaningful political dialogue,
                     Stressing the importance of close and effective cooperation between UNOMIG
               and the CIS peacekeeping force as they currently play an important stabilizing role
               in the conflict zone, and recalling that a lasting and comprehensive settlement of the
               conflict will require appropriate security guarantees,
                     Stressing that economic development is urgently required in Abkhazia,
               Georgia, to improve the livelihoods of the communities affected by the conflict, in
               particular refugees and internally displaced persons,
                     Regretting the continued lack of trust between the two sides, and underlining
               the importance of constructive goodwill and respect for each other’s concerns,
                    1.    Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty,
               independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally
               recognized borders, and supports all efforts by the United Nations and the Group of
               Friends of the Secretary-General, which are guided by their determination to
               promote a settlement of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict only by peaceful means and
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                     2.   Reaffirms its strong support for UNOMIG, calls upon the parties to
               cooperate fully with the mission, deems it necessary to strengthen the mission’s
               observation capacity as recommended by UNOMIG in the “Joint Fact-Finding
               Group Report on The Rocket Firing Incident in the upper Kodori valley on
               11 March 2007” as well as in the Secretary-General’s Report S/2007/588 of
               4 October 2007, and requests the Secretary-General to continue to explore options
               for the implementation of those recommendations and to inform the Council on
               progress;
                    3.   Calls on the Georgian side to ensure that the situation in the upper
               Kodori valley is in line with the Moscow agreement on ceasefire and separation of
               forces of 14 May 1994; and calls on the Abkhaz side to exercise restraint in
               connection with the Georgian commitments with regard to the Kodori valley;
                     4.   Expresses its serious concern with the ongoing numerous violations of
               the ceasefire and separation of forces regime in the Zone of Conflict;
                    5.     Expresses serious concern over the incidents that have taken place within
               and outside the Zone of Conflict as observed by UNOMIG and reflected in the
               reports of the Secretary-General of 18 July and 4 October 2007, including those on
               11 March 2007 and 20 September 2007;
                     6.   Strongly urges all parties to consider and address seriously each other’s
               legitimate security concerns, to refrain from any acts of violence or provocation,
               including political action or rhetoric, and to comply fully with previous agreements
               regarding ceasefire and non-use of violence;
                     7.    Calls on both sides to finalize without delay the document on the non-use
               of violence; and calls on both sides to finalize without delay the document on the
               return of refugees and internally displaced persons;
                    8.    Urges the continued active engagement of both sides within the Joint
               Fact-Finding Group and, in this context, expressing its support for the “Joint Fact-Finding Group Report on The Rocket Firing Incident in the upper Kodori valley on
               11 March 2007”, and endorses the recommendations made by UNOMIG in the
               report;
                     9.   Welcomes the commitment given by both sides during the meeting
               chaired by the United Nations in Bonn on 27 and 28 June 2007 to resume regular
               consultations within the Quadripartite meetings, and urges both sides to finally fulfil
               this commitment;
                    10. Calls upon the parties to further increase their bilateral contacts by
               making full use of all existing mechanisms as described in the relevant Security
               Council resolutions in order to come to a peaceful settlement, including the safe and
               dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons;
                    11. Renews its support for confidence-building measures proposed by the
               Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and endorsed through resolution 1752 of
               13 April 2007, and, in the conviction that they will serve the development of broader
               and unbiased contacts between the communities of the divided country, urges the
               Georgian and Abkhaz sides to implement these measures without conditions;
                     12. Recalls, with a view to achieving a lasting and comprehensive settlement,
               its support for the principles contained in the “Paper on Basic Principles for the

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           Distribution of Competencies between Tbilisi and Sukhumi”, and welcomes
           additional ideas that the sides would be willing to offer with a view to conducting
           creatively and constructively a political dialogue under the aegis of the United
           Nations;
                13. Welcomes the deployment of UNOMIG police in Gali and the
           cooperation of the Abkhaz side, and calls for a further deepening of this
           cooperation;
                 14. Stresses anew the urgent need to alleviate the plight of refugees and
           internally displaced persons and the need for a perspective of life in security and
           dignity in particular for a new generation growing up outside Abkhazia, Georgia;
                 15. Reiterates and reaffirms as fundamentally important the right of return
           for all the refugees and the internally displaced persons to Abkhazia, Georgia,
           reaffirms the importance of such people’s return to their homes and property and
           that individual property rights have not been affected by the fact that owners had to
           flee during the conflict and that the residency rights and the identity of those owners
           will be respected, and calls on both sides to implement the UNHCR’s Strategic
           Directions for their return in the first instance to the Gali region;
                 16. Welcomes existing and encourages further contacts between
           representatives of civil society, and appeals to both sides to promote without
           reservation the active engagement of citizens and officials in such contacts;
                 17. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide
           appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement throughout the zone of
           conflict of UNOMIG, the CIS peacekeeping force and other international personnel
           and calls on both sides to fulfil their obligations in this regard and to extend full
           cooperation to UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force;
                18. Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNOMIG to implement the
           Secretary-General’s zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to
           ensure full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct,
           requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard
           and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to
           take appropriate preventive action including the conduct of predeployment
           awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full
           accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                19. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
           on 15 April 2008;
                 20. Requests the Secretary-General to make use of this mandate in order to
           support the parties in implementing measures to build confidence and to establish an
           intensive and meaningful dialogue, with a view to achieve a lasting and
           comprehensive settlement, including the facilitation of a meeting at the highest
           level, and to inform the Council in his next report on the situation in Abkhazia,
           Georgia, on progress made in this respect;
                21. Strongly supports the efforts of the Special Representative of the
           Secretary-General and calls on the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General to
           continue giving him their steadfast and unified support;
                22.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1782 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 October 2007

               Resolution 1782 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5772nd meeting, on
               29 October 2007

                    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 report of the Secretary-General dated 1 October 2007
               (S/2007/593) and of the reports of the United Nations Group of Experts on Côte
               d’Ivoire dated 11 June 2007 (S/2007/349, annex) and 21 September 2007
               (S/2007/611, annex),
                     Recalling that it endorsed the Agreement signed by President Laurent Gbagbo
               and Mr. Guillaume Soro in Ouagadougou on 4 March 2007 (“the Ouagadougou
               political Agreement”, S/2007/144), and that it has supported the appointment of
               Mr. Guillaume Soro as Prime Minister,
                     Paying again tribute to the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West
               African States (ECOWAS) President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso (“the
               Facilitator”) for his continued efforts to facilitate the inter-Ivorian direct dialogue
               that led, in particular, to the signing of the Ouagadougou political Agreement, and
               welcoming the appointment of Mr. Boureima Badini as Special Representative of
               the Facilitator in Abidjan,
                     Reiterating its strong condemnation of any attempt to destabilize the peace
               process by force, in particular the attack committed on 29 June 2007 in Bouaké
               against the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr. Guillaume Soro,
               that resulted in several deaths, and stressing that the perpetrators of such criminal
               acts must be brought to justice,
                     Welcoming the initial measures to implement the Ouagadougou political
               Agreement, recalling its request to the Ivorian parties to implement their
               commitments under the Agreement fully and in good faith and urging them to take,
               without delay, the specific measures necessary to make progress in particular in the
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               militias, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, the
               unification and restructuring of the defence and security forces and the restoration
               of State authority throughout the country,
                     Recalling that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Côte
               d’Ivoire shall certify that all stages of the electoral process provide all the necessary
               guarantees for the holding of open, free, fair and transparent presidential and
               legislative elections in accordance with international standards,
                     Reiterating its firm condemnation of all violations of human rights and
               international humanitarian law in Côte d’Ivoire, and recalling its resolutions 1460
               (2003) and 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict and its resolution 1325
               (2000) on women, peace and security,
                     Recalling that the Committee established by paragraph 14 of resolution 1572
               (2004) (the Committee) will consider and decide upon requests for the exemptions
               set out in paragraphs 8, 10 and 12 of resolution 1572 (2004) which are submitted in
               accordance with the guidelines adopted by the Committee, and expressing the
               availability of the Committee and of the Group of Experts to give technical
               explanations as may be needed,
                     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 2008 the provisions of paragraphs 7 to
               12 of resolution 1572 (2004) and of paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005);
                     2.    Decides to review the measures imposed by resolution 1572 (2004) in
               particular its paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 and by paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005)
               and renewed in paragraph 1 above, in light of progress achieved in the
               implementation of the key steps of the peace process as referred to in resolution
               1765 (2007), by the end of the period mentioned in paragraph 1, and decides further
               to carry out a review of the measures during the period mentioned in paragraph 1
               above:
                     (a) Once the parties have fully implemented the Ouagadougou political
               Agreement and after the holding of open, free, fair and transparent presidential and
               legislative elections in accordance with international standards; or
                    (b)   No later than 30 April 2008;
                    3.    Demands in particular that the Ivorian authorities put an immediate end
               to any violation of measures imposed by paragraph 11 of resolution 1572 (2004)
               including those violations mentioned by the Group of Experts in its report dated
               21 September 2007 (S/2007/611);
                     4.    Reiterates its demand that all Ivorian parties to the Ouagadougou
               political Agreement, in particular the Ivorian authorities, 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 the United Nations Operation in
               Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) and the French forces which support it in order to carry out
               their respective mandates as set out in paragraphs 2 and 8 of resolution 1739 (2007)
               and renewed in resolution 1765 (2007);

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                5.    Decides that any serious obstacle to the freedom of movement of UNOCI
           and of the French forces which support it, or any attack or obstruction of the action
           of UNOCI, of the French forces, of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, of the Facilitator mentioned in paragraph 10 of resolution 1765 (2007) or
           his Special Representative in Côte d’Ivoire shall constitute a threat to the peace and
           national reconciliation process for the purposes of paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution
           1572 (2004);
                 6.    Requests the Secretary-General and the French Government to report to it
           immediately, through the Committee, 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 Special Representative of the
           Secretary-General, the Facilitator or his Special Representative in Côte d’Ivoire to
           report to it immediately, through the Committee, any attack or obstruction of their
           action;
                7.   Requests all States concerned, in particular those in the region, to
           cooperate fully with the Committee, and authorizes the Committee to request
           whatever further information it may consider necessary;
                8.   Decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts as set out in
           paragraph 7 of resolution 1727 (2006) until 31 October 2008 and requests the
           Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures;
                  9.    Urges all the Ivorian parties and, in particular, the civilian and military
           authorities of Côte d’Ivoire, to collaborate more actively with the Group of Experts
           and to provide it with the information and documentation it requests with a view to
           fulfilling its mandate;
                 10. Requests the Group of Experts to provide a midterm report to the
           Committee by 15 April 2008 and to submit a final written report to the Security
           Council through the Committee 15 days before the end of its mandated period, on
           the implementation of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of resolution
           1572 (2004) and paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005), as well as recommendations
           in this regard;
                11. Requests the Secretary-General to communicate as appropriate to the
           Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by UNOCI and,
           where possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the supply of arms
           and related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                12. Requests also the French Government to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by the French
           forces and, where possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the
           supply of arms and related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                13. Requests also the Kimberley Process to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information which, where possible,
           has been reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the production and illicit
           export of diamonds;
                14. 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

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               imposed by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004), paragraph 6 of
               resolution 1643 (2005) and reiterated in paragraph 1 above;
                    15. 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
               the Ouagadougou political Agreement;
                     (b) Attacking or obstructing the action of UNOCI, of the French forces
               which support it, of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, of the
               Facilitator or his Special 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);
                    16.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/62 [196] CÔTE D'IVOIRE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/62 [198] UN OPERATION IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1784 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 October 2007

               Resolution 1784 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5774th meeting, on
               31 October 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its resolutions and presidential statements concerning the
               situation in the Sudan,
                     Recalling also its previous resolutions 1674 (2006) on the protection of
               civilians in armed conflict, which reaffirms, inter alia, the relevant provisions of the
               United Nations World Summit Outcome document, 1612 (2005) of 26 July 2005 on
               children in armed conflict, 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and
               United Nations personnel, 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
               territorial integrity of the Sudan and to the cause of peace,
                    Urging the parties to meet their outstanding commitments to implement the
               Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and noting in particular the delay in achieving the
               full and verified redeployment of forces by 9 July 2007 and urging such
               redeployment, and the need for further progress in the demarcation of the North-South border and the implementation of the Resolution of the Abyei Conflict,
                     Recalling the commitment of the international community to support the
               Comprehensive Peace Agreement process, including through development aid, and
               calling upon donors to support implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
               Agreement, including by putting in place the Oslo Conference pledges of 2005,
                     Urging the Government of National Unity to take all necessary steps to
               prepare for the conduct of free and fair elections, including by committing its share
               of necessary resources for the conduct of a national census, and further urges the
               international community to provide technical and material assistance for electoral
               preparations, including for the national census,
                     Welcoming the continuing organized returns of internally displaced persons
               from Khartoum to Southern Kordofan and Southern Sudan and that of refugees from
               countries of asylum to Southern Sudan and encouraging the promotion of efforts,
               including the provision of necessary resources to the Office of the United Nations
               High Commissioner for Refugees and implementing partners, to ensure that such
               returns are sustainable,

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                    Commending the work of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (“UNMIS”) in
               support of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and commending the continued
               commitment by troop-contributing countries in support of this mission,
                     Welcoming the Secretary-General’s appointment of Ashraf Qazi as his special
               representative for UNMIS and of Ameera Haq as his deputy special representative
               for humanitarian coordination,
                     Reiterating its concern over the restrictions and all the impediments placed on
               the movements of UNMIS personnel and materiel, and the adverse impact such
               restrictions and impediments have on UNMIS ability to perform its mandate
               effectively and on the ability of the humanitarian community to reach affected
               persons; and calling upon all the parties to abide by its international obligations in
               this regard, as well as those set out in the Status of Forces Agreement,
                    Commending UNMIS efforts in Darfur and its facilitation of United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur’s (UNAMID) assumption of responsibility for
               peacekeeping in Darfur,
                     Recognizing that successful implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
               Agreement (CPA) is [essential] to resolution of the crisis in Darfur and to
               sustainable peace and stability in the region; condemning the acts of violence
               perpetrated by all sides: and calling for the rapid deployment of the United Nations
               Light and Heavy Support Packages for the African Union Mission in Sudan, the full
               deployment of UNAMID and the protection of humanitarian workers,
                    Taking note of the reports of the Secretary-General on Sudan dated 23 October
               2007 (S/2007/624) and on children and armed conflict in the Sudan dated 29 August
               2007 (S/2007/520), and the report of the Security Council following its June 2007
               mission to the Sudan,
                     Determining that the situation in the Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIS until 30 April 2008, with the
               intention to renew it for further periods;
                    2.  Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every three
               months on the implementation of the mandate of UNMIS, progress on
               implementation of the CPA, and respect for the ceasefire;
                     3.   Stresses the importance of full and expeditious implementation of all
               elements of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the N’djamena Humanitarian
               Ceasefire Agreement, the Darfur Peace Agreement, and the October 2006 Eastern
               Sudan Peace Agreement, calls for all the parties to respect their commitments to
               these agreements without delay;
                    4.   Stresses the critical role of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission
               in overseeing and reporting on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
               Agreement and calls for the strengthening of the Commission’s autonomy and looks
               forward to the production of the interim report and recommendations of the
               Commission in January 2008;
                    5.   Calls for all parties to agree immediately to full unrestricted UNMIS
               monitoring and verification in the Abyei region, without prejudice to the final
               agreement on the actual borders between the two sides;

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                 6.    Urges UNMIS to continue its efforts consistent with its mandate to assess
           progress in redeployment of forces, in particular in the areas of Unity, Upper Nile,
           South Kordofan, Abyei, and Blue Nile, and to reinforce its ability to assist the
           parties in reducing tension in areas of potential conflict between them and further
           urges the parties immediately to speed up efforts towards the completion of
           redeployment of forces;
                 7.   Calls on the parties to take steps to reduce tensions in the Abyei region,
           including by redeploying their forces away from the disputed 1 January 1956 border
           and by implementing an Interim Administration and agreeing upon boundaries, and
           expresses support for UNMIS, consistent with its mandate and in accordance with
           the CPA, to assist the parties in monitoring such arrangements as they may make in
           this regard, including by deploying UNMIS personnel to areas from which forces
           may be withdrawn;
                 8.   Recalls UNMIS mandate to liaise with bilateral donors on the formation
           of Joint Integrated Units (“JIU”), requests UNMIS to come up with a plan of
           support with the Joint Defense Board and further urges donors to offer support, via
           UNMIS, to enable the full establishment of JIUs as soon as possible and further
           urges UNMIS to assist in voluntary disarmament and weapons collection and
           destruction efforts in implementation of plans under the CPA for disarmament,
           demobilization, and reintegration;
                 9.   Urges UNMIS, consistent with its mandate and in coordination with the
           relevant parties, to increase its support for the National Disarmament,
           Demobilization and Reintegration Coordination Council and the Northern and
           Southern DDR Commissions and further urges donors to respond to calls for
           assistance from the joint United Nations DDR Unit;
                 10. Recalls UNMIS mandate to provide guidance and technical assistance to
           support the preparations for the conduct of elections and referenda provided for by
           the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and urges UNMIS to continue its efforts in
           this regard, including by providing technical and logistical support to the national
           census, and in coordination with the Government of National Unity and with other
           relevant United Nations offices;
                 11. Calls for UNMIS to support reconciliation in all its aspects, emphasizing
           the role of women and civil society and to work with UNDP and other agencies;
                12. Calls upon the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the
           communiqué, signed between the United Nations and the Government of National
           Unity in Khartoum on 28 March 2007 to support, protect, and facilitate all
           humanitarian operations in the Sudan;
                 13. Recalls UNMIS role in facilitating the deployment of the United Nations
           Light and Heavy Support Packages for AMIS, and calls upon the Government of
           National Unity and all other parties to cooperate fully with this deployment, and
           with the deployment of all components of UNAMID;
                14. Calls upon the Government of National Unity to cooperate fully with all
           United Nations operations within its territory in the implementation of their
           mandates;

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                     15. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
               measures to ensure full compliance in UNMIS with the United Nations zerotolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to keep the Council informed,
               and urges troop-contributing countries to take appropriate preventive action
               including predeployment awareness training, and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                   16. Requests the Secretary-General, in his next three-month report to the
               Council, to include:
                     (a) an assessment of progress in implementation of plans under the CPA for
               disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and to set out the key points of a
               strategy for achieving further progress, including benchmarks against which such
               progress can be measured and, specifically, the role of UNMIS at the various stages
               of implementation; and
                    (b) an assessment of whether any changes to UNMIS mandate may be
               needed to enhance its ability to assist the parties in the implementation of the CPA;
                    17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/62 [159] UN MISSION IN THE SUDAN
S/62 [160] SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1783 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 October 2007

               Resolution 1783 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5773rd meeting, on
               31 October 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara,
                    Reaffirming its strong support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his
               Personal Envoy,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to assist the parties to achieve a just, lasting and
               mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the self-determination
               of the people of Western Sahara in the context of arrangements consistent with the
               principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, and noting the role and
               responsibilities of the parties in this respect,
                    Reiterating its call upon the parties and States of the region to continue to
               cooperate fully with the United Nations and with each other to end the current
               impasse and to achieve progress towards a political solution,
                    Taking note of the Moroccan proposal presented on 11 April 2007 to the
               Secretary-General and welcoming serious and credible Moroccan efforts to move
               the process forward towards resolution; also taking note of the Polisario Front
               proposal presented 10 April 2007 to the Secretary-General,
                    Taking note of the two rounds of negotiations held under the auspices of the
               Secretary-General; welcoming the progress made by the parties to enter into direct
               negotiations,
                    Taking note that the parties have agreed to continue the process of negotiations
               through United Nations sponsored talks,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 October 2007
               (S/2007/619),
                    1.  Reaffirms the need for full respect of the military agreements reached
               with MINURSO with regard to the ceasefire;
                     2.   Calls upon the parties to continue to show political will and work in an
               atmosphere propitious for dialogue in order to engage in substantive negotiations,
               thus ensuring implementation of resolution 1754 and the success of negotiations;

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                     3.   Calls upon the parties to continue negotiations under the auspices of the
               Secretary-General without preconditions and in good faith, taking into account the
               efforts made since 2006 and developments of the last months, with a view to
               achieving a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, which will
               provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara in the context of
               arrangements consistent with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the
               United Nations, and noting the role and responsibilities of the parties in this respect;
                    4.    Invites Member States to lend appropriate assistance to these talks;
                     5.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide a report by 31 January 2008
               on the status and progress of these negotiations under his auspices, and expresses its
               intention to meet to receive and discuss this report;
                    6.   Requests the Secretary-General to provide a report on the situation in
               Western Sahara well before the end of the mandate period;
                     7.  Calls on Member States to consider voluntary contributions to fund
               Confidence Building Measures that allow for increased contact between separated
               family members, especially family unification visits, as well as for other confidence
               building measures that may be agreed between the parties;
                    8.  Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
               Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April 2008;
                     9.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
               measures to ensure full compliance in MINURSO with the United Nations zerotolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to keep the Council informed,
               and urges troop-contributing countries to take appropriate preventive action
               including predeployment awareness training, and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                    10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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S/62 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/62 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

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            United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1785 (2007)
            Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                           21 November 2007

                                                                           Original: English

            Resolution 1785 (2007)
            Adopted by the Security Council at its 5782nd meeting, on
            21 November 2007

                 The Security Council,
                 Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the
            former Yugoslavia and relevant statements of its President, including resolutions
            1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1423 (2002)
            of 12 July 2002, 1491 (2003) of 11 July 2003, 1551 (2004) of 9 July 2004, 1575
            (2004) of 22 November 2004, 1639 (2005) of 21 November 2005, 1722 (2006) of
            21 November 2006 and 1764 (2007) of 29 June 2007,
                  Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts in the
            former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States
            there within their internationally recognized borders,
                 Emphasizing its full support for the High Representative’s continued role in
            Bosnia and Herzegovina,
                  Underlining its commitment to support the implementation of the General
            Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes
            thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, annex), as well as the
            relevant decisions of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC),
                  Recalling all the agreements concerning the status of forces referred to in
            Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminding the parties of
            their obligation to continue to comply therewith,
                 Further recalling the provisions of its resolution 1551 (2004) concerning the
            provisional application of the status of forces agreements contained in Appendix B
            to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement,
                 Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander and
            personnel of the multinational stabilization force (EUFOR), the Senior Military
            Representative and personnel of the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, the Organization
            for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union (EU) and the
            personnel of other international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and
            Herzegovina for their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,
                  Emphasizing that a comprehensive and coordinated return of refugees and
            displaced persons throughout the region continues to be crucial to lasting peace,

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                    Recalling the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of the Peace
               Implementation Conference,
                     Recognizing that full implementation of the Peace Agreement is not yet
               complete, while paying tribute to the achievements of the authorities at State and
               entity level in Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the international community in the
               twelve years since the signing of the Peace Agreement,
                     Emphasizing the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress towards
               Euro-Atlantic integration on the basis of the Peace Agreement, while recognizing
               the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s transition to a functional, reformoriented, modern and democratic European country,
                    Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report of
               5 November 2007 (S/2007/651, annex),
                     Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts in accordance
               with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the
               statement of its President on 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                     Taking note of the conclusions of EU Foreign Ministers and Ministers of
               Defence at their joint meeting on 14 May 2007, which reiterate that the EU would
               retain a military presence in the country as long as necessary, in order to continue
               contributing to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment,
                    Recalling the letters between the European Union and NATO sent to the
               Security Council on 19 November 2004 on how those organizations will cooperate
               together in Bosnia and Herzegovina in which both organizations recognize that the
               EUFOR will have the main peace stabilization role under the military aspects of the
               Peace Agreement (S/2004/916; S/2004/915),
                     Further recalling the confirmation by the Presidency of Bosnia and
               Herzegovina, on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including its constituent
               entities, of the arrangements for EUFOR and the NATO Headquarters presence
               (S/2004/917),
                    Welcoming the European Union’s increased engagement in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina and the continued engagement of NATO,
                     Noting that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made very limited progress towards
               the European Union, and, in particular, towards the conclusion of a Stabilization and
               Association Agreement (SAA) despite the fact that the text of the SAA has been
               finalized, and reiterating its call on the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to
               implement in full their undertakings as also confirmed by the PIC declaration of
               31 October 2007,
                     Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

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                1.   Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement, as well as for
           the Dayton Paris Agreement on implementing the Federation of Bosnia and
           Herzegovina of 10 November 1995 (S/1995/1021, annex) and calls upon the parties
           to comply strictly with their obligations under those Agreements;
                 2.    Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
           implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities in Bosnia and
           Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
           community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic burden
           of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined by the compliance
           and active participation by all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in
           implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding a civil society, in particular in
           full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in
           strengthening joint institutions, which foster the building of a fully functioning
           self-sustaining State, able to integrate itself into the European structures and in
           facilitating returns of refugees and displaced persons;
                3.    Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with the Peace
           Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully with all entities
           involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the Peace
           Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security Council, including
           the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as it carries out its
           responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially, and underlines that full
           cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal includes, inter alia,
           the surrender for trial or apprehension of all persons indicted by the Tribunal and
           provision of information to assist in Tribunal investigations;
                 4.   Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the High
           Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement and giving
           guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations and agencies
           involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement, and reaffirms
           that under Annex 10 of the Peace Agreement the High Representative is the final
           authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of civilian implementation of the
           Peace Agreement and that in case of dispute he may give his interpretation and
           make recommendations, and make binding decisions as he judges necessary on
           issues as elaborated by the Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and
           10 December 1997;
                5.    Expresses its support for the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of
           the Peace Implementation Conference;
                6.    Reaffirms its intention to keep implementation of the Peace Agreement
           and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina under close review, taking into account
           the reports submitted pursuant to paragraphs 18 and 21 below, and any
           recommendations those reports might include, and its readiness to consider the
           imposition of measures if any party fails significantly to meet its obligations under
           the Peace Agreement;
                 7.   Recalls the support of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the
           EU force and the continued NATO presence and their confirmation that both are the
           legal successors to SFOR for the fulfilment of their missions for the purposes of the
           Peace Agreement, its Annexes and Appendices and relevant United Nations Security
           Council resolutions and can take such actions as are required, including the use of

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               force, to ensure compliance with Annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement and
               relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions;
                     8.    Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the
               multinational stabilization force (EUFOR), and in the continued NATO presence,
               established in accordance with its resolution 1575 (2004) and extended with its
               resolutions 1639 (2005) and 1722 (2006), and welcomes their willingness to assist
               the Parties to the Peace Agreement by continuing to deploy a multinational
               stabilization force (EUFOR) and by maintaining a continued NATO presence;
                    9.   Welcomes the EU’s intention to maintain an EU military operation to
               Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 2007;
                    10. Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
               EU to establish for a further period of twelve months, starting from the date of the
               adoption of this resolution, a multinational stabilization force (EUFOR) as a legal
               successor to SFOR under unified command and control, which will fulfil its
               missions in relation to the implementation of Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the Peace
               Agreement in cooperation with the NATO Headquarters presence in accordance with
               the arrangements agreed between NATO and the EU as communicated to the
               Security Council in their letters of 19 November 2004, which recognize that the
               EUFOR will have the main peace stabilization role under the military aspects of the
               Peace Agreement;
                     11. Welcomes the decision of NATO to continue to maintain a presence in
               Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form of a NATO Headquarters in order to continue to
               assist in implementing the Peace Agreement in conjunction with EUFOR and
               authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with NATO to
               continue to maintain a NATO Headquarters as a legal successor to SFOR under
               unified command and control, which will fulfil its missions in relation to the
               implementation of Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the Peace Agreement in cooperation
               with EUFOR in accordance with the arrangements agreed between NATO and the
               EU as communicated to the Security Council in their letters of 19 November 2004,
               which recognize that EUFOR will have the main peace stabilization role under the
               military aspects of the Peace Agreement;
                     12. Reaffirms that the Peace Agreement and the provisions of its previous
               relevant resolutions shall apply to and in respect of both EUFOR and the NATO
               presence as they have applied to and in respect of SFOR and that therefore
               references in the Peace Agreement, in particular in Annex 1-A and its appendices,
               and relevant resolutions to IFOR and/or SFOR, NATO and the NAC shall be read as
               applying, as appropriate, to the NATO presence, EUFOR, the European Union and
               the Political and Security Committee and Council of the European Union
               respectively;
                    13. Expresses its intention to consider the terms of further authorization as
               necessary in the light of developments in the implementation of the Peace
               Agreement and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
                     14. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 above
               to take all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure
               compliance with Annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the
               parties shall continue to be held equally responsible for the compliance with that
               Annex and shall be equally subject to such enforcement action by EUFOR and the

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           NATO presence as may be necessary to ensure implementation of those Annexes
           and the protection of EUFOR and the NATO presence;
                 15. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
           of either EUFOR or the NATO Headquarters, in defence of the EUFOR or NATO
           presence respectively, and to assist both organizations in carrying out their missions,
           and recognizes the right of both EUFOR and the NATO presence to take all
           necessary measures to defend themselves from attack or threat of attack;
                 16. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 above,
           in accordance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary
           measures to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures governing command
           and control of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all civilian and
           military air traffic;
                17. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom of movement
           of EUFOR, the NATO presence and other international personnel;
                18. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the EU
           and the Member States acting through or in cooperation with NATO to report to the
           Council on the activity of EUFOR and NATO Headquarters presence respectively,
           through the appropriate channels and at least at three-monthly intervals;
                 19. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to continue to provide
           appropriate support and facilities, including transit facilities, for the Member States
           acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 above;
                20. Reiterates its appreciation for the deployment by the EU of its Police
           Mission (EUPM) to Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1 January 2003;
                21. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the Council
           reports from the High Representative, in accordance with Annex 10 of the Peace
           Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held in
           London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012), and later Peace Implementation
           Conferences, on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in particular on
           compliance by the parties with their commitments under that Agreement;
                22.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

07-60863                                                                                5

Security Council resolution 1785 (2007) [on the establishment of Multinational Stabilization Force (EUFOR) as a legal successor to Stabilization Force (SFOR)]

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S/62 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1786 (2007)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                28 November 2007

               Resolution 1786 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5785th meeting, on
               28 November 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1775 (2007) of 14 September 2007,
                     Having regard to Article 16 (4) of the Statute of the International Tribunal for
               the former Yugoslavia,
                   Having considered the nomination by the Secretary-General of Mr. Serge
               Brammertz for the position of Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the former
               Yugoslavia (S/2007/678),
                     Recalling that resolution 1503 (2003) of 28 August 2003 called upon the
               International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia 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 (ICTY 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 appoint Mr. Serge Brammertz as Prosecutor of the International
               Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia with effect from 1 January 2008 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.

07-61703 (E)
*0761703*

Security Council resolution 1786 (2007) [on the appointment of Serge Brammertz as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia]

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1787 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               10 December 2007

               Resolution 1787 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5795th meeting, on
               10 December 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling resolution 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001, resolution 1456
               (2003) of 20 January 2003, resolution 1535 (2004) of 26 March 2004, resolution
               1624 (2005) of 14 September 2005, as well as its other resolutions concerning
               threats to international peace and security caused by terrorism,
                    Reaffirming that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of
               the most serious threats to peace and security,
                     Welcoming the adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations
               Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, A/60/288, and the creation of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force to ensure overall coordination and coherence
               in the counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations,
                     Reminding States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat
               terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, and should adopt
               such measures in accordance with international law, in particular, international
               human rights, refugee and humanitarian law,
                  Commending Member States for their cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism
               Committee and calling upon all of them to continue to cooperate fully with the
               Committee,
                     1.   Decides to extend the initial period referred to in paragraph 2 of
               resolution 1535 (2004) until 31 March 2008;
                    2.    Requests the Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee
               Executive Directorate, within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution and in
               consultation with Council members, to recommend such changes as he deems
               appropriate to the organizational plan referred to in paragraph 4 of resolution 1535
               (2004), and to submit them to the Counter-Terrorism Committee for its
               consideration and endorsement prior to the expiration of the period referred to in
               paragraph 1 of this resolution;
                    3.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1787 (2007) [on extension of the initial period establishing the Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 1373 (2001) concerning Counter-Terrorism as special political mission]

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1788 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 December 2007

               Resolution 1788 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5802nd meeting, on
               14 December 2007

                    The Security Council,
                     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 3 December 2007 (S/2007/698), and also
               reaffirming its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    1.   Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
               338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                     2.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force 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;
                    3.   Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
               Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 30 June 2008;
                     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a
               report on developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement
               resolution 338 (1973).

07-64421 (E)
*0764421*

Security Council resolution 1788 (2007) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)]

S/62 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1789 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 December 2007

               Resolution 1789 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5803rd meeting, on
               14 December 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Welcoming the analysis on developments on the ground over the last six
               months in the report of the Secretary-General of 3 December 2007 (S/2007/699) on
               the United Nations operation in Cyprus, in accordance with his mandate,
                    Noting that the Government of Cyprus is agreed that in view of the prevailing
               conditions on the island it is necessary to keep UNFICYP beyond 15 December
               2007,
                     Echoing the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the responsibility of finding a
               solution lies first and foremost with the Cypriots themselves, that the upcoming year
               offers an important window of opportunity to make decisive progress, which must
               be grasped by all parties, in the search for a comprehensive solution, and noting the
               primary role of the United Nations in assisting the parties to bring the Cyprus
               conflict and division of the island to a comprehensive and durable settlement,
                     Taking note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that the security
               situation on the island and along the Green Line remains generally stable,
               welcoming the decrease in the overall number of incidents involving the two sides,
               and urging both sides to avoid any action which could lead to an increase in tension,
                     Underlining that activity in the buffer zone, in particular proposals for largescale commercial projects, which are not compatible with returning to normal
               conditions as expressed in the UNFICYP mandate, should not be at the expense of
               stability and security; reiterating the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the
               situation in the buffer zone would be improved if both sides accepted the 1989 aidememoire used by the United Nations,
                     Welcoming the principles and decisions enshrined in the 8 July 2006
               Agreement, stressing that a comprehensive settlement based on a bicommunal,
               bizonal federation and political equality, as set out in the relevant Security Council
               resolutions, is both desirable and possible and should not be further delayed,
                   Deploring the continued failure to date to implement the 8 July 2006
               Agreement, and urging the leaders of both communities to act to start the process

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*0764433*

S/RES/1789 (2007)

               without delay in order to prepare the ground for fully fledged negotiations leading to
               a comprehensive and durable settlement,
                     Welcoming the agreement to allow European Union funds to support demining
               activities; urging the rapid finalization of the protocol between the relevant parties
               governing the remaining demining activities in order to complete demining of the
               buffer zone,
                    Welcoming the progress and continuation of the important activities of the
               Committee on Missing Persons; expressing the hope that this process will promote
               reconciliation between the communities,
                     Welcoming the proposed confidence-building measures advanced by both
               sides, as a means of creating greater trust between the two communities and
               encouraging their early implementation; encouraging also progress on measures
               such as the opening of additional crossing points including, but not limited to, at
               Ledra Street, taking into account the arrangements already in place at existing
               crossing points, and reaffirming the importance of continued crossing of the Green
               Line by Cypriots,
                     Welcoming all efforts to promote bicommunal contacts and events, including,
               inter alia, on the part of all United Nations bodies on the island, urging the two sides
               to promote the active engagement of civil society and the encouragement of
               cooperation between economic and commercial bodies and to remove all obstacles
               to such contacts,
                     Agreeing that an active and flourishing civil society is essential to the political
               process and expressing concern, in this respect, that opportunities for constructive
               public debate about the future of the island, within and between the communities,
               are becoming fewer, and that this atmosphere is hampering, in particular, efforts to
               foster bicommunal activities intended to benefit all Cypriots, and to promote
               reconciliation and build trust in order to facilitate a comprehensive settlement,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the Secretary-General continuing to keep the
               operations of UNFICYP under close review while continuing to take into account
               developments on the ground and the views of the parties, and reverting to the
               Council with recommendations as appropriate for further adjustments to
               UNFICYP’s mandate, force levels and concept of operation as soon as warranted,
                    Welcoming the steps taken by the Republic of Cyprus to address the living
               conditions of many UNFICYP troops,
                    Echoing the Secretary-General’s gratitude to the Government of Cyprus and
               the Government of Greece for their voluntary contributions to the funding of
               UNFICYP, and his request for further voluntary contributions from other countries
               and organizations,
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                   1.     Welcomes the analysis on developments on the ground over the last six
               months in the Secretary-General’s report, in accordance with his mandate;

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                 2.   Reaffirms that the status quo is unacceptable, that time is not on the side
           of a settlement, and that negotiations to reunify the island have been at an impasse
           for too long;
                 3.    Expresses full support for the 8 July process, notes with deep concern the
           lack of any progress, and calls upon all parties immediately to engage constructively
           with the United Nations efforts, as described in Under-Secretary-General Gambari’s
           letter of 15 November 2006 and to cease mutual recriminations; urges all parties to
           show flexibility and political will over the coming months to make measurable
           progress which will allow fully fledged negotiations to begin;
                4.   Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular resolution
           1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and subsequent resolutions;
               5.    Expresses its full support for UNFICYP and decides to extend its
           mandate for a further period ending 15 June 2008;
                 6.   Calls on both sides to continue to engage, as a matter of urgency and
           while respecting UNFICYP’s mandate, in consultations with UNFICYP on the
           demarcation of the buffer zone, in particular in relation to the Ledra Street crossing
           point, and on the United Nations 1989 aide-memoire, with a view to reaching early
           agreement on outstanding issues;
                7.     Calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore in
           Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000;
                 8.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on implementation of
           this resolution by 1 June 2008;
                9.    Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNFICYP to implement the
           Secretary-General’s zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to
           ensure full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct,
           requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard
           and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to
           take appropriate preventive action including the conduct of predeployment
           awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full
           accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

07-64433                                                                                3

Security Council resolution 1789 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

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S/62 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

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