Security Council resolution 1770 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)]
Symbol: S/RES/1770(2007)
Date: 2007-08-10
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/62 [124] UN ASSISTANCE MISSION FOR IRAQ
S/62 [119] IRAQ SITUATION
Subjects: UN Assistance Mission for Iraq|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq|Iraq. Independent Electoral Commission|International Compact with Iraq|International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq|UN. Secretary-General|Multinational Force in Iraq|INTERNAL SECURITY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|IRAQ|IRAQ SITUATION|SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES|RECONCILIATION|ELECTIONS|PLEBISCITES|CONSTITUTIONS|BOUNDARIES|REFUGEES|SOCIAL INTEGRATION|CENSUSES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|REPATRIATION|DISPLACED PERSONS|DONOR COUNTRIES|INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS|CAPACITY BUILDING|FUNDS|SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT|SOCIAL SERVICES|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|CONFERENCES|HUMAN RIGHTS|LAW REFORM|RULE OF LAW|LOGISTICS|SECURITY MANAGEMENT|RESOURCES MOBILIZATION|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/1770 (2007)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
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               Resolution 1770 (2007)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5729th meeting, on
               10 August 2007

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500
               (2003) of 14 August 2003, 1546 (2004) of 8 June 2004, 1557 (2004) of 12 August
               2004, 1619 (2005) of 11 August 2005 and 1700 (2006) of 10 August 2006,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people
               of Iraq, the region, and the international community,
                   Acknowledging that a democratically elected and constitutionally based
               Government of Iraq is now in place,
                     Underscoring the need for all communities in Iraq to reject sectarianism,
               participate in the political process, and engage in an inclusive political dialogue and
               national reconciliation for the sake of Iraq’s political stability and unity,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the United Nations, in particular the United
               Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in supporting the efforts of the Iraqi
               people and Government to strengthen institutions for representative government,
               promote political dialogue and national reconciliation, engage neighbouring
               countries, assist vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced
               persons, and promote the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reform,
                     Expressing concern for the humanitarian issues confronting the Iraqi people
               and stressing the need for a coordinated response and adequate resources to address
               these issues,
                     Underscoring the sovereignty of the Government of Iraq and reaffirming that
               all parties should take all feasible steps to ensure the protection of affected civilians,
               and should create conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified, and
               sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons,
                    Urging all those concerned as set forth in international humanitarian law,
               including the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Regulations, to allow full
               unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to all people in need of assistance, and


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               to make available, as far as possible, all necessary facilities for their operations, and
               to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel
               and United Nations and its associated personnel and their assets,
                     Welcoming the formal launch of the International Compact with Iraq on 3 May
               2007 as well as the expanded Neighbours Conference on 4 May 2007 and resultant
               working groups, and underscoring the importance of continued regional and
               international support for Iraq’s development,
                    Acknowledging with appreciation past contributions by Member States to the
               United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and recalling the need for
               UNAMI to have the necessary resources to fulfil its mission,
                     Welcoming the letter of 6 August 2007 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of
               Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2007/481, annex), expressing the view of the
               Government of Iraq requesting the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
               (UNAMI) to assist Iraqi efforts to build a productive and prosperous nation at peace
               with itself and its neighbours,
                   1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMI for another period of twelve
               months from the date of this resolution;
                      2. Decides further that, as circumstances permit, the Special Representative
               of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq,
               shall:
                       (a)   Advise, support, and assist:
                       (i) The Government and people of Iraq on advancing their inclusive,
                       political dialogue and national reconciliation;
                       (ii) The Government of Iraq and the Independent High Electoral Commission
                       on the development of processes for holding elections and referendums;
                       (iii) The Government of Iraq and the Council of Representatives on
                       Constitutional review and the implementation of constitutional provisions, as
                       well as on the development of processes acceptable to the Government of Iraq
                       to resolve disputed internal boundaries;
                       (iv) The Government of Iraq on facilitating regional dialogue, including on
                       issues of border security, energy, and refugees;
                       (v) The Government of Iraq at an appropriate time and in connection with
                       progress on reconciliation efforts, on planning, funding and implementing
                       reintegration programmes for former members of illegal armed groups;
                       (vi) The Government of Iraq on initial planning for the conduct of a
                       comprehensive census;
                       (b)   Promote, support, and facilitate, in coordination with the Government of
               Iraq:
                       (i) The coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safe,
                       orderly, and voluntary return, as appropriate, of refugees and displaced
                       persons;
                       (ii) The implementation of the International Compact with Iraq, including
                       coordination with donors and international financial institutions;


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                (iii) The coordination and implementation of programmes to improve Iraq’s
                capacity to provide essential services for its people and continue active donor
                coordination of critical reconstruction and assistance programmes through the
                International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq (IRFFI);
                (iv) Economic reform, capacity-building and the conditions for sustainable
                development, including through coordination with national and regional
                organizations and, as appropriate, civil society, donors, and international
                financial institutions;
                (v) The development of effective civil, social and essential services,
                including through training and conferences in Iraq when possible;
                (vi) The contributions of United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes to
                the objectives outlined in this resolution under a unified leadership of the
                Secretary-General through his Special Representative for Iraq;
                (c) And also promote the protection of human rights and judicial and legal
           reform in order to strengthen the rule of law in Iraq;
                 3.   Recognizes the important role of the Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I)
           in supporting UNAMI, including security and logistical support, and further
           recognizes that security is essential for UNAMI to carry out its work on behalf of
           the people of Iraq;
                4.   Calls on Member States to continue providing UNAMI with the
           necessary financial, logistical and security resources and support to fulfil its
           mission;
               5.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
           months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                6.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council within three
           months from the date of this resolution on UNAMI operations in Iraq, and on a
           quarterly basis thereafter on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all
           UNAMI’s responsibilities; and
                7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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