United Nations Security Council Resolution 1656
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1656, was adopted unanimously on January 31, 2006, after reaffirming all resolutions on Abkhazia and Georgia, particularly Resolution 1615 (2005). The Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) until March 31, 2006.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 1656 | |
|---|---|
 Abkhazia | |
| Date | 31 January 2006 |
| Meeting no. | 5,363 |
| Code | S/RES/1656 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in Georgia |
Voting summary |
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| Result | Adopted |
| Security Council composition | |
Permanent members | |
Non-permanent members | |
In his report on the situation, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan had recommended an extension until July 31, 2006, though this was not adopted by Council members,[2] due to the insistence of Russia.[3]
See also
References
- "Security Council extends UN mission in Georgia until 31 March". United Nations. January 31, 2006.
- Annan, Kofi (13 January 2006). "Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia". United Nations.
- Weller, Marc; Nobbs, Katherine (2010). Asymmetric Autonomy and the Settlement of Ethnic Conflicts. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-8122-4230-0.
External links
Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1656 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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