S/RES/1638(2005) SC
Security Council resolution 1638 (2005) [on the additional element to the mandate of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)]
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| Draft symbol | S/2005/710 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/1638(2005) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| Sponsors (3) | |
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United States
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| UN Document | S/RES/1638(2005) ↗ |
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Vote Consensus — S/PV.5304
Speeches following this vote (3)
Mr. Valle
Brazil joined the consensus regarding the adoption of resolution 1638 (2005). Our vote reflects our firm commitment to the settlement of
all conflicts in Africa. However, we emphasize that the promotion of the rule of law in a country should be exercised primarily by national institutions, with international assistance if so requested. Adherence to the rule of law should be based on strict obser…
Mr. García Moritán
Argentina has participated in the consensus in the adoption of resolution 1638 (2005) on the understanding that any process of post-conflict peacebuilding — in this case in Liberia — necessarily must be conducted with respect for the law and for justice.
Impunity sends a bad sign for the future. It is an element that weakens and undermines a genuine process of national reconciliation. Peace can …
The President
There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter.
Draft resolution text UNBench dataset (Liang et al.) ↗
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President concerning Liberia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa,
Affirming its commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Liberia,
Expressing its appreciation to Nigeria and its President, Olusegun Obasanjo, for their contributions to restoring stability in Liberia and the West African subregion, and acknowledging that Nigeria acted with broad international support when it decided to provide for the temporary stay of former President Charles Taylor in Nigeria,
Stressing that former President Taylor remains under indictment by the Special Court for Sierra Leone and determining that his return to Liberia would constitute an impediment to stability and a threat to the peace of Liberia and to international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) shall include the following additional element: to apprehend and detain former President Charles Taylor in the event of a return to Liberia and to transfer him or facilitate his transfer to Sierra Leone for prosecution before the Special Court for Sierra Leone and to keep the Liberian Government, the Sierra Leonean Government and the Council fully informed;
2. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Full text of resolution
United Nations S/RES/1638 (2005)
Security Council Distr.: General
11 November 2005
Resolution 1638 (2005)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5304th meeting,
on 11 November 2005
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
concerning Liberia, Sierra Leone, and West Africa,
Affirming its commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and
territorial integrity of Liberia,
Expressing its appreciation to Nigeria and its President, Olusegun Obasanjo,
for their contributions to restoring stability in Liberia and the West African
subregion, and acknowledging that Nigeria acted with broad international support
when it decided to provide for the temporary stay of former President Charles
Taylor in Nigeria,
Stressing that former President Taylor remains under indictment by the Special
Court for Sierra Leone and determining that his return to Liberia would constitute
an impediment to stability and a threat to the peace of Liberia and to international
peace and security in the region,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) shall include the following additional element: to apprehend and detain
former President Charles Taylor in the event of a return to Liberia and to transfer
him or facilitate his transfer to Sierra Leone for prosecution before the Special
Court for Sierra Leone and to keep the Liberian Government, the Sierra Leonean
Government and the Council fully informed;
2. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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