Security Council resolution 1743 (2007) [on extension of the mandate UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)]
Symbol: S/RES/1743(2007)
Date: 2007-02-15
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/62 [138] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/62 [137] UN STABILIZATION MISSION IN HAITI
Subjects: UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti|Haitian National Police|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|HAITI|HAITI QUESTION|RECOMMENDATIONS|COORDINATION WITHIN UN SYSTEM|OWNERSHIP|GOVERNANCE|CAPACITY BUILDING|GOOD OFFICES|INSTITUTION BUILDING|PORT-AU-PRINCE (HAITI)|POLICE|VIOLENCE|COUNTRY TEAMS|LIVING CONDITIONS|PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION|DISARMAMENT|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|SOCIAL INTEGRATION|ARMED INCIDENTS|STAFF SECURITY|INTIMIDATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|RELIEF PERSONNEL|DRUG TRAFFIC|ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING|MILITARY REFORM|CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS|PRISON REFORM|HUMAN RIGHTS|WOMEN'S RIGHTS|GENDER MAINSTREAMING|RIGHTS OF THE CHILD|BASIC NEEDS|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|PLEDGING CONFERENCES|DONOR COUNTRIES|AID COORDINATION|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|POVERTY MITIGATION|PUBLIC OPINION|SEX CRIMES|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|PUNISHMENT|PERIODIC REPORTS|REPORT PREPARATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CONGO
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GHANA
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: QATAR
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SLOVAKIA
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1743 (2007)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               15 February 2007




               Resolution 1743 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5631st meeting, on
               15 February 2007

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 1702
               (2006), 1658 (2006), 1608 (2005), 1576 (2004) and 1542 (2004), as well as relevant
               statements by its President,
                     Reaffirming also its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
               territorial integrity and unity of Haiti,
                     Welcoming the progress achieved in Haiti’s political process, including through
               the successful holding of national, municipal and local elections in 2006 and
               reiterating its appeal to the Government of Haiti and all Haitians to continue to
               pursue all-inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation in order to
               strengthen democratic governance,
                     Recognizing the interconnected nature of the challenges in Haiti, reaffirming
               that sustainable progress on security, rule of law and institutional reform, national
               reconciliation, and development are mutually reinforcing, and welcoming the
               continuing efforts of the Haitian Government and the international community to
               address these challenges,
                    Recognizing that respect for human rights, due process and addressing the
               issue of criminality and credible, competent, and transparent governance are
               essential to ensuring security in Haiti,
                     Expressing its appreciation to MINUSTAH, a key actor in the ongoing
               stabilization of the country, for continuing to assist the Government of Haiti to
               ensure a secure and stable environment, and welcoming the close collaboration that
               has developed in this regard,
                     Emphasizing the role of the regional organizations in the ongoing process of
               stabilization and reconstruction of Haiti and calling on MINUSTAH to continue to
               work closely with the Organization of the American States (OAS) and the Caribbean
               Community (CARICOM),
                    Emphasizing that a combination of measures are necessary to effectively
               disarm, demobilize, and reintegrate gang members and encouraging the Government



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               of Haiti in coordination with the international community, to accelerate efforts
               towards this end,
                     Calling on the Haitian Government, in coordination with the international
               community, to maintain momentum behind security sector reform, in particular the
               Haitian National Police (HNP) Reform Plan, as well as efforts to reform the
               judiciary and correctional systems, including by addressing prolonged pretrial
               detentions and prison overcrowding, and by putting an end to impunity,
                    Encouraging the development by the Haitian authorities, with the support of
               donors and regional organizations, of permanent and effective electoral institutions,
                    Urging the Government of Haiti, in coordination with the international
               community, to establish a unified justice sector reform strategy encompassing
               merging of resources and joint planning,
                     Underlining the need for the quick implementation of highly effective and
               visible labour-intensive projects that help create jobs and deliver basic social
               services, and emphasizing the importance of quick-impact projects in the postelectoral phase,
                    Acknowledging the laudable work done by Haitian authorities and MINUSTAH
               to respond to the needs of disaster-affected people and welcoming future
               coordinated actions in this regard,
                     Expressing gratitude to the troops and police personnel of MINUSTAH and to
               their countries and paying tribute to those injured or killed in the line of duty,
                      Stressing that the Haitian people and their Government hold primary
               responsibility for achieving stability, social and economic development, and law and
               order in their country, and recognizing the commitment of the Government of Haiti
               to its people and to international partners,
                     Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region, despite the progress achieved thus far,
                     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as described in
               section 1 of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1542 (2004),
                     1.    Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH as contained in its
               resolutions 1542 (2004), 1608 (2005) and 1702 (2006) until 15 October 2007 with
               the intention to renew for further periods;
                    2.    Welcomes the Secretary-General’s report S/2006/1003 of 19 December
               2006, and takes note of its recommendations;
                    3.    Expresses its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, notably in his efforts to improve the security situation in close cooperation
               with the Government of Haiti, and reaffirms his authority in the coordination and
               conduct of all activities of United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Haiti;
                     4.    Recognizes the ownership and primary responsibility of the Government
               of Haiti over all aspects of the country’s stabilization and good governance and
               recognizes the role of MINUSTAH in supporting the Government’s efforts in this
               regard, and encourages the Government of Haiti to continue to take full advantage
               of international support to enhance its capacity;



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                 5.   Reaffirms its call upon MINUSTAH to support the constitutional and
           political process under way in Haiti, including through its good offices and, in
           cooperation with the Government of Haiti, to promote all-inclusive political
           dialogue and national reconciliation;
                 6.    Welcomes the continuing contribution by MINUSTAH to capacity and
           institution-building at all levels, and calls upon MINUSTAH, consistent with its
           mandate, to expand such support to strengthen State institutions, especially outside
           Port-au-Prince, including through the provision of specialized expertise to key
           ministries;
                7.    Requests that MINUSTAH continue the increased tempo of operations in
           support of the HNP against armed gangs as deemed necessary to restore security,
           notably in Port-au-Prince, and encourages MINUSTAH and the Government of Haiti
           to undertake coordinated deterrent actions to decrease the level of violence;
                 8.    Requests also the United Nations country team and calls upon the
           humanitarian and development actors, to complement security operations
           undertaken by the Government of Haiti with the support of MINUSTAH with
           activities aimed at effectively improving the living conditions of the concerned
           populations;
                9.    Requests MINUSTAH to continue to implement quick-impact projects;
                 10. Requests, in this context, MINUSTAH to accelerate efforts to reorient its
           disarmament, demobilization and reintegration resources towards a comprehensive
           community violence reduction programme as decided in resolution 1702 (2006), in
           close coordination with the Government of Haiti and other relevant actors;
                 11. Deplores and condemns in the strongest terms any attack against
           personnel from MINUSTAH and demands that no acts of intimidation or violence be
           directed against United Nations and associated personnel and other international and
           humanitarian organizations engaged in humanitarian, development or peacekeeping
           work;
                12. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s mandate to provide operational support to the
           Haitian coast guard, and invites Member States, in coordination with MINUSTAH,
           to engage with the Government of Haiti to address cross-border illicit trafficking of
           drugs and arms, and other illegal activities;
                13. Welcomes progress in the implementation of the HNP Reform Plan and
           requests MINUSTAH to remain engaged in assisting the Government of Haiti to
           reform and restructure the HNP, consistent with its mandate, including by increasing
           momentum behind the monitoring, mentoring, training, vetting of all police
           personnel and the strengthening of institutional capacities;
                 14. Requests MINUSTAH to provide necessary support for the Haitian
           authorities’ efforts to reform the key elements of justice and the corrections sectors,
           closely synchronized with the plan for the reform and restructuring of the HNP,
           consistent with its mandate under resolution 1542 (2004) and as further decided in
           resolution 1702 (2006), and encourages the Government of Haiti to take full
           advantage of that support;
                15. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s human rights mandate and calls on the Haitian
           authorities to continue their efforts to promote and protect human rights;



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                     16. Welcomes MINUSTAH’s policy to promote and protect the rights of
               women and to take into account gender considerations as set out in Security Council
               resolution 1325 as a cross-cutting issue throughout its mandate and keep the Council
               informed;
                   17. Strongly condemns the grave violations against children affected by
               armed violence, as well as widespread rape and other sexual abuse of girls;
                     18. Underlines the importance of continued assistance to help address the
               basic needs of Haiti’s population and in that regard takes notes with appreciation of
               the Joint Communiqué of the International Conference for the Economic and Social
               Development for Haiti held in Madrid, Spain, on 30 November 2006, and
               encourages donors to accelerate the disbursement of their pledges as a contribution
               to development and stability in Haiti;
                     19. Calls on MINUSTAH to continue its efforts to enhance its coordination
               with the United Nations country team and the various development actors in Haiti in
               order to ensure greater efficiency in development efforts and to address urgent
               development problems;
                     20. Calls on the United Nations system and the international community, in
               particular donor countries, in cooperation with the Haitian authorities, to devise and
               support a renewed aid coordination system, which would focus on immediate needs
               as well as on long-term reconstruction and poverty reduction;
                     21. Requests MINUSTAH to maintain a proactive communications and
               public outreach strategy to improve public understanding of the mandate and the
               role of MINUSTAH in Haiti;
                    22. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
               measures to ensure full compliance of all MINUSTAH personnel with the United
               Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to keep the
               Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to ensure that acts
               involving their personnel are properly investigated and punished;
                     23. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
               implementation of MINUSTAH’s mandate semi-annually but not later than 45 days
               prior to its expiration, and to include in his report a comprehensive assessment of
               the security risks, challenges and priorities facing Haiti, including specific
               recommendations on how to accelerate the peacebuilding process, build institutional
               capacity in the security and justice sectors, and achieve disarmament,
               demobilization, and reintegration in Haiti;
                    24.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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