               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1549 (2004)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               17 June 2004

               Resolution 1549 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4991st meeting, on
               17 June 2004

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 1521 (2003) of
               22 December 2003 and resolution 1532 (2004) of 12 March 2004, on the situation in
               Liberia and West Africa,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on Liberia dated 26 May
               2004 (S/2004/428) and the report of the Panel of Experts on Liberia dated 1 June
               2004 (S/2004/396), both submitted pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003),
                     Also taking note of the views expressed by the Chairman of the National
               Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) in the Security Council on 3 June 2004
               appealing for the lifting of current sanctions on Liberia’s timber and diamonds, and
               the request that Council experts visit Liberia within the next 90 days to assess the
               performance of the NTGL in fulfilling the conditions for the lifting of sanctions,
                    1.    Decides to re-establish the Panel of Experts appointed pursuant to
               paragraph 22 of resolution 1521 (2003) for a further period to commence no later
               than 30 June until 21 December 2004 to undertake the following tasks:
                     (a) to conduct a follow-up assessment mission to Liberia and neighbouring
               States, in order to investigate and compile a report on the implementation, and any
               violations, particularly ongoing violations, of the measures referred to in paragraphs
               2, 4, 6 and 10 of resolution 1521 (2003) including any violations involving rebel
               movements and neighbouring countries, and including any information relevant to
               designation by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003)
               (hereinafter, “the Committee”) of the individuals described in paragraph 4 (a) of
               resolution 1521 (2003), and including the various sources of financing, such as from
               natural resources, for the illicit trade of arms;
                    (b) to assess the progress made towards the goals described in paragraphs 5,
               7 and 11 of resolution 1521 (2003);
                    (c) to monitor the implementation and enforcement of the measures imposed
               by paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004), particularly in Liberia and in
               neighbouring States, as well as in other regions, and to provide the Committee with
               any information the Panel acquires which will facilitate the identification of

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               individuals and entities of the types described in paragraph 1 of resolution 1532
               (2004), and with recommendations on technical assistance Liberia and other States
               might require to implement the measures;
                   (d) to assess the socio-economic and humanitarian impact of the measures
               imposed by resolutions 1521 (2003) and 1532 (2004);
                     2.    Further requests the Panel to provide a mid-term report to the Council
               for its review, through the Committee, no later than 30 September 2004 with its
               observations and recommendations, taking into consideration progress made towards
               the goals identified in resolution 1521 (2003), in particular paragraphs 7 and 11 of
               that resolution, and also requests that the Panel present a final report to the Council,
               through the Committee, no later than 10 December 2004, covering all the tasks
               assigned to it in paragraph 1 above;
                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General, upon adoption of this resolution and
               acting in consultation with the Committee, to appoint by 30 June 2004 no more than
               five experts, with the range of expertise necessary to fulfil the Panel’s mandate
               referred to above, drawing as much as possible and as appropriate on the expertise
               of the members of the Panel of Experts appointed pursuant to paragraph 22 of
               resolution 1521 (2003), and further requests the Secretary-General to make the
               necessary financial arrangements to support the work of the Panel;
                     4.    Encourages the NTGL to take urgent steps to establish an effective
               Certificate of Origin regime for trade in Liberian rough diamonds that is transparent
               and internationally verifiable, and urges the NTGL to establish its full authority and
               control over the timber producing areas, and to take all necessary steps to ensure
               that government revenues from the Liberian timber industry are not used to fuel
               conflict or otherwise in violation of the Council’s resolutions but are used for
               legitimate purposes for the benefit of the Liberian people, including development;
                    5.    Reiterates its call upon States, relevant international organizations and
               others in a position to do so to offer assistance to the NTGL in achieving the
               objectives set forth in paragraphs 5, 7 and 11 of resolution 1521 (2003);
                    6.    Also reiterates its previous appeals to the international community to
               provide timely and adequate assistance for Liberia’s reconstruction and economic
               recovery and, in particular, to redeem the pledges made at the Liberia
               Reconstruction Conference held in New York on 5-6 February 2004;
                     7.   Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and, as appropriate,
               other organizations and interested parties to cooperate fully with the Committee and
               Panel of Experts, including by supplying information on possible violations of the
               measures imposed by paragraphs 2, 4, 6 and 10 of resolution 1521 (2003) and
               paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004);
                    8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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             United Nations                                                             S/RES/1550 (2004)*
             Security Council                                             Distr.: General
                                                                          2 July 2004

             Resolution 1550 (2004)
             Adopted by the Security Council at its 4998th meeting, on
             29 June 2004

                   The Security Council,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
             Disengagement Observer Force of 21 June 2004 (S/2004/499), 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.   Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
             Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 31 December 2004;
                   3.   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).

           * Reissued for technical reasons.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1551 (2004)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               9 July 2004

               Resolution 1551 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5001st meeting, on
               9 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the
               former Yugoslavia and relevant statements of its President, including resolutions
               1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1423 (2002)
               of 12 July 2002 and 1491 (2003) of 11 July 2003,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts in the
               former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States
               there within their internationally recognized borders,
                    Emphasizing its full support for the High Representative’s continued role in
               Bosnia and Herzegovina,
                     Underlining its commitment to support the implementation of the General
               Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes
               thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, annex), as well as the
               relevant decisions of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC),
                    Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander and
               personnel of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR), the Organization for
               Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union (EU), and the
               personnel of other international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina for their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,
                     Emphasizing that a comprehensive and coordinated return of refugees and
               displaced persons throughout the region continues to be crucial to lasting peace,
                    Recalling the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of the Peace
               Implementation Conference,
                    Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report of
               18 February 2004 (S/2004/126),
                     Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts in accordance
               with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,

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                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the
               statement of its President on 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                    Taking note of the decisions set out in paragraph 8 of the communiqué of the
               NATO Istanbul Summit of 28 June 2004, which refers to NATO’s intention to
               conclude its SFOR operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the end of 2004,
                    Taking note also of the European Union’s intention to launch an EU mission to
               Bosnia and Herzegovina, including a military component, from December 2004,
               under the terms set out in the letter of 29 June 2004 from the Minister of Foreign
               Affairs of Ireland and President of the Council of the European Union to the
               President of the Security Council (S/2004/522*/Annex),
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               I
                      1.   Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement, as well as for
               the Dayton Agreement on implementing the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
               of 10 November 1995 (S/1995/1021, annex), calls upon the parties to comply
               strictly with their obligations under those Agreements, and expresses its intention to
               keep the implementation of the Peace Agreement, and the situation in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina, under review;
                     2.    Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
               implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
               community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic burden
               of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined by the compliance
               and active participation by all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in
               implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding a civil society, in particular in
               full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in
               strengthening joint institutions, which foster the building of a fully functioning selfsustaining state, able to integrate itself into the European structures and in
               facilitating returns of refugees and displaced persons;
                    3.    Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with the Peace
               Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully with all entities
               involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the Peace
               Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security Council, including
               the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as it carries out its
               responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially, and underlines that full
               cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal includes, inter alia,
               the surrender for trial of all persons indicted by the Tribunal and provision of
               information to assist in Tribunal investigations;
                    4.    Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the High
               Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement and giving
               guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations and agencies

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involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement, and reaffirms
that under Annex 10 of the Peace Agreement the High Representative is the final
authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of civilian implementation of the
Peace Agreement and that in case of dispute he may give his interpretation and
make recommendations, and make binding decisions as he judges necessary on
issues as elaborated by the Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and
10 December 1997;
     5.    Expresses its support for the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of
the Peace Implementation Conference;
      6.    Recognizes that the parties have authorized the multinational force
referred to in paragraph 11 below to take such actions as required, including the use
of necessary force, to ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement;
     7.    Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
under close review, taking into account the reports submitted pursuant to paragraphs
19 and 23 below, and any recommendations those report might include, and its
readiness to consider the imposition of measures if any party fails significantly to
meets its obligations under the Peace Agreement;

II
     8.    Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the
multinational stabilization force established in accordance with its resolution 1088
(1996), and welcomes their willingness to assist the parties to the Peace Agreement
by continuing to deploy a multinational stabilization force;
     9.    Notes the support of the parties to the Peace Agreement for the
continuation of the multinational stabilization force, set out in the declaration of the
Ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Conference in Madrid on
16 December 1998 (S/1999/139, annex);
     10. Welcomes the decision of NATO to conclude its current SFOR operation
in Bosnia and Herzegovina by the end of 2004. Further welcomes the EU’s intention
to launch an EU mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, including a military
component, from December 2004;
      11. Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue for a
further planned period of 6 months the multinational stabilization force (SFOR) as
established in accordance with its resolution 1088 (1996) under unified command
and control in order to fulfil the role specified in Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the
Peace Agreement;
     12. Expresses its intention to consider the terms of further authorization as
necessary in the light of developments in the implementation of the Peace
Agreement and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
     13. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 11 above to take all
necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure compliance with
Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the parties shall continue to be
held equally responsible for compliance with that Annex and shall be equally
subject to such enforcement action by SFOR as may be necessary to ensure

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               implementation of that Annex and the protection of SFOR, and takes note that the
               parties have consented to SFOR’s taking such measures;
                    14. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
               of SFOR, either in defence of SFOR or to assist the force in carrying out its mission,
               and recognizes the right of the force to take all necessary measures to defend itself
               from attack or threat of attack;
                     15. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 11 above, in
               accordance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary measures
               to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures established by the Commander
               of SFOR, governing command and control of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina
               with respect to all civilian and military air traffic;
                    16. Requests the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate with the
               Commander of the SFOR to ensure the effective management of the airports of
               Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the light of the responsibilities conferred on SFOR by
               Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement with regard to the airspace of Bosnia and
               Herzegovina;
                    17. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom of movement
               of SFOR and other international personnel;
                    18. Recalls all the agreements concerning the status of forces as referred to in
               Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminds the parties of their
               obligation to continue to comply therewith;
                     19. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
               organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue to report
               to the Council, through the appropriate channels and at least at monthly intervals;
                     20. Decides that the status of forces agreements currently contained in
               Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement shall apply provisionally in
               respect to the proposed EU mission and its forces, including from the point of their
               build-up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in anticipation of the concurrence of the parties
               to those agreements to that effect;
                     21. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to continue to provide
               appropriate support and facilities, including transit facilities, for the Member States
               acting under paragraphs 11 and 20 above;
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                    22. Welcomes the deployment by the European Union (EU) of its Police
               Mission (EUPM) to Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1 January 2003;
                    23. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the Council
               reports from the High Representative, in accordance with Annex 10 of the Peace
               Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held in
               London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012), and later Peace Implementation
               Conferences, on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in particular on
               compliance by the parties with their commitments under that Agreement;
                    24.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1552 (2004)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             27 July 2004

               Resolution 1552 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5011th meeting, on
               27 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements by its President
               concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular resolutions 1493 of
               28 July 2003 and 1533 of 12 March 2004,
                    Reiterating its concern regarding the presence of armed groups and militias in
               the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the
               provinces of North and South Kivu and in the Ituri district, which perpetuate a
               climate of insecurity in the whole region,
                    Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo, and declaring its determination to closely
               monitor compliance with the arms embargo imposed by its resolution 1493 of
               28 July 2003,
                     Taking note of the report and of the recommendations of the Group of experts
               referred to in paragraph 10 of resolution 1533, dated 15 July 2004 (S/2004/551),
               transmitted by the Committee established in accordance with paragraph 8 of the
               same resolution (hereafter the Committee),
                    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.   Reaffirms the demands of paragraphs 15, 18 and 19 of resolution 1493;
                     2.   Decides, in light of the failure by the parties to comply with these
               demands, to renew, until 31 July 2005, the provisions of paragraphs 20 to 22 of
               resolution 1493 and all the provisions of resolution 1533;
                    3.   Expresses its intention to modify or to remove those provisions if it
               determines that the demands noted above have been satisfied;
                    4.    Decides further that it will review those measures by 1 October 2004, and
               periodically thereafter;

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                     5.    Requests to this end the Secretary-General, in consultation with the
               Committee, to re-establish, within thirty days from the date of adoption of this
               resolution, and for a period expiring on 31 January 2005, the Group of experts
               referred to in paragraph 10 of resolution 1533;
                     6.   Requests the Group of experts above to report to the Council in writing
               before 15 December 2004, through the Committee, on the implementation of the
               measures imposed by paragraph 20 of resolution 1493, with recommendations in
               this regard, in particular regarding the lists provided for by paragraph 10-g of
               resolution 1533;
                    7.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1553 (2004)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 July 2004

               Resolution 1553 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5012th meeting,
               on 29 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425
               (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978 and 1525 (2004) of 30 January 2004 as
               well as the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the
               statement of 18 June 2000 (S/PRST/2000/21),
                   Recalling further the letter from its President to the Secretary-General of
               18 May 2001 (S/2001/500),
                     Recalling also the Secretary-General’s conclusion that, as of 16 June 2000,
               Israel had withdrawn its forces from Lebanon in accordance with resolution 425
               (1978) and met the requirements defined in the Secretary-General’s report of
               22 May 2000 (S/2000/460), as well as the Secretary-General’s conclusion that the
               United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) had essentially completed two
               of the three parts of its mandate, focusing now on the remaining task of restoring
               international peace and security,
                    Emphasizing the interim nature of UNIFIL,
                    Recalling its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Recalling also its resolution 1325 (2000) of 31 October 2000,
                    Recalling further the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the
               Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
                   Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon to extend the
               mandate of UNIFIL for a new period of six months presented in the letter from its
               Permanent Representative to the United Nations of 9 July 2004 to the Secretary-General (S/2004/560),
                     Expressing its concern over the tensions and potential for escalation as noted
               in the Secretary-General’s report of 21 July 2004 (S/2004/572),
                     1.    Endorses the report of the Secretary-General on UNIFIL of 21 July 2004
               (S/2004/572), and in particular its recommendation to renew the mandate of UNIFIL
               for a further period of six months;
                    2.    Decides to extend the present mandate until 31 January 2005;

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                     3.    Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
               political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;
                     4.    Encourages the Government of Lebanon to continue efforts to ensure the
               return of its effective authority throughout the south, including the deployment of
               Lebanese armed forces, stresses the importance of the Government of Lebanon
               continuing to extend these measures and calls on the Government of Lebanon to do
               its utmost to ensure a calm environment throughout the south, including along the
               Blue Line;
                     5.   Calls on the parties to ensure UNIFIL is accorded full freedom of
               movement in the discharge of its mandate throughout its area of operation as
               outlined in the Secretary-General’s report;
                    6.    Reiterates its call on the parties to continue to fulfil the commitments
               they have given to respect fully the withdrawal line identified by the United
               Nations, as set out in the Secretary-General’s report of 16 June 2000 (S/2000/590),
               to exercise utmost restraint and to cooperate fully with the United Nations and
               UNIFIL;
                    7.    Condemns all acts of violence, expresses great concern about the serious
               breaches and the sea, land and continuing air violations of the withdrawal line, and
               urges the parties to put an end to these violations, to refrain from any act or
               provocation that could further escalate the tension and to abide scrupulously by the
               obligation to respect the safety of the UNIFIL and other United Nations personnel;
                    8.    Supports the continued efforts of UNIFIL to maintain the ceasefire along
               the withdrawal line through mobile patrols and observation from fixed positions and
               through close contacts with the parties to correct violations, resolve incidents and
               prevent their escalation;
                     9.   Welcomes the continued contribution of UNIFIL to operational demining,
               applauds the successful completion of Operation Emirates Solidarity noted by the
               Secretary-General in his report, encourages further assistance in mine action by the
               United Nations to the Government of Lebanon in support of both the continued
               development of its national mine action capacity and emergency demining activities
               in the south, commends donor countries for supporting these efforts through
               financial and in kind contributions and encourages further international
               contributions, takes note of the communication to the Government of Lebanon and
               UNIFIL of maps and information on the location of mines and stresses the necessity
               to provide the Government of Lebanon and UNIFIL with any additional maps and
               records on the location of mines;
                     10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the
               Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the implementation
               of this resolution and to report thereon to the Council before the end of the present
               mandate as well as on the activities of UNIFIL and the tasks presently carried out by
               the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO);
                    11.   Looks forward to the early fulfilment of the mandate of UNIFIL;
                     12. Stresses the importance of, and the need to, achieve a comprehensive,
               just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions,
               including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of
               22 October 1973.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1554 (2004)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 July 2004

               Resolution 1554 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5013th meeting, on
               29 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1524 of
               30 January 2004,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 2004,
                    Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul
               summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
               regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
                     Deploring that the perpetrators of the shooting down of a helicopter of the
               United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) on 8 October 2001, which
               resulted in the death of nine people on board, have still not been identified,
                     Stressing that the continued lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive
               settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
                    Welcoming, however, the positive momentum given to the United-Nations-led
               peace process by regular high-level meetings of the Group of Friends in Geneva and
               the Georgian-Russian summit meetings,
                      Welcoming the important contributions made by UNOMIG and the Collective
               Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS
               peacekeeping force) in stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, and stressing
               its attachment to the close cooperation existing between them in the performance of
               their respective mandates,
                     1.   Reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty,
               independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally
               recognized borders, and the necessity to define the status of Abkhazia within the
               State of Georgia in strict accordance with these principles;
                    2.   Commends and strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and 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

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               Secretary-General and of the OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and
               the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement, which must include a
               settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
                    3.     Reiterates its strong support for the document on “Basic Principles for
               the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi” and for its letter of
               transmittal, finalized by, and with the full support of, all members of the Group of
               Friends;
                     4.   Deeply regrets the continued refusal of the Abkhaz side to agree to a
               discussion on the substance of this document, again strongly urges the Abkhaz side
               to receive the document and its transmittal letter, urges both parties thereafter to
               give them full and open consideration, and to engage in constructive negotiations on
               their substance, and urges those having influence with the parties to promote this
               outcome;
                     5.    Regrets also the lack of progress on the initiation of political status
               negotiations, and recalls, once again, that the purpose of these documents is to
               facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties, under the leadership of the
               United Nations, on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, and is not an
               attempt to impose or dictate any specific solution to the parties;
                     6.   Calls on the parties to spare no efforts to overcome their ongoing mutual
               mistrust and underlines that the process of negotiation leading to a lasting political
               settlement acceptable to both sides will require concessions from both sides;
                    7.    Welcomes the commitment by the Georgian side to a peaceful resolution
               of the conflict and calls on both parties further to publicly dissociate themselves
               from all militant rhetoric and demonstrations of support for military options;
                    8.   Reminds all concerned to refrain from any action that might impede the
               peace process;
                     9.    Welcomes the convening of regular meetings of senior representatives of
               the Group of Friends and the United Nations in Geneva and, while regretting that the
               Abkhaz side did not participate in the last meeting, looks forward to the constructive
               participation of the parties in the forthcoming meetings;
                     10. Urges the parties to participate in a more active, regular and structured
               manner in the task forces established in the first Geneva meeting (to address issues
               in the priority areas of economic cooperation, the return of internally displaced
               persons and refugees, and political and security matters) and complemented by the
               working groups established in Sochi in March 2003, and reiterates that resultsoriented activities in these three priority areas remain key to building common
               ground between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides and ultimately for concluding
               meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive political settlement based on the paper
               entitled “Basic Principles for the Distribution of Competences between Tbilisi and
               Sukhumi” and its transmittal letter;
                    11. Encourages the sides in that respect to continue their discussion on
               security guarantees and welcomes the meeting in Sukhumi on 20 May on this issue;
                    12. Calls again on the parties to take concrete steps to revitalize the peace
               process in all its major aspects, including their work in the Coordinating Council
               and its relevant mechanisms, to build on the results of the Yalta meeting on

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confidence-building measures in March 2001 (S/2001/242) and to implement the
proposals agreed on that occasion in a purposeful and cooperative manner, with a
view to holding a fourth conference on confidence-building measures;
      13. Stresses the urgent need for progress on the question of the refugees and
internally displaced persons, calls on both sides to display a genuine commitment to
make returns the focus of special attention and to undertake this task in close
coordination with UNOMIG and consultations with UNHCR and the Group of
Friends;
      14. Calls for the rapid finalization and signature of the letter of intent on
returns proposed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and
welcomes the recent meetings with the participation of the SRSG and UNHCR of the
Sochi working group on refugees and internally displaced persons;
      15. Reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from
the conflict, reaffirms also the inalienable right of all refugees and internally
displaced persons affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and
dignified conditions, in accordance with international law and as set out in the
Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/397, annex II) and the Yalta
Declaration;
      16. Recalls that the Abkhaz side bears a particular responsibility to protect
the returnees and to facilitate the return of the remaining displaced population;
      17. Welcomes the report of the mission led by the United Nations
Development Programme to the Gali region (December 2003) to assess the
feasibility of a sustainable recovery process for the local population and potential
returnees and to identify further actions to improve the overall security conditions
and ensure sustainable return, and looks forward to further consultations by UNDP
and UNOMIG with the parties aimed at implementing its recommendations;
      18. Urges the parties once again to implement the recommendations of the
Joint Assessment Mission to the Gali sector (November 2000), regrets that there has
been no progress to that effect despite the positive consideration by the parties given
to those recommendations in the first Geneva meeting and calls again upon the
Abkhaz side to agree to the opening as soon as possible of the Gali branch of the
human rights office in Sukhumi and to provide security conditions for its unhindered
functioning;
       19. Expresses concern that despite the start of the deployment of a civilian
police component as part of UNOMIG, as endorsed in resolution 1494 (2003) and
agreed by the parties, the deployment of the remaining officers in the Gali sector is
still outstanding and calls on the Abkhaz side to allow for a swift deployment of the
police component in that region;
     20. Calls in particular on the Abkhaz side to improve law enforcement
involving the local population and to address the lack of instruction in their mother
tongue for the ethnic Georgian population;
      21. Welcomes the measures taken by the Georgian side to put an end to the
activities of illegal armed groups and encourages the maintenance of these efforts;
    22. Condemns any violations of the provisions of the Moscow Agreement of
14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);

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                     23. Welcomes the continuing relative calm in the Kodori valley, condemns
               the killings and abductions of civilians as well as the attack on a CIS checkpoint in
               the Gali sector;
                     24. Urges the parties to abide by the provisions of the protocols on security
               issues in the Gali sector signed on 19 January 2004 and 8 October 2003, to continue
               their regular meetings and to cooperate more closely with each other to improve
               security in the sector;
                     25. Calls on the Georgian side to provide comprehensive security guarantees
               to allow for independent and regular monitoring of the situation in the upper Kodori
               valley by joint UNOMIG and CIS peacekeeping force patrols;
                    26. 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; strongly condemns in that
               respect the repeated abductions of personnel of those missions in the past, deeply
               deplores that none of the perpetrators have ever been identified or brought to justice
               and reiterates again that it is the responsibility of the parties to end this impunity;
                    27. Urges the parties, once again, to take all necessary steps to identify those
               responsible for the shooting down of a UNOMIG helicopter on 8 October 2001, to
               bring them to justice, and to inform the SRSG of the steps taken;
                     28. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
               on 31 January 2005, subject to a review as appropriate of its mandate by the Council
               in the event of changes in the mandate of the CIS peacekeeping force;
                    29. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly
               informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution
               on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
                    30.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1555 (2004)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               29 July 2004

               Resolution 1555 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5014th meeting, on
               29 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and statements by its President on
               the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular resolutions 1493
               of 28 July 2003 and 1533 of 12 March 2004,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity
               and political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the
               States in the region,
                     Reiterating its full support to the Government of National Unity and Transition
               of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                     Deeply concerned by the ongoing tensions and by the continuation of
               hostilities in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly
               in the provinces of North and South Kivu, as well as in the Ituri district,
                    Reaffirming its readiness to support the peace and national reconciliation
               process, in particular through the United Nations Organization’s Mission in the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC),
                   Welcoming MONUC’s readiness to take an active part in the joint verification
               mechanism whose creation was announced by the Presidents of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda in Abuja, on 25 June 2004,
                    Noting that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to
               constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of MONUC, as contained in resolutions
               1493 and 1533, both adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
               Nations, until the 1st of October 2004;
                    2.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Council, before
               16 August 2004, on the execution by MONUC of its mandate;
                    3.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1556 (2004)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              30 July 2004

               Resolution 1556 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5015th meeting, on
               30 July 2004

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its Statement by its President of 25 May 2004 (S/PRST/2004/16), its
               resolution 1547 (2004) of 11 June 2004 and its resolution 1502 (2003) of 26 August
               2003 on the access of humanitarian workers to populations in need,
                     Welcoming the leadership role and the engagement of the African Union to
               address the situation in Darfur and expressing its readiness to support fully these
               efforts,
                   Further welcoming the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security
               Council issued 27 July 2004 (S/2004/603),
                    Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and
               independence of Sudan as consistent with the Machakos Protocol of 20 July 2002
               and subsequent agreements based on this protocol as agreed to by the Government
               of Sudan,
                    Welcoming the Joint Communiqué issued by the Government of Sudan and the
               Secretary-General of the United Nations on 3 July 2004, including the creation of
               the Joint Implementation Mechanism, and acknowledging steps taken towards
               improved humanitarian access,
                    Taking note of the Report of the Secretary-General on Sudan issued 3 June
               2004 and welcoming the Secretary-General’s appointment of a Special
               Representative for Sudan and his efforts to date,
                     Reiterating its grave concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis and
               widespread human rights violations, including continued attacks on civilians that are
               placing the lives of hundreds of thousands at risk,
                     Condemning all acts of violence and violations of human rights and
               international humanitarian law by all parties to the crisis, in particular by the
               Janjaweed, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, rapes, forced
               displacements, and acts of violence especially those with an ethnic dimension, and
               expressing its utmost concern at the consequences of the conflict in Darfur on the
               civilian population, including women, children, internally displaced persons, and
               refugees,

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                     Recalling in this regard that the Government of Sudan bears the primary
               responsibility to respect human rights while maintaining law and order and
               protecting its population within its territory and that all parties are obliged to respect
               international humanitarian law,
                     Urging all the parties to take the necessary steps to prevent and put an end to
               violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and underlining that
               there will be no impunity for violators,
                     Welcoming the commitment by the Government of Sudan to investigate the
               atrocities and prosecute those responsible,
                   Emphasizing the commitment of the Government of Sudan to mobilize the
               armed forces of Sudan immediately to disarm the Janjaweed militias,
                    Recalling also in this regard its resolutions 1325 (2000) of 31 October 2000 on
               women, peace and security, 1379 (2001) of 20 November 2001, 1460 (2003) of
               30 January 2003, and 1539 (2004) of 22 April 2004 on children in armed conflict,
               and 1265 (1999) of 17 September 1999 and 1296 (2000) of 19 April 2000 on the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict,
                    Expressing concern at reports of violations of the Ceasefire Agreement signed
               in N’Djamena on 8 April 2004, and reiterating that all parties to the ceasefire must
               comply with all of the terms contained therein,
                    Welcoming the donor consultation held in Geneva in June 2004 as well as
               subsequent briefings highlighting urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan and Chad and
               reminding donors of the need to fulfil commitments that have been made,
                     Recalling that over one million people are in need of urgent humanitarian
               assistance, that with the onset of the rainy season the provision of assistance has
               become increasingly difficult, and that without urgent action to address the security,
               access, logistics, capacity and funding requirements the lives of hundreds of
               thousands of people will be at risk,
                     Expressing its determination to do everything possible to halt a humanitarian
               catastrophe, including by taking further action if required,
                    Welcoming the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to address the situation
               in Darfur,
                     Stressing that any return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes must
               take place voluntarily with adequate assistance and with sufficient security,
                     Noting with grave concern that up to 200,000 refugees have fled to the
               neighbouring State of Chad, which constitutes a serious burden upon that country,
               and expressing grave concern at reported cross-border incursions by Janjaweed
               militias of the Darfur region of Sudan into Chad and also taking note of the
               agreement between the Government of Sudan and Chad to establish a joint
               mechanism to secure the borders,
                    Determining that the situation in Sudan constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security and to stability in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

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      1.    Calls on the Government of Sudan to fulfil immediately all of the
commitments it made in the 3 July 2004 Communiqué, including particularly by
facilitating international relief for the humanitarian disaster by means of a
moratorium on all restrictions that might hinder the provision of humanitarian
assistance and access to the affected populations, by advancing independent
investigation in cooperation with the United Nations of violations of human rights
and international humanitarian law, by the establishment of credible security
conditions for the protection of the civilian population and humanitarian actors, and
by the resumption of political talks with dissident groups from the Darfur region,
specifically the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and the Sudan Liberation
Movement and Sudan Liberation Army (SLM/A) on Darfur;
      2.    Endorses the deployment of international monitors, including the
protection force envisioned by the African Union, to the Darfur region of Sudan
under the leadership of the African Union and urges the international community to
continue to support these efforts, welcomes the progress made in deploying
monitors, including the offers to provide forces by members of the African Union,
and stresses the need for the Government of Sudan and all involved parties to
facilitate the work of the monitors in accordance with the N’Djamena ceasefire
agreement and with the Addis Ababa agreement of 28 May 2004 on the modalities
of establishing an observer mission to monitor the ceasefire;
      3.    Urges member states to reinforce the international monitoring team, led
by the African Union, including the protection force, by providing personnel and
other assistance including financing, supplies, transport, vehicles, command support,
communications and headquarters support as needed for the monitoring operation,
and welcomes the contributions already made by the European Union and the United
States to support the African Union led operation;
     4.   Welcomes the work done by the High Commissioner for Human Rights to
send human rights observers to Sudan and calls upon the Government of Sudan to
cooperate with the High Commissioner in the deployment of those observers;
      5.   Urges the parties to the N’Djamena Ceasefire Agreement of 8 April 2004
to conclude a political agreement without delay, notes with regret the failure of
senior rebel leaders to participate in the 15 July talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as
unhelpful to the process and calls for renewed talks under the sponsorship of the
African Union, and its chief mediator Hamid Algabid, to reach a political solution to
the tensions in Darfur and strongly urges rebel groups to respect the ceasefire, end
the violence immediately, engage in peace talks without preconditions, and act in a
positive and constructive manner to resolve the conflict;
      6.   Demands that the Government of Sudan fulfil its commitments to disarm
the Janjaweed militias and apprehend and bring to justice Janjaweed leaders and
their associates who have incited and carried out human rights and international
humanitarian law violations and other atrocities, and further requests the Secretary-General to report in 30 days, and monthly thereafter, to the Council on the progress
or lack thereof by the Government of Sudan on this matter and expresses its
intention to consider further actions, including measures as provided for in Article
41 of the Charter of the United Nations on the Government of Sudan, in the event of
non-compliance;

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                    7.    Decides that all states shall take the necessary measures to prevent the
               sale or supply, to all non-governmental entities and individuals, including the
               Janjaweed, operating in the states of North Darfur, South Darfur and West Darfur,
               by their nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of
               arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military
               vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the
               aforementioned, whether or not originating in their territories;
                    8.    Decides that all states shall take the necessary measures to prevent any
               provision to the non-governmental entities and individuals identified in paragraph 7
               operating in the states of North Darfur, South Darfur and West Darfur by their
               nationals or from their territories of technical training or assistance related to the
               provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of the items listed in paragraph 7 above;
                    9.   Decides that the measures imposed by paragraphs 7 and 8 above shall not
               apply to:
                    – supplies and related technical training and assistance to monitoring,
                      verification or peace support operations, including such operations led by
                      regional organizations, that are authorized by the United Nations or are
                      operating with the consent of the relevant parties;
                    – supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian,
                      human rights monitoring or protective use, and related technical training and
                      assistance; and
                    – supplies of protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, for
                      the personal use of United Nations personnel, human rights monitors,
                      representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and
                      associated personnel;
                   10. Expresses its intention to consider the modification or termination of the
               measures imposed under paragraphs 7 and 8 when it determines that the
               Government of Sudan has fulfilled its commitments described in paragraph 6;
                    11. Reiterates its support for the Naivasha agreement signed by the
               Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, and looks
               forward to effective implementation of the agreement and a peaceful, unified Sudan
               working in harmony with all other States for the development of Sudan, and calls on
               the international community to be prepared for constant engagement including
               necessary funding in support of peace and economic development in Sudan;
                     12. Urges the international community to make available much needed
               assistance to mitigate the humanitarian catastrophe now unfolding in the Darfur
               region and calls upon member states to honour pledges that have been made against
               needs in Darfur and Chad and underscoring the need to contribute generously
               towards fulfilling the unmet portion of the United Nations consolidated appeals;
                   13. Requests the Secretary-General to activate inter-agency humanitarian
               mechanisms to consider what additional measures may be needed to avoid a
               humanitarian catastrophe and to report regularly to the Council on progress made;
                    14. Encourages the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sudan
               and the independent expert of the Commission on Human Rights to work closely

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with the Government of Sudan in supporting independent investigation of violations
of human rights and international humanitarian law in the Darfur region;
      15. Extends the special political mission set out in resolution 1547 for an
additional 90 days to 10 December 2004 and requests the Secretary-General to
incorporate into the mission contingency planning for the Darfur region;
     16. Expresses its full support for the African Union-led ceasefire commission
and monitoring mission in Darfur, and requests the Secretary-General to assist the
African Union with planning and assessments for its mission in Darfur, and in
accordance with the Joint Communiqué to prepare to support implementation of a
future agreement in Darfur in close cooperation with the African Union and requests
the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on progress;
     17.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1557 (2004)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                12 August 2004

               Resolution 1557 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5020th meeting, on
               12 August 2004

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular resolution
               1500 (2003) of 14 August 2003 and 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
               (UNAMI) on 14 August 2003, and reaffirming that the United Nations should play a
               leading role in assisting the Iraqi people and government in the formation of
               institutions for representative government,
                    Welcoming the Secretary-General’s          appointment   of     his   new   Special
               Representative for Iraq,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 August 2004
               (S/2004/625),
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution;
                   2.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
               months or sooner if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                       3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1558 (2004)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              17 August 2004

               Resolution 1558 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5022nd meeting, on
               17 August 2004

                    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”), and
               resolution 1519 (2003) of 16 December 2003,
                     Reiterating its firm support for the Somali National Reconciliation Process and
               the ongoing Somali National Reconciliation Conference under the sponsorship of
               the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and reaffirming the importance of
               the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia,
                    Condemning the continued flow of weapons and ammunition supplies to and
               through Somalia, in contravention of the arms embargo, and expressing its
               determination that violators should be held accountable,
                     Reiterating the importance of enhancing the monitoring of the arms embargo
               in Somalia through persistent and vigilant investigation into the violations, bearing
               in mind that the Somali National Reconciliation Process and the implementation of
               the arms embargo serve as mutually reinforcing processes,
                    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 States to comply fully with the measures
               imposed by resolution 733 (1992);
                    2.    Takes note of the report of the Monitoring Group dated 11 August 2004
               (S/2004/604) submitted pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1519 (2003), and the
               observations and recommendations contained therein, and expresses its intention to
               give them due consideration in order to improve compliance with the measures
               imposed by resolution 733 (1992);
                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Committee
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               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 as
               referred to in paragraph 2 of resolution 1519 (2003), with the following mandate:
                    (a) To continue the tasks outlined in paragraph 2 (a)-(d) of resolution
               1519 (2003);
                     (b) To continue refining and updating information on the draft list of those
               who continue to violate the arms embargo 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;
                    (c) 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 Monitoring Group’s first report (S/2004/604);
                     (d) To work closely with the Committee on specific recommendations for
               additional measures to improve overall compliance with the arms embargo;
                     (e) To provide to the Council, through the Committee, a midterm report and
               a final report covering all the tasks set out above;
                    4.  Further requests the Secretary-General to make the necessary financial
               arrangements to support the work of the Monitoring Group;
                    5.   Reaffirms the need for implementation of the actions set out in
               paragraphs 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10 of resolution 1519 (2003);
                    6.    Expects the Committee, in accordance with its mandate, to recommend to
               the Council appropriate measures in response to violations of the arms embargo, by
               considering and developing, in close consultation with the Monitoring Group,
               specific proposals to improve compliance with the arms embargo;
                    7.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1559 (2004)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              2 September 2004

               Resolution 1559 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5028th meeting, on
               2 September 2004

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 425
               (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978, resolution 520 (1982) of 17 September
               1982, and resolution 1553 (2004) of 29 July 2004 as well as the statements of its
               President on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statement of 18 June 2000
               (S/PRST/2000/21),
                     Reiterating its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
               political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders,
                   Noting the determination of Lebanon to ensure the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from Lebanon,
                     Gravely concerned at the continued presence of armed militias in Lebanon,
               which prevent the Lebanese Government from exercising its full sovereignty over
               all Lebanese territory,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the extension of the control of the Government
               of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
                    Mindful of the upcoming Lebanese presidential elections and underlining the
               importance of free and fair elections according to Lebanese constitutional rules
               devised without foreign interference or influence,
                     1.    Reaffirms its call for the strict respect of the sovereignty, territorial
               integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon under the sole and exclusive
               authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout Lebanon;
                    2.    Calls upon all remaining foreign forces to withdraw from Lebanon;
                   3.    Calls for the disbanding and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias;
                     4.   Supports the extension of the control of the Government of Lebanon over
               all Lebanese territory;

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                    5.   Declares its support for a free and fair electoral process in Lebanon’s
               upcoming presidential election conducted according to Lebanese constitutional rules
               devised without foreign interference or influence;
                    6.   Calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the
               Security Council for the full implementation of this and all relevant resolutions
               concerning the restoration of the territorial integrity, full sovereignty, and political
               independence of Lebanon;
                     7.   Requests that the Secretary-General report to the Security Council within
               thirty days on the implementation by the parties of this resolution and decides to
               remain actively seized of the matter.

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SOVEREIGNTY|INTERNAL SECURITY|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ELECTIONS|LEBANON|INDEPENDENCE|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION|REPORT PREPARATION

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1560 (2004)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              14 September 2004

               Resolution 1560 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5032nd meeting, on
               14 September 2004

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
               situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the requirements contained therein,
               including in particular resolution 1531 (2004) of 12 March 2004,
                     Stressing its unwavering commitment to the peace process, including through
               the role played by the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE),
               and to the full and expeditious implementation of the Comprehensive peace
               agreement signed by the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea (hereinafter referred
               to as “the parties”) on 12 December 2000 and the preceding Agreement on the
               Cessation of Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/1183 and S/2000/601, respectively,
               hereinafter referred to as the “Algiers Agreements”), and the delimitation decision
               by the Boundary Commission of 13 April 2002 (S/2000/423), embraced by the
               parties as final and binding in accordance with the Algiers Agreements,
                     Recalling that lasting peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea as well as in the
               region cannot be achieved without the full demarcation of the border between the
               parties,
                     Noting with concern in this regard the lack of progress made in the
               demarcation of the border, as reflected in the Fourteenth report on the work of the
               Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission of 20 August 2004, which concludes that
               under the present circumstances the Commission is unable to progress with
               demarcation activities,
                     Expressing its concern about Ethiopia’s ongoing rejection of significant parts
               of the Boundary Commission’s decision, and its current lack of cooperation with the
               Boundary Commission,
                     Expressing disappointment about the continuing refusal of Eritrea to engage
               with the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea, whose good
               offices represent a concrete opportunity for both parties to move the peace process
               forward,
                     Recalling the recent increase in United Nations Peacekeeping activities and the
               need to allocate peacekeeping resources in the most effective manner, and recalling
               in this regard the additional burden caused by the delays in the demarcation process,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/708) and fully
               supporting the observations made therein,

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                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNMEE until 15 March 2005;
                    2.    Approves the adjustments to UNMEE, including its presence and
               operations, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his report in paras. 13-18;
                     3.   Calls upon both parties to cooperate fully and expeditiously with
               UNMEE in the implementation of its mandate, to ensure the security of all UNMEE
               staff, and to remove immediately and unconditionally all restrictions on and
               impediments to the work and full and free movement of UNMEE and its staff;
                     4.    Takes note of positive developments in some areas of relations between
               UNMEE and both parties, welcomes in this regard particularly the recent decision by
               Ethiopia to allow a direct high-altitude flight route between Asmara and Addis
               Ababa without any deviation, urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to take immediate steps, in
               consultation with UNMEE, towards implementing the direct flights between the two
               capitals; and also in this regard calls upon Eritrea to reopen the Asmara to Barent
               road;
                     5.   Stresses that Ethiopia and Eritrea have the primary responsibility for the
               implementation of the Algiers Agreement and the decision of the Eritrea-Ethiopia
               Boundary Commission and calls upon both parties to show political leadership to
               achieve a full normalization of their relationship, including through the adoption of
               further confidence-building measures;
                    6.    Calls on the parties to cooperate fully and promptly with the Boundary
               Commission and to create the necessary conditions for demarcation to proceed
               expeditiously, including through the payment of Ethiopia’s dues to the Boundary
               Commission and the appointment of field liaison officers;
                    7.    Urges Ethiopia to show the political will to reaffirm unequivocally its
               acceptance of the Boundary Commission’s decision, and take the necessary steps to
               enable the Commission to demarcate the border without further delay;
                     8.   Reiterates its full support for the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for
               Ethiopia and Eritrea, Lloyd Axworthy, in his efforts to facilitate the implementation
               of the Algiers Agreements, the decision of the Boundary Commission and
               normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries through his good
               offices, and emphasizes that this appointment does not constitute an alternative
               mechanism;
                   9.     Calls on Eritrea to enter into dialogue and cooperation with the Secretary
               General’s Special Envoy for Ethiopia and Eritrea;
                    10. Decides to continue monitoring closely the steps taken by the parties in
               the implementation of their commitments under the relevant resolutions of the
               Security Council and under the Algiers Agreements, including through the Boundary
               Commission, and to review any implications for UNMEE;
                     11. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to monitor the situation
               closely, to review the mission’s mandate in the light of progress made in the peace
               process and changes made to UNMEE;
                    12.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1560 (2004) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)]

Axworthy, Lloyd > (Canada)|UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea|UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea > Terms of reference|Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission|UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Ethiopia and Eritrea|Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities between the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of Eritrea (2000)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|BOUNDARIES|FOREIGN RELATIONS|ERITREA|ETHIOPIA|STAFF SECURITY|AIR TRANSPORT|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|LIAISON OFFICES|DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS|GOOD OFFICES

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S/59 [152] ERITREA--ETHIOPIA


               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1561 (2004)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               17 September 2004

               Resolution 1561 (2004)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5036th meeting, on
               17 September 2004
                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President on Liberia,
               including its resolutions 1509 (2003) of 19 September 2003 and 1497 (2003) of
               1 August 2003, and the 27 August 2003 Statement by its President
               (S/PRST/2003/14) and other relevant resolutions and statements,
                     Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 10 September 2004 (S/2004/725)
               and its recommendations,
                    Recognizing the critical role the Economic Community of West African States
               (ECOWAS) continues to play in the Liberian peace process and welcoming the
               support and continued engagement of the African Union (AU) and its close
               coordination with ECOWAS and the United Nations,
                    Noting the substantial progress made to date in the disarmament phase of the
               programme of disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration of excombatants,
                    Recalling that its resolutions 1521 (2003) and 1532 (2004) provide for
               measures against any individuals engaged in activities aimed at undermining peace
               and stability in Liberia and the subregion,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIL until 19 September 2005;
                     2.   Calls on all Liberian parties to demonstrate their full commitment to the
               peace process and to work together to ensure that free, fair and transparent elections
               take place as planned no later than October 2005;
                      3.   Calls on the international community to respond to the continuing need
               for funds for the critically important rehabilitation and reintegration phase and to
               fulfil pledges made at the International Reconstruction Conference on Liberia held
               on 5 and 6 February 2004;
                    4.   Requests the Secretary-General through his Special Representative to
               continue to report periodically to the Council on UNMIL’s progress on the
               implementation of its mandate;
                    5.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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UN Mission in Liberia|UN. Special Representative for Liberia|International Reconstruction Conference on Liberia (2004 : New York)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ELECTIONS|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|PEACEBUILDING|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|PERIODIC REPORTS

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