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Security Council Resolution 1735, adopted unanimously on December 22, 2006, after recalling resolutions
1267 (1999),
1333 (2000),
1363 (2001),
1373 (2001),
1390 (2001),
1452 (2002),
1455 (2003),
1526 (2004),
1566 (2004),
1617 (2005),
1624 (2005) and
1699 (2005) on
terrorism, the Council approved measures to improve the identification and control of terrorists.
Resolution
Observations
The Security Council viewed terrorism as one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. It condemned and expressed concern at the increasing number of attacks by
Al-Qaeda,
Osama bin Laden, the
Taliban and other individuals and groups. Council members reaffirmed that terrorism could be defeated only through a comprehensive approach with the active participation and co-operation of all countries and international organisations; in this context, dialogue between the
1267 Committee and states was important, and co-operation with
Interpol was welcomed.
Meanwhile, the preamble of the resolution also expressed concern at misuse of the
Internet
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by terrorist groups and individuals, further noting the changing nature of the threat, particularly in the way terrorists would promote their
ideologies.
Acts
The following measures were enacted under
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, thus making the measures legal under
international law
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.
All countries were required to impose an
arms embargo,
travel ban and financial sanctions against all terrorist groups and individuals. Furthermore, countries could propose names for listing on a sanctions list and had to use the form provided in the annex of the resolution. The 1267 Committee was asked to develop, adopt and implement guidelines regarding individuals to be removed from the list.
The resolution went on to detail procedures for implementing the measures, taking note of exemptions, co-operation and the exchange of information, sanctions on the Taliban and outreach. The
mandate of the monitoring team based in
New York City
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was extended for a further period of 18 months; its responsibilities were outlined in the annex of the resolution, including dealing with instances of non-compliance.
See also
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Counter-Terrorism Committee
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Interpol notice
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List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1701 to 1800 (2006–2008)
References
External links
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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
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