UN Security Council
2005

Recalling that security, political reconciliation, and economic reconstruction efforts remain key to the stability of Haiti, Noting that the Haitian people must take responsibility for achieving stability, social and economic development and law and order, Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security, 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 resolution 1542 (2004), until 15 February 2006, with the intention to renew for further periods; 2. Welcomes the Report of the Secretary-General of 19 May 2005 on MINUSTAH (S/2005/313), and supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General as outlined in paragraphs 44-52, as follows: (a) a temporary increase, during the electoral period and subsequent political transition, of 750 personnel to MINUSTAH’s currently authorized military strength in order to create a rapid reaction force in Haiti to provide increased security, in particular in and around Port-au-Prince;