United Nations Security Council Resolution 1625
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Conflicts in the world
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| Date | 14 September 2005 |
| Meeting no. | 5,261 |
| Code | S/RES/1625 (Document) |
| Subject | Threats to international peace and security (Security Council Summit 2005) |
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15 voted for None voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council resolution1625, adopted unanimously at the 2005 World Summit on 14 September 2005, the Council adopted a declaration on the role of the Security Council in conflict prevention, particularly in Africa where a large number of armed conflicts were taking place.
Resolution 1625, along with Resolution 1624 (2005), was adopted at a meeting of heads of state or government.
The Security Council expressed "deep concern" at the human cost and material loses caused by armed conflict. It reaffirmed the importance of refraining from the threat or use of force in international relations, the need to adopt a conflict prevention strategy to address the root causes of conflict and crises, and to strengthen the role of the United Nations in preventing violent conflict and build partnerships between international and regional organisations.
The preamble of the declaration made reference to the African Union in particular, and its position on the unconstitutional changes of government on the continent. It also recognised the role of civil society in conflict prevention.
The resolution expressed the Council's determination to enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations in preventing armed conflict, by:
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General was required to provide information on potential armed conflicts to the Council, particularly from Africa, assist countries at risk of conflict and promote regional conflict management initiatives.
The Council stressed the importance of conflict prevention strategies to avoid a negative impact on security, economic, social, political and humanitarian sectors in countries facing crisis. A regional approach was also highlighted, particularly with regard to demobilisation, demilitarisation and reintegration, and action would be taken against the illegal exploitation of natural resources which fuelled conflict. Increased co-operation between the United Nations and regional or subregional organisations was also called for, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.
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