               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1707 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 September 2006




               Resolution 1707 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5521st meeting, on
               12 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001) of 20 December 2001, 1413 (2002) of 23 May 2002, 1444
               (2002) of 27 November 2002, 1510 (2003) of 13 October 2003, 1563 (2004) of
               17 September 2004, 1623 (2005) of 13 September 2005 and 1659 (2006) of
               15 February 2006,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
                     Reaffirming also its resolutions 1368 (2001) of 12 September 2001 and 1373
               (2001) of 28 September 2001 and reiterating its support for international efforts to
               root out terrorism in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                     Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order
               throughout the country resides with the Afghans themselves and welcoming the
               cooperation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with the
               International Security Assistance Force (ISAF),
                     Recognizing once again the interconnected nature of the challenges in
               Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance and
               development, as well as on the cross-cutting issue of counter-narcotics, is mutually
               reinforcing and welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the
               international community to address these challenges,
                    Stressing, in this regard, the importance of the Afghanistan Compact and its
               annexes, launched at the London Conference, which provide the framework for the
               partnership between the Afghan Government and the international community,
                     Expressing its concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in particular
               the increased violent and terrorist activity by the Taliban, Al-Qaida, illegally armed
               groups and those involved in the narcotics trade, which has resulted in increased
               Afghan civilian casualties,
                    Reiterating its call on all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively
               in the peaceful political development of the country and to avoid resorting to
               violence including through the use of illegal armed groups,

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                    Stressing, in this context, the importance of the security sector reform
               including further strengthening of the Afghan National Army and Police,
               disbandment of illegal armed groups, justice sector reform and counter-narcotics,
                     Expressing, in this context, its support for the Afghan Security Forces, with the
               assistance of ISAF and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition in
               contributing to security in Afghanistan and in building the capacity of the Afghan
               Security Forces, and welcoming the extension of ISAF into Southern Afghanistan,
               with effect from 31 July 2006, the planned further ISAF expansion into Eastern
               Afghanistan and the increased coordination between ISAF and the OEF coalition,
                    Expressing its appreciation to the United Kingdom for taking over the lead
               from Italy in commanding ISAF, and recognizing with gratitude the contributions of
               the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and many nations to ISAF,
                     Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF, in
               consultation with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,
                    Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
               Nations,
                     1.   Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security
               Assistance Force (ISAF), as defined in resolution 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for
               a period of twelve months beyond 13 October 2006;
                   2.    Authorizes the Member States participating in ISAF to take all necessary
               measures to fulfil its mandate;
                    3.   Recognizes the need to further strengthen ISAF, and in this regard calls
               upon Member States to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources to
               ISAF, and to make contributions to the Trust Fund established pursuant to resolution
               1386 (2001);
                     4.   Calls upon ISAF to continue to work in close consultation with the
               Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Special Representative
               of the Secretary-General as well as with the OEF coalition in the implementation of
               the force mandate;
                    5.  Requests the leadership of ISAF to provide quarterly reports on
               implementation of its mandate to the Security Council through the Secretary-General;
                    6.    Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.




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