| UNSecurity Council Resolution 1658 | ||||
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 City ofCap-Haïtien in northern Haiti | ||||
| Date | 14 February 2006 | |||
| Meeting no. | 5,372 | |||
| Code | S/RES/1658 (Document) | |||
| Subject | The question concerning Haiti | |||
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| Result | Adopted | |||
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United NationsSecurity Council Resolution 1658, adopted unanimously on February 14, 2006, after recalling resolutions1542 (2004),1576 (2004) and1608 (2005) on the situation inHaiti, the Council extended the mandate of theUnited Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) until August 15, 2006.[1]
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council commended the holding ofgeneral elections on February 7, 2006, and welcomed the progress made in the political process and the role of MINUSTAH. It awaited the inauguration of a newPresident and recognised that a new chapter in theinternational community's efforts in Haiti would begin with the installation of a new government.
Council members stressed that security, therule of law, political reconciliation and development were essential to the stability of Haiti; several paragraphs of the resolution dealt with the role of MINUSTAH assisting Haiti in these respects, including reform andhuman rights, though the Haitian people themselves were responsible for achieving these aims. Furthermore, international institutions were urged to continue to provide donations previously pledged to Haiti.
UnderChapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council extended themandate of MINUSTAH with the intention of further renewals.[2] TheSecretary-GeneralKofi Annan was requested to report on a possible restructuring of the MINUSTAHpeacekeeping operation to support reform after consultations with the new Haitian government.[3]
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