               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1711 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 September 2006

               Resolution 1711 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5541st meeting, on
               29 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President concerning the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular its resolutions 1565 of 1 October
               2004, 1592 of 30 March 2005, 1596 of 18 April 2005, 1621 of 6 September 2005,
               1628 of 30 September 2005, 1635 of 28 October 2005, 1671 of 25 April 2006, 1693
               of 30 June 2006, and its resolutions 1650 of 21 December 2005, 1669 of 10 April
               2006 and 1692 of 30 June 2006 relating to the situation in Burundi and in the Great
               Lakes region of Africa,
                      Paying tribute again to the citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               who, on 30 July 2006, demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to the
               democratic process by taking part in great numbers, freely and peacefully, in the
               first stage of democratic elections of historical importance to their nation,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
               political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as all States
               in the region and its support for the process of the Global and All Inclusive
               Agreement on the Transition, signed in Pretoria on 17 December 2002,
                     Underlining the importance of elections as the foundation for longer term
               restoration of peace and stability, national reconciliation and establishment of the
               rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                     Commending the role in support of the electoral process played by the United
               Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC),
               the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other international
               partners of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who provided support to the
               electoral process, in particular its African partners, and especially South Africa, as
               well as the European Union and the Force it has temporarily deployed during this
               period (“EUFOR R.D.Congo”),
                     Taking note of the fact that the second round of the presidential elections, as
               well as the provincial elections, are scheduled for 29 October 2006,

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                     Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo for ensuring security during the period encompassing the
               elections,
                    Paying tribute to the donor community for the assistance they provide to the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular to the electoral process, and
               encouraging them to maintain it,
                    Deploring again the violence that erupted in Kinshasa on 20 to 22 August
               2006 between security forces loyal to the two remaining presidential candidates,
                    Condemning the continuation of hostilities by militias and foreign armed
               groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the threat
               they pose to the holding of elections,
                     Deploring the persistence of violations of human rights and international
               humanitarian law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular those
               carried out by these militias and foreign armed groups and by elements of the
               Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), and stressing the
               urgent need for those responsible for these crimes to be brought to justice,
                     Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, and declaring its determination to continue
               close monitoring of the implementation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution
               1493 and expanded by resolution 1596, and to enforce the measures provided for in
               paragraphs 13 and 15 of resolution 1596 against persons and entities acting in
               violation of this embargo,
                   Bearing in mind that the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Burundi
               (ONUB) will expire on 31 December 2006,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 22 September 2006
               (S/2006/759), and of its recommendations,
                    Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to
               constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MONUC, as contained in resolutions
               1565, 1592, 1596, 1621 and 1635 until 15 February 2007;
                     2.    Decides to extend until 15 February 2007 the increase in the military and
               civilian police strength of MONUC authorized by resolutions 1621 and 1635;
                     3.   Decides to extend until 31 December 2006 the authorization contained in
               resolutions 1669 and 1692 for the Secretary-General to redeploy temporarily a
               maximum of one infantry battalion, a military hospital and 50 military observers
               from ONUB to MONUC;
                     4.   Takes note of the recommendation of the Secretary-General to
               temporarily maintain until 15 February 2007 the capabilities referred to in
               paragraph 3 above, and expresses its intention to re-examine this issue before
               31 December 2006 with a view to ensuring that MONUC has adequate capabilities
               to perform its mandate fully until the date referred to in paragraph 1;

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                  5.   Underlines the temporary character of the provisions of paragraphs 2
           and 3 above, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps with a
           view to downsizing or repatriating this additional strength by 15 February 2007, as
           long as their presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo would no longer be
           vital to the successful completion of the electoral process;
                 6.    Calls once again on the Transitional institutions and on all Congolese
           parties to ensure that free, fair and peaceful elections take place, that the next steps
           of the timetable for polls developed by the Independent Electoral Commission are
           scrupulously respected and calls on all candidates, in particular the two remaining
           presidential candidates, to restate their commitment to the democratic process;
                 7.  Reiterates the importance of a cantonment of non-police security forces
           in the province of Kinshasa and its support for the International Committee in
           Support of the Transition (CIAT) in this regard, and takes note of the Commitment
           for a weapons-free city-province of Kinshasa signed on 23 September 2006;
                 8.   Calls on the Transitional institutions and all Congolese parties to ensure
           that the security forces exercise restraint and remain impartial while providing
           security to the electoral process, and to respect the rights of every candidate to
           conduct a campaign;
                9.   Calls on all Congolese parties to refrain from incitement to hatred and
           violence and from any threat or use of force to prevent elections, dispute their
           outcome or subvert the peace process, and to resolve political differences by
           peaceful means, including through the framework established with the facilitation of
           MONUC, and in the framework of democratic institutions and the rule of law;
                 10. Welcomes the intention expressed by the Secretary-General to consult
           closely with the new Congolese authorities on an adjustment of MONUC’s mandate
           and capacities after the completion of the electoral process, requests the Secretary-General to submit recommendations to the Council in this regard by the end of
           January 2007, and expresses its commitment to continue to contribute to the
           consolidation of peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the
           post-transitional period;
                11.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1712 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 September 2006

               Resolution 1712 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5542nd meeting, on
               29 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President concerning
               the situations in Liberia and the subregion, in particular its resolutions 1509 (2003)
               of 19 September 2003, 1694 (2006) of 13 July 2006 and 1667 (2006) of 31 March
               2006,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 12 September 2006 (S/2006/743),
                    Further welcoming the steps taken by the Government of Liberia to combat
               corruption,
                     Expressing its appreciation for the continuing support of the Economic
               Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) for the
               Liberian peace process, as well as for financial and other assistance provided by the
               international community,
                     Commending the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), under the
               leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the significant
               part its support has played in restoring peace and stability to Liberia,
                    Emphasizing that significant challenges remain in completing reintegration
               and repatriation of ex-combatants and the urgent restructuring of the Liberian
               security sector, as well as maintaining stability in Liberia and the subregion,
                    Welcoming UNMIL’s deployments in vulnerable areas at Liberia’s borders,
                    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 31 March 2007;
                    2.   Reaffirms its intention to authorize the Secretary-General to redeploy
               troops between UNMIL and the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire

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               (UNOCI) on a temporary basis in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1609
               (2005), as may be needed;
                     3.   Endorses the Secretary-General’s recommendations for a phased, gradual
               consolidation, drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIL’s troop contingent, as the
               situation permits and without compromising the security of Liberia;
                     4.    Requests the Secretary-General to monitor progress on the stabilization
               of Liberia and to continue to keep the Security Council informed, with particular
               reference to the broad benchmarks laid out in paragraphs 70 to 71 and annex 1 of his
               report of 12 September 2006, in particular the restructuring of the security sector,
               the reintegration of former combatants, the facilitation of political and ethnic
               reconciliation, the consolidation of State authority throughout the country, judicial
               reform, restoration of effective Government control over the country’s natural and
               mineral resources, and establishment of a stable and secure environment necessary
               to foster economic growth;
                     5.   Calls on the Government of Liberia, in close coordination with UNMIL,
               to take the necessary steps on its part towards achieving the benchmarks laid out in
               paragraph 4 above, including ensuring the effective implementation of the Forestry
               Reform Law, the continuing commitment to the Government and Economic
               Management Program, and the rapid development of a national security policy and
               architecture and encourages the international community to support these efforts;
                     6.    Welcomes the efforts undertaken by UNMIL 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, and requests
               the Secretary-General 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 and other action to ensure that allegations of sexual
               exploitation or abuse against their personnel are properly investigated and, if
               substantiated, punished;
                    7.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1713 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 September 2006

               Resolution 1713 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5543rd meeting, on
               29 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Sudan, in
               particular resolutions 1665 (2006) of 29 March 2006, 1651 (2005) of 21 December
               2005, 1591 (2005) of 29 March 2005, and 1556 (2004) of 30 July 2004 and
               statements of its President concerning Sudan,
                     Stressing again its firm commitment to the cause of peace throughout Sudan,
               full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 9 January 2005, full
               implementation of the framework agreed between the parties for a resolution of the
               conflict in Darfur (the Darfur Peace Agreement), and an end to the violence and
               atrocities in Darfur,
                    Urging those parties that have not signed the Darfur Peace Agreement to do so
               without delay and not act in any way that would impede the implementation of the
               Agreement, and further urging that those that have signed that Agreement
               implement their obligations without delay,
                     Deploring the ongoing violence, impunity, and consequent deterioration of the
               humanitarian situation, and reiterating its deep concern about the security of
               civilians and humanitarian aid workers and about humanitarian access to
               populations in need, and calling upon all parties in Darfur to cease offensive actions
               immediately and to refrain from further violent attacks,
                     Commending the efforts of, and reiterating its full support for, the African
               Union, the Secretary-General, and the leaders of the region to promote peace and
               stability in Darfur,
                    Recalling the 25 July 2006 midterm briefing by the Panel of Experts appointed
               by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 (b) of resolution 1591 (2005) and
               extended by resolutions 1651 (2005) and 1665 (2006), anticipating the receipt of the
               Panel’s final report presented on August 31, 2006 to the Committee established
               pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and currently under consideration, and
               expressing its intent to study the Panel’s recommendations further and to consider
               appropriate next steps,

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                     Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the Charter concerning
               privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of
               the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged
               in such operations,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and
               territorial integrity of Sudan, and recalling the importance of the principles of good
               neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the relations among States in
               the region,
                     Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to extend until 29 September 2007 the mandate of the Panel of
               Experts originally appointed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and previously
               extended by resolutions 1651 (2005) and 1665 (2006), and requests the Secretary-General to appoint a fifth member to enable the Panel to better carry out its mission,
               and to take the necessary administrative measures;
                     2.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 29 March 2007 a
               midterm briefing on its work and no later than 90 days after adoption of this
               resolution an interim report to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph
               3 (a) of resolution 1591 (2005), and a final report no later than 30 days prior to
               termination of its mandate to the Council with its findings and recommendations;
                    3.    Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies, the African Union and
               other interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of
               Experts, in particular by supplying any information at their disposal on
               implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution
               1556 (2004);
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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            United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1714 (2006)
            Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                           6 October 2006

            Resolution 1714 (2006)
            Adopted by the Security Council at its 5545th meeting, on
            6 October 2006

                 The Security Council,
                 Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 1709 (2006) of
            22 September 2006, 1706 (2006) of 31 August 2006, 1679 (2006) of 16 May 2006,
            1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006, 1653 (2006) of 27 January 2006, 1627 (2005) of
            23 September 2005 and 1590 (2005) of 24 March 2005, and the statements of its
            President, in particular that of 3 February 2006, concerning the situation in the
            Sudan,
                  Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
            territorial integrity of the Sudan and to the cause of peace,
                  Welcoming the progress in implementation of security arrangements by the
            parties of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 9 January 2005, and calling upon
            the parties to urgently accelerate progress on implementing these and other aspects
            of the Agreement,
                  Welcoming the full deployment of United Nations forces within the United
            Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in those areas of operation in support of the
            Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and acknowledging the commitment by troopcontributing countries in support of this mission,
                 Welcoming the improving humanitarian situation in southern Sudan resulting
            from progress on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
                 Noting with concern the restrictions placed on UNMIS movements and
            materiel by the Government of Sudan and the adverse impact such restrictions have
            on UNMIS’ ability to perform its mandate effectively,
                  Expressing its grave concern over the recruitment and use of children in
            conflict in the Sudan, particularly by Other Armed Groups in southern Sudan,
                 Expressing its grave concern over the continued deterioration of the
            humanitarian situation in Darfur, and reiterating in the strongest terms the need for
            all parties to the conflict in Darfur, including non-parties to the Darfur Peace
            Agreement, to put an end to the violence and atrocities in that region,

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                    Welcoming the decision of the 63rd meeting of the African Union Peace and
               Security Council of 20 September 2006 to extend the mandate of AMIS to
               31 December 2006,
                     Encouraging the efforts of the Secretary-General and the African Union to
               implement those provisions of resolution 1706 (2006) on United Nations assistance
               to the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), and calling upon the parties to
               the Darfur Peace Agreement and all other parties in Darfur to facilitate this process,
                     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 2007, 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;
                    3.    Calls upon the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the
               Darfur Peace Agreement and the N’djamena Humanitarian Cease-fire Agreement to
               respect their commitments and implement fully all aspects of the Agreements
               without delay, and calls upon those parties that have not signed the Darfur Peace
               Agreement to do so without delay and not to act in any way that would impede
               implementation of the Agreement;
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1715 (2006)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             9 October 2006

               Resolution 1715 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5547th (closed) meeting, on
               9 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of
               the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
                    Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. Ban Ki-moon be appointed
               Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office from 1 January 2007 to
               31 December 2011.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1716 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               13 October 2006

               Resolution 1716 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5549th meeting, on
               13 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1666 of 31 March
               2006 (S/RES/1666),
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United
               Nations Observer Mission in Georgia of 28 September 2006,
                     Supporting the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and of his Special
               Representative with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity as
               facilitator, as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the
               OSCE,
                     Regretting the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive
               settlement of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict,
                     Acknowledging with concern the observation of the Secretary-General that a
               new and tense situation has emerged between the Georgian and the Abkhaz sides, in
               particular as a result of the Georgian special operation in the upper Kodori Valley,
                    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
               within the framework of the Security Council resolutions;
                     2.   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
               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;
                    3.    Having in mind the relevant Security Council resolutions containing an
               appeal to both sides to refrain from any action that might impede the peace process,
               expresses its concern with regard to the actions of the Georgian side in the Kodori
               Valley in July 2006, and to all violations of the Moscow agreement on ceasefire and

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               separation of forces of 14 May 1994, and other Georgian-Abkhaz agreements
               concerning the Kodori Valley;
                    4.     Urges the Georgian side to ensure that the situation in the upper Kodori
               Valley is in line with the Moscow agreement and that no troops unauthorized by this
               agreement are present;
                     5.    Notes with satisfaction the resumption of joint patrols in the upper
               Kodori Valley by UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force and reaffirms that such
               joint patrols should be conducted on a regular basis;
                     6.   Urges both parties to comply fully with previous agreements and
               understandings regarding ceasefire, non-use of violence and confidence-building
               measures, and stresses the need to strictly observe the Moscow Agreement on
               Ceasefire and the Separation of Forces in the air, on the sea and on land, including
               in the Kodori Valley;
                    7.    Acknowledges the important role of the CIS peacekeeping force and of
               UNOMIG in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict zone, stresses the importance of close
               and effective cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force as
               they currently play a stabilizing role in the conflict zone, looks to all sides to
               continue to extend the necessary cooperation to them and recalls that a lasting and
               comprehensive settlement of the conflict will require appropriate security
               guarantees;
                     8.   Once again urges the Georgian side to address seriously legitimate
               Abkhaz security concerns, to avoid steps which could be seen as threatening and to
               refrain from militant rhetoric and provocative actions, especially in upper Kodori
               Valley;
                     9.   Urges the Abkhaz leadership to address seriously the need for a dignified
               return of IDPs and refugees, including their security and human rights concerns,
               publicly reassure the local population, particularly in the Gali district, that their
               residency rights and identity will be respected, and move without delay on
               implementing past commitments relating to United Nations police advisers, a United
               Nations human rights sub-office and the language of instruction;
                    10. Urges both parties to finalize without delay the package of documents on
               the non-use of violence and on the return of refugees and internally displaced
               persons for the Gali district and to undertake necessary steps to secure the
               protection and dignity of the civilian population including the returnees;
                    11. Commends the presentation by both sides of ideas as a basis for dialogue
               and calls on the two sides to resume this dialogue by using all existing mechanisms
               as described in the relevant Security Council resolutions in order to come to a
               peaceful settlement;
                    12. Calls on both parties to follow up on their expressed readiness for a
               meeting of their highest authorities without preconditions and to maintain open
               channels of communication to build confidence, and encourages further contacts
               between representatives of civil society;
                    13. Calls on the Secretary-General to explore with the sides ways and means
               to build confidence, in particular by improving welfare and security of the
               inhabitants of Gali and Zugdidi districts;

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                 14. Supports all efforts by the Georgian and Abkhaz sides to engage
           constructively in economic cooperation as envisaged in the Geneva meetings and
           complemented by the working groups established in Sotchi in March 2003,
           including, security conditions permitting, the rehabilitation of infrastructure, and
           welcomes the intention expressed by Germany to host a meeting on economic
           cooperation and confidence-building measures, pending progress in the conflict
           resolution process;
                 15. Underlines that it is the primary responsibility of both sides to provide
           appropriate security and to ensure the freedom of movement of UNOMIG, the CIS
           peacekeeping force and other international personnel and calls on both sides to fulfil
           their obligations in this regard;
                16. 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;
                17. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
           on 15 April 2007;
                 18. Requests the Secretary-General to include detailed information on
           developments in the Kodori Valley and on the progress on efforts for return of
           refugees and IDPs particularly to the Gali district into his next report on the
           situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
                19. 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;
                20.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1717 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               13 October 2006

               Resolution 1717 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5550th meeting, on
               13 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994, 1165 (1998) of
               30 April 1998, 1329 (2000) of 30 November 2000, 1411 (2002) of 17 May 2002,
               1431 (2002) of 14 August 2002, 1449 (2002) of 13 December 2002, 1503 (2003) of
               28 August 2003 and 1534 (2004) of 26 March 2004,
                     Recalling that on 25 June 2003, the General Assembly by its decision 57/414
               and in accordance with Article 12 ter, paragraph 1 (d) of the International Tribunal
               for Rwanda’s Statute, elected from a list of candidates approved by the Security
               Council the following eighteen ad litem judges to a four-year term of office
               beginning on 25 June 2003 and to end on 24 June 2007: Mr. Aydin Sefa Akay
               (Turkey); Ms. Florence Rita Arrey (Cameroon); Ms. Solomy Balungi Bossa
               (Uganda); Mr. Robert Fremr (Czech Republic); Ms. Taghrid Hikmet (Jordan);
               Ms. Karin Hökborg (Sweden); Mr. Vagn Joensen (Denmark); Mr. Gberdao Gustave
               Kam (Burkina Faso); Ms. Flavia Lattanzi (Italy); Mr. Kenneth Machin (United
               Kingdom); Mr. Joseph Edward Chiondo Masanche (United Republic of Tanzania);
               Mr. Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Azmi Dato’ Hj. Kamaruddin (Malaysia); Mr. Lee
               Gacuiga Muthoga (Kenya); Mr. Seon Ki Park (Republic of Korea); Mr. Mparany
               Mamy Richard Rajohnson (Madagascar); Mr. Emile Francis Short (Ghana);
               Mr. Albertus Henricus Johannes Swart (Netherlands); and Ms. Aura E. Guerra de
               Villalaz (Panama),
                    Recalling that the Security Council by its resolution 1684 (2006) of 13 June
               2006 extended the terms of the eleven permanent judges serving at the International
               Tribunal for Rwanda until 31 December 2008,
                     Recalling that the Security Council by its resolution 1705 (2006) of 29 August
               2006 decided, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 12 ter of the Statute of the
               International Tribunal for Rwanda, and notwithstanding that Judge Bossa’s elected
               term as an ad litem judge of the International Tribunal will end on 24 June 2007, to
               authorize her, effective 28 August 2006, to continue to serve as a judge in the Butare
               case until its completion,
                    Taking note of the letter to the President of the Security Council from the
               Secretary-General dated 2 October 2006,

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                    1.    Decides in response to the request by the Secretary-General and
               notwithstanding the provisions of Article 12 ter of the Statute of the International
               Tribunal for Rwanda, to extend until 31 December 2008 the term of office of the
               following ad litem judges of the International Tribunal who were elected on 25 June
               2003:
                    • Mr. Aydin Sefa Akay (Turkey);
                    • Ms. Florence Rita Arrey (Cameroon);
                    • Ms. Solomy Balungi Bossa (Uganda);
                    • Mr. Robert Fremr (Czech Republic);
                    • Ms. Taghrid Hikmet (Jordan);
                    • Ms. Karin Hökborg (Sweden);
                    • Mr. Vagn Joensen (Denmark);
                    • Mr. Gberdao Gustave Kam (Burkina Faso);
                    • Ms. Flavia Lattanzi (Italy);
                    • Mr. Kenneth Machin (United Kingdom);
                    • Mr. Joseph Edward Chiondo Masanche (United Republic of Tanzania);
                    • Mr. Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Azmi Dato’ Hj. Kamaruddin (Malaysia);
                    • Mr. Lee Gacuiga Muthoga (Kenya);
                    • Mr. Seon Ki Park (Republic of Korea);
                    • Mr. Mparany Mamy Richard Rajohnson (Madagascar);
                    • Mr. Emile Francis Short (Ghana);
                    • Mr. Albertus Henricus Johannes Swart (Netherlands);
                    • Ms. Aura E. Guerra de Villalaz (Panama).
                    2.    Decides in response to the request by the Secretary-General to allow ad
               litem Judges Bossa, Arrey, Lattanzi, Muthoga, Short, Hökborg, Hikmet, Kam and
               Park to serve in the International Tribunal for Rwanda beyond the cumulative period
               of service provided for under Article 12 ter of the Statute and until 31 December
               2008;
                    3.   Requests States to continue to make every effort to ensure that their
               nationals who were elected as ad litem judges of the International Tribunal for
               Rwanda remain available to serve until 31 December 2008;
                     4.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1718 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              14 October 2006

               Resolution 1718 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5551st meeting, on
               14 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 825 (1993),
               resolution 1540 (2004) and, in particular, resolution 1695 (2006), as well as the
               statement of its President of 6 October 2006 (S/PRST/2006/41),
                    Reaffirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as
               well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and
               security,
                     Expressing the gravest concern at the claim by the Democratic People’s
               Republic of Korea (DPRK) that it has conducted a test of a nuclear weapon on
               9 October 2006, and at the challenge such a test constitutes to the Treaty on the
               Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and to international efforts aimed at
               strengthening the global regime of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the
               danger it poses to peace and stability in the region and beyond,
                    Expressing its firm conviction that the international regime on the
               non-proliferation of nuclear weapons should be maintained and recalling that the
               DPRK cannot have the status of a nuclear-weapon state in accordance with the
               Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,
                   Deploring the DPRK’s announcement of withdrawal from the Treaty on the
               Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its pursuit of nuclear weapons,
                    Deploring further that the DPRK has refused to return to the Six-Party talks
               without precondition,
                  Endorsing the Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005 by China, the
               DPRK, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States,
                   Underlining the importance that the DPRK respond to other security and
               humanitarian concerns of the international community,
                     Expressing profound concern that the test claimed by the DPRK has generated
               increased tension in the region and beyond, and determining therefore that there is a
               clear threat to international peace and security,

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                   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and taking
               measures under its Article 41,
                     1.    Condemns the nuclear test proclaimed by the DPRK on 9 October 2006
               in flagrant disregard of its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1695 (2006),
               as well as of the statement of its President of 6 October 2006 (S/PRST/2006/41),
               including that such a test would bring universal condemnation of the international
               community and would represent a clear threat to international peace and security;
                     2.    Demands that the DPRK not conduct any further nuclear test or launch of
               a ballistic missile;
                    3.   Demands that the DPRK immediately retract its announcement of
               withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;
                    4.    Demands further that the DPRK return to the Treaty on the
               Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and International Atomic Energy Agency
               (IAEA) safeguards, and underlines the need for all States Parties to the Treaty on
               the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to continue to comply with their Treaty
               obligations;
                    5.    Decides that the DPRK shall suspend all activities related to its ballistic
               missile programme and in this context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a
               moratorium on missile launching;
                      6.   Decides that the DPRK shall abandon all nuclear weapons and existing
               nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, shall act
               strictly in accordance with the obligations applicable to parties under the Treaty on
               the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the terms and conditions of its
               International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards Agreement (IAEA
               INFCIRC/403) and shall provide the IAEA transparency measures extending beyond
               these requirements, including such access to individuals, documentation,
               equipments and facilities as may be required and deemed necessary by the IAEA;
                     7.    Decides also that the DPRK shall abandon all other existing weapons of
               mass destruction and ballistic missile programme in a complete, verifiable and
               irreversible manner;
                    8.    Decides that:
                     (a) All Member States shall prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or
               transfer to the DPRK, through their territories or by their nationals, or using their
               flag vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in their territories, of:
                    (i) Any battle tanks, armoured combat vehicles, large calibre artillery
                    systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile
                    systems as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register on
                    Conventional Arms, or related materiel including spare parts, or items as
                    determined by the Security Council or the Committee established by paragraph
                    12 below (the Committee);
                    (ii) All items, materials, equipment, goods and technology as set out in the
                    lists in documents S/2006/814 and S/2006/815, unless within 14 days of
                    adoption of this resolution the Committee has amended or completed their
                    provisions also taking into account the list in document S/2006/816, as well as
                    other items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, determined by the

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                Security Council or the Committee, which could contribute to DPRK’s
                nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destructionrelated programmes;
                (iii) Luxury goods;
                  (b) The DPRK shall cease the export of all items covered in subparagraphs
           (a) (i) and (a) (ii) above and that all Member States shall prohibit the procurement of
           such items from the DPRK by their nationals, or using their flagged vessels or
           aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of the DPRK;
                 (c) All Member States shall prevent any transfers to the DPRK by their
           nationals or from their territories, or from the DPRK by its nationals or from its
           territory, of technical training, advice, services or assistance related to the provision,
           manufacture, maintenance or use of the items in subparagraphs (a) (i) and (a) (ii)
           above;
                 (d) All Member States shall, in accordance with their respective legal
           processes, freeze immediately the funds, other financial assets and economic
           resources which are on their territories at the date of the adoption of this resolution
           or at any time thereafter, that are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the
           persons or entities designated by the Committee or by the Security Council as being
           engaged in or providing support for, including through other illicit means, DPRK’s
           nuclear-related, other weapons of mass destruction-related and ballistic missilerelated programmes, or by persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their
           direction, and ensure that any funds, financial assets or economic resources are
           prevented from being made available by their nationals or by any persons or entities
           within their territories, to or for the benefit of such persons or entities;
                 (e) All Member States shall take the necessary steps to prevent the entry into
           or transit through their territories of the persons designated by the Committee or by
           the Security Council as being responsible for, including through supporting or
           promoting, DPRK policies in relation to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic
           missile-related and other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, together
           with their family members, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige a
           state to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory;
                 (f) In order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this paragraph,
           and thereby preventing illicit trafficking in nuclear, chemical or biological weapons,
           their means of delivery and related materials, all Member States are called upon to
           take, in accordance with their national authorities and legislation, and consistent
           with international law, cooperative action including through inspection of cargo to
           and from the DPRK, as necessary;
                9.    Decides that the provisions of paragraph 8 (d) above do not apply to
           financial or other assets or resources that have been determined by relevant States:
                 (a) To be necessary for basic expenses, including payment for foodstuffs,
           rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and
           public utility charges, or exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees
           and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal
           services, or fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for routine
           holding or maintenance of frozen funds, other financial assets and economic
           resources, after notification by the relevant States to the Committee of the intention

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               to authorize, where appropriate, access to such funds, other financial assets and
               economic resources and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee
               within five working days of such notification;
                    (b) To be necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that such
               determination has been notified by the relevant States to the Committee and has
               been approved by the Committee; or
                     (c) To be subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgement, in
               which case the funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be used to
               satisfy that lien or judgement provided that the lien or judgement was entered prior
               to the date of the present resolution, is not for the benefit of a person referred to in
               paragraph 8 (d) above or an individual or entity identified by the Security Council
               or the Committee, and has been notified by the relevant States to the Committee;
                     10. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 8 (e) above shall not
               apply where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is
               justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligations, or
               where the Committee concludes that an exemption would otherwise further the
               objectives of the present resolution;
                     11. Calls upon all Member States to report to the Security Council within
               thirty days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a
               view to implementing effectively the provisions of paragraph 8 above;
                    12. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of
               procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the
               Council, to undertake the following tasks:
                    (a) To seek from all States, in particular those producing or possessing the
               items, materials, equipment, goods and technology referred to in paragraph 8 (a)
               above, information regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the
               measures imposed by paragraph 8 above of this resolution and whatever further
               information it may consider useful in this regard;
                     (b) To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged
               violations of measures imposed by paragraph 8 of this resolution;
                    (c) To consider and decide upon requests for exemptions set out in
               paragraphs 9 and 10 above;
                    (d) To determine additional items, materials, equipment, goods and
               technology to be specified for the purpose of paragraphs 8 (a) (i) and 8 (a) (ii)
               above;
                   (e) To designate additional individuals and entities subject to the measures
               imposed by paragraphs 8 (d) and 8 (e) above;
                    (f) To promulgate guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the
               implementation of the measures imposed by this resolution;
                     (g) To report at least every 90 days to the Security Council on its work, with
               its observations and recommendations, in particular on ways to strengthen the
               effectiveness of the measures imposed by paragraph 8 above;
                     13. Welcomes and encourages further the efforts by all States concerned to
               intensify their diplomatic efforts, to refrain from any actions that might aggravate

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           tension and to facilitate the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks, with a view to
           the expeditious implementation of the Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005
           by China, the DPRK, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the
           United States, to achieve the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula
           and to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in north-east Asia;
                 14. Calls upon the DPRK to return immediately to the Six-Party Talks
           without precondition and to work towards the expeditious implementation of the
           Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005 by China, the DPRK, Japan, the
           Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States;
                 15. Affirms that it shall keep DPRK’s actions under continuous review and
           that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in
           paragraph 8 above, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting
           of the measures, as may be needed at that time in light of the DPRK’s compliance
           with the provisions of the resolution;
               16. Underlines that further decisions will be required, should additional
           measures be necessary;
                17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1719 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               25 October 2006

               Resolution 1719 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5554th meeting, on
               25 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President on Burundi, in
               particular its resolutions 1545 (2004) of 21 May 2004, 1577 (2004) of 1 December
               2004, 1602 (2005) of 31 May 2005, 1606 (2005) of 20 June 2005, 1650 (2005) of
               21 December 2005 and 1692 (2006) of 30 June 2006,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Burundi, and emphasising the importance of national
               ownership by Burundi of peacebuilding, security and long-term development,
                     Congratulating again the people of Burundi on the successful conclusion of
               the transitional period and the peaceful transfer of authority to a representative and
               democratically elected Government and institutions,
                    Welcoming the signature, on 7 September 2006 at Dar-es-Salaam, of a
               Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of Burundi and the
               Forces nationales de libération (Palipehutu-FNL),
                     Paying tribute to the efforts made by the States of the Regional Peace
               Initiative, in particular Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, and the
               facilitation efforts of South Africa in the service of peace in Burundi, welcoming the
               continued commitment and engagement of these States, and recalling also the role
               played by the Burundi Partner’s Forum established at the summit meeting on
               Burundi held in New York on 13 September 2005,
                    Taking note with concern of reports of a possible attempt to perpetrate a coup
               d’Etat in Burundi and of the subsequent arrest of a number of political figures,
                    Reaffirming its support for legitimately elected institutions, and stressing that
               any attempt to seize power by force or derail the democratic process would be
               deemed unacceptable,
                     Calling upon the authorities and all political actors in Burundi to persevere in
               their dialogue on achieving stability and national reconciliation and to promote
               social harmony in their country, and underscoring the importance of successfully
               completing the reforms provided for in the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for
               Burundi, signed at Arusha on 28 August 2000, in the Comprehensive Ceasefire
               Agreement signed in Dar-es-Salaam on 16 November 2003 and in the
               Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement signed in Dar-es-Salaam on 7 September
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                    Calling upon the authorities also to persevere in their efforts to promote good
               governance, including through continued measures to combat corruption,
                   Emphasizing the need for the United Nations system and the international
               community to maintain their support for the security and long-term development of
               Burundi, inter alia by strengthening the capacity of the Burundian Government,
                     Expressing once again its gratitude to the United Nations Operation in Burundi
               (ONUB), as well as to the African Mission in Burundi (AMIB) previously deployed
               by the African Union, for their important contribution to the successful completion
               of the transition process in Burundi and to peace in the region,
                    Welcoming the holding on 13 October 2006 of the first country-specific
               meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission on Burundi and taking note of the
               Chairman’s summary of that meeting,
                     Having considered the seventh report of the Secretary-General, dated 21 June
               2006 (S/2006/429), and the addendum thereto of 14 August 2006
               (S/2006/429/Add.1), and welcoming his recommendation on the establishment of a
               United Nations integrated office in Burundi following the withdrawal of ONUB,
               with a view to providing continued peacebuilding assistance to the Burundian
               Government by strengthening national capacity to address the root causes of
               conflict,
                    Underscoring the need for a smooth transition from ONUB to the United
               Nations integrated office and to ensure the proper functioning of that entity,
                    1.    Requests the Secretary-General to establish a United Nations Integrated
               Office in Burundi (Bureau Intégré des Nations Unies au Burundi, BINUB) as
               recommended in the addendum of his seventh report of 14 August 2006
               (S/2006/429/Add.1) for an initial period of 12 months, commencing on 1 January
               2007, to support the Government in its effort towards long-term peace and stability
               throughout the peace consolidation phase in Burundi, including through ensuring
               coherence and coordination of the United Nations agencies in Burundi, under the
               leadership of the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General;
                     2.   Requests that, once established, BINUB focuses on and supports the
               Government in the following areas, in coordination with donors and taking account
               of the Agreement concluded on 24 May 2006 by the Government of Burundi and the
               Secretary-General and of the role of the Peacebuilding Commission:

               Peace consolidation and democratic governance
                     (a) Strengthening the capacity of national institutions and civil society to
               address the root causes of conflict and to prevent, manage and resolve internal
               conflicts, particularly through reforms in the political and administrative spheres;
                    (b) Strengthening good governance and the transparency and accountability
               of public institutions;
                    (c) Promotion of freedom of the press and strengthening the legal and
               regulatory framework for the media and communications, and enhancing the
               professionalization of the media;
                    (d) Consolidation of the rule of law, in particular by strengthening the justice
               and corrections system, including independence and capacity of the judiciary;

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           Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and reform of the security sector
                (e) Support for the implementation of the Dar-es-Salaam Comprehensive
           Ceasefire Agreement of 7 September 2006;
                 (f) Support for the development of a national plan for reform of the security
           sector, including human rights training, and provision of technical assistance for its
           implementation, including training and capacity-building for the Burundi National
           Police, and technical assistance to enhance the professionalization of the National
           Defence Force of Burundi;
               (g) Support for the completion of the national programme for the
           demobilization and reintegration of former combatants;
               (h) Support for efforts to combat the proliferation of small arms and light
           weapons;

           Promotion and protection of human rights and measures to end impunity
                 (i) Promotion and protection of human rights, including by building
           national institutional capacity in that area, particularly with regard to the rights of
           women, children and other vulnerable groups, by assisting with the design and
           implementation of a national human rights action plan including the establishment
           of an independent national human rights commission;
                 (j) Support for efforts to combat impunity, particularly through the
           establishment of transitional justice mechanisms, including a truth and
           reconciliation commission and a special tribunal;

           Donor and United Nations agency coordination
                 (k) Strengthening the partnership between the Government and donors for
           the implementation of priority, emergency and longer-term activities, within the
           framework of the Government’s Emergency Programme and the Poverty Reduction
           Strategy Paper, which is being finalized;
                 (l) Strengthening the Government’s capacity for donor coordination,
           effective communication with donors, and mobilization of resources in line with the
           Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, when finalized;
                 (m) Ensuring effective coordination among the strategies and programmes of
           the various United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Burundi;
                 3.    Urges BINUB to take account of the rights of women and gender
           considerations as set out in resolution 1325 (2000) as cross-cutting issues in all the
           areas outlined in paragraph 2 above, including through consultation with local and
           international women’s group, and requests the Secretary-General, where
           appropriate, to include in his reporting to the Security Council progress on gender
           mainstreaming throughout the Integrated Office and all other aspects relating to the
           situation of women and girls, especially in relation to the need to protect them from
           gender-based violence;
                4.    Stresses the need for cooperation, within the limits of their respective
           capacities and current mandates, between BINUB and the United Nations
           Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

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                    5.   Welcomes the recommendation, in the addendum to the Secretary-General’s report, that the Integrated Office should be headed by an Executive
               Representative of the Secretary-General and that the latter should also serve as the
               Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme and as the
               United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator;
                     6.    Takes note of the benchmarks outlined in the Addendum to the Secretary-General’s report for gauging progress made by BINUB during its mandate, in
               particular as they relate to the priorities mentioned in paragraph 2 above, and of the
               proposed time frame for the eventual transition to a primarily development-focused
               engagement, and reaffirms its willingness to adjust as appropriate the United
               Nations presence in Burundi during the peace consolidation phase, taking all
               circumstances into account;
                    7.    Emphasizes that the Government of Burundi bears the primary
               responsibility for peacebuilding, security and long-term development in the country,
               and urges international donors to continue to support the Government’s efforts in
               those areas;
                    8.    Urges the authorities and all political actors in Burundi to pursue the
               reforms agreed upon at Arusha and Dar-es-Salaam and to maintain the spirit of
               dialogue, consensus-building and inclusiveness that enabled them to achieve a
               successful transition in their country;
                    9.    Encourages the Burundian authorities to continue to cooperate with the
               Secretary-General, including for the establishment of the mechanisms referred to in
               Council resolution 1606 (2005);
                     10. Calls upon the Burundian authorities, in their investigations into the
               alleged attempt to perpetrate a coup d’Etat, to follow due process and to respect the
               guarantees provided for by law and its international obligations;
                     11. Expresses its deep concern at reports of continuing human rights
               violations, and urges the Government to investigate all such reports, take the
               necessary steps to prevent further violations and to ensure that those responsible for
               such violations are brought to justice;
                     12. Calls upon the Government of Burundi and the Forces nationales de
               libération (Palipehutu-FNL) to expeditiously implement in good faith the
               Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement, which they signed at Dar-es-Salaam on
               7 September 2006, and to pursue their efforts to resolve outstanding issues in a spirit
               of cooperation;
                    13. Encourages the States of the Regional Peace Initiative and the South-African Facilitation to continue to work with the Burundian authorities to
               consolidate peace in their country and in the region;
                     14. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council regularly
               informed of the progress made in establishing the United Nations Integrated Office
               in Burundi and, subsequently, to report regularly to the Council on the
               implementation of the present resolution, including with respect to the security
               situation and the human rights situation;
                    15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1719 (2006) [on the establishment of the UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB)]

Burundi|Congo, The Democratic Republic of the|Congo|Tanzania, United Republic of|Uganda|South Africa

UN Integrated Office in Burundi > Establishment|UN Operation in Burundi|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi|UN. Peacebuilding Commission|UN Integrated Office in Burundi > Terms of reference|UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|UNDP. Resident Representative (Burundi)|UN. Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator and Resident Coordinator for Burundi|Burundi. Transitional Government|Forces nationales de libération (Burundi)|Great Lakes Regional Peace Initiative on Burundi|Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the PALIPEHUTU-FNL (2006)|PEACEBUILDING|INTERNAL SECURITY|GOVERNANCE|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|BURUNDI|BURUNDI SITUATION|COORDINATION WITHIN UN SYSTEM|INSTITUTION BUILDING|CAPACITY BUILDING|DISARMAMENT|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|SOCIAL INTEGRATION|HUMAN RIGHTS|IMPUNITY|INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION|WOMEN'S RIGHTS|GENDER MAINSTREAMING|REPORT PREPARATION|GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE|RESIDENT COORDINATORS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|COUPS D'ETAT|RULE OF LAW|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE|CEASEFIRES|PERIODIC REPORTS|HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING


               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1720 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              31 October 2006

               Resolution 1720 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5560th meeting, on
               31 October 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions on Western Sahara, including resolution
               1495 (2003) of 31 July 2003, resolution 1541 (2004) of 29 April 2004, and
               resolution 1675 (2006) of 28 April 2006,
                    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 to end the current impasse and to achieve
               progress towards a political solution,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 16 October 2006
               (S/2006/817),
                    1.  Reaffirms the need for full respect of the military agreements reached
               with MINURSO with regard to the ceasefire;
                    2.   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;
                    3.   Requests the Secretary-General provide a report on the situation in the
               Western Sahara before the end of the mandate period;
                     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
               measures to ensure full compliance in MINURSO with the United Nations
               zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to keep the Council
               informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take appropriate preventive
               action including pre-deployment awareness training, and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                    5.  Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
               Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April 2007;
                    6.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1720 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|CEASEFIRES|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|REPORT PREPARATION|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|FAMILY REUNIFICATION|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|INFORMATION EXCHANGE|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|CRIME PREVENTION|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|ACCOUNTABILITY|CODES OF CONDUCT|MILITARY PERSONNEL

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S/61 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION