               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1709 (2006)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                  22 September 2006




               Resolution 1709 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5532nd meeting,
               on 22 September 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 1706 (2006) of
               31 August 2006, 1679 (2006) of 16 May 2006, 1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006, 1653
               of 27 January 2006, 1627 of 23 September 2005 and 1590 (2005) of 24 March 2005,
               and the statements of its President, in particular that of 3 February 2006
               (S/PRST/2006/5), concerning the situation in the Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
               territorial integrity of the Sudan and to the cause of peace,
                     Noting with deep concern the restrictions placed on movements and materiel
               of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan and the adverse impact such restrictions
               have on UNMIS’ ability to perform its mandate effectively,
                     Expressing its grave concern over the continued deterioration of the
               humanitarian situation in Darfur, and reiterating in the strongest terms the need for
               all parties to the conflict in Darfur to put an end to the violence and atrocities in that
               region,
                     Determining that the situation in the Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIS until 8 October 2006, with the
               intention to renew it for further periods;
                    2.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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