United Nations Security Council Resolution 1682

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1682, adopted unanimously on June 2, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and the subregion, including resolutions 1652 (2005) and 1667 (2005), the Council authorised an increase in the strength of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI).[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1682
Rebels in Côte d'Ivoire
Date2 June 2006
Meeting no.5,451
CodeS/RES/1682 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Côte d'Ivoire
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

Details

The Security Council expressed concern at the continuing crisis in Côte d'Ivoire, obstacles to the peace process from all sides and its threat to the region.

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council noted the recommendations of the Secretary-General Kofi Annan and authorised an increase in the strength of UNOCI until December 15, 2006 of up to 1,500 additional personnel, including 1,025 military and 475 police personnel.[2]

The resolution declared the Council's readiness to keep the situation under review.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Security Council strengthens Côte d'Ivoire mission". United Nations. June 2, 2006.
  2. Mehler, Andreas; Melber, Henning; Van Walraven, Klaas (2007). Africa Yearbook. Leiden: BRILL. p. 80. ISBN 978-90-04-16263-1.
  3. "UN Security Council to boost peacekeeping in Ivory Coast". BakuTODAY.net. 3 June 2006.
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