United Nations Security Council Resolution 1698

UN Security Council
Resolution 1698
Date31 July 2006
Meeting no.5,502
CodeS/RES/1698 (Document)
SubjectThe situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1698, adopted unanimously on July 31, 2006, after recalling all previous resolutions concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including resolutions 1493 (2003), 1533 (2004), 1552 (2004), 1565 (2004), 1592 (2005), 1596 (2005), 1616 (2005), 1649 (2005) and 1654 (2006), the Council renewed sanctions against the country until July 31, 2007.[1]

The resolution was passed after the first general elections in 40 years.

  1. ^ "Security Council extends increase in force strength of UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo until 30 September". United Nations. July 31, 2006.