Security Council resolution 1608 (2005) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)]

Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH, as contained in resolution 1542 (2004), until 15 Feb. 2006, with the intention to renew for further periods; welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 19 May 2005 on MINUSTAH (S/2005/313), and supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General as outlined in paragraphs 44-52, as follows: (a) a temporary increase, during the electoral period and subsequent political transition, of 750 personnel to MINUSTAH's currently authorized military strength in order to create a rapid reaction force in Haiti to provide increased security, in particular in and around Port-au-Prince; (b) an increase of 50 military personnel in order to create a sector headquarters in Port-au-Prince, with the understanding that MINUSTAH will optimize at all levels the coordination between military and police components to ensure efficient and better-integrated operations, including by posting UN staff civilian police officers in this headquarters; (c) a temporary increase, during the electoral period and subsequent political transition, of 275 personnel to the current strength of MINUSTAH's civilian police component to provide increased security; (d) an assessment of the Haitian judiciary and correctional systems including to explore possibilities for greater international community support, and a more active role by MINUSTAH, to be submitted to the Security Council as soon as possible; urges MINUSTAH to urgently develop and implement a proactive communications and public relations strategy, in order to improve the Haitian population's understanding of the mandate of MINUSTAH and its role in Haiti.

Adopted unanimously, 5210th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2004-31 July 2005 - S/INF/60 - (SCOR, 60th year).