United Nations Security Council Resolution 1479

Last updated • 2 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

UN Security Council
Resolution 1479
Cote d'Ivoire ZDC.png
Buffer zone (yellow) in Côte d'Ivoire
Date13 May 2003
Meeting no.4,754
CodeS/RES/1479 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Côte d'Ivoire
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
←  1478 Lists of resolutions 1480  →

United Nations Security Council resolution 1479, adopted unanimously on 13 May 2003, after reaffirming Resolution 1464 (2003) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and resolutions 1460 (2003) and 1467 (2003), the council established the United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (MINUCI) after determining the situation in the country to be a threat to international peace and security in the region. [1]

Contents

Resolution

Observations

The Security Council began by recalling the importance of good-neighbourliness, non-interference and regional co-operation. It welcomed efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and France to promote a peaceful settlement to the civil war, and reiterated its endorsement of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement.

Acts

The role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in leading the United Nations system in Côte d'Ivoire was reaffirmed, and, for an initial period of six months, MINUCI would be established to facilitate the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement and complement the operations of ECOWAS and French forces. [2] A small number of support staff were also approved, to: provide assistance to the Special Representative on military issues; monitor the military and refugee situation and liaise with ECOWAS, French and National Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire (FANCI) forces. The military liaison component would initially consist of 26 officers and special attention would be given to human rights, particularly concerning women and children in accordance with Resolution 1325 (2000). [3]

All Ivorian parties were called upon to fully implement the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement and of the importance of allowing the Government of National Reconciliation to exercise its mandate during the transitional period. There was a need to bring to justice those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and the Council stressed the importance of early disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration procedures. Furthermore, Ivorian parties were requested to co-operate with MINUCI throughout the duration of its mandate and ensure the safety and freedom of movement of its personnel, while the ECOWAS and French forces had to report periodically on the implementation of their mandates.

The resolution welcomed a ceasefire agreement between FANCI and the Forces Nouvelles. All states in the region were asked to support the peace process in Côte d'Ivoire and refrain from actions that could undermine the security and stability of the country, including the movement of armed groups and weapons across their borders. Ivorian parties were urged to refrain from recruiting mercenaries, foreign military units and child soldiers. [4]

Resolution 1479 concluded by urging logistical and financial support to the ECOWAS force and for the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to report every three months on the implementation of the current resolution.

See also

Related Research Articles

The First Ivorian Civil War was a civil conflict in the Ivory Coast that began with a military rebellion on 19 September 2002 and ended with a peace agreement on 4 March 2007. The conflict pitted the government of Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo against a domestic insurgency led by the New Forces of Ivory Coast. Following the war, a second civil war (2010–2011) would begin over the results of the 2010 Ivorian presidential election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Opération Licorne</span> Military operation in Côte dIvoire

Opération Licorne was a French Armed Forces peacekeeping operation in support of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire. The French forces had been stationed in the country since shortly after the outbreak of the Ivorian Civil War. The troops' main mission was to support the United Nations peacekeeping mission and to ensure the security of French and foreign nationals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1933</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2010

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1933, adopted unanimously on June 30, 2010, after reaffirming resolutions 1893 (2009), 1911 (2010) and 1924 (2010) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire and Resolution 1885 (2009) on the situation in Liberia, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and supporting French forces until December 31, 2010, and expanded UNOCI's mandate with provisions to strengthen its capacity to consolidate stability in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1464</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2003

United Nations Security Council resolution 1464, adopted unanimously on 4 February 2003, after reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Côte d'Ivoire, the council called for the implementation of the peace agreement signed at Linas-Marcoussis to end the civil war in the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1497</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2003

United Nations Security Council resolution 1497, adopted on 1 August 2003, after expressing concern at the situation in Liberia, the Council authorised a multinational force to intervene in the civil war to support the implementation of a ceasefire agreement using "all necessary measures".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1498</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2003

United Nations Security Council resolution 1498, adopted unanimously on 4 August 2003, after reaffirming resolutions 1464 (2003) and 1479 (2003) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council renewed authorisation given to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and French forces operating in the country to assist the peace process for an additional six months.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1514</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2003

United Nations Security Council resolution 1514, adopted unanimously on 13 November 2003, after reaffirming Resolution 1479 (2003) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire and resolutions 1464 (2003) and 1498 (2003), extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (MINUCI) until 4 February 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1527</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2004

United Nations Security Council resolution 1527, adopted unanimously on 4 February 2004, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly resolutions 1464 (2003), 1498 (2003) and 1514 (2003), the council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (MINUCI) until 27 February 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1528</span> 2004 resolution on Côte dIvoire

United Nations Security Council resolution 1528, adopted unanimously on 27 February 2004, after recalling resolutions 1464 (2003), 1479 (2003), 1498 (2003), 1514 (2003) and 1527 (2004) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council established the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) for an initial period of twelve months.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1572</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2004

United Nations Security Council resolution 1572, adopted unanimously on 15 November 2004, after recalling Resolution 1528 (2004) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council imposed an arms embargo on the country following recent violence and threatened further sanctions if Ivorian parties did not comply with their political commitments.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1584</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2005

United Nations Security Council resolution 1584, adopted unanimously on 1 February 2005, after recalling resolutions 1528 (2004) and 1572 (2004) on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, strengthened an arms embargo against the country.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1962</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2010

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1962, adopted unanimously on December 20, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, including resolutions 1893 (2009), 1911 (2010), 1924 (2010), 1933 (2010), 1942 (2010), 1946 (2010) and 1951 (2010), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until June 30, 2011 and urged all Ivorian parties to respect the outcome of the presidential election and the recognition of Alassane Ouattara as president.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1594</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2005

United Nations Security Council resolution 1594, adopted unanimously on 4 April 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly resolutions 1528 (2004), 1572 (2004) and 1584 (2005), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until 4 May 2005.

United Nations Security Council resolution 1600, adopted unanimously on 4 May 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly resolutions 1528 (2004), 1572 (2004), 1584 (2005) and 1594 (2005), the council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until 4 June 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1603</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2005

United Nations Security Council resolution 1603, adopted unanimously on 3 June 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until 24 June 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2005

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609 was adopted unanimously on 24 June 2005. After recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and supporting French forces for a further seven months until 24 January 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1633</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2005

United Nations Security Council resolution 1633, adopted unanimously on 21 October 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, the Council demanded the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis, Accra III and Pretoria peace agreements by the signatories to those accords, as well as all relevant Ivorian parties concerned.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Security Council Resolution 2000</span> United Nations resolution adopted in 2011

United Nations Security Council Resolution 2000, adopted unanimously on July 27, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire, including resolutions 1933 (2010), 1942 (2010), 1951 (2010), 1962 (2010), 1967 (2011), 1968 (2011), 1975 (2011), 1980 (2011), 1981 (2011) and 1992 (2011), and Resolution 1938 (2010) on the situation in Liberia, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) until July 31, 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire</span>

The United Nations Mission in Côte d'Ivoire was a peacekeeping mission whose objective was to facilitate the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, as well as establishing a military component to complement "the operations of the French and ECOWAS forces" in Côte d'Ivoire. The mission was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1479 on 13 May 2003. The mission was succeeded by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) on 4 April 2004.

The Linas-Marcoussis Agreement or Kléber Agreement aimed to end the First Ivorian Civil War that broke out in September 2002. The agreement was negotiated between January 15 and 26, 2003, in Linas and Marcoussis, France.

References

  1. ↑ "Security Council establishes Côte d'Ivoire mission for six months". United Nations. 13 May 2003.
  2. ↑ International Crisis Group (2003). Côte d'Ivoire: "the war is not yet over.". International Crisis Group. p. 33.
  3. ↑ Obi, Cyril I. (2009). "Economic Community of West African States on the Ground: Comparing Peacekeeping in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, and Cocircte D'Ivoire". African Studies. 2 (2 & 3): 119–135. doi: 10.1080/19362200903361945 .
  4. ↑ McCormack, T.; McDonald, Avril (2006). Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law – 2003, Volume 6; Volume 2003. Cambridge University Press. p. 269. ISBN   978-90-6704-203-1.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.