United Nations Security Council Resolution 1677

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1677, adopted unanimously on May 12, 2006, after reaffirming previous resolutions on East Timor (Timor-Leste), particularly Resolution 1599 (2005), the Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) until June 20, 2006.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1677
Mountain in East Timor
Date12 May 2006
Meeting no.5,436
CodeS/RES/1677 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in East Timor
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

The resolution was adopted after unrest in which five people were killed in mob violence after a large portion of the national army was dismissed.[2]

Details

The Security Council expressed concern over incidents that occurred on April 28 and 29, 2006 and the ensuing situation, while acknowledging the role of the Timorese government to investigate the incidents. Extending UNOTIL's mandate, the Council requested the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to provide an update on the situation and the role of the peacekeeping operation with a view to taking further action.

Finally, the resolution encouraged the Timorese government and institutions to address the causes of the recent violence with assistance from UNOTIL.

See also

References
  1. "Security Council extends mandate of UN office for Timor-Leste until 20 June". United Nations. May 12, 2006.
  2. "Following unrest, UN mission in Timor-Leste extended one month past expiration". United Nations News Centre. 12 May 2006.
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