Resolution 1842 (2008) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6004th meeting, on 29 October 2008

Security Council resolution 1842 (2008) [on extension of measures imposed by Security Council resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1643 (2005) on sanctions against Côte d'Ivoire and extension of the mandate of the UN Group of Experts]

Decides to renew until 31 Oct. 2009 the measures on arms and the financial and travel measures imposed by paras 7 to 12 of the resolution 1572 (2004) and the measures preventing the importation by any State of all rough diamonds from Côte d'Ivoire imposed by resolution 1643 (2005); decides to review the measures in light of the progress achieved in the implementation of the peace process and of the progress of the electoral process, as referred to in resolution 1826 (2008); decides that any threat to the electoral process in Côte d'Ivoire shall constitute a threat to the peace and national reconciliation process; decides that any serious obstacle to the freedom of movement of United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and of the French forces or any attack or obstruction of the action of UNOCI shall constitute a threat to the peace and national reconciliation process; decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts until 31 Oct. 2009 and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures; decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously, 6004th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2008-31 July 2009 - S/INF/64 - (SCOR, 63rd year).