United Nations Security Council Resolution 1967
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1967, adopted unanimously on January 19, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire
(Ivory Coast), including resolutions 1933
(2010), 1942
(2010), 1946
(2010), 1951
(2010) and 1962
(2010), the Council increased the number of forces in the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
(UNOCI) by 2,000. It was the first Security Council resolution adopted in 2011.
The resolution would bolster the United Nations peacekeeping
forces to 12,000.
had recommended the deployment of 2,000 additional peacekeepers on a temporary basis until June 30, 2011, in addition to those authorised in Resolution 1942. The troops may be redeployed between the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) and UNOCI, in accordance with Resolution 1609
(2005).
Meanwhile, there was concern at the human rights
situation in Côte d'Ivoire and ongoing violence.
, the Council authorised an additional 2,000 troops for UNOCI to remain in the country, along with those authorised in Resolution 1942, until June 30, 2011. Three infantry companies and an aviation unit from UNMIL were authorised to remain in Côte d'Ivoire for a further four weeks if necessary, while three armed helicopters were to be transferred from UNMIL to UNOCI for the same period. The resolution also authorised the deployment of 60 additional police to deal with unarmed crowds. All temporary arrangements would be reviewed by the Secretary-General by March 31, 2011.
The Council demanded that all parties respect the safety and freedom of movement
of UNOCI, other United Nations personnel and supporting French
forces. Furthermore, it demanded that, without prejudice to freedom of expression, that state media
including Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne
, cease propagating false information about the United Nations and incitement to hatred and violence. The Council reiterated the threat of sanctions for those that impeded the work of UNOCI.
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1967, adopted unanimously on January 19, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
(Ivory Coast), including resolutions 1933
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1933
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1933, adopted unanimously on June 30, 2010, after reaffirming resolutions 1893 , 1911 and 1924 on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire and Resolution 1885 on the situation in Liberia, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Côte...
(2010), 1942
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1942
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1942, adopted unanimously on September 29, 2010, after recalling Resolution 1933 on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire , the Council increased the military and police contingents of the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire .The Security Council recalled...
(2010), 1946
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1946
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1946, adopted unanimously on October 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire , including resolutions 1880 , 1893 , 1911 and 1933 , the Council extended sanctions against the country, including an arms embargo and...
(2010), 1951
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1951
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1951, adopted unanimously on November 24, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire and the subregion, the Council authorised a temporary re-deployment of support from the United Nations Mission in Liberia to the United...
(2010) and 1962
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1962
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 , 1911 , 1924 , 1933 , 1942 , 1946 and 1951 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations...
(2010), the Council increased the number of forces in the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
The United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire is a peacekeeping mission whose objective is "to facilitate the implementation by the Ivorian parties of the peace agreement signed by them in January 2003"...
(UNOCI) by 2,000. It was the first Security Council resolution adopted in 2011.
The resolution would bolster the United Nations peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
forces to 12,000.
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council recalled that the Secretary-General Ban Ki-MoonBan Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
had recommended the deployment of 2,000 additional peacekeepers on a temporary basis until June 30, 2011, in addition to those authorised in Resolution 1942. The troops may be redeployed between the United Nations Mission in Liberia
United Nations Mission in Liberia
The United Nations Mission in Liberia is a peace-keeping force established in September 2003 to monitor a ceasefire agreement in Liberia following the resignation of President Charles Taylor and the conclusion of the Second Liberian Civil War....
(UNMIL) and UNOCI, in accordance with Resolution 1609
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1609, adopted unanimously on June 24, 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 and supporting French forces for a further seven months...
(2005).
Meanwhile, there was concern at the human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
situation in Côte d'Ivoire and ongoing violence.
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations CharterChapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council authorised an additional 2,000 troops for UNOCI to remain in the country, along with those authorised in Resolution 1942, until June 30, 2011. Three infantry companies and an aviation unit from UNMIL were authorised to remain in Côte d'Ivoire for a further four weeks if necessary, while three armed helicopters were to be transferred from UNMIL to UNOCI for the same period. The resolution also authorised the deployment of 60 additional police to deal with unarmed crowds. All temporary arrangements would be reviewed by the Secretary-General by March 31, 2011.
The Council demanded that all parties respect the safety and freedom of movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
of UNOCI, other United Nations personnel and supporting French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
forces. Furthermore, it demanded that, without prejudice to freedom of expression, that state media
State media
State media or state-owned media is media for mass communication which is ultimately controlled and/or funded by the state. These news outlets may be the sole media outlet or may exist in competition with privately-controlled media.-Overview:...
including Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne
Radiodiffusion Television Ivoirienne
Radiodiffusion-Télévision ivoirienne is the publicly owned radio and television authority of Côte d'Ivoire. It is financed through a combination of television and radio licences, advertisement, and taxes.-Radio:...
, cease propagating false information about the United Nations and incitement to hatred and violence. The Council reiterated the threat of sanctions for those that impeded the work of UNOCI.
See also
- 2010–2011 Ivorian crisis2010–2011 Ivorian crisisThe 2010–11 Ivorian crisis was a political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire which began after Laurent Gbagbo, the President of Côte d'Ivoire since 2000, was proclaimed the winner of the Ivorian election of 2010, the first election in the country in 10 years...
- Ivorian Civil War
- Ivorian parliamentary election, 2011
- Ivorian presidential election, 2010
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)