            United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1671 (2006)
            Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                             25 April 2006

            Resolution 1671 (2006)
            Adopted by the Security Council at its 5421st meeting, on
            25 April 2006

                 The Security Council,
                 Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President on the
            Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular resolutions 1565 of 1 October
            2004, 1592 of 30 March 2005, 1621 of 6 September 2005 and 1635 of 28 October
            2005, and the statement of its President dated 21 December 2005
            (S/PRST/2005/66),
                 Commending the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the
            successful holding of a referendum on the draft Constitution that entered into force
            on 18 February 2006,
                  Underlining the importance of elections as the foundation for the 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 efforts of the Independent Electoral Commission to prepare
            the holding of the elections and expressing its appreciation for the unprecedented
            and outstanding logistical support provided to the Commission by the United
            Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC),
                  Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of the Democratic
            Republic of the Congo for ensuring security during the period encompassing the
            elections,
                   Commending the donor community, in particular the European Union, for the
            assistance it is providing to the electoral process and in the interest of a successful
            outcome to the transition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and encouraging
            it to continue its support,
                 Welcoming the additional assistance that the European Union is providing in
            the context of the forthcoming elections by temporarily reinforcing its police
            mission EUPOL Kinshasa to support the coordination of relevant units of the police
            forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                 Taking note of the request expressed in the letter dated 27 December 2005
            from the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to the Presidency of
            the European Union (S/2006/219, annex I),

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                    Taking note of the response to this letter by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
               the Republic of Austria dated 28 March 2006, on behalf of the Council of the
               European Union (S/2006/219, annex II),
                     Welcoming the intention of the European Union to deploy a force to support
               MONUC during the electoral period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as
               expressed in the above letter of 28 March, which stated inter alia that this force
               would not substitute for MONUC or the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic
               of the Congo in their tasks, and which noted the assessment that the capabilities of
               MONUC in certain parts of the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               should enable it to address possible difficulties without support from the European
               Union,
                    Considering that the current mandate of MONUC will be subject to renewal by
               30 September 2006 and expressing its intention to extend it for a further period
               beyond this date,
                    Determining 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.   Takes note of the letter addressed by the Permanent Representative of the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo to the President of the Security Council dated
               30 March 2006 (S/2006/203) and of the support of the Government of the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo for the temporary deployment of a European
               Union force (“Eufor R.D.Congo”) to support MONUC during the period
               encompassing the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
                    2.   Authorizes, for a period ending four months after the date of the first
               round of the presidential and parliamentary elections, the deployment of Eufor
               R.D.Congo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
                     3.   Notes that Eufor R.D.Congo will comprise advance elements
               concentrated in Kinshasa and other elements held outside the Democratic Republic
               of the Congo (an “over the horizon” force) with the appropriate capacity;
                    4.    Decides that the authorization for the deployment mentioned in
               paragraph 2 above shall not exceed the term of MONUC’s mandate and will be
               subject, beyond 30 September 2006, to the extension of MONUC’s mandate;
                     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to inform the Security Council of the
               decision to be taken by the Congolese authorities on the definitive timetable for the
               holding of the elections;
                    6.    Stresses that Eufor R.D.Congo is authorized immediately to take all
               appropriate steps, including the deployment of advance elements in the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo, in order to prepare its full operational capability;
                    7.   Invites the European Union to take all appropriate steps with a view to
               the well-coordinated disengagement of its force following the completion of its
               mandate;
                   8.    Decides that Eufor R.D.Congo is authorized to take all necessary
               measures, within its means and capabilities, to carry out the following tasks, in

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accordance with the agreement to be reached between the European Union and the
United Nations:
      (a) to support MONUC to stabilize a situation, in case MONUC faces
serious difficulties in fulfilling its mandate within its existing capabilities,
     (b) to contribute to the protection of civilians under imminent threat of
physical violence in the areas of its deployment, and without prejudice to the
responsibility of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
     (c)   to contribute to airport protection in Kinshasa,
      (d) to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel as well
as the protection of the installations of Eufor R.D.Congo,
     (e) to execute operations of limited character in order to extract individuals
in danger,
       9.    Notes that decisions to engage Eufor R.D.Congo on the tasks mentioned
in paragraph 8 above will be taken by the European Union upon a request by the
Secretary-General, or in emergency cases, in close consultation with MONUC, to
fulfil tasks mentioned in subparagraphs 8 (b), (c), (d) and (e);
      10. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493
(2003) and paragraph 1 of resolution 1596 (2005) shall not apply to supplies of arms
and related material as well as technical training and assistance intended solely for
the support of or the use by Eufor R.D.Congo;
     11. Requests the European Union and the Secretary-General to ensure a close
cooperation during the preparation of the establishment of Eufor R.D.Congo and for
the duration of its mandate, and until its full disengagement;
     12. Urges the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the
European Union to conclude a status-of-forces agreement before the deployment of
advance elements of Eufor R.D.Congo as referred to in paragraph 6 above, and
decides that, until such an agreement is concluded, the terms of the status-of-forces
agreement for MONUC dated 4 May 2000 shall apply mutatis mutandis between the
European Union and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in
respect of Eufor R.D.Congo, including possible third-country contributors;
      13. Requests all Member States, in particular those in the vicinity of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, to provide all necessary support to facilitate the
swift deployment of Eufor R.D.Congo, and in particular to ensure the free,
unhindered and expeditious movement to the Democratic Republic of the Congo of
its personnel, as well as equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including
vehicles and spare parts, which are for its exclusive and official use;
     14. Authorizes MONUC, within the limit of its capacities, to provide all
necessary logistical support to Eufor R.D.Congo, on a cost reimbursement basis;
     15. Requests the European Union to report regularly to the Government of
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the Security Council on the
implementation of Eufor R.D.Congo’s mandate;
      16. Calls upon all Congolese parties to demonstrate their full commitment to
a democratic process by ensuring that the upcoming presidential and legislative
elections are free, fair, peaceful and transparent;

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                     17. Calls also upon the Government of the Democratic Republic of the
               Congo to do its utmost to ensure that the presidential and parliamentary elections
               are held in accordance with the timetable of the Independent Electoral Commission;
                    18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1672 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              25 April 2006

               Resolution 1672 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5423rd meeting, on
               25 April 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,
               including through the African Union-led inter-Sudanese peace talks in Abuja,
               Nigeria (“Abuja Talks”), full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
               Agreement of 9 January 2005 and an end to the violence and atrocities in Darfur,
                     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 that all States shall implement the measures specified in
               paragraph 3 of resolution 1591 (2005) with respect to the following individuals:
                  – Major General Gaffar Mohamed Elhassan (Commander of the Western
                    Military Region for the Sudanese Armed Forces)
                  – Sheikh Musa Hilal (Paramount Chief of the Jalul Tribe in North Darfur)
                  – Adam Yacub Shant (Sudanese Liberation Army Commander)
                  – Gabril Abdul Kareem Badri          (National   Movement     for   Reform     and
                    Development Field Commander)
                    2.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1673 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                27 April 2006

               Resolution 1673 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5429th meeting, on
               27 April 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Having considered the report of the Security Council Committee established
               pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), hereafter the 1540 Committee (S/2006/257), and
               reaffirming its resolution 1540 (2004) of 28 April 2004,
                    Reaffirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as
               well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and
               security,
                     Endorsing the work already carried out by the 1540 Committee, particularly in
               its consideration of the national reports submitted by States pursuant to resolution
               1540 (2004),
                    Recalling that not all States have presented to the 1540 Committee their
               reports on the steps they have taken or intend to take to implement resolution 1540
               (2004),
                     Reaffirming its decision that none of the obligations in resolution 1540 (2004)
               shall be interpreted so as to conflict with or alter the rights and obligations of State
               Parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention
               and the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention or alter the responsibilities of the
               International Atomic Energy Agency or the Organization for the Prohibition of
               Chemical Weapons,
                    Noting that the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all States,
               including the adoption of national laws and measures to ensure the implementation
               of these laws, is a long-term task that will require continuous efforts at national,
               regional and international levels,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.  Reiterates its decisions in and the requirements of resolution 1540 (2004)
               and emphasizes the importance for all States to implement fully that resolution;
                    2.    Calls upon all States that have not yet presented a first report on steps
               they have taken or intend to take to implement resolution 1540 (2004) to submit
               such a report to the 1540 Committee without delay;

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                    3.   Encourages all States that have submitted such reports to provide, at any
               time or upon the request of the 1540 Committee, additional information on their
               implementation of resolution 1540 (2004);
                    4.    Decides to extend the mandate of the 1540 Committee for a period of two
               years, with the continued assistance of experts, until 27 April 2008;
                     5.    Decides that the 1540 Committee shall intensify its efforts to promote the
               full implementation by all States of resolution 1540 (2004) through a work
               programme which shall include the compilation of information on the status of
               States’ implementation of all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004), outreach, dialogue,
               assistance and cooperation, and which shall address in particular all aspects of
               paragraphs 1 and 2 of that resolution, as well as of paragraph 3 which encompasses
               (a) accountability, (b) physical protection, (c) border controls and law enforcement
               efforts and (d) national export and trans-shipment controls including controls on
               providing funds and services such as financing to such export and trans-shipment,
               and in that regard:
                     (a) encourages the pursuit of the ongoing dialogue between the 1540
               Committee and States on the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004),
               including on further actions needed from States to that end and on technical
               assistance needed and offered;
                     (b) invites the 1540 Committee to explore with States and international,
               regional and subregional organizations experience-sharing and lessons learned in the
               areas covered by resolution 1540 (2004), and the availability of programmes which
               might facilitate the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004);
                    6.    Decides that the 1540 Committee will submit to the Security Council a
               report no later than 27 April 2008 on compliance with resolution 1540 (2004)
               through the achievement of the implementation of its requirements;
                    7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1674 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               28 April 2006

               Resolution 1674 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5430th meeting,
               on 28 April 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) on the protection of
               civilians in armed conflict, its various resolutions on children and armed conflict
               and on women, peace and security, as well as its resolution 1631 (2005) on
               cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in maintaining
               international peace and security, and further reaffirming its determination to ensure
               respect for, and follow-up to, these resolutions,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the Purposes of the Charter of the United
               Nations as set out in Article 1 (1-4) of the Charter, and to the Principles of the
               Charter as set out in Article 2 (1-7) of the Charter, including its commitment to the
               principles of the political independence, sovereign equality and territorial integrity
               of all States, and respect for the sovereignty of all States,
                     Acknowledging that peace and security, development and human rights are the
               pillars of the United Nations system and the foundations for collective security and
               well-being, and recognizing in this regard that development, peace and security and
               human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing,
                    Expressing its deep regret that civilians account for the vast majority of
               casualties in situations of armed conflict,
                    Gravely concerned with the effects of the illicit exploitation and trafficking of
               natural resources, as well as the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons,
               and the use of such weapons on civilians affected by armed conflict,
                     Recognizing the important contribution to the protection of civilians in armed
               conflict by regional organizations, and acknowledging in this regard, the steps taken
               by the African Union,
                     Recognizing the important role that education can play in supporting efforts to
               halt and prevent abuses committed against civilians affected by armed conflict, in
               particular efforts to prevent sexual exploitation, trafficking in humans, and
               violations of applicable international law regarding the recruitment and rerecruitment of child soldiers,

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                     Recalling the particular impact which armed conflict has on women and
               children, including as refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as on other
               civilians who may have specific vulnerabilities, and stressing the protection and
               assistance needs of all affected civilian populations,
                     Reaffirming that parties to armed conflict bear the primary responsibility to
               take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of affected civilians,
                    Bearing in mind its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United
               Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, and underlining the
               importance of taking measures aimed at conflict prevention and resolution,
                    1.    Notes with appreciation the contribution of the Report of the Secretary-General of 28 November 2005 to its understanding of the issues surrounding the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict, and takes note of its conclusions;
                     2.   Emphasizes the importance of preventing armed conflict and its
               recurrence, and stresses in this context the need for a comprehensive approach
               through promoting economic growth, poverty eradication, sustainable development,
               national reconciliation, good governance, democracy, the rule of law, and respect
               for, and protection of, human rights, and in this regard, urges the cooperation of
               Member States and underlines the importance of a coherent, comprehensive and
               coordinated approach by the principal organs of the United Nations, cooperating
               with one another and within their respective mandates;
                     3.    Recalls that deliberately targeting civilians and other protected persons
               as such in situations of armed conflict is a flagrant violation of international
               humanitarian law, reiterates its condemnation in the strongest terms of such
               practices, and demands that all parties immediately put an end to such practices;
                    4.   Reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 138 and 139 of the 2005 World
               Summit Outcome Document regarding the responsibility to protect populations from
               genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity;
                     5.    Reaffirms also its condemnation in the strongest terms of all acts of
               violence or abuses committed against civilians in situations of armed conflict in
               violation of applicable international obligations with respect in particular to
               (i) torture and other prohibited treatment, (ii) gender-based and sexual violence,
               (iii) violence against children, (iv) the recruitment and use of child soldiers,
               (v) trafficking in humans, (vi) forced displacement, and (vii) the intentional denial
               of humanitarian assistance, and demands that all parties put an end to such
               practices;
                     6.   Demands that all parties concerned comply strictly with the obligations
               applicable to them under international law, in particular those contained in the
               Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 and in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and
               their Additional Protocols of 1977, as well as with the decisions of the Security
               Council;
                     7.    Reaffirms that ending impunity is essential if a society in conflict or
               recovering from conflict is to come to terms with past abuses committed against
               civilians affected by armed conflict and to prevent future such abuses, draws
               attention to the full range of justice and reconciliation mechanisms to be considered,
               including national, international and “mixed” criminal courts and tribunals and truth
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only individual responsibility for serious crimes, but also peace, truth, reconciliation
and the rights of the victims;
      8.    Emphasizes in this context the responsibility of States to comply with
their relevant obligations to end impunity and to prosecute those responsible for war
crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and serious violations of international
humanitarian law, while recognizing, for States in or recovering from armed
conflict, the need to restore or build independent national judicial systems and
institutions;
      9.   Calls on States that have not already done so to consider ratifying the
instruments of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, and to take
appropriate legislative, judicial and administrative measures to implement their
obligations under these instruments;
      10. Demands that all States fully implement all relevant decisions of the
Security Council, and in this regard cooperate fully with United Nations
peacekeeping missions and country teams in the follow-up and implementation of
these resolutions;
      11. Calls upon all parties concerned to ensure that all peace processes, peace
agreements and post-conflict recovery and reconstruction planning have regard for
the special needs of women and children and include specific measures for the
protection of civilians including (i) the cessation of attacks on civilians, (ii) the
facilitation of the provision of humanitarian assistance, (iii) the creation of
conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of
refugees and internally displaced persons, (iv) the facilitation of early access to
education and training, (v) the re-establishment of the rule of law, and (vi) the
ending of impunity;
      12. Recalls the prohibition of the forcible displacement of civilians in
situations of armed conflict under circumstances that are in violation of parties’
obligations under international humanitarian law;
      13. Urges the international community to provide support and assistance to
enable States to fulfil their responsibilities regarding the protection of refugees and
other persons protected under international humanitarian law;
      14. Reaffirms the need to maintain the security and civilian character of
refugee and internally displaced person camps, stresses the primary responsibility of
States in this regard, and encourages the Secretary-General where necessary and in
the context of existing peacekeeping operations and their respective mandates, to
take all feasible measures to ensure security in and around such camps and of their
inhabitants;
     15. Expresses its intention of continuing its collaboration with the United
Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, and invites the Secretary-General to fully
associate him from the earliest stages of the planning of United Nations
peacekeeping and other relevant missions;
      16. Reaffirms its practice of ensuring that the mandates of United Nations
peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding missions include, where appropriate and
on a case-by-case basis, provisions regarding (i) the protection of civilians,
particularly those under imminent threat of physical danger within their zones of
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               (iii) the creation of conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified and
               sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and expresses its
               intention of ensuring that (i) such mandates include clear guidelines as to what
               missions can and should do to achieve those goals, (ii) the protection of civilians is
               given priority in decisions about the use of available capacity and resources,
               including information and intelligence resources, in the implementation of the
               mandates, and (iii) that protection mandates are implemented;
                     17. Reaffirms that, where appropriate, United Nations peacekeeping and
               other relevant missions should provide for the dissemination of information about
               international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law and the application of
               relevant Security Council resolutions;
                     18. Underscores the importance of disarmament, demobilization and
               reintegration of ex-combatants (DDR) in the protection of civilians affected by
               armed conflict, and, in this regard, emphasizes (i) its support for the inclusion in
               mandates of United Nations peacekeeping and other relevant missions, where
               appropriate and on a case-by-case basis, of specific and effective measures for
               DDR, (ii) the importance of incorporating such activities into specific peace
               agreements, where appropriate and in consultation with the parties, and (iii) the
               importance of adequate resources being made available for the full completion of
               DDR programmes and activities;
                     19. Condemns in the strongest terms all sexual and other forms of violence
               committed against civilians in armed conflict, in particular women and children, and
               undertakes to ensure that all peace support operations employ all feasible measures
               to prevent such violence and to address its impact where it takes place;
                    20. Condemns in equally strong terms all acts of sexual exploitation, abuse
               and trafficking of women and children by military, police and civilian personnel
               involved in United Nations operations, welcomes the efforts undertaken by United
               Nations agencies and peacekeeping operations to implement a zero-tolerance policy
               in this regard, and requests the Secretary-General and personnel-contributing
               countries to continue to take all appropriate action necessary to combat these abuses
               by such personnel, including through the full implementation without delay of those
               measures adopted in the relevant General Assembly resolutions based upon the
               recommendations of the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping,
               A/59/19/Rev.1;
                     21. Stresses the importance for all, within the framework of humanitarian
               assistance, of upholding and respecting the humanitarian principles of humanity,
               neutrality, impartiality and independence;
                     22. Urges 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 civilians in need of assistance in
               situations of armed conflict, 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;
                    23. Condemns all attacks deliberately targeting United Nations and
               associated personnel involved in humanitarian missions, as well as other
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prosecute or extradite those responsible, and welcomes in this regard the adoption
on 8 December 2005 by the General Assembly of the Optional Protocol to the
Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel;
      24. Recognizes the increasingly valuable role that regional organizations and
other intergovernmental institutions play in the protection of civilians, and
encourages the Secretary-General and the heads of regional and other
intergovernmental organizations to continue their efforts to strengthen their
partnership in this regard;
      25. Reiterates its invitation to the Secretary-General to continue to refer to
the Council relevant information and analysis regarding the protection of civilians
where he believes that such information or analysis could contribute to the
resolution of issues before it, requests him to continue to include in his written
reports to the Council on matters of which it is seized, as appropriate, observations
relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and encourages him to
continue consultations and take concrete steps to enhance the capacity of the United
Nations in this regard;
      26. Notes that the deliberate targeting of civilians and other protected
persons, and the commission of systematic, flagrant and widespread violations of
international humanitarian and human rights law in situations of armed conflict,
may constitute a threat to international peace and security, and, reaffirms in this
regard its readiness to consider such situations and, where necessary, to adopt
appropriate steps;
      27. Requests the Secretary-General to submit his next report on the
protection of civilians in armed conflict within 18 months of the date of this
resolution;
     28.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1675 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              28 April 2006

               Resolution 1675 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5431st meeting, on 28 April 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 1634 (2005) of 28 October 2005,
                     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 19 April 2006
               (S/2006/249),
                    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 to provide a report on the situation in
               Western Sahara before the end of the mandate period;
                     4.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
               measures to achieve actual compliance in MINURSO with the United Nations zerotolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, including the development of
               strategies and appropriate mechanisms to prevent, identify and respond to all forms
               of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and the enhancement of
               training for personnel to prevent misconduct and ensure full compliance with the
               United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General to take all necessary
               action in accordance with the Secretary-General’s Bulletin on special measures for
               protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13) and to keep
               the Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take appropriate
               preventive action including the conduct of predeployment awareness training, and to

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               take disciplinary action 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 31 October 2006;
                    6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1675 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1676 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              10 May 2006

               Resolution 1676 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5435th meeting, on
               10 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular resolution 733 (1992) of
               23 January 1992, which established an embargo on all delivery of weapons and
               military equipment to Somalia (hereinafter referred to as the “arms embargo”),
               resolution 1519 (2003) of 16 December 2003, resolution 1558 (2004) of 17 August
               2004, resolution 1587 (2005) of 15 March 2005 and resolution 1630 (2005) of
               14 October 2005,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia,
                    Reiterating the urgent need for all Somali leaders to take tangible steps to
               continue political dialogue,
                   Reiterating its strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General,
                    Stressing the need for the Transitional Federal Institutions to continue working
               towards establishing effective national governance in Somalia,
                    Commending the efforts of the African Union and the Intergovernmental
               Authority on Development in support of the Transitional Federal Institutions and
               welcoming the African Union’s continued support for national reconciliation in
               Somalia,
                    Taking note of the report of the Monitoring Group dated 5 April 2006
               (S/2006/229, annex) submitted pursuant to paragraph 3 (i) of resolution 1630 (2005)
               and the observations and recommendations contained therein,
                    Condemning the significant increase in the flow of weapons and ammunition
               supplies to and through Somalia, which constitutes a violation of the arms embargo
               and a serious threat to the Somali peace process,
                     Concerned about the increasing incidents of piracy and armed robbery against
               ships in waters off the coast of Somalia, and its impact on security in Somalia,

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                    Reiterating its insistence that all Member States, in particular those in the
               region, should refrain from any action in contravention of the arms embargo and
               should take all necessary steps to hold violators accountable,
                     Reiterating and underscoring the importance of enhancing the monitoring of
               the arms embargo in Somalia through persistent and vigilant investigation into the
               violations, bearing in mind that strict enforcement of the arms embargo will improve
               the overall security situation in Somalia,
                    Determining that the situation in Somalia constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                   1.    Stresses the obligation of all Member States to comply fully with the
               measures imposed by resolution 733 (1992);
                    2.  Expresses its intention, in light of the report of the Monitoring Group
               dated 5 April 2006 (S/2006/229, annex), to consider specific actions to improve
               implementation of and compliance with measures imposed by resolution 733 1992);
                     3.    Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Committee
               established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) of 24 April 1992 (hereinafter referred
               to as “the Committee”), to re-establish within thirty days from the date of the
               adoption of this resolution, and for a period of six months, the Monitoring Group
               referred to in paragraph 3 of resolution 1558 (2004), with the following mandate:
                    (a) to continue the tasks outlined in paragraphs 3 (a) to (c) of resolution
               1587 (2005);
                    (b) to continue to investigate, in coordination with relevant international
               agencies, all activities, including in the financial, maritime and other sectors, which
               generate revenues used to commit arms embargo violations;
                    (c) to continue to investigate any means of transport, routes, seaports,
               airports and other facilities used in connection with arms embargo violations;
                     (d) to continue refining and updating information on the draft list of those
               individuals and entities who violate the measures implemented by Member States in
               accordance with resolution 733 (1992), inside and outside Somalia, and their active
               supporters, for possible future measures by the Council, and to present such
               information to the Committee as and when the Committee deems appropriate;
                    (e) to continue making recommendations based on its investigations, on the
               previous reports of the Panel of Experts (S/2003/223 and S/2003/1035) appointed
               pursuant to resolutions 1425 (2002) of 22 July 2002 and 1474 (2003) of 8 April
               2003, and on the previous reports of the Monitoring Group (S/2004/604,
               S/2005/153, S/2005/625 and S/2006/229) appointed pursuant to resolutions 1519
               (2003) of 16 December 2003, 1558 (2004) of 17 August 2004, 1587 (2005) of
               15 March 2005 and 1630 (2005) of 14 October 2005;
                     (f) to work closely with the Committee on specific recommendations for
               additional measures to improve overall compliance with the arms embargo;
                    (g) to assist in identifying areas where the capacities of States in the region
               can be strengthened to facilitate the implementation of the arms embargo;

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     (h) to provide to the Council, through the Committee, a midterm briefing
within 90 days from its establishment;
      (i) to submit, for the Security Council’s consideration, through the
Committee, a final report covering all the tasks set out above, no later than 15 days
prior to the termination of the Monitoring Group’s mandate;
     4.  Further requests the Secretary-General to make the necessary financial
arrangements to support the work of the Monitoring Group;
     5.    Reaffirms paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10 of resolution 1519 (2003);
     6.    Requests the Committee, in accordance with its mandate and in
consultation with the Monitoring Group and other relevant United Nations entities,
to consider the recommendations in the report of the Monitoring Group dated
5 April 2006 and recommend to the Council ways to improve implementation of and
compliance with the arms embargo, in response to continuing violations;
      7.    Further requests the Committee to consider, when appropriate, a visit to
Somalia and/or the region by its Chairman and those he may designate, as approved
by the Committee, to demonstrate the Security Council’s determination to give full
effect to the arms embargo;
     8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1677 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 May 2006

               Resolution 1677 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5436th meeting, on
               12 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                      Recalling its relevant resolutions on the situation in Timor-Leste, in particular
               its resolution 1599 (2005) of 28 April 2005,
                     Expressing its deep concern over the 28/29 April incidents as well as the
               ensuing situation, and acknowledging the actions of the Government of Timor-Leste
               to establish an investigation into the incidents, their effects and causes,
                    Remaining fully committed to the promotion of long-lasting stability in Timor-Leste,
                    1.  Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) until 20 June 2006;
                    2.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Council by 6 June 2006
               with an update on the situation in Timor-Leste and the role of the United Nations in
               Timor-Leste following the expiration of the mandate of UNOTIL with a view to
               taking further action on the subject;
                     3.    Encourages the Government and other State institutions of Timor-Leste,
               with the assistance from UNOTIL within its current mandate, to address the causes
               of the violence in order to prevent a recurrence of such incidents;
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1678 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               15 May 2006

               Resolution 1678 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5437th meeting, on
               15 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
               situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea (hereinafter referred to as “the parties”), and
               the requirements contained therein, including in particular resolutions 1640 of
               23 November 2005, 1661 of 14 March 2006 and 1670 of 13 April 2006, as well as
               the statement of its President of 24 February 2006 (S/PRST/2006/10),
                    Stressing its unwavering commitment to the peace process, and to the full and
               expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreements,
                    Bearing in mind the progress achieved in the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary
               Commission (EEBC) meeting on 10 March 2006 in London and looking forward to
               a positive outcome in the next EEBC meeting on 17 May 2006,
                    1.    Decides to extend the current mandate of United Nations Mission in
               Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) until 31 May 2006;
                     2.    Demands that the parties fully comply with resolution 1640 (2005), in
               particular paragraphs 1 and 5;
                   3.    Calls once again on Member States to provide continued support for
               UNMEE and contributions to the Trust Fund established in support of the
               demarcation process;
                     4.  Decides, in the event it determines that the parties have not demonstrated
               full compliance with resolution 1640 (2005), in the light of the outcome of the
               EEBC meeting on 17 May 2006, that it shall adjust the mandate and troop level of
               UNMEE by the end of May 2006;
                     5.    Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the parties’
               compliance with resolution 1640 (2005) within seven days of the adoption of this
               resolution, and to provide to the Council any further recommendations on adjusting
               UNMEE to focus on support for the demarcation process;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1678 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)]

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1679 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               16 May 2006

               Resolution 1679 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5439th meeting, on
               16 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in the Sudan, in
               particular resolutions 1665 (2006), 1663 (2006), 1593 (2005), 1591 (2005), 1590
               (2005), 1574 (2004), 1564 (2004), 1556 (2004) and the statements of its President
               concerning the Sudan, in particular S/PRST/2006/5 of 3 February 2006 and
               S/PRST/2006/21 of 9 May 2006,
                     Recalling also its resolutions 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict,
               1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, and 1674 (2006) on the protection of
               civilians in armed conflict, and 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and
               United Nations personnel,
                    Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence,
               and territorial integrity of the Sudan, which would be unaffected by transition to a
               United Nations operation, as well as of all States in the region, and to the cause of
               peace, security and reconciliation throughout the Sudan,
                     Expressing its utmost concern over the dire consequences of the prolonged
               conflict in Darfur for the civilian population and reiterating in the strongest terms
               the need for all parties to the conflict in Darfur to put an immediate end to violence
               and atrocities,
                    Welcoming the success of the African Union-led Inter-Sudanese Peace Talks
               on the Conflict in Darfur in Abuja, Nigeria, in particular the framework agreed
               between the parties for a resolution of the conflict in Darfur (the Darfur Peace
               Agreement),
                    Commending the efforts of President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, host of
               the Inter-Sudanese Peace Talks in Abuja; President Denis Sassou-Nguesso of the
               Republic of Congo, Chair of the African Union (AU); Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, the
               African Union Special Envoy for the Darfur Talks and Chief Mediator, the
               respective delegations to the Darfur Talks; and the signatories to the Darfur Peace
               Agreement,
                    Stressing the importance of full and rapid implementation of the Darfur Peace
               Agreement to restore a sustainable peace in Darfur, and welcoming the statement of

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               9 May 2006 by the representative of the Sudan at the United Nations Security
               Council Special Session on Darfur of the Government of National Unity’s full
               commitment to implementing the Darfur Peace Agreement,
                    Reaffirming its concern that the persisting violence in Darfur might further
               negatively affect the rest of the Sudan, as well as the region, including the security
               of Chad,
                    Noting with deep concern the recent deterioration of relations between the
               Sudan and Chad, and urging the Governments of both countries to abide by their
               obligations under the 8 February 2006 Tripoli Agreement and to implement the
               confidence-building measures which have been voluntarily agreed upon,
                     Commending the efforts of the African Union for successful deployment of the
               African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), despite exceptionally difficult
               circumstances, and AMIS’s role in reducing large-scale organized violence in
               Darfur, and commending further the efforts of Member States and regional and
               international organizations that have assisted AMIS in its deployment,
                     Taking note of the communiqués of 12 January, 10 March and 15 May 2006 of
               the Peace and Security Council of the African Union regarding transition of AMIS
               to a United Nations operation,
                    Stressing that a United Nations operation would have, to the extent possible, a
               strong African participation and character,
                     Welcoming the efforts of Member States and regional and international
               organizations to maintain and strengthen their support to AMIS and potentially to a
               follow-on United Nations operation on Darfur, looking forward to, in particular, the
               convening of a pledging conference in June, and appealing to African Union
               partners to provide the necessary support to AMIS to allow it to continue to perform
               its mandate during the transition,
                     Determining that the situation in the Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Calls upon the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement to respect their
               commitments and implement the agreement without delay, urges those parties that
               have not signed the agreement to do so without delay and not to act in any way that
               would impede implementation of the agreement, and expresses its intention to
               consider taking, including in response to a request by the African Union, strong and
               effective measures, such as a travel ban and assets freeze, against any individual or
               group that violates or attempts to block the implementation of the Darfur Peace
               Agreement;
                     2.   Calls upon the African Union to agree with the United Nations, regional
               and international organizations, and Member States on requirements now necessary,
               in addition to those identified by the joint assessment mission of December 2005, to
               strengthen AMIS’s capacity to enforce the security arrangements of the Darfur
               Peace Agreement, with a view to a follow-on United Nations operation in Darfur;
                      3. Endorses the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               in its communiqué of 15 May 2006 that, in view of the signing of the Darfur Peace
               Agreement, concrete steps should be taken to effect the transition from AMIS to a

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United Nations operation, calls upon the parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement to
facilitate and work with the African Union, the United Nations, regional and
international organizations and Member States to accelerate transition to a United
Nations operation, and, to this end, reiterating the requests of the Secretary-General
and the Security Council, calls for the deployment of a joint African Union and
United Nations technical assessment mission within one week of the adoption of
this resolution;
      4.    Stresses that the Secretary-General should consult jointly with the
African Union, in close and continuing consultation with the Security Council, and
in cooperation and close consultation with the parties to the Darfur Peace
Agreement, including the Government of National Unity, on decisions concerning
the transition to a United Nations operation;
     5.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit recommendations to the
Council within one week of the return of the joint African Union and United
Nations assessment mission on all relevant aspects of the mandate of the United
Nations operation in Darfur, including force structure, additional force
requirements, potential troop-contributing countries and a detailed financial
evaluation of future costs;
     6.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1680 (2006)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              17 May 2006

               Resolution 1680 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5440th meeting, on
               17 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions
               1559 (2004), 425 and 426 (1978), resolution 520 (1982) and resolution 1655 (2006),
               as well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular
               the statements of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21), of 19 October 2004
               (S/PRST/2004/36), of 4 May 2005 (S/PRST/2005/17) and of 23 January 2006
               (S/PRST/2006/3),
                     Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
               political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders,
                     Noting positively that further significant progress has been made towards
               implementing in full all provisions of resolution 1559 (2004), in particular through
               the Lebanese national dialogue, but noting also with regret that other provisions of
               resolution 1559 have not yet been fully implemented, namely the disbanding and
               disarming of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias, the extension of the control of
               the Government of Lebanon over all its territory, the strict respect of the
               sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon, and
               free and fair presidential elections conducted according to the Lebanese
               constitutional rules, without foreign interference and influence,
                     Noting with concern the conclusion of the Secretary-General’s report
               (S/2006/248) that there had been movements of arms into Lebanese territory for
               militias over the last six months,
                     Expressing full support for the Lebanese National Dialogue and commending
               all Lebanese parties for its conduct and for the consensus reached in this context on
               important matters,
                    Having heard the Prime Minister of Lebanon’s address to the Security Council
               on 21 April 2006 (S/PV.5417),
                    1.   Welcomes the third semi-annual report of the Secretary General to the
               Security Council of 18 April 2006 on the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004)
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                     2.   Reiterates its call for the full implementation of all requirements of
               resolution 1559 (2004);

                    3.   Reiterates also its call on all concerned States and parties as mentioned
               in the report, to cooperate fully with the Government of Lebanon, the Security
               Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal;
                     4.    Strongly encourages the Government of Syria to respond positively to the
               request made by the Government of Lebanon, in line with the agreements of the
               Lebanese national dialogue, to delineate their common border, especially in those
               areas where the border is uncertain or disputed and to establish full diplomatic
               relations and representation, noting that such measures would constitute a
               significant step towards asserting Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and
               political independence and improving the relations between the two countries, thus
               contributing positively to the stability in the region, and urges both parties to make
               efforts through further bilateral dialogue to this end, bearing in mind that the
               establishment of diplomatic relations between States, and of permanent diplomatic
               missions, takes place by mutual consent;
                     5.   Commends the Government of Lebanon for undertaking measures against
               movements of arms into Lebanese territory and calls on the Government of Syria to
               take similar measures;
                     6.   Welcomes the decision of the Lebanese national dialogue to disarm
               Palestinian militias outside refugee camps within six months, supports its
               implementation and calls for further efforts to disband and disarm all Lebanese and
               non-Lebanese militias and to restore fully the Lebanese Government’s control over
               all Lebanese territory;
                     7.    Reiterates its support to the Secretary-General and his Special envoy in
               their efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist in the implementation of all
               provisions of resolution 1559 (2004);
                    8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1681 (2006)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                31 May 2006

               Resolution 1681 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5450th meeting, on
               31 May 2006

                    The Security Council,
                      Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
               situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea (hereinafter referred to as “the parties”) and the
               requirements contained therein, including in particular resolutions 1320 of 15 September
               2000, 1430 of 14 August 2002, 1466 of 14 March 2003, 1640 of 23 November 2005
               and 1678 of 15 May 2006, as well as the statement of its President of 24 February
               2006 (S/PRST/2006/10),
                     Stressing its unwavering commitment to the peace process, and to the full and
               expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreements, and the importance of
               prompt implementation of the decision of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary
               Commission (S/2002/423) as a basis for peaceful and cooperative relations between
               the parties,
                     Reaffirming the integrity of the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) as provided in
               the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/601) and
               recalling the objectives of its establishment and the commitment of the parties to
               respect the TSZ,
                     Stressing further that the full demarcation of the border between the two
               parties is vital to lasting peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as in the region,
               and recalling that both parties have agreed to accept the delimitation and
               demarcation determinations of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission (EEBC)
               as final and binding,
                    Welcoming the convening of the EEBC meetings on 10 March and 17 May
               2006 in London and supporting the ongoing EEBC process,
                    Reaffirming its strong commitment to ensure that the two parties, as agreed by
               them, permit the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) to
               perform its duties and provide UNMEE with the necessary access, assistance,
               support and protection required for the performance of these duties,
                     Commending the role of UNMEE and expressing once again its deep
               appreciation for the contribution and dedication of the troop-contributing countries
               to the work of UNMEE, despite the immense difficulties which they are facing,

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                     Welcoming the Secretary-General’s intention to keep the operations of
               UNMEE under close review continuing to take into account developments on the
               ground and the views of the parties, and to revert to the Council with
               recommendations as appropriate for further adjustments to UNMEE’s mandate,
               force levels and concept of operation as soon as warranted,
                    Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General of 3 January 2006
               (S/2006/1) and of 6 March 2006 (S/2006/140) and the options on the future of
               UNMEE contained therein,
                    Noting paragraph 4 of resolution 1678 (2006),
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNMEE for a period of four months,
               until 30 September 2006;
                     2.   Authorizes the reconfiguration of UNMEE’s military component and in
               this regard approves the deployment within UNMEE of up to 2,300 troops,
               including up to 230 military observers, with the existing mandate, as stipulated in
               resolution 1320 (2000) and further adjusted in resolution 1430 (2002);
                    3.    Demands that the parties fully comply with resolution 1640 (2005);
                     4.    Calls upon both parties to cooperate fully with the EEBC, in order to
               resume the demarcation process, stresses that the parties have primary responsibility
               for the implementation of the Algiers Agreements and calls again on the parties to
               implement completely and without further delay the decision of the EEBC and to
               create the necessary conditions for demarcation to proceed expeditiously;
                     5.   Demands that the parties provide UNMEE with the necessary access,
               assistance, support and protection required for the performance of its duties,
               including its mandated task to assist the EEBC in the expeditious and orderly
               implementation of the Delimitation Decision, in accordance with resolutions
               1430 (2002) and 1466 (2003) and demands that any restrictions be lifted
               immediately;
                     6.   Calls on Member States to provide continued support for UNMEE and
               contributions to the Trust Fund, established pursuant to resolution 1177 (1998) and
               referred to in Article 4 (17) of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by the
               Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea on 12 December 2000, in order to support the
               demarcation process;
                    7.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely and regularly
               informed of progress towards the implementation of this resolution;
                    8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1682 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                2 June 2006

               Resolution 1682 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5451st meeting, on
               2 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President relating to the
               situation in Côte d’Ivoire and in the subregion, in particular its resolutions 1652
               (2006) of 24 January 2006 and 1667 (2006) of 31 March 2006, and reaffirming in
               particular the provisions of paragraph 3 of resolution 1667,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Côte d’Ivoire, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation,
                    Taking note of the reports of the Secretary-General dated 3 January 2006
               (S/2006/2) and 11 April 2006 (S/2006/222) and his letters addressed to the President
               of the Security Council dated 1 February 2006 (S/2006/71), 22 March 2006
               (S/2006/184) and 25 May 2006 (S/2006/334),
                    Expressing its serious concern at the persistence of the crisis in Côte d’Ivoire
               and of obstacles to the peace and national reconciliation process from all sides,
                     Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to pose a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Notes the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in his
               report dated 3 January 2006, in particular its paragraphs 48 and 52, and noting that
               those recommendations have been reiterated in the Secretary-General’s report dated
               11 April 2006;
                    2.    Authorizes until 15 December 2006 an increase in the strength of the
               United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) of up to 1,500 additional
               personnel, including a maximum of 1,025 military personnel and 475 civilian police
               personnel;
                     3.    Expresses its intention to keep under review the appropriate personnel
               levels for UNOCI, in light of the situation in Côte d’Ivoire and in the subregion;
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1683 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                13 June 2006

               Resolution 1683 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5454th meeting, on
               13 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its president on the
               situation in Liberia and West Africa,
                     Welcoming the leadership of newly elected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and
               her efforts to restore peace, security and harmony throughout Liberia,
                     Underscoring the continuing need for the United Nations Mission in Liberia
               (UNMIL) to support the Government of Liberia in building a stable environment
               that will allow democracy to flourish,
                    Recognizing the need for newly vetted and trained Liberian security forces to
               assume greater responsibility for national security, including policing, intelligence
               gathering, and executive protection,
                     Determining that, despite significant progress having been made in Liberia, the
               situation there continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in
               the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 2 (a) and (b) of
               resolution 1521 (2003) shall not apply to the weapons and ammunition already
               provided to members of the Special Security Service (SSS) for training purposes
               pursuant to advance approval under paragraph 2 (e) by the Committee established
               by paragraph 21 of that resolution and that those weapons and ammunition may
               remain in the custody of the SSS for unencumbered operational use;
                     2.   Further decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 2 (a) and (b) of
               resolution 1521 (2003) shall not apply to limited supplies of weapons and
               ammunition, as approved in advance on a case-by-case basis by the Committee,
               intended for use by members of the Government of Liberia police and security
               forces who have been vetted and trained since the inception of the United Nations
               Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in October 2003;
                   3.    Decides that a request made in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be
               submitted to the Committee by the Government of Liberia and the exporting state,

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               and, in case of approval, the Government of Liberia shall subsequently mark the
               weapons and ammunition, maintain a registry of them, and formally notify the
               Committee that these steps have been taken;
                     4.  Reiterates the importance of UNMIL’s continuing assistance to the
               Government of Liberia, the Committee established by paragraph 21 of resolution
               1521 (2003) and the Panel of Experts, within its capabilities and areas of
               deployment, and without prejudice to its mandate, including in monitoring the
               implementation of the measures in paragraphs 2, 4, 6 and 10 of resolution 1521
               (2003), and in this regard requests UNMIL to inspect inventories of weapons and
               ammunition obtained in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 above to ensure all
               such weapons and ammunition are accounted for, and to make periodic reports to
               the Committee established by paragraph 21 of resolution 1521 (2003) on its
               findings;
                    5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1684 (2006)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             13 June 2006

               Resolution 1684 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5455th meeting, on
               13 June 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 31 January 2003 the General Assembly by decision 57/414 A
               and in accordance with Article 12 bis, paragraph 1 (b) of the Statute of the
               International Tribunal for Rwanda, as amended, elected from a list of candidates
               approved by resolution 1449 (2002) of 13 December 2002, the following eleven
               judges to a four-year term of office at the International Tribunal beginning on
               25 May 2003 and to end on 24 May 2007: Mr. Mansoor Ahmed (Pakistan);
               Mr. Sergei Aleckseievich Egorov (Russian Federation); Mr. Asoka Zoysa
               Gunawardana (Sri Lanka); Mr. Mehmet Güney (Turkey); Mr. Erik Møse (Norway);
               Ms. Arlete Ramaroson (Madagascar); Mr. Jai Ram Reddy (Fiji); Mr. William
               Hussein Sekule (United Republic of Tanzania); Ms. Andrésa Vaz (Senegal);
               Ms. Inés Mónica Weinberg de Roca (Argentina) and Mr. Lloyd George Williams
               (Saint Kitts and Nevis),
                     Recalling that when Mr. Mansoor Ahmed resigned, the Secretary-General,
               after consultations with the Security Council and the General Assembly and in
               accordance with Article 12 bis, paragraph 2 of the Tribunal’s Statute, appointed
               Ms. Khalida Rachid Khan of Pakistan effective as of 7 July 2003, for the remainder
               of Judge Ahmed’s term of office,
                    Recalling that when Mr. Lloyd George Williams resigned, the Secretary-General after consultations with the Security Council and the General Assembly and
               in accordance with Article 12 bis, paragraph 2 of the Tribunal’s Statute, appointed
               Sir Charles Michael Dennis Byron of Saint Kitts and Nevis effective as of 8 April
               2004 for the remainder of Mr. Williams’ term of office,
                    Recalling that when Mr. Asoka Zoysa Gunawardana resigned, the Secretary-General, after consultations with the Security Council and the General Assembly
               and in accordance with Article 12 bis, paragraph 2 of the Tribunal’s Statute,

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               appointed Mr. Asoka de Silva of Sri Lanka effective as of 2 August 2004 for the
               remainder of Mr. Gunawardana’s term of office,
                    Taking note of the letter to the President of the Security Council from the
               Secretary-General dated 3 May 2006,
                     Decides in response to the request by the Secretary-General and
               notwithstanding the provisions of Article 12 (bis), of the Statute of the International
               Tribunal for Rwanda, to extend the term of office of the following permanent judges
               of the International Tribunal at the Tribunal until 31 December 2008:
                    – Mr. Charles Michael Dennis Byron (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
                    – Mr. Asoka de Silva (Sri Lanka)
                    – Mr. Sergei Aleckseievich Egorov (Russian Federation)
                    – Mr. Mehmet Güney (Turkey)
                    – Ms. Khalida Rachid Khan (Pakistan)
                    – Mr. Erik Møse (Norway)
                    – Ms. Arlete Ramaroson (Madagascar)
                    – Mr. Jai Ram Reddy (Fiji)
                    – Mr. William Hussein Sekule (United Republic of Tanzania)
                    – Ms. Andrésa Vaz (Senegal)
                    – Ms. Inés Mónica Weinberg de Roca (Argentina)
                     Requests States, to continue to make every effort to ensure that their nationals
               who serve as permanent judges of the International Tribunal for Rwanda, remain
               available to serve in their positions until 31 December 2008.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1685 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               13 June 2006

               Resolution 1685 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5456th meeting, on
               13 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                      Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 1 June 2006 (S/2006/333), and also reaffirming
               its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    1.   Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
               338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                     2.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero tolerance
               policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its
               personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General
               to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security
               Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and
               disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in
               cases involving their personnel;
                    3.   Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
               Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 31 December 2006;
                     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a
               report on developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement
               resolution 338 (1973).

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               United Nations                                                                        S/RES/1686 (2006)
               Security Council                                                    Distr.: General
                                                                                15 June 2006

               Resolution 1686 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5461st meeting,
               on 15 June 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 1595
               (2005) of 7 April 2005, 1636 (2005) of 31 October 2005, 1644 (2005) of
               15 December 2005, 1664 (2006) of 29 March 2006, 1373 (2001) of 28 September
               2001, and 1566 (2004) of 8 October 2004,
                     Reaffirming its strongest condemnation of the 14 February 2005 terrorist
               bombing, as well as of all other attacks in Lebanon since October 2004, and
               reaffirming also that those involved in these attacks must be held accountable for
               their crimes,
                    Having examined the report of the International Independent Investigation
               Commission (S/2006/375) (“the Commission”), submitted pursuant to resolutions
               1595 (2005), 1636 (2005) and 1644 (2005),
                    Commending the Commission for the outstanding professional work it
               continues to accomplish under difficult circumstances in assisting the Lebanese
               authorities in their investigation of all aspects of this terrorist act, and taking note of
               the Commission’s conclusion that, while significant progress has been made, the
               investigation is not yet complete,
                    Taking note of the letter of the Prime Minister of Lebanon of 4 May 2006 to
               the Secretary-General (S/2006/278) requesting that the mandate of the Commission
               be extended for a further period of up to one year from 15 June 2006, and noting the
               concurrent recommendation of the Commission in this regard,
                    Recalling its request to the Secretary-General in resolution 1644 (2005) to
               submit recommendations with regard to the request of the Government of Lebanon
               to expand the mandate of the Commission to the other terrorist attacks perpetrated
               in Lebanon since 1 October 2004,
                     Willing to continue to assist Lebanon in the search for the truth and in holding
               all those involved in this terrorist attack accountable,
                    1.    Welcomes the report of the Commission;
                    2.    Decides to extend the mandate of the Commission until 15 June 2007;

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                     3.   Supports the Commission’s intention, as it deems appropriate and
               consistent with its mandate, to extend further its technical assistance to the
               Lebanese authorities with regard to their investigations into the other terrorist
               attacks perpetrated in Lebanon since 1 October 2004, and requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission with the support and resources needed in this
               regard;
                    4.    Requests the Commission to continue to report to the Council on the
               progress of the investigation on a quarterly basis, or at any other time as it deems
               appropriate;
                    5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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