Resolution 1870 (2009) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6116th meeting, on 30 April 2009

Security Council resolution 1870 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS)]

Decides to extend the mandate of the UN Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) until Apr. 30 2010; requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every 3 months on the implementation of the mandate of UNMIS; requests UNMIS to provide security to the civilian population, humanitarian and development actors; requests UNMIS to support credible national elections; calls UNMIS to pro actively conduct patrols in areas at high risk of localized conflict; requests UNMIS to provide technical and logistical support to the Technical ad hoc Border Committee; requests UNMIS to explore ways to support Sudanese efforts to build JIU capabilities; requests UNMIS to pay particular attention to the protection, release and reintegration of children recruited to and participating with armed forces and armed groups; requests UNMIS to coordinate with partners to facilitate sustainable returns; requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to ensure full compliance by UNMIS with UN zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to keep the Council fully informed.

Adopted unanimously, 6116th meeting

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