Abstract
S/RES/1796 (2008)
Security Council Distr.: General
23 January 2008
08-21508 (E)
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Resolution 1796 (2008)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 5825th meeting, on
23 January 2008
The Security Council,
Recalling Security Council resolution 1740 of 23 January 2007,
Recalling the signing on 21 November 2006 by the Government of Nepal and
the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and
the stated commitment of both parties to transforming the existing… [read more] ceasefire into a
permanent and sustainable peace and commending the steps taken to date to
implement the Agreement,
Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of
Nepal and its ownership of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace
Agreement and subsequent agreements,
Expressing its continued readiness to support the peace process in Nepal in the
timely and effective implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and
subsequent agreements,
Recognizing the strong desire of the Nepalese people for peace and the
restoration of democracy and the importance in this respect of the implementation of
the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and subsequent agreements,
Recognizing that civil society can play an important role in conflict
prevention,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 3 January 2008 (S/2008/5)
on the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), in accordance with his mandate,
Welcoming the 23-point agreement reached by the seven party alliance on
23 December 2007 with a view to holding Constituent Assembly elections on
10 April 2008, and recognizing that the challenging timelines set out in the
agreement will require efforts among all the parties to build mutual confidence,
Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the needs of women, children
and traditionally marginalized groups in the peace process, as mentioned in the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement and UNSCR 1325 (2000),
Echoing the Secretary-General’s call for all parties in Nepal to move forward
swiftly in the implementation of the agreements reached,
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Noting that the Government of Nepal in its letter to the Secretary-General of
18 December 2007 (S/2007/789, annex), recognizes UNMIN’s contribution and
requests an extension of the mandate for six months,
Welcoming the completion of two phases of the verification process and
continuing assistance with the management of arms and armed personnel of both
sides in accordance with UNSCR 1740 and in line with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and noting the importance of a durable long-term
solution in helping to create the conditions for completion of UNMIN’s activities
and noting too in this regard the need to address outstanding issues, including those
relating to minors,
Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General’s Special
Representative and his team in UNMIN, and the United Nations Country Team,
including the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights which is
monitoring human rights at the request of the Government, and stressing the need
for coordination and complementarity of efforts between the mission and all the
United Nations actors in the mission area,
1. Decides, following the request from the Government of Nepal and based
on the Secretary-General’s recommendation, to renew the mandate of UNMIN, as
set out in UNSCR 1740 (2007), until 23 July 2008;
2. Expresses full support for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and calls
upon all parties to maintain momentum in implementation of the Agreement; to
continue constructive engagement with the United Nations, including reaching an
early status of mission agreement, and to work together to progress to Constituent
Assembly elections;
3. Encourages all parties to take full advantage of the expertise and
readiness of UNMIN, within its existing mandate, to support the peace process;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of
progress towards the implementation of this resolution, and in particular to review
the activities of UNMIN in light of the elections scheduled for 10 April 2008, taking
into account the views of the Government of Nepal and the developments on the
ground;
5. Requests the parties in Nepal to take the necessary steps to promote the
safety, security and freedom of movement of UNMIN and associated personnel in
executing the tasks defined in the mandate;
6. Decides to remain seized of the matter. [^]