S/RES/1667 (2006)
Security Council Distr.: General
31 March 2006
06-29411 (E)
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Resolution 1667 (2006)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5406th meeting,
on 31 March 2006
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President concerning
the situations in Liberia and the subregion, in particular its resolutions 1626 of
19 September 2005 and 1638 of 11 November 2005,
Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 14 March 2006 (S/2006/159),
Welcoming the inauguration of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the
installation of the newly elected Liberian Government,
Emphasizing that significant challenges remain in completing reintegration
and repatriation of ex-combatants and restructuring of the Liberian security sector,
as well as maintaining stability in Liberia and the subregion,
Expressing its appreciation for the continuing support of the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) for the
Liberian Peace process, as well as for financial and other assistance provided by the
international community,
Welcoming the transfer of former President Charles Taylor to the custody of
the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and renewing its expression of appreciation to
Nigeria and its President, Olusegun Obasanjo, for providing for former President
Taylor’s temporary stay in Nigeria,
Determining that the situation in Liberia continues to constitute a threat 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 be extended until 30 September 2006;
2. Decides to extend the provisions of paragraph 6 of resolution 1626
(2005) for the period specified in paragraph 1 above;
3. Reaffirms its intention to authorize the Secretary-General to redeploy
troops between UNMIL and the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire on a
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temporary basis in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1609 (2005), as may
be needed;
4. Takes note of the letter of the Secretary-General addressed to the
President of the Security Council dated 22 March 2006 (S/2006/184), and expresses
its determination to review the tasks and the troop level of the United Nations
Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) by the end of April 2006, with a view to a
decision on its reinforcement;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to review his recommendations for a
drawdown plan for UNMIL and to present further recommendations in his next
regular report to the Council on UNMIL’s progress with the implementation of its
mandate;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.