Security Council Resolution 1828 (2008) [on Extension of the Mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (Unamid)]

S/RES/1828(2008)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 160 Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan, published in 2008.

What other versions does this mandate have?

3 versions · 2008–2010

This is an older version — the most recent is S/RES/1935(2010)

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2010	S/RES/1935(2010)	Security Council resolution 1935 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]	2,269	36%Compare
2009	S/RES/1881(2009)	Security Council resolution 1881 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]	1,558	22%Compare
2008	S/RES/1828(2008)	Security Council resolution 1828 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]	1,551	–

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

14 reports · 2008–2011

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2011	S/2011/422	Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur	S/RES/1935(2010)
2011	S/2011/244	Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur	S/RES/1935(2010)
2011	S/2011/22	Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur	S/RES/1935(2010)
2010	S/2010/543	Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)	S/RES/1935(2010)
2010	S/2010/382	Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur	S/RES/1881(2009)

What’s in this document?

21 operative paragraphs

Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMID as set out in resolution 1769 (2007) for a further 12 months to 31 July 2009;

Welcomes the agreement of the Government of Sudan, during its meeting with the Council on 5 June 2008, to the African Union (AU) — United Nations (UN) troop deployment plan; commends the contribution made by troop and police contributing countries and donors to UNAMID; and, in order to facilitate the full and successful deployment of UNAMID and to enhance the protection of its personnel, calls:

for the rapid deployment, as planned by the Secretary-General, of force enablers, including the Heavy Support Package’s engineer, logistic, medical and signal units, and of additional troops, police and civilian personnel including contractors; and

on United Nations Member States to pledge and contribute the helicopter, aerial reconnaissance, ground transport, engineering and logistical units and other force enablers required;

Underlines the importance of raising the capability of those UNAMID battalions formerly deployed by the African Union Mission in Sudan and other incoming battalions; requests the continuing assistance of donors in ensuring that these battalions are trained and equipped to United Nations standards; and further requests the Secretary-General to include this in his next report to the Council;

Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to deploy 80 per cent of UNAMID by 31 December 2008, and urges the Government of Sudan, troop contributors, donors, the United Nations Secretariat and all stakeholders to do all they can to facilitate this;

Welcomes the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement; demands that the Government of Sudan complies with it fully and without delay; and further demands that the Government of Sudan and all armed groups in Sudan’s territory ensure the full and expeditious deployment of UNAMID and remove all obstacles to the proper discharge of its mandate, including by ensuring its security and freedom of movement;

Underlines, with a view to strengthening cooperation with troop and police contributors as well as their safety and security, the need for enhanced guidelines, procedures and information-sharing;

Underlines the need for UNAMID to make full use of its current mandate and capabilities with regard to the protection of civilians, ensuring humanitarian access and working with other United Nations agencies;

Reiterates its condemnation of previous attacks on UNAMID; stresses that any attack or threat on UNAMID is unacceptable; demands that there be no recurrence of such attacks, and further requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the result of United Nations investigations and with recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence of such attacks;

Reiterates there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur, and that an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are essential to re-establishing peace in Darfur;

Welcomes the appointment of Mr. Djibrill Yipènè Bassolé as Joint AU-UN Chief Mediator, who has its full support; calls on the Government of Sudan and rebel groups to engage fully and constructively in the peace process, including by entering into talks under the mediation of Mr. Bassolé; demands all the parties, in particular rebel groups, to finalize their preparations for and to join the talks; and underlines also the need for the engagement of civil society, including women and women-led organizations, community groups and tribal leaders;

Demands an end to violence by all sides, to attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and to other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Darfur; further demands that all parties cease hostilities and immediately commit themselves to a sustained and permanent ceasefire; and encourages the mediation to consult with all relevant parties on security issues with a view to a more effective ceasefire commission working closely with UNAMID to monitor the cessation of hostilities;

Calls on Sudan and Chad to abide by their obligations under the Dakar Agreement, the Tripoli Agreement and subsequent bilateral agreements, including by ending support for rebel groups; welcomes the creation of the Dakar Agreement Contact Group, and the consideration being given to improved monitoring of the border between Sudan and Chad; and takes note of the agreement of Sudan and Chad on 18 July to restore diplomatic relations;

Demands the full implementation of the Communiqué between the Government of Sudan and the United Nations on Facilitation of Humanitarian Activities in Darfur, and that the Government of Sudan, all militias, armed groups and all other stakeholders ensure the full, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian organizations and relief personnel;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure (a) continued monitoring and reporting of the situation of children and (b) continued dialogue with the parties to the conflict towards the preparation of time bound action plans to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers and other violations against children;

Demands that the parties to the conflict immediately take appropriate measures to protect civilians, including women and children, from all forms of sexual violence, in line with resolution 1820 (2008); and requests the Secretary-General to ensure, as appropriate, that resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 are implemented by UNAMID and to include information on this in his report requested in paragraph 16 below;

Demands that the parties to the conflict in Darfur fulfil their international obligations and their commitments under relevant agreements, this resolution and other relevant Council resolutions;

Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every 60 days after the adoption of this resolution on developments on UNAMID, the political process, the security and humanitarian situation, and all parties’ compliance with their international obligations;

Reiterates its readiness to take action against any party that impedes the peace process, humanitarian assistance or the deployment of UNAMID; and recognizes that due process must take its course;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Security Council Resolution 1828 (2008) [on Extension of the Mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (Unamid)]

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