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Renews until 31 July 2007 the arms embargo as well as travel and financial restrictions on individuals designated by the Committee in accordance with the criteria set out in resolution 1596 (2005) and 1649 (2006). Extends the travel and financial measures to political and military leaders recruiting or using children in armed conflict and to individuals violating international law involving targeting of children in arms conflict. Re-establishes the Group of Experts for a period expiring on 31 July 2007. Mandates the Group of Experts, in addition to the tasks defined in resolutions 1533, 1596 and 1649 to recommend feasible and effective measures the Council might impose to prevent illegal exploitation of natural resources financing armed groups in the Eastern part of the DRC. Requests the Secretary General to present a report on the potential economic, humanitarian and social impact on the population of the DRC of implementation of possible restrictive measures on natural resources.

Resolution number
1698
Resolution Date
31 July 2006