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Security Council Resolution 1701: The situation in the Middle East
Security Council Resolution 1701: The situation in the Middle East
Summary:
This resolution calls for the full cessation of hostilities, the deployment of Lebanese forces to Southern Lebanon, parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces behind the Blue Line, strengthening the UN force (UNIFIL) to facilitate the entry of Lebanese Forces in the region and the establishment of a demilitarised zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River. It also calls for UN Secretary-General to develop proposals to implement the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords as well as Security Council Resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006) and imposes an arms embargo on Lebanon. The resolution was formally agreed to by both parties within 48 hours of its adoption.
Date:
11/08/2006
Country / Entity:
Israel
Lebanon
Region:
Middle East & West Asia
Conflict / Issue:
Inter-State
Thematic:
Security Arrangements
Ceasefire/Cessation of Hostilities
DDR
Military
Humanitarian and Refugee Issues
Statehood, Territory and Identity
Implementation Arrangements
Military Monitors
Local and International supporting Actors
United Nations
Member States
Language:
Arabic
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English
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