United Nations Security Council Resolution 1700

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1700, adopted unanimously on August 10, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly resolutions 1500 (2003), 1546 (2004), 1557 (2004) and 1619 (2005), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) for a further period of twelve months until August 10, 2007.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1700
Destroyed tanks in Iraq
Date10 August 2006
Meeting no.5,510
CodeS/RES/1700 (Document)
SubjectThe situation concerning Iraq
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

The Security Council reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, and the role of the United Nations in the country through the strengthening of institutions and promote national dialogue, the latter of which was crucial for Iraq's stability and unity. It welcomed the view of Iraq that there continued to be a crucial role for UNAMI in assisting the country to build a "productive and prosperous nation at peace with itself and its neighbours".

Extending UNAMI's mandate for an additional twelve months, the Council declared its intention to review its mandate if requested to do so by the Iraqi government.[2] Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan was required to update the Council regularly on developments relating to the International Compact of Iraq.

See also

References
  1. "Acting on recommendation of Secretary-General, Security Council extends for one year United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI)". United Nations. August 10, 2006.
  2. Pace, John P. (2008). "Human rights in Iraq's transition: the search for inclusiveness". International Review of the Red Cross. 90: 91–117. doi:10.1017/s1816383108000052.
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