Guinea-Bissau
UN Documents

• S/RES/1949 (23 November 2010) renewed the mandate of UNIOGBIS until 31 December 2011.
• S/RES/1876 (26 June 2009) the Council extended the mandate of UNOGBIS until 31 December and requested the Secretary-General to establish a UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) to succeed UNOGBIS for an initial period of 12 months after that.
• S/RES/1580  (22 December 2004) revised and extended the mandate of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS).
• S/RES/1233  (6 April 1999) supported the decision of the Secretary-General to establish the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau.
• S/RES/1216  (21 December 1998) requested that the Secretary-General make recommendations for a possible role for the UN in Guinea-Bissau's peace and reconciliation process.

Presidential Statements

• S/PRST/2010/15 (22 July 2010) expressed concern at the prevailing security situation and threats to constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and called on the government to release immediately all those detained in the events of 1 April or prosecute them with full respect for due process. 
• S/PRST/2009/29 (5 November 2009) welcomed the ongoing planning for the transition of UNOGBIS to an Integrated Peacebuilding Office (UNIOGBIS).
• S/PRST/2009/6 (9 April 2009) welcomed the convening of the presidential election for 28 June 2009 and urged the government and all political actors to create conducive conditions for the holding of a free, fair, transparent and credible presidential election.
• S/PRST/2009/2 (3 March 2009) condemned the assassination of President Vieira and the chief of the armed forces of Guinea-Bissau, and urged continued adherence to stability, constitutional order, the rule of law and the democratic process.
• S/PRST/2008/37 (15 October 2008) welcomed the commitment of Guinea-Bissau’s Government to hold legislative elections on 16 November and conveyed the Council’s concern about pertinent challenges facing Guinea-Bissau.
• S/PRST/2007/38 (19 October 2007) reaffirmed its support for efforts to consolidate peace in Guinea-Bissau, expressed concern about drug trafficking in the country and stated that it would consider Guinea-Bissau's request for inclusion on the Peacebuilding Commission's agenda.
• S/PRST/2005/39  (19 August 2005) acknowledged the successful presidential elections.
• S/PRST/2005/14  (31 March 2005) acknowledged progress made in Guinea-Bissau, including in the electoral process.
• S/PRST/2004/41  (2 November 2004) expressed deep concern at the developments that led to the killings of two military officials.
• S/PRST/2004/20  (18 June 2004) expressed satisfaction regarding progress made towards restoring constitutional order.

• PBC/4/GNB/1 (16 December 2009) was the progress report on the implementation of the Peacebuilding Strategic Framework for Guinea-Bissau.
• PBC/3/GNB/6 (16 June 2009) condemned the assassinations of Dabό and Proença.
• PBC/3/GNB/5 (4 March 2009) was the statement by the chair of the PBC’s configuration on Guinea-Bissau concerning the assassination of President João Bernardo Vieira and army chief Tagme Na Waie.
• PBC/3/GNB/4 (2 December 2008) was the PBC’s latest conclusions and recommendations on the situation in Guinea-Bissau adopted on 26 November 2008.
• PBC/3/GNB/1 (23 September 2008) was the PBC’s conclusions and recommendations on the situation in Guinea-Bissau.
• PBC/2/GNB/5 (19 March 2008) was the Peacebuilding Support Office background note on the situation in Guinea-Bissau.
• PBC/2/INF/1 (13 February 2008) indicated the membership of the PBC Organizational Committee and membership of the country-specific configurations.
• PBC/2/OC/9 (1 February 2008) was the letter from the Chairperson of the PBC listing the UN members states, organisations and entities constituting the latter configuration.
• A/62/686 - S/2008/87 (28 December 2007) was the letter from the Chairperson of the PBC informing the President of the Security Council about the placement of Guinea-Bissau on the Commission’s agenda and taking note of the Council’s request for advice on the situation in the country.

• S/PV.6569 (28 June 2011) was a briefing by Joseph Mutaboba.
• S/PV.6489 (25 February 2011) was a briefing by Joseph Mutaboba on the developments in the country.
• S/PV.6416 (5 November 2010) was a briefing by the head of UNIOGBIS on the Secretary-General's report.
• S/PV.6359 (15 July 2010) was a briefing by the head of UNIOGBIS on the Secretary-General’s report.
• S/PV.6281 (5 March 2010) was a briefing by Joseph Mutaboba on the Secretary-General’s report.
• S/PV.6212 and S/PV.6213 (5 November 2009) were briefings by Head of UNOGBIS, Joseph Mutaboba
• S/PV.6149 (23 June 2009) was a briefing by UNOGBIS head, Joseph Mutaboba.  
• S/PV.5988 (7 October 2008), S/PV.5925 (25 June 2008) and  S/PV.5860 (26 March 2008) were briefings to the Council on developments in Guinea-Bissau and PBC activities relating to the country.

SC/10301 (28 June 2011)
SC/10184 (25 February 2011)
SC/9900 (1 April 2010) expressed concern about military incidents which took place that day in Guinea-Bissau (i.e. the temporary detention of the prime minister and removal of the head of the armed forces from his post by his deputy). 
SC/9875 (5 March 2010) welcomied the progress being made in peace consolidation and reaffirmed the importance of security sector reforms.
SC/9677 (9 June 2009) was the Council press statement condemning the political killings in Guinea-Bissau on 5 June. 
S/2009/56 (30 January 2009) and S/2009/55 (27 January 2009) was the exchange of letters between the Secretary-General and the president of the Council on the appointment of Joseph Mutaboba as the Secretary-General’s Representative in Guinea-Bissau and head of UNOGBIS.
SC/9530 (11 December 2008) was a press statement by the Council welcoming the 16 November legislative elections.
SC/9506 (20 November 2008) was a press statement by the Security Council on legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau.
SC/9374 (25 June 2008) was a press statement which “welcomed progress on the preparations for the legislative elections scheduled for 16 November ((and)) applauded the steps that were taken by the Government to bring drug traffickers to justice.”
SC/9286 (27 March 2008) was a press statement by the Security Council on Guinea-Bissau.
SC/9198 (12 December 2007) was a press statement by the Council on Guinea-Bissau.
• S/2007/701 (3 December 2007) was the letter in which the Council agree to the Secretary-General's request to extend the mandate of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) until 31 December 2008.
• SC/9075  (10 July 2007) was the press statement welcoming the formation of a new government, but expressing concern over the tense social climate, an alarming increase in crime and the deteriorating socio-economic and financial situation.
• SC/8988 (29 March 2007) was the press statement expressing concern over the continuing political tensions 
• SC/8910 (15 December 2006) was the press statement expressing concern over the political and economic situation.
• S/2006/975 (13 December 2006) noted the Secretary-General's intention to extend the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau until December 2007.
• S/2006/791 (5 October 2006) took note of the new Representative.
• S/2005/796  (16 December 2005) took note of the Secretary-General's proposal.
• SC/8581 (14 December 2005) announced agreement for the renewal of the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau mandate.