Resolution 1740 (2007) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5622nd meeting, on 23 January 2007

Security Council resolution 1740 (2007) [on establishment of the UN Political Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)]

Decides to establish a UN political mission in Nepal (UNMIN) under the leadership of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General and with the following mandate: (a) to monitor the management of arms and armed personnel of both sides; (b) to assist the parties through a Joint Monitoring Coordinating Committee in implementing their agreement; (c) to assist in the monitoring of the ceasefire arrangements; (d) to provide technical support for the planning, preparation and conduct of the election of a Constituent Assembly; (e) to provide a small team of electoral monitors to review all technical aspects of the electoral process, and report on the conduct of the election; decides that the mandate of UNMIN will be for 12 months; requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of progress in implementing this resolution; requests the parties in Nepal to take the necessary steps to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of UNMIN and associated personnel in executing the tasks defined in the mandate.

Adopted unanimously, 5622nd meeting

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