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  • 28 May 2004 View: S/2004/431

    Abstract: This was a report from the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians.

  • 27 May 2004 View: S/PV.4979

    Abstract: The Council was briefed by Jean Arnault who appealed for more support from NATO to help stabilise insecure regions.

  • 27 May 2004 View: S/2004/439

    Abstract: This was a letter from the Secretary-General on the appointment of LieutenantGeneral Augusto Heleno Ribeiro Pereira (Brazil) to the post of Force Commander of MINUSTAH.

  • 26 May 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/18

    Abstract: This presidential statement expressed grave concern with deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in Darfur.

  • 26 May 2004 View: S/2004/427

    Abstract: This was a report on UNFICYP.

  • 26 May 2004 View: A/58/19

    Abstract: This was the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and its Working Group at the 2004 substantive session, noting the need for comprehensive SSR peace building strategies addressing deeper causes of conflict.

  • 25 May 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/17

    Abstract: This presidential statement asked the Secretary-General to establish an international commission of inquiry to investigate all human rights violations committed in Côte d'Ivoire since 19 September 2002 and determine responsibility.

  • 25 May 2004 View: S/PV.4978

    Abstract: This was a meeting in which the Council’s first decision on Darfur was adopted, following an Arria formula briefing on the subject.

  • 21 May 2004 View: S/RES/1545

    Abstract: This resolution established the UN Operation in Burundi (ONUB).

  • 20 May 2004 View: S/Agenda/4973

    Abstract: This was a provisional agenda for a meeting of the Security Council (briefing by the High Commissioner).

  • 20 May 2004 View: S/PV.4973

    Abstract: This was Lubbers’ briefing to the Security Council.

  • 19 May 2004 View: S/RES/1544

    Abstract: This resolution called on Israel not to demolish homes in the Rafah refugee camp and expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in the Rafah area.

  • 17 May 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/16

    Abstract: This was the presidential statement following the debate on peacekeeping operations, mandates resources. It recognised the need to take into consideration the views of TCCs and strengthen the relationship between those who plan, mandate and manage peace operations and the TCCs.

  • 17 May 2004 View: S/PV.4970

    Abstract: This was the debate on peacekeeping operations, mandates and resources.

  • Abstract: This was the resumption of a debate on peacekeeping operations, mandates and resources.

  • 14 May 2004 View: S/RES/1543

    Abstract: This resolution determined that the serious crimes process be concluded by 20 May 2005.

  • 12 May 2004 View: S/2004/384

    Abstract: This was a report from a mission dispatched at the Secretary-General’s request by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate a wave of politically motivated killings and repression Cote d'Ivoire.

  • 11 May 2004 View: S/PV.4967

    Abstract: This was a briefing by Harri Holkeri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UNMIK, said the March violence was a serious setback to the mission's efforts and had shaken UNMIK "to its foundations."

  • 7 May 2004 View: S/PV.4964

    Abstract: This was the first public briefing by the Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE.

  • 30 April 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/13

    Abstract: This presidential statement reaffirmed strong support for the "standards before status" policy and, subsequent to the March 2004 violence against non-Albanians, urged the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to focus efforts on two key standards: "sustainable returns and the rights of communities and their members" and freedom of movement.

  • 30 April 2004 View: S/2004/348

    Abstract: This report noted the damaging effect of violence in March.

  • 30 April 2004 View: S/RES/1542

    Abstract: This resolution set up UN Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

  • 29 April 2004 View: S/RES/1541

    Abstract: This resolution extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2004.

  • 28 April 2004 View: S/PV.4956

    Abstract: This was the closed debate on resolution 1540 on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

  • 28 April 2004 View: S/RES/1540

    Abstract: This resolution established the 1540 Committee and its mandate, affirmed that proliferation of nuclear weapons as well as the means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security.

  • 27 April 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/11

    Abstract: This presidential statement supported the Special Adviser on Iraq.

  • 22 April 2004 View: S/PV.4950

    Abstract: This was an open debate on resolution 1540.

  • Abstract: This was the continuation of the open debate on resolution 1540.

  • 22 April 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/10

    Abstract: The IAEA Board welcomed the Libyan decision to eliminate all materials leading to the production of nuclear weapons and reported the matter to the Council. The Council took note of this resolution in this presidential statement.

  • 22 April 2004 View: S/PV.4948

    Abstract: This was a debate on children and armed conflict.

  • 22 April 2004 View: S/RES/1539

    Abstract: This resolution asked for an action plan for a systematic and comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanism.

  • 21 April 2004 View: S/PV.4947

    Abstract: The Council did not adopted the draft resolution S /2004/313.

  • 21 April 2004 View: S/2004/313

    Abstract: This draft resolution established a new UN mission in Cyprus to monitor the implementation of the Foundation Agreement and provide a secure environment, and established an arms embargo on Cyprus. This was vetoed by Russia. In S/PV.4947 statements were made by Council members before and after the vote.

  • 21 April 2004 View: S/RES/1538

    Abstract: This resolution welcomed the inquiry into the oil-for-food programme.

  • 19 April 2004 View: S/2003/1053/Corr.2

    Abstract: This was the second corrigendum of the report which suggested that six egregious violations against children should receive priority in monitoring operations. It also attached for the first time a list of other parties to armed conflict that recruit or use children in Annex II.

  • 16 April 2004 View: S/2004/300

    Abstract: This was the Secretary-General's report on MINUSTAH.

  • 16 April 2004 View: S/2004/302

    Abstract: This report provided explanations on the Foundation Agreement and recommend its endorsement.

  • 15 April 2004 View: S/PV.4943

    Abstract: This was a Council debate on the role of business in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict peacebuilding.

  • 14 April 2004 View: A/RES/58/290

    Abstract: This was the General Assembly resolution on the role of diamonds fuelling conflict.

  • 13 April 2004 View: S/2004/116

    Abstract: This was Iraq's national report.

  • 6 April 2004 View: S/PV.4941

    Abstract: During the meeting, the Council welcomed the commitment by states for Afghanistan's reconstruction made at the Berlin Conference.

  • 6 April 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/9

    Abstract: This presidential statement welcomed the results of the Berlin Conference and endorsed the Berlin Declaration. The Council also acknowledged the commitment by NATO to expand ISAF.

  • 30 March 2004 View: S/RES/1537

    Abstract: This resolution authorised UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)'s drawdown.

  • 26 March 2004 View: S/PV.4937

    Abstract: This was the meeting during which it was decided to extend UNAMA's mandate for an additional 12 months by unanimously adopting resolution 1536.

  • 26 March 2004 View: S/RES/1536

    Abstract: This resolution extended UNAMA for an additional year until 26 March 2005.

  • 26 March 2004 View: S/RES/1534

    Abstract: This resolution called on the ICTY and ICTR to review their respective case loads and requested both tribunals to provide the Council with a progress assessment of their completion strategies every six months.

  • 26 March 2004 View: S/RES/1535

    Abstract: This resolution established the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED).

  • 25 March 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/7

    Abstract: This presidential statement considered cross-border and subregional problems in West Africa.

  • 24 March 2004 View: S/PV.4931

    Abstract: The Council was briefed by Annabi on the significant progress made in Afghanistan, and the preparations for elections.

  • 24 March 2004 View: S/PRST/2004/6

    Abstract: This presidential statement supported the decision to dispatch a Special Adviser and an assistance team for the elections.