Security Council Resolution 1638 (2005) [on Additional Element to the Mandate of the Un Mission in Liberia (Unmil)]

S/RES/1638(2005)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 89 The situation in Liberia, published in 2005.

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 subjects

Criminal Courts Detention Information Exchange Liberia Liberia Situation Peacekeeping Operations Prosecution Sierra Leone War Crimes

What’s in this document?

2 operative paragraphs

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;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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