               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1658 (2006)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                14 February 2006




               Resolution 1658 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5372nd meeting, on
               14 February 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 1608
               (2005), 1576 (2004) and 1542 (2004), as well as relevant statements by its
               President,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Haiti,
                    Congratulating the Haitian people on the successful holding of the first round
               of Haiti’s elections on 7 February 2006 and commending the Haitian authorities, the
               United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the Organization of
               American States, and relevant international stakeholders for their efforts in this
               regard,
                    Welcoming the progress achieved thus far in Haiti’s political process and
               urging all Haitians to continue to participate in it, and to accept peacefully its
               outcome,
                     Reaffirming the important role that MINUSTAH, with the support of the
               international community, including regional and subregional organizations, has in
               supporting Haiti’s national elections, as well as municipal and local elections
               scheduled to take place on 30 April 2006,
                     Looking forward to the early inauguration of the elected President, and
               emphasizing that, after that event, national reconciliation, inclusiveness and political
               dialogue will continue to be of fundamental importance for the long-term political,
               social and economic stability of Haiti,
                    Recognizing that the installation of the new Government will represent a major
               event that will mark a new chapter in the international community’s efforts in Haiti,
                    Emphasizing that security, rule of law, political reconciliation, and economic
               and social development remain key to the stability of Haiti,
                     Underscoring that security remains an essential element for the completion of
               the electoral process, and calling on Haitians to renounce all forms of violence,



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                    Expressing its full support for MINUSTAH’s efforts to continue to assist
               Haitian authorities to ensure a secure and stable environment after the elections,
                     Stressing that the consolidation of Haitian democratic institutions will be
               crucial for achieving stability and development, and that MINUSTAH and the
               international community should continue to assist in building the capacity of
               national and local authorities and institutions,
                     Recognizing that rule of law and respect for human rights are vital components
               of democratic societies, reaffirming the mandate of MINUSTAH in this respect, and
               calling on Haitian authorities to undertake a comprehensive reform in all areas of
               rule of law and to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms,
                    Calling on MINUSTAH and the Haitian National Police (HNP) to enhance
               coordination and to cooperate with other international stakeholders to effect the
               reform of the HNP and to finalize the overall reform plan requested in its resolution
               1608 (2005) as soon as possible,
                    Encouraging MINUSTAH to further explore possibilities for greater support to
               reform, modernize and strengthen the judiciary and correctional systems, including
               through the provision of targeted technical assistance to rule of law institutions,
                     Stressing the importance of rapid progress on disarmament, demobilization and
               reintegration,
                     Welcoming the extension of the Interim Cooperation Framework until
               December 2007, urging the Haitian authorities to continue to make progress in its
               implementation in close cooperation with all relevant international stakeholders, and
               reiterating the commitment of the international community to provide long-term
               support for the Haitian people, including to achieve and sustain stability and combat
               poverty,
                     Recognizing the progress achieved thus far in the disbursement of pledged
               assistance, and encouraging the international financial institutions and donors to
               continue to disburse promptly the funds pledged,
                     Noting that the Haitian people must take responsibility for achieving stability,
               social and economic development and law and order,
                    Recalling paragraph 3 of its resolution 1608 (2005),
                     Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as described in
               section 1 of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1542 (2004),
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH, as contained in
               resolutions 1608 (2005) and 1542 (2004), until 15 August 2006, with the intention
               to renew for further periods;
                    2.   Welcomes the Secretary-General’s report S/2006/60 of 2 February 2006,
               and supports its recommendations;
                    3.    Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council, as soon as
               possible after the conclusion of Haiti’s electoral process and, drawing as appropriate
               on consultations with the elected Government of Haiti, on whether to restructure



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MINUSTAH’s mandate after the new Government takes office, including
recommendations for ways in which MINUSTAH can support reform and
strengthening of key institutions;
    4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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