Resolution 1702 (2006) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5513th meeting, on 15 August 2006

Security Council resolution 1702 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)]

Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH, as contained in resolutions 1542 (2004) and 1608 (2005), until 15 Feb. 2007, with the intention to renew for further periods; decides that MINUSTAH will consist of 7,200 troops and 1,951 police officers; authorizes MINUSTAH to deploy 16 correction officers to support the government; decides that MINUSTAH will provide assistance and advice to Haitian authorities in monitoring and strengthening of the justice sector; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the implementation of MINUSTAH's mandate by 31 Dec. 2006.

Adopted unanimously, 5513th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2006-31 July 2007 - S/INF/62 - (SCOR, 61st year).