United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738
UN Security Council Resolution 1738 | ||
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Date | 23 December 2006 | |
Meeting no. | 5,613 | |
Code | S/RES/1738 (Document) | |
Subject | Protection of civilians in armed conflict | |
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Result | Adopted | |
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It was the last resolution adopted by the Security Council in 2006.
The text was sponsored by France and Greece.[2] The passage of Resolution 1738 was welcomed by media freedom groups such as Reporters Without Borders.[3]
Resolution
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Security Council reaffirmed its responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security under the
The resolution reaffirmed the need for a broad strategy of conflict prevention which addressed the causes of the conflict in order to protect civilians. It expressed concern at acts of violence against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel, in violation of international humanitarian law.[5] Furthermore, the Council recognised that the issue of protecting journalists in armed conflict was "urgent and important".
Acts
Resolution 1738 condemned attacks on journalists, media and associated personnel, calling for an end to such practices.[6] It stated that these personnel were to be considered as civilians and had to be protected and respected. Additionally, equipment and installations used by the media were also considered to constitute civilian objects and thus were not to be the target of any military action.
The Council also deplored incitement to violence in the media, further stating that it would take further action against media broadcasts inciting
Council members regarded the deliberate targeting of civilians and other protected persons in conflict as a threat to international peace and security and expressed an intention to consider further action if necessary.[7] States that had not become party to the Additional Protocols of the Geneva Conventions were invited to do so.
See also
- Laws of war
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1701 to 1800 (2006–2008)
- List of ongoing military conflicts
References
- ^ "Security Council condemns attacks against journalists in conflict situations". United Nations. 23 December 2006.
- ^ a b "UN condemns journalist attacks". BBC News. 24 December 2006.
- International Freedom of Expression Exchange. 29 December 2006.
- ISBN 978-0-313-38557-5.
- ISBN 978-0-415-55161-8.
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- ^ "Warring parties must prevent attacks against journalists, Security Council says". United Nations News Centre. 25 December 2006.
External links
- Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1738 at Wikisource
- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org