S/RES/1678 (2006)
Security Council Distr.: General
15 May 2006
06-34886 (E)
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Resolution 1678 (2006)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5437th meeting, on
15 May 2006
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea (hereinafter referred to as “the parties”), and
the requirements contained therein, including in particular resolutions 1640 of
23 November 2005, 1661 of 14 March 2006 and 1670 of 13 April 2006, as well as
the statement of its President of 24 February 2006 (S/PRST/2006/10),
Stressing its unwavering commitment to the peace process, and to the full and
expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreements,
Bearing in mind the progress achieved in the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary
Commission (EEBC) meeting on 10 March 2006 in London and looking forward to
a positive outcome in the next EEBC meeting on 17 May 2006,
1. Decides to extend the current mandate of United Nations Mission in
Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) until 31 May 2006;
2. Demands that the parties fully comply with resolution 1640 (2005), in
particular paragraphs 1 and 5;
3. Calls once again on Member States to provide continued support for
UNMEE and contributions to the Trust Fund established in support of the
demarcation process;
4. Decides, in the event it determines that the parties have not demonstrated
full compliance with resolution 1640 (2005), in the light of the outcome of the
EEBC meeting on 17 May 2006, that it shall adjust the mandate and troop level of
UNMEE by the end of May 2006;
5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the parties’
compliance with resolution 1640 (2005) within seven days of the adoption of this
resolution, and to provide to the Council any further recommendations on adjusting
UNMEE to focus on support for the demarcation process;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.