Security Council resolution 1644 (2005) [on extension of the mandate of the UN International Independent Investigation Commission in Lebanon]

Decides, as recommended by the Commission and requested by the Lebanese Government, to extend the mandate of the Commission, as set forth in resolutions 1595 (2005) and 1636 (2005), initially until 15 June 2006; requests the Commission to report to the Council on the progress of the inquiry every 3 months from the adoption of this resolution, including on the cooperation received from the Syrian authorities, or anytime before that date if the Commission deems that such cooperation does not meet the requirements of this resolution and of resolutions 1595 and 1636; authorizes the Commission, following the request of the Lebanese Government, to extend its technical assistance as appropriate to the Lebanese authorities with regard to their investigations on the terrorist attacks perpetrated in Lebanon since 1 Oct. 2004, and requests the Secretary-General in consultations with the Commission and the Lebanese Government to present recommendations to expand the mandate of the Commission to include investigations of those other attacks; requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide the Commission with the support and resources necessary for the discharge of its duties.

Adopted unanimously, 5329th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2005-31 July 2006 - S/INF/61 - (SCOR, 60th year).