United Nations Security Council Resolution 1736
| UN Security Council Resolution 1736 | ||
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| Date | 22 December 2006 | |
| Meeting no. | 5,610 | |
| Code | S/RES/1736 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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Resolution
Observations
The Council again praised the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their commitment towards the democratic process. It noted that 50 military observers temporarily re-deployed from the United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) in accordance with resolutions 1669 (2006) and 1692 (2006) had successfully completed their mission and would be repatriated by December 31, 2006.
As with previous resolutions, Resolution 1736 condemned hostilities in the east of the country carried out by
The Council was aware that the mandates of ONUB and MONUC would end on December 31, 2006 and February 15, 2007 respectively, and anticipated a review of MONUC by the Secretary-General.
Acts
Using Chapter VII powers, the Security Council authorised a temporary increase of 916 military personnel in MONUC from January 1, 2007 to February 15, 2007.[2] At the same time, the temporary deployment of one infantry battalion and a military hospital from ONUB was also extended. It reaffirmed its intention to review the issue pending a report from the Secretary-General.
See also
- Kivu conflict
- Ituri conflict
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1701 to 1800 (2006–2008)
- Second Congo War
References
- ^ "Security Council authorises increase in military strength of United Nations Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo". United Nations. December 22, 2006.
- ^ Yabadi, Mujinga (2011). "The role of international organisations in the post-conflict period in the Democratic Republic of Congo". University of Pretoria.
External links
Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1736 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
