Security Council resolution 1828 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]
Symbol: S/RES/1828(2008)
Date: 2008-07-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/63 [160] SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/63 [204] AU/UN HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
Subjects: African Union|AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur|Joint African Union-UN Chief Mediator for Darfur|Final Communiqué of the Second International Meeting on the Situation in Darfur (2007)|Darfur Peace Agreement (2006)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|DARFUR (SUDAN)|SUDAN|FOREIGN RELATIONS|SUDAN|CHAD|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS|MEDIATION|ARMED INCIDENTS|STAFF SECURITY|STAFFING|OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES|FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT|CHILD SOLDIERS|CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|RELIEF PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COSTA RICA
vote: yes
country: CROATIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: PANAMA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: abstention
country: VIET NAM
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1828 (2008)
               Security Council                                                 Dist.: General
                                                                                31 July 2008




               Resolution 1828 (2008)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5947th meeting, on
               31 July 2008

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and presidential statements concerning
               the situation in Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and
               territorial integrity of Sudan and its determination to work with the Government of
               Sudan, in full respect of its sovereignty, to assist in tackling the various challenges
               in Sudan,
                    Recalling also its previous resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on
               women, peace and security, 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and
               United Nations personnel, 1612 (2005) on children and armed conflict and the
               subsequent conclusions on the Sudan of the Working Group on Children in Armed
               Conflicts (S/AC.51/2008/7) as approved by the Council, and 1674 (2006) on the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict, which reaffirms inter alia the relevant
               provisions of the United Nations World Summit outcome document, as well as the
               report of its Mission to Sudan from 3 to 6 June 2008,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the
               African Union Commission of 7 July 2008 (S/2008/443), and recalling the
               confirmation of President Bashir during his meeting with the Council that UNAMID
               shall be deployed in full,
                     Deploring, one year after the adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), the
               deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur,
                    Stressing the need to enhance the safety and security of UNAMID personnel,
                     Noting with strong concern ongoing attacks on the civilian population and
               humanitarian workers and continued and widespread sexual violence, including as
               outlined in the reports of the Secretary-General,
                     Emphasizing the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of such crimes and
               urging the Government of Sudan to comply with its obligations in this respect, and
               reiterating its condemnation of all violations of human rights and international
               humanitarian law in Darfur,


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                     Taking note of the African Union (AU) communiqué of the 142nd Peace and
               Security Council (PSC) Meeting dated 21 July (S/2008/481, annex), having in mind
               concerns raised by members of the Council regarding potential developments
               subsequent to the application by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
               of 14 July 2008, and taking note of their intention to consider these matters further,
                     Reaffirming its concern that the ongoing violence in Darfur might further
               negatively affect the stability of Sudan as a whole as well as the region, noting with
               concern the ongoing tensions between the Governments of Sudan and Chad, and
               reiterating that a reduction in these tensions and rebel activity in both countries
               must be addressed to achieve long-term peace in Darfur and in the region,
                    Expressing its determination to promote and support the political process in
               Darfur, especially the new Chief Mediator, and deploring the fact that some groups
               refuse to join the political process,
                     Reiterating its deep concern for the decreasing security of humanitarian
               personnel, including killings of humanitarian workers, in Darfur and the hindering
               of their access to populations in need, condemning the parties to the conflict who
               have failed to ensure the full, safe and unhindered access of relief personnel as well
               as the delivery of humanitarian assistance, further condemning all instances of
               banditry and car-jackings, and recognizing that with many civilians in Darfur having
               been displaced humanitarian efforts remain a priority until a sustained ceasefire and
               inclusive political process are achieved,
                   Demanding an end to attacks on civilians, from any quarter, including by aerial
               bombing, and the use of civilians as human shields,
                     Determining that the situation in Darfur, Sudan continues to constitute a threat
               to international peace and security,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMID as set out in resolution 1769
               (2007) for a further 12 months to 31 July 2009;
                     2.   Welcomes the agreement of the Government of Sudan, during its meeting
               with the Council on 5 June 2008, to the African Union (AU) — United Nations
               (UN) troop deployment plan; commends the contribution made by troop and police
               contributing countries and donors to UNAMID; and, in order to facilitate the full
               and successful deployment of UNAMID and to enhance the protection of its
               personnel, calls:
                    (a) for the rapid deployment, as planned by the Secretary-General, of force
               enablers, including the Heavy Support Package’s engineer, logistic, medical and
               signal units, and of additional troops, police and civilian personnel including
               contractors; and
                     (b) on United Nations Member States to pledge and contribute the helicopter,
               aerial reconnaissance, ground transport, engineering and logistical units and other
               force enablers required;
                     3.   Underlines the importance of raising the capability of those UNAMID
               battalions formerly deployed by the African Union Mission in Sudan and other
               incoming battalions; requests the continuing assistance of donors in ensuring that
               these battalions are trained and equipped to United Nations standards; and further
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                 4.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to deploy 80 per cent of
           UNAMID by 31 December 2008, and urges the Government of Sudan, troop
           contributors, donors, the United Nations Secretariat and all stakeholders to do all
           they can to facilitate this;
                 5.   Welcomes the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement; demands that
           the Government of Sudan complies with it fully and without delay; and further
           demands that the Government of Sudan and all armed groups in Sudan’s territory
           ensure the full and expeditious deployment of UNAMID and remove all obstacles to
           the proper discharge of its mandate, including by ensuring its security and freedom
           of movement;
                6.    Underlines, with a view to strengthening cooperation with troop and
           police contributors as well as their safety and security, the need for enhanced
           guidelines, procedures and information-sharing;
                7.    Underlines the need for UNAMID to make full use of its current mandate
           and capabilities with regard to the protection of civilians, ensuring humanitarian
           access and working with other United Nations agencies;
                 8.   Reiterates its condemnation of previous attacks on UNAMID; stresses
           that any attack or threat on UNAMID is unacceptable; demands that there be no
           recurrence of such attacks, and further requests the Secretary-General to report to
           the Security Council on the result of United Nations investigations and with
           recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence of such attacks;
                 9.    Reiterates there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur, and
           that an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are
           essential to re-establishing peace in Darfur;
                 10. Welcomes the appointment of Mr. Djibrill Yipènè Bassolé as Joint AU-UN Chief Mediator, who has its full support; calls on the Government of Sudan and
           rebel groups to engage fully and constructively in the peace process, including by
           entering into talks under the mediation of Mr. Bassolé; demands all the parties, in
           particular rebel groups, to finalize their preparations for and to join the talks; and
           underlines also the need for the engagement of civil society, including women and
           women-led organizations, community groups and tribal leaders;
                 11. Demands an end to violence by all sides, to attacks on civilians,
           peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and to other violations of human rights
           and international humanitarian law in Darfur; further demands that all parties cease
           hostilities and immediately commit themselves to a sustained and permanent
           ceasefire; and encourages the mediation to consult with all relevant parties on
           security issues with a view to a more effective ceasefire commission working
           closely with UNAMID to monitor the cessation of hostilities;
                12. Calls on Sudan and Chad to abide by their obligations under the Dakar
           Agreement, the Tripoli Agreement and subsequent bilateral agreements, including
           by ending support for rebel groups; welcomes the creation of the Dakar Agreement
           Contact Group, and the consideration being given to improved monitoring of the
           border between Sudan and Chad; and takes note of the agreement of Sudan and
           Chad on 18 July to restore diplomatic relations;
               13. Demands the full implementation of the Communiqué between the
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               Activities in Darfur, and that the Government of Sudan, all militias, armed groups
               and all other stakeholders ensure the full, safe and unhindered access of
               humanitarian organizations and relief personnel;
                     14. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure (a) continued monitoring and
               reporting of the situation of children and (b) continued dialogue with the parties to
               the conflict towards the preparation of time bound action plans to end the
               recruitment and use of child soldiers and other violations against children;
                     15. Demands that the parties to the conflict immediately take appropriate
               measures to protect civilians, including women and children, from all forms of
               sexual violence, in line with resolution 1820 (2008); and requests the Secretary-General to ensure, as appropriate, that resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 are
               implemented by UNAMID and to include information on this in his report requested
               in paragraph 16 below;
                     16. Demands that the parties to the conflict in Darfur fulfil their international
               obligations and their commitments under relevant agreements, this resolution and
               other relevant Council resolutions;
                     17. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every 60 days
               after the adoption of this resolution on developments on UNAMID, the political
               process, the security and humanitarian situation, and all parties’ compliance with
               their international obligations;
                    18. Reiterates its readiness to take action against any party that impedes the
               peace process, humanitarian assistance or the deployment of UNAMID; and
               recognizes that due process must take its course;
                    19.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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