United Nations Security Council Resolution 1808 was passed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council on April 15, 2008. It sought to address the ongoing situation in Georgia, which had two breakaway de facto states within its borders, neither of which was recognised by the UN. The primary purpose was to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia, which was mainly composed of Russian peacekeepers.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 1808 | ||
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.jpg) European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia | ||
| Date | 15 April 2008 | |
| Meeting no. | 5,866 | |
| Code | S/RES/1808 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation in Georgia | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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After the 2008 War in Georgia
editMany states, especially Luxembourg, claimed that during the 2008 South Ossetia war, Russia was in violation of this resolution, especially after its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Abkhazia is now recognised by six UN member states and South Ossetia by five, respectively. [citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Adoption by UN Security Council of a Resolution Extending the Mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia". April 16, 2008. Archived from the original on May 11, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2011.