               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1827 (2008)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              30 July 2008

               Resolution 1827 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5946th meeting,
               on 30 July 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements of its President
               pertaining to the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea,
                     Stressing once again its unwavering commitment to the peace process and to
               the full and expeditious implementation of the Agreement on Cessation of
               Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/601) and the Peace Agreement of 12 December
               2000 (S/2000/1183) (hereinafter referred to as “the Algiers Agreements”) as a basis
               for peaceful and cooperative relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea,
                     Considering that Ethiopia and Eritrea bear a shared responsibility in the
               implementation of the Algiers Agreements, in which they agreed that the
               delimitation and demarcation determinations of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary
               Commission (EEBC) shall be final and binding and that their forces shall respect the
               integrity of the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ),
                     Reaffirming that the primary responsibility for achieving a comprehensive and
               lasting settlement of the border dispute and normalizing their relations rests with
               Ethiopia and Eritrea, and that the Security Council stands ready to assist them in
               addressing the underlying fundamental issues, taking into account the interests and
               concerns of both countries,
                     Regretting that Eritrea’s obstructions towards the United Nations Mission in
               Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) reached a level so as to undermine the basis of the
               Mission’s mandate and compelled UNMEE to temporarily relocate from Eritrea,
               stressing that this relocation was without prejudice to the Algiers Agreements and to
               the integrity of the TSZ, and recalling the Security Council’s previous
               condemnation of Eritrea’s lack of cooperation,
                     Commending the efforts made by UNMEE and its military and civilian
               personnel to accomplish its duties, despite the difficult circumstances, and
               expressing its deep appreciation for the contribution and dedication of the troopcontributing countries to the work of UNMEE,
                    Having considered the special report of the Secretary-General of 7 April 2008
               (S/2008/226), the letters from Ethiopia and Eritrea dated respectively 17 and
               18 June 2008, in response to the letters of the President of the Security Council of

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               10 June 2008, and the letter from the Secretary-General of 28 July 2008
               (S/2008/496), in response to the letter of the President of the Security Council of
               3 July 2008,
                     1.    Decides to terminate UNMEE’s mandate effective on 31 July 2008,
               emphasizes that this termination is without prejudice to Ethiopia and Eritrea’s
               obligations under the Algiers Agreements and calls upon both countries to cooperate
               fully with the United Nations including in the process of liquidation of UNMEE;
                     2.    Demands Ethiopia and Eritrea to comply fully with their obligations
               under the Algiers Agreements, to show maximum restraint and refrain from any
               threat or use of force against each other, and to avoid provocative military activities;
                     3.   Strongly supports the ongoing efforts by the Secretary-General and the
               international community to engage with Ethiopia and Eritrea to help them to
               implement the Algiers Agreements, to normalize their relations, to promote stability
               between them, and to lay the foundation for a comprehensive and lasting peace
               between them, and urges again Ethiopia and Eritrea to accept the Secretary-General’s good offices;
                     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to further explore with Ethiopia and
               Eritrea the possibility of a United Nations presence in Ethiopia and Eritrea in the
               context of the maintenance of international peace and security;
                    5.    Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of
               the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea and to make recommendations as
               appropriate;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1827 (2008) [on termination of the mandate of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)]

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S/63 [152] ERITREA--ETHIOPIA
S/63 [153] UN MISSION IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1828 (2008)
               Security Council                                                 Dist.: General
                                                                                31 July 2008

               Resolution 1828 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5947th meeting, on
               31 July 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and presidential statements concerning
               the situation in Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and
               territorial integrity of Sudan and its determination to work with the Government of
               Sudan, in full respect of its sovereignty, to assist in tackling the various challenges
               in Sudan,
                    Recalling also its previous resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on
               women, peace and security, 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and
               United Nations personnel, 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict and the
               subsequent conclusions on the Sudan of the Working Group on Children in Armed
               Conflicts (S/AC.51/2008/7) as approved by the Council, and 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, as well as the
               report of its Mission to Sudan from 3 to 6 June 2008,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the
               African Union Commission of 7 July 2008 (S/2008/443), and recalling the
               confirmation of President Bashir during his meeting with the Council that UNAMID
               shall be deployed in full,
                     Deploring, one year after the adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), the
               deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur,
                    Stressing the need to enhance the safety and security of UNAMID personnel,
                     Noting with strong concern ongoing attacks on the civilian population and
               humanitarian workers and continued and widespread sexual violence, including as
               outlined in the reports of the Secretary-General,
                     Emphasizing the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of such crimes and
               urging the Government of Sudan to comply with its obligations in this respect, and
               reiterating its condemnation of all violations of human rights and international
               humanitarian law in Darfur,

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                     Taking note of the African Union (AU) communiqué of the 142nd Peace and
               Security Council (PSC) Meeting dated 21 July (S/2008/481, annex), having in mind
               concerns raised by members of the Council regarding potential developments
               subsequent to the application by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
               of 14 July 2008, and taking note of their intention to consider these matters further,
                     Reaffirming its concern that the ongoing violence in Darfur might further
               negatively affect the stability of Sudan as a whole as well as the region, noting with
               concern the ongoing tensions between the Governments of Sudan and Chad, and
               reiterating that a reduction in these tensions and rebel activity in both countries
               must be addressed to achieve long-term peace in Darfur and in the region,
                    Expressing its determination to promote and support the political process in
               Darfur, especially the new Chief Mediator, and deploring the fact that some groups
               refuse to join the political process,
                     Reiterating its deep concern for the decreasing security of humanitarian
               personnel, including killings of humanitarian workers, in Darfur and the hindering
               of their access to populations in need, condemning the parties to the conflict who
               have failed to ensure the full, safe and unhindered access of relief personnel as well
               as the delivery of humanitarian assistance, further condemning all instances of
               banditry and car-jackings, and recognizing that with many civilians in Darfur having
               been displaced humanitarian efforts remain a priority until a sustained ceasefire and
               inclusive political process are achieved,
                   Demanding an end to attacks on civilians, from any quarter, including by aerial
               bombing, and the use of civilians as human shields,
                     Determining that the situation in Darfur, Sudan continues to constitute a threat
               to international peace and security,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMID as set out in resolution 1769
               (2007) for a further 12 months to 31 July 2009;
                     2.   Welcomes the agreement of the Government of Sudan, during its meeting
               with the Council on 5 June 2008, to the African Union (AU) — United Nations
               (UN) troop deployment plan; commends the contribution made by troop and police
               contributing countries and donors to UNAMID; and, in order to facilitate the full
               and successful deployment of UNAMID and to enhance the protection of its
               personnel, calls:
                    (a) for the rapid deployment, as planned by the Secretary-General, of force
               enablers, including the Heavy Support Package’s engineer, logistic, medical and
               signal units, and of additional troops, police and civilian personnel including
               contractors; and
                     (b) on United Nations Member States to pledge and contribute the helicopter,
               aerial reconnaissance, ground transport, engineering and logistical units and other
               force enablers required;
                     3.   Underlines the importance of raising the capability of those UNAMID
               battalions formerly deployed by the African Union Mission in Sudan and other
               incoming battalions; requests the continuing assistance of donors in ensuring that
               these battalions are trained and equipped to United Nations standards; and further
               requests the Secretary-General to include this in his next report to the Council;

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                 4.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to deploy 80 per cent of
           UNAMID by 31 December 2008, and urges the Government of Sudan, troop
           contributors, donors, the United Nations Secretariat and all stakeholders to do all
           they can to facilitate this;
                 5.   Welcomes the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement; demands that
           the Government of Sudan complies with it fully and without delay; and further
           demands that the Government of Sudan and all armed groups in Sudan’s territory
           ensure the full and expeditious deployment of UNAMID and remove all obstacles to
           the proper discharge of its mandate, including by ensuring its security and freedom
           of movement;
                6.    Underlines, with a view to strengthening cooperation with troop and
           police contributors as well as their safety and security, the need for enhanced
           guidelines, procedures and information-sharing;
                7.    Underlines the need for UNAMID to make full use of its current mandate
           and capabilities with regard to the protection of civilians, ensuring humanitarian
           access and working with other United Nations agencies;
                 8.   Reiterates its condemnation of previous attacks on UNAMID; stresses
           that any attack or threat on UNAMID is unacceptable; demands that there be no
           recurrence of such attacks, and further requests the Secretary-General to report to
           the Security Council on the result of United Nations investigations and with
           recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence of such attacks;
                 9.    Reiterates there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur, and
           that an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are
           essential to re-establishing peace in Darfur;
                 10. Welcomes the appointment of Mr. Djibrill Yipènè Bassolé as Joint AU-UN Chief Mediator, who has its full support; calls on the Government of Sudan and
           rebel groups to engage fully and constructively in the peace process, including by
           entering into talks under the mediation of Mr. Bassolé; demands all the parties, in
           particular rebel groups, to finalize their preparations for and to join the talks; and
           underlines also the need for the engagement of civil society, including women and
           women-led organizations, community groups and tribal leaders;
                 11. Demands an end to violence by all sides, to attacks on civilians,
           peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and to other violations of human rights
           and international humanitarian law in Darfur; further demands that all parties cease
           hostilities and immediately commit themselves to a sustained and permanent
           ceasefire; and encourages the mediation to consult with all relevant parties on
           security issues with a view to a more effective ceasefire commission working
           closely with UNAMID to monitor the cessation of hostilities;
                12. Calls on Sudan and Chad to abide by their obligations under the Dakar
           Agreement, the Tripoli Agreement and subsequent bilateral agreements, including
           by ending support for rebel groups; welcomes the creation of the Dakar Agreement
           Contact Group, and the consideration being given to improved monitoring of the
           border between Sudan and Chad; and takes note of the agreement of Sudan and
           Chad on 18 July to restore diplomatic relations;
               13. Demands the full implementation of the Communiqué between the
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               Activities in Darfur, and that the Government of Sudan, all militias, armed groups
               and all other stakeholders ensure the full, safe and unhindered access of
               humanitarian organizations and relief personnel;
                     14. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure (a) continued monitoring and
               reporting of the situation of children and (b) continued dialogue with the parties to
               the conflict towards the preparation of time bound action plans to end the
               recruitment and use of child soldiers and other violations against children;
                     15. Demands that the parties to the conflict immediately take appropriate
               measures to protect civilians, including women and children, from all forms of
               sexual violence, in line with resolution 1820 (2008); and requests the Secretary-General to ensure, as appropriate, that resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 are
               implemented by UNAMID and to include information on this in his report requested
               in paragraph 16 below;
                     16. Demands that the parties to the conflict in Darfur fulfil their international
               obligations and their commitments under relevant agreements, this resolution and
               other relevant Council resolutions;
                     17. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every 60 days
               after the adoption of this resolution on developments on UNAMID, the political
               process, the security and humanitarian situation, and all parties’ compliance with
               their international obligations;
                    18. Reiterates its readiness to take action against any party that impedes the
               peace process, humanitarian assistance or the deployment of UNAMID; and
               recognizes that due process must take its course;
                    19.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1828 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]

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S/63 [160] SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/63 [204] AU/UN HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR


               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1829 (2008)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             4 August 2008

               Resolution 1829 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5948th meeting, on
               4 August 2008

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone,
                     Commending the valuable contribution that the United Nations Integrated
               Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) has made to the recovery of Sierra Leone from
               conflict and to the country’s peace, security and development,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 29 April 2008
               (S/2008/281) and his Recommendations on the United Nations Integrated
               Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone,
                    Welcoming the holding of peaceful and democratic local elections in July 2008
               as another important milestone in consolidating a sustainable peace in Sierra Leone,
                    Emphasizing the importance of the continued support of the United Nations
               system and the international community for the long-term peace, security and
               development of Sierra Leone, particularly through strengthening the capacity of the
               Government of Sierra Leone,
                    Stressing the importance of a smooth transition between UNIOSIL and the new
               United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office, and of the effective and efficient
               operation of that Office,
                    Welcoming the progress in the implementation of the Peacebuilding
               Cooperation Framework (PBC/2/SLE/1), and encouraging the Government of Sierra
               Leone to continue its close engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission by
               implementing the recommendations of the first biannual review of the Framework,
                     Welcoming the progress made in reforming the security sector in Sierra Leone
               and, in particular, the developing professionalism of the Republic of Sierra Leone
               Armed Forces (RSLAF) and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP), and underlining the
               importance of the planned further strengthening and rationalizing of the security
               architecture so that the RSLAF and SLP are sustainable in the long term and able to
               carry out their tasks effectively,

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                     Reiterating its appreciation for the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone
               and its vital contribution to reconciliation, peacebuilding and the rule of law in
               Sierra Leone, reiterating its expectation that the Court will finish its work
               expeditiously, and recognizing that further arrangements will be needed to address
               residual matters after trials and appeals are completed,
                     Welcoming the role played by the Economic Community of West African
               States (ECOWAS) and encouraging the Member States of the Mano River Union
               and other organizations to continue their efforts aimed at building regional and
               subregional peace and security,
                     1.   Requests the Secretary-General to establish the United Nations Integrated
               Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), as recommended in his report
               (S/2008/281) for a period of 12 months beginning on 1 October 2008, with the key
               tasks as specified in paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 8 below;
                     2.    Welcomes the Secretary-General’s recommendation in his report
               (S/2008/281) that UNIPSIL should be headed by an Executive Representative of the
               Secretary-General who would also serve as the Resident Representative of the
               United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Resident Coordinator;
               and underlines the need for appropriate expertise and adequate material resources,
               in order that the Office can effectively and efficiently implement its mandate;
                   3.     Requests that UNIPSIL focus on and support the Government of Sierra
               Leone in the following areas:
                    (a) Providing political support to national and local efforts for identifying
               and resolving tensions and threats of potential conflict, whatever the source;
                     (b) Monitoring and promoting human rights, democratic institutions and the
               rule of law, including efforts to counter transnational organized crime and drug
               trafficking;
                     (c) Consolidating good governance reforms, with a special focus on
               anti-corruption instruments such as the Anti-Corruption Commission;
                    (d) Supporting decentralization, reviewing the 1991 Constitution and the
               enactment of relevant legislation;
                   (e) Closely coordinating with and supporting the work of the Peacebuilding
               Commission, as well as the implementation of the Peacebuilding Cooperation
               Framework and projects supported through the Peacebuilding Fund;
                     4.   Underlines the importance of establishing a fully integrated office with
               effective coordination of strategy and programmes among the United Nations
               agencies, funds and programmes in Sierra Leone, and emphasizes the need for the
               United Nations system to support and cooperate fully with UNIPSIL, in accordance
               with the Executive Representative’s function as Resident Representative and
               Resident Coordinator;
                    5.  Stresses the need for close cooperation between UNIPSIL, ECOWAS, the
               Mano River Union, international partners and other United Nations missions in the
               region;
                    6.    Emphasizes that the Government of Sierra Leone bears the primary
               responsibility for peacebuilding, security and long-term development in the country,

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           and encourages the Government of Sierra Leone to continue its close engagement
           with the Peacebuilding Commission in this regard, including through the regular
           monitoring of progress in the implementation of the Sierra Leone Peacebuilding
           Cooperation Framework, and further encourages international partners to continue
           to provide support to the Government of Sierra Leone and to cooperate with the
           Peacebuilding Commission;
                7.    Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone and all other stakeholders in
           the country to increase their efforts to promote good governance, including through
           the effective functioning of local government and continued measures to combat
           corruption and improve accountability; promote the development of the private
           sector to generate wealth and employment opportunities, in particular for young
           people; strengthen the judiciary; and advance human rights, including through
           implementation of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation
           Commission;
                8.     Emphasizes the important role of women in the prevention and resolution
           of conflicts and in peacebuilding, as recognized in resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820
           (2008), underlines that a gender perspective should be taken into account in
           implementing all aspects of the mandate of UNIPSIL, and encourages UNIPSIL to
           work with the Government of Sierra Leone in this regard;
                 9.    Requests that the Secretary-General keeps the Council informed every
           four months on the implementation of the mandate of UNIPSIL and this resolution,
           with the first report due by 31 January 2009;
                10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1829 (2008) [on establishment of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL)]

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S/63 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/63 [173] UN INTEGRATED PEACEBUILDING OFFICE IN SIERRA LEONE


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1830 (2008)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               7 August 2008

               Resolution 1830 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5950th meeting, on
               7 August 2008

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500
               (2003) of 14 August 2003, 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004, 1557 (2004) of 12 August
               2004, 1619 (2005) of 11 August 2005, 1700 (2006) of 10 August 2006 and 1770
               (2007) of 10 August 2007,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people
               of Iraq, the region, and the international community,
                   Acknowledging that a democratically elected and constitutionally based
               Government of Iraq is now in place,
                     Welcoming improvements in the security situation in Iraq achieved through
               concerted political and security efforts and stressing that challenges to security in
               Iraq still exist and improvements need to be sustained through meaningful political
               dialogue and national reconciliation,
                     Underscoring the need for all communities in Iraq to reject sectarianism,
               participate in the political process and an inclusive political dialogue, reach a
               comprehensive solution on the distribution of resources, and work towards national
               reconciliation for the sake of Iraq’s political stability and unity,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the United Nations, in particular the United
               Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in supporting the efforts of the Iraqi
               people and Government to strengthen institutions for representative government,
               promote political dialogue and national reconciliation, engage neighbouring
               countries, assist vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced
               persons, and promote the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reform,
                    Expressing concern for human rights challenges in Iraq and stressing the
               importance of addressing these challenges,

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                    Expressing concern also for the humanitarian issues confronting the Iraqi
               people and stressing the need for a coordinated response and adequate resources to
               address these issues,
                     Underscoring the sovereignty of the Government of Iraq, reaffirming that all
               parties should continue to take all feasible steps and develop modalities to ensure
               the protection of affected civilians, including children, and should create conditions
               conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and
               internally displaced persons, welcoming new commitments of the Government of
               Iraq for the relief of internally displaced persons, encouraging continued efforts for
               internally displaced persons and refugees and noting the important role of the Office
               of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, based on its mandate, in
               providing advice and support to the Government of Iraq, in coordination with
               UNAMI,
                     Urging all those concerned as set forth in international humanitarian law,
               including the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Regulations, to allow full
               unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to all people in need of assistance, and
               to make available, as far as possible, all necessary facilities for their operations, and
               to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel
               and United Nations and its associated personnel and their assets,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s appointment on 11 September 2007 of a
               new Special Representative for Iraq and recognizing the expanded role given to him
               and UNAMI as established in resolution 1770 (2007) of 10 August 2007,
                    Acknowledging the important roles played by the United Nations and the
               Government of Iraq in the First Anniversary Ministerial Review of the International
               Compact with Iraq, held in Stockholm on 29 May 2008, as well as in the expanded
               Neighbors Conference held in Kuwait on 22 April 2008, its working groups, and its
               ad hoc support mechanism, and underscoring the importance of continued regional
               and international support for Iraq’s development,
                     Welcoming the Government of Iraq’s decision to allocate a parcel of land in
               Baghdad to the UN for its new integrated headquarters, and urging the Government
               of Iraq to fulfil its commitment to contribute financially to this project,
                     Welcoming also the letter of 4 August 2008 from the Minister of Foreign
               Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2008/523, annex), setting forth the
               request of the Government of Iraq that the United Nations Assistance Mission for
               Iraq (UNAMI) continue to assist Iraqi efforts to build a productive and prosperous
               nation at peace with itself and its neighbours,
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution;
                      2.   Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
               and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq and taking into account the
               letter of 4 August 2008 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2008/523, annex), shall continue to pursue their expanded mandate as
               stipulated in resolution 1770 (2007);
                    3.   Recognizes that the security of UN personnel is essential for UNAMI to
               carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the

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           Government of Iraq and other Member States to continue to provide security and
           logistical support to the UN presence in Iraq;
                 4.   Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with
           the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its
           mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with these
           resources and support;
               5.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
           months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                 6.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on a quarterly
           basis on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s responsibilities;
           and
                7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1830 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)]

UN Assistance Mission for Iraq|Development Fund for Iraq. International Advisory and Monitoring Board|Development Fund for Iraq|Multinational Force in Iraq|UN Assistance Mission for Iraq > Financing|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq|INTERNAL SECURITY|PETROLEUM REVENUES|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|DISPLACED PERSONS|IRAQ|IRAQ SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|NEIGHBOURING STATES|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|REPATRIATION

S/63 [124] UN ASSISTANCE MISSION FOR IRAQ
S/63 [119] IRAQ SITUATION


               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1831 (2008)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                19 August 2008

               Resolution 1831 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5957th meeting, on
               19 August 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, in
               particular resolution 733 (1992), resolution 1744 (2007), resolution 1801 (2008),
               resolution 1811 (2008) and resolution 1814 (2008), and other relevant resolutions,
               namely resolution 1325 (2000), resolution 1502 (2003), resolution 1612 (2005),
               resolution 1674 (2006) and resolution 1738 (2006), and the statements of its
               President, in particular those of 14 June 2007 (S/PRST/2007/19) and 19 December
               2007 (S/PRST/2007/49),
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia,
                    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,
                     Reaffirming its condemnation of all acts of, and incitement to, violence inside
               Somalia, expressing its concern at all acts intended to prevent or block a peaceful
               political process, and expressing its further concern at such acts and incitement
               continuing,
                     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,
                    Welcoming the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               of 29 June 2008, which states that the African Union will extend from 17 July 2008
               the mandate of its mission to Somalia (AMISOM) for an additional six months,
                     Emphasizing the contribution that AMISOM is making to lasting peace and
               stability in Somalia, welcoming in particular the continuing commitment of the
               Governments of Uganda and Burundi, condemning any hostility towards AMISOM,
               and urging all parties in Somalia and the region to support and cooperate with
               AMISOM,

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                    Welcoming the signature on 19 August 2008 of the agreement between the
               Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and the Alliance of the Re-Liberation
               of Somalia and noting that this agreement calls for the United Nations to authorize
               and deploy an international stabilization force from countries that are friends of
               Somalia excluding neighbouring States,
                     Further noting that the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security
               Council of 29 June 2008 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,
                    Recalling its willingness to consider, at an appropriate time, a peacekeeping
               operation to take over from AMISOM, subject to progress in the political process
               and improvement in the security situation on the ground,
                     Underlining that the full deployment of AMISOM will help facilitate the full
               withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and help create the conditions for
               lasting peace and stability there,
                     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.    Decides to renew the authorization of 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
               mandate set out in paragraph 9 of resolution 1772 (2007) and underlines, in
               particular, that AMISOM is authorized to take all necessary measures as appropriate
               to provide security for key infrastructure and to contribute, as may be requested and
               within its capabilities, to the creation of the necessary security conditions for the
               provision of humanitarian assistance;
                    2.   Affirms that the provisions set out in paragraphs 11 and 12 of resolution
               1772 (2007) shall continue to apply to the mission referred to in paragraph 1 above;
                     3.   Urges Member States of the African Union to contribute to AMISOM in
               order to help facilitate the full withdrawal of other foreign forces from Somalia and
               help create the conditions for lasting peace and stability there;
                    4.   Urges Member States to provide financial resources, personnel,
               equipment and services for the full deployment of AMISOM;
                     5.   Encourages the Secretary-General to continue to explore with the AU
               Commission Chairperson, in coordination with donors, ways and means to
               strengthen United Nations logistical, political and technical support for the AU, to
               build the AU’s institutional capacity to carry out its commitments in addressing the
               challenges it faces in supporting AMISOM, and to assist AMISOM’s full
               deployment, to the extent possible and as appropriate, with the goal of achieving
               United Nations standards, and, in this regard, takes note of the proposals set out in
               paragraph 32 of the Secretary-General’s report on Somalia of 16 July (S/2008/466);
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1832 (2008)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               27 August 2008

               Resolution 1832 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5967th meeting, on
               27 August 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425
               (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004), 1680 (2006), 1701 (2006) and 1773 (2007), as
               well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon,
                      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 a
               letter from the Lebanese Prime Minister to the Secretary-General of 18 August 2008
               and welcoming the letter from the Secretary-General to its President of 21 August
               2008 (S/2008/568) recommending this extension,
                     Reaffirming its commitment 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,
                    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, and 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,
                     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 2009;
                    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 welcomes the expansion of coordinated activities between
               UNIFIL and the Lebanese armed forces and encourages further enhancement of this
               cooperation;
                    3.   Calls upon all parties concerned to respect the cessation of hostilities and
               the Blue Line in its entirety and to cooperate fully with the United Nations and
               UNIFIL and to abide scrupulously by their obligation to respect the safety of

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               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;
                     4.    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;
                    5.    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;
                    6.   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;
                     7.   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;
                    8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1833 (2008)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                22 September 2008

               Resolution 1833 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5977th meeting, on
               22 September 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001), 1510 (2003), 1776 (2007) and 1806 (2008),
                     Reaffirming also its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1368 (2001), 1373 (2001) and
               1822 (2008), 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, its resolutions 1325 (2000)
               and 1820 (2008) on women and peace and security, and its resolution 1612 (2005)
               on children and armed conflict,
                     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, stressing the role of the
               International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in assisting the Afghan Government
               to improve the security situation and welcoming the cooperation of the Afghan
               Government with ISAF,
                     Recognizing once again the 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 through a comprehensive
               approach,
                     Stressing the central and impartial role that the United Nations continues to
               play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the
               international community, noting, in this context, the synergies in the objectives of
               the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and of ISAF, and
               stressing the need for strengthened cooperation, coordination and mutual support,
               taking due account of their respective designated responsibilities,

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                     Expressing its strong concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in
               particular the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida,
               illegally armed groups, criminals and those involved in the narcotics trade, and the
               increasingly strong links between terrorism activities and illicit drugs, resulting in
               threats to the local population, including children, national security forces and
               international military and civilian personnel,
                    Encouraging ISAF to further, effectively support, within its designated
               responsibilities, Afghan-led sustained efforts to address, in cooperation with
               relevant international and regional actors, the threat posed by the illicit production
               of and trafficking in drugs,
                     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 security
               and 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 group of civilians as human shields,
                       Recognizing the increased threats posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other
               extremist groups as well as the challenges related to the efforts to address such
               threats, expressing its serious concern with the high number of civilian casualties in
               this context, noting relevant statements of Afghan authorities and high-ranking UN
               officials, as well as Press Statements of the President of the Security Council, in this
               regard, and calling for compliance with international humanitarian and human rights
               law and for all appropriate measures to be taken to ensure the protection of
               civilians,
                      Recognizing the efforts taken by ISAF and other international forces to
               minimize the risk of civilian casualties, and calling on them to take additional
               robust efforts in this regard, notably by the continuous review of tactics and
               procedures and the conduct of after-action reviews and investigations in cooperation
               with the Afghan Government in cases where civilian casualties have occurred and
               when the Afghan Government finds these joint investigations appropriate,
                      Stressing the need for further progress in security sector reform, including
               further strengthening of the Afghan National Army and in particular of the Afghan
               National 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 prison sector in Afghanistan, in order to improve
               the respect for the rule of law and human rights therein,

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                   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, and encouraging the
           implementation of Afghan-led reconciliation programmes within the framework of
           the Afghan Constitution and with full respect of the implementation of measures
           introduced by the Security Council in its resolution 1267 (1999) and other relevant
           resolutions of the Council,
                  Recalling the leading role that the Afghan Authorities will play for the
           organization of the next presidential elections, with the assistance of the United
           Nations, and stressing the importance of the assistance to be provided to the Afghan
           Authorities by ISAF in ensuring a secure environment conducive to the elections,
                  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 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),
                  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, which operates
           within the framework of the counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and in
           accordance with the applicable rules of international law,
                  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 resolution 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for a period
           of twelve months beyond 13 October 2008;
               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, in a comprehensive framework, the
           functionality, professionalism and accountability of the Afghan security sector,
           encourages ISAF and other partners to sustain their efforts, as resources permit, to
           train, mentor and empower the Afghan national security forces, in order to
           accelerate progress towards the goal of self-sufficient and ethnically balanced
           Afghan security forces providing security and ensuring the rule of law throughout
           the country, welcomes in this context the progress achieved by the Afghan

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               Authorities in assuming lead security responsibility for Kabul, and stresses the
               importance of supporting the planned expansion of the Afghan National Army;
                    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/1834 (2008)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              24 September 2008

               Resolution 1834 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5981st meeting, on
               24 September 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its president concerning Chad,
               the Central African Republic and the subregion, including resolution 1778 (2007)
               and its resolutions 1769 (2007) and 1828 (2008),
                     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,
                     Reiterating its concern at the humanitarian and security repercussions in
               eastern Chad and the north-eastern Central African Republic of the ongoing violence
               in Darfur,
                     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,
                     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,
                    Reiterating its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and of the
               African Union, through their joint Chief Mediator Mr. Djibril Yipéné Bassolé, to
               revive the peace process begun by the Darfur Peace Agreement, consolidate the
               ceasefire and reinforce the peacekeeping presence in Darfur,
                     Reaffirming that any attempt at destabilization through violent means or
               seizing power by force is unacceptable,
                    Reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) 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

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               (S/2008/532) and the recommendations therein, and recalling the conclusions
               regarding Chad adopted by its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict
               (S/AC.51/2007/16),
                     Recognizing that the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic
               bear primary responsibility for ensuring the security of civilians in their territories,
                    Bearing in mind the Convention relating to the Status of refugees of 28 July
               1951 and its additional protocol of 16 December 1966, along with the 1969
               Convention of the Organization of African Unity governing the specific aspects of
               refugee problems in Africa,
                     Emphasizing the need to respect international refugee law, preserve the
               civilian and humanitarian nature of the refugee camps and internally displaced
               persons sites and prevent any recruitment of individuals, including children, which
               might be carried out in or around the camps by armed groups,
                     Welcoming the deployment by the European Union of its operation in eastern
               Chad and Central African Republic (EUFOR Chad/CAR), noting that the European
               Union declared the initial operational capacity of the operation on 15 March 2008,
               and recalling that according to resolution 1778 the mandate of EUFOR Chad/CAR
               therefore runs until 15 March 2009,
                     Welcoming the selection and training by MINURCAT of the first group of
               police and gendarmerie officers of the Détachement Intégré de Sécurité (DIS,
               previously referred to as Police Tchadienne pour la Protection Humanitaire), and
               stressing the need to expedite the deployment of the DIS,
                    Having examined the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/601) of
               12 September 2008 and its recommendations on the arrangements for following up
               EUFOR Chad/CAR at the end of its mandate,
                    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.    Decides to extend until 15 March 2009 the mandate of the
               United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), as
               set out in resolution 1778;
                    2.    Calls on the Secretary-General to complete MINURCAT’s deployment as
               soon as possible, and the Government of Chad, with the support of MINURCAT
               according to its mandate, to carry out the full deployment of the DIS expeditiously;
                     3.   Invites donors to continue to contribute to the MINURCAT trust fund,
               established to support the DIS;
                     4.   Expresses its intention to extend beyond the date referred to in paragraph 1
               the multidimensional presence established in Chad and the Central African Republic
               to help create the security conditions conducive to a voluntary, secure and
               sustainable return of refugees and displaced persons and, to this end, expresses its
               intention to authorize the deployment of a United Nations military component to
               follow up EUFOR Chad/CAR in both Chad and the Central African Republic, taking
               fully into account the recommendations contained within the Secretary-General’s
               report referred to in paragraph 8 and in consultation with the Governments of these
               countries;

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                5.    Requests the Secretary-General, in close cooperation with the European
           Union, to continue planning and initiate the force generation and logistical,
           administrative, financial and other necessary arrangements with a view to a transfer
           of authority, including in the north-eastern Central African Republic, between
           EUFOR and the United Nations military component referred to in paragraph 4 on
           15 March 2009, subject to a new decision of the Security Council;
                 6.    Encourages the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic
           to continue to cooperate with the United Nations and the European Union to
           facilitate the smooth transition from EUFOR to the United Nations military
           component;
                 7.    Encourages troop-contributing countries to pledge the necessary force
           requirements and in particular the helicopters, reconnaissance units, engineers,
           logistics and medical facilities;
                8.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit a new report by 15 November
           2008 on the progress towards the full deployment of MINURCAT and the DIS and
           on updating the planning and conducting preparations referred to in paragraph 4 and
           5, including options on the size, structure and mandate of the proposed United
           Nations military presence in the north-eastern Central African Republic to take over
           EUFOR’s presence;
                 9.    Requests him to also continue to report regularly, and at least every three
           months, 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, on 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 on the implementation of the mandate
           of MINURCAT;
                10. Expresses its intention to adopt the decision referred to in paragraphs 4
           and 5 by 15 December 2008;
                11. 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, to cooperate actively with a view to implementing the
           Dakar Accord of 13 March 2008 and previous agreements, and to cooperate with a
           view to putting an end to the activities of armed groups in the region and their
           attempts to seize power by force, looks forward to the implementation of the
           commitment of Sudan and Chad to restore diplomatic ties with a view to fully
           normalizing their relations, and welcomes the role played in particular by the
           regional Contact Group, the Governments of Libya and the Republic of Congo as
           African co-mediators, as well as the African Union and the United Nations,
           including through the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, head of
           MINURCAT, in support of the Dakar process;
                 12. Demands that armed groups cease violence immediately and urges all
           parties in Chad and the Central African Republic, respectively, to respect and
           implement the Sirte agreement of 25 October 2007 and the comprehensive peace
           agreement signed in Libreville on 21 June 2008;
                13. Encourages the authorities and political stakeholders in Chad and the
           Central African Republic to continue to pursue their efforts of national dialogue,

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               with respect for the constitutional frameworks, notes the positive efforts by the
               Government of Gabon to support a national dialogue in the Central African
               Republic, emphasizes also the importance of the political agreement for the
               reinforcement of the democratic process signed in Ndjamena on 13 August 2007 and
               encourages the parties to proceed with its implementation;
                    14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                               S/RES/1835 (2008)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             27 September 2008

               Resolution 1835 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5984th meeting, on
               27 September 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Taking note of the 15 September 2008 Report by the Director General of the
               International Atomic Energy Agency on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards
               Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions (GOV/2008/38),
                   Reaffirming its commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
               Weapons (NPT),
                    1.   Reaffirms the Statement of its President, S/PRST/2006/15, of 29 March
               2006, and its resolution 1696 (2006) of 31 July 2006, its resolution 1737 (2006) of
               23 December 2006, its resolution 1747 (2007) of 24 March 2007, and its resolution
               1803 (2008) of 3 March 2008;
                     2.   Takes note of the 3 March 2008 Statement of the Foreign Ministers of
               China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, the United
               States of America, with the support of the High Representative of the European
               Union, describing the dual-track approach to the Iranian nuclear issue;
                     3.   Reaffirms its commitment within this framework to an early negotiated
               solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and welcomes the continuing efforts in this
               regard;
                    4.   Calls upon Iran to comply fully and without delay with its obligations
               under the above-mentioned resolutions of the Security Council, and to meet the
               requirements of the IAEA Board of Governors;
                    5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1836 (2008)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 September 2008

               Resolution 1836 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5985th meeting,
               on 29 September 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions and statements by its President concerning the
               situations in Liberia and the subregion, in particular its resolutions 1777 (2007),
               1750 (2007), 1626 (2005), and 1509 (2003),
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 15 August 2008 (S/2008/553) and
               taking note of his recommendations,
                    Further welcoming the continuing efforts of the Government of Liberia to
               improve governance and security and combat corruption, as well as the important
               measures taken by the Government to consolidate its control over Liberia’s natural
               resources and build a stronger economy,
                    Commending the Government of Liberia for the adoption of its first national
               poverty reduction strategy for 2008-2011 and calling on the international
               community to collaborate with the Government in implementation of this strategy,
                    Noting with appreciation the steps being taken to facilitate national
               reconciliation and conflict management, with the support of the Peacebuilding Fund,
                    Noting the progress made in rebuilding, equipping, and deploying the Liberian
               National Police and restructuring the Armed Forces of Liberia, and in developing a
               national security architecture, acknowledging the challenges that remain, and
               encouraging the Government of Liberia, in cooperation with the international
               community, to expedite its efforts in these fields,
                    Further noting the continuing need for support from United Nations police
               advisors to the Liberian National Police as reflected in the report of the Secretary-General,
                    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,

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               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 progress made to date in the reintegration of
               ex-combatants, welcoming the contribution being made by the UN Development
               Program, UNMIL, international partners and the National Commission on
               Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration and Rehabilitation, and recognizing
               that there continues to be a need for formal sector employment,
                    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, in particular the Liberian National Police,
               and noting that crimes of corruption and violence, in particular with regard to
               exploitation of Liberia’s natural resources, threaten to undermine progress towards
               those ends,
                     Welcoming the progress achieved on the broad benchmarks laid out in the
               Secretary-General’s report of 12 September 2006 and core benchmarks presented in
               the Secretary-General’s reports of 9 August 2007 and 19 March 2008, welcoming
               UNMIL’s continuing efforts to promote and protect, in cooperation with the
               Government of Liberia, the rights of civilians, in particular children and women,
               calling on Liberian authorities to continue to cooperate with the United Nations
               country team and civil society in order to achieve further progress in these areas and
               in particular to combat violence against children and women, including genderbased violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, and recalling its resolutions 1674
               (2006) and 1612 (2005), as well as resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on
               women, peace and security.
                    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 2009;
                    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 an
               additional 1,460 personnel deployed as part of UNMIL’s military component and for
               the streamlining of the current four sectors into two, and authorizes the Secretary-General to implement this recommendation during the period October 2008 to
               March 2009;
                    4.   Further endorses, with immediate effect, the Secretary-General’s
               recommendation for an increase of 240 in the authorized number of personnel
               deployed as part of UNMIL’s police component in order to provide strategic advice

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           and expertise in specialized fields, provide operational support to regular policing
           activities and react to urgent security incidents, as well as his plans for internal
           adjustments in the composition of the police component within the overall ceiling,
           including an increase in the number of formed police units;
                 5.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to monitor progress on the
           core benchmarks detailed in paragraph 66 of his report of 8 August 2007
           (S/2007/479) and in his report of 19 March 2008 (S/2008/183), 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
           15 February 2009 and, in view of the extent of that progress, to recommend to the
           Security Council no later than 15 February 2009 any further adjustments in
           UNMIL’s military and police components as appropriate, and to include in his
           report, in consultation with the Government of Liberia, long-range scenarios for a
           phased drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIL’s troop contingent, as the situation
           permits and without compromising the security of Liberia;
                 6.    Further requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the
           Government of Liberia, to develop further detailed benchmarks to measure and track
           progress towards the achievement of security in Liberia, and in that context to
           include in his 15 February 2009 report and in subsequent reports thereafter a
           comprehensive assessment both of the progress made towards building the capacity
           of the Liberian National Police and of the contribution of UNMIL towards that goal,
           and to make recommendations on possible adjustments needed to UNMIL police
           training or concept of operations as appropriate;
               7.     Expresses its intention to review by 31 March 2009 the Secretary-General’s recommendations described in paragraph 5 above;
                 8.   Further requests the Secretary-General to provide by 15 August 2009 a
           report covering progress made on the issues addressed in paragraphs 5 and 6 during
           the period February 2009-August 2009;
                9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 September 2008

               Resolution 1837 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5986th meeting, on
               29 September 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Taking note of the letter to the President of the Council from the Secretary-General dated 24 September 2008, attaching two letters to him from the President of
               the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“the Tribunal”) dated 5 June
               2008 and 1 September 2008 (S/2008/621),
                    Recalling its resolutions 1581 (2005) of 18 January 2005, 1597 (2005) of
               20 April 2005, 1613 (2005) of 26 July 2005, 1629 (2005) of 30 September 2005,
               1660 (2006) of 28 February 2006, 1668 (2006) of 10 April 2006, and 1800 (2008) of
               20 February 2008,
                    Recalling in particular its resolutions 1503 (2003) of 28 August 2003 and 1534
               (2004) of 26 March 2004, in which the Security Council calls on the Tribunal to
               take all possible measures to complete investigations by the end of 2004, to
               complete all trial activities at first instance by the end of 2008, and to complete all
               work in 2010,
                    Expressing its determination to support the efforts made by the Tribunal
               toward the completion of its trial work at the earliest date,
                    Expressing its expectation that the extension of the terms of office of the
               judges concerned will enhance the effectiveness of trial proceedings and contribute
               towards the implementation of the Completion Strategy,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Decides to extend the terms of office of the following permanent judges
               at the Tribunal who are members of the Appeals Chamber until 31 December 2010,
               or until the completion of the cases before the Appeals Chamber if sooner:
                  – Liu Daqun (China)
                  – Theodor Meron (United States of America)
                  – Fausto Pocar (Italy)
                  – Mohamed Shahabuddeen (Guyana)

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                     2.    Decides to extend the terms of office of the following permanent judges
               at the Tribunal who are members of the Trial Chambers until 31 December 2009, or
               until the completion of the cases to which they are assigned if sooner:
                    – Carmel Agius (Malta)
                    – Jean-Claude Antonetti (France)
                    – Iain Bonomy (United Kingdom)
                    – Christoph Flügge (Germany)
                    – O-Gon Kwon (South Korea)
                    – Bakone Justice Moloto (South Africa)
                    – Alphons Orie (The Netherlands)
                    – Kevin Parker (Australia)
                    – Patrick Robinson (Jamaica)
                    – Christine Van den Wyngaert (Belgium)
                     3.    Decides to extend the terms of office of the following ad litem judges,
               currently serving at the Tribunal, until 31 December 2009, or until the completion of
               the cases to which they are assigned if sooner:
                    – Ali Nawaz Chowhan (Pakistan)
                    – Pedro David (Argentina)
                    – Elizabeth Gwaunza (Zimbabwe)
                    – Frederik Harhoff (Denmark)
                    – Tsvetana Kamenova (Bulgaria)
                    – Uldis Kinis (Latvia)
                    – Flavia Lattanzi (Italy)
                    – Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua (Democratic Republic of Congo)
                    – Janet Nosworthy (Jamaica)
                    – Michèle Picard (France)
                    – Árpád Prandler (Hungary)
                    – Kimberly Prost (Canada)
                    – Ole Bjørn Støle (Norway)
                    – Stefan Trechsel (Switzerland)
                     4.    Decides to extend the term of office of the following ad litem judges,
               who are not currently appointed to serve at the Tribunal, until 31 December 2009, or
               until the completion of any cases to which they may be assigned if sooner:
                    – Melville Baird (Trinidad and Tobago)
                    – Frans Bauduin (The Netherlands)
                    – Burton Hall (The Bahamas)

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              – Frank Höpfel (Austria)
              – Raimo Lahti (Finland)
              – Jawdat Naboty (Syrian Arab Republic)
              – Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme (Nigeria)
              – Prisca Matimba Nyambe (Zambia)
              – Brynmor Pollard (Guyana)
              – Vonimbolana Rasoazanany (Madagascar)
              – Krister Thelin (Sweden)
              – Klaus Tolksdorf (Germany)
              – Tan Sri Dato Lamin Haji Mohd Yunus (Malaysia)
                 5.    Decides, without prejudice to the provisions of resolution 1800 (2008) of
           20 February 2008, to amend article 12, paragraphs 1 and 2, of the Statute of the
           Tribunal and to replace those paragraphs with the provisions set out in the annex to
           this resolution.
                6.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Annex
               Article 12

               Composition of the Chambers

               1.   The Chambers shall be composed of a maximum of sixteen permanent
               independent judges, no two of whom may be nationals of the same State, and a
               maximum at any one time of twelve ad litem independent judges appointed in
               accordance with article 13 ter, paragraph 2, of the Statute, no two of whom may be
               nationals of the same State.
               2.    A maximum at any one time of three permanent judges and nine ad litem
               judges shall be members of each Trial Chamber. Each Trial Chamber to which
               ad litem judges are assigned may be divided into sections of three judges each,
               composed of both permanent and ad litem judges, except in the circumstances
               specified in paragraph 5 below. A section of a Trial Chamber shall have the same
               powers and responsibilities as a Trial Chamber under the Statute and shall render
               judgement in accordance with the same rules.

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