               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1941 (2010)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 September 2010

               Resolution 1941 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6392nd meeting,
               on 29 September 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous Resolutions and the Statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone, in particular resolution 1886 (2009),
                     Welcoming the Secretary-General’s visit to Sierra Leone and commending the
               valuable contribution that the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in
               Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) has made to peacebuilding efforts and to the country’s
               peace, security and development,
                     Welcoming also, the report of the Secretary-General dated 17 September 2010
               (S/2010/471) and his recommendation that the mandate of UNIPSIL be extended for
               a period of one year, with a view to providing continued peacebuilding assistance to
               the Government of Sierra Leone, including preparations for the elections in 2012,
                     Mindful of the United Nations’ efforts in assisting the Government to address
               the capacity challenges of the national electoral institutions, noting the potential for
               an increase in tensions during the preparation for and the period leading up to the
               2012 elections in Sierra Leone, due to political, security, socio-economic and
               humanitarian challenges,
                     Calling upon the Government and the international community to focus on
               fostering an environment that is conducive to the holding of free and fair elections by
               strengthening institutions that administer and oversee the electoral process and in so
               doing, contribute to the institutional development and continued stability of the
               country,
                    Emphasizing the importance of the continued integrated support of the United
               Nations system and the international community for the long-term peace, security
               and development of Sierra Leone, particularly through strengthening the capacity of
               the Government of Sierra Leone,
                    Welcoming the steady progress the Government has made in implementing the
               Agenda for Change, as indicated in the Joint Progress Report undertaken by the
               Government in close collaboration with its international partners and civil society,
               noting the challenges that remain to be addressed in the Government’s national
               peacebuilding strategy and the efforts being made to address them, and calling upon

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               all international partners to align their assistance with the priorities outlined in the
               Joint Progress Report,
                    Acknowledging the role that the Peacebuilding Commission plays in support of
               the peacebuilding efforts in Sierra Leone, welcoming the Review of the Outcome of
               the High-level Special Session of the Peacebuilding Commission on Sierra Leone of
               28 September 2010 (PBC/4/SLE/3), and noting the contribution that the
               Peacebuilding Fund has made to peacebuilding in Sierra Leone,
                     Welcoming the ongoing implementation of the 2 April 2009 Joint Communiqué
               by the political parties and their contributions towards a sustained cessation of the
               political violence in Sierra Leone, and calling upon all political parties to continue
               to adhere to its provisions and ensure its full implementation,
                     Commending UNIPSIL and the United Nations Country Team’s continuing
               efforts to work together to achieve the integration of the political, development and
               humanitarian mandates of the mission set forth in the United Nations Joint Vision, and
               encouraging all United Nations entities in Sierra Leone to continue the implementation
               of the Joint Vision, and calling on Sierra Leone’s bilateral and multilateral partners to
               provide the necessary resources to implement the Joint Vision,
                     Reiterating its appreciation for the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone,
               stressing the importance of the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor by
               the Court, welcoming the completion of all the other cases, as well as effective
               outreach on the trials at the local level, reiterating its expectation that the Court will
               finish its work as soon as possible, and calling upon Member States to contribute
               generously to the Court and the proposed Residual Special Court,
                     Reaffirming resolution 1940 (2010) lifting all remaining sanctions in relation
               to Sierra Leone and recalling that the responsibility for controlling the circulation of
               small arms within the territory of Sierra Leone and between Sierra Leone and
               neighbouring States rests with the relevant governmental authorities in accordance
               with the Economic Community Of West African States Convention on Small Arms
               and Light Weapons of 2006,
                     Welcoming the role played by ECOWAS and encouraging the Member States
               of the Mano River Union and other regional organizations to continue their dialogue
               aimed at consolidating regional peace and security,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNIPSIL, as set out in resolutions
               1829 (2008) and 1886 (2009), until 15 September 2011;
                   2.    Emphasizes the importance of UNIPSIL achieving jointly with the UN
               Country Team, the objectives outlined in the Joint Vision within their respective
               mandates, including focusing on:
                    (i) providing support to the Government for the preparation of the 2012
                    elections as requested;
                    (ii) providing assistance to conflict prevention and mitigation efforts, and
                    promoting dialogue among political parties, the Government and all relevant
                    stakeholders;
                    (iii) assisting the Government and national institutions in tackling youth
                    unemployment, including through supporting training, education and skills
                    provision;

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                (iv) providing assistance to the Government in promoting good governance,
                the rule of law and human rights, including institutional reform; combating
                illicit drug trafficking and organized crime; combating corruption; providing
                support to the Human Rights Commission; and assisting in strengthening
                national capacity building in the areas of law enforcement, forensics, border
                management, money laundering and the strengthening of criminal justice
                institutions;
                3.    Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone, with the support of
           UNIPSIL and all other stakeholders in the country to increase their efforts to take
           measures to combat corruption, improve accountability, and promote the
           development of the private sector in order to generate wealth and employment
           opportunities;
                 4.   Calls upon the Government of Sierra Leone, with the support of
           UNIPSIL, development partners and other stakeholders to continue good
           governance reform by supporting the Anti-Corruption Commission to increase the
           transparency and management of Sierra Leone’s natural and mineral resources for
           the benefit of all Sierra Leoneans and mitigating the risk of resource based conflict;
           to intensify efforts against illicit drug trafficking through strengthening the
           Transnational Organised Crime Unit; and to promote human rights, including
           through implementation of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation
           Commission;
                 5.   Encourages the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General to
           continue with the progress already made to enhance the integration and
           effectiveness of United Nations efforts on the ground, in support of the
           implementation of the Joint Vision in Sierra Leone and the recovery and
           development priorities of the Government and people of Sierra Leone;
                 6.   Calls upon the Secretary-General to continue to report on progress
           achieved towards meeting the benchmarks, including in supporting the capacity of
           key national institutions to be able to adequately address the causes of conflict and
           manage political disputes by themselves, for the transition of UNIPSIL into a UN
           Country Team as agreed upon by the Government and the United Nations in the
           Joint Vision for Sierra Leone, and the particular challenges involved in preparing for
           the 2012 elections;
                7.    Emphasizes that the Government of Sierra Leone bears the primary
           responsibility for peacebuilding, security and long-term development in the country,
           and encourages the Government of Sierra Leone to continue its implementation of
           the Agenda for Change, and international partners to continue to provide support to
           the Government;
                8.    Encourages the Peacebuilding Commission to provide support to the
           Government of Sierra Leone in preparation for the 2012 elections as requested,
           including the potential to mobilize support from international partners, that is
           required for the implementation of the Government’s Agenda for Change and the
           UN’s Joint Vision Strategy and in that regard to advise and keep the Council
           updated, including on progress made in meeting core peacebuilding objectives, as
           necessary;
                9.     Urges the Government to accelerate the promotion of national unity and
           reconciliation;

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                     10. Commends the Government for recognizing the important role of women
               in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding, as referred to in
               resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) by establishing national strategies,
               underscores the importance that the Government continue its effort in addressing
               sexual and gender-based violence, and encourages UNIPSIL to work with the
               Government of Sierra Leone in this area;
                     11. Requests that the Secretary-General keep the Council informed every six
               months of progress made in the implementation of the mandate of UNIPSIL and this
               resolution;
                    12.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1942 (2010)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                29 September 2010

               Resolution 1942 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6393rd meeting,
               on 29 September 2010

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolution 1933 concerning Côte d’Ivoire and, in
               accordance with its paragraph 20, recalling its intention to consider raising for a
               limited period of time, prior to and after the elections, the level of authorized
               military and police personnel up to a total of no more than 500 additional personnel,
                    Recalling the letter of the Secretary-General dated 14 September 2010
               (S/2010/485) which recommended a temporary increase of the authorized military
               and police personnel of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI)
               from 8,650 to 9,150,
                    Recalling the letter of its President dated 17 September 2010 (S/2010/486)
               which approved the course of action outlined in the above letter of the
               Secretary-General,
                     Taking note of the establishment of the final voters list which was agreed upon
               by the Ivorian parties on 6 September 2010 and taking note of the certification of this
               voters list by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on 24 September
               2010 in Abidjan as mentioned by the letter of the Secretary-General dated 23 September
               2010 (S/2010/493),
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides to authorize, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his
               letter dated 14 September 2010 (S/2010/485), a temporary increase of UNOCI’s
               authorized military and police personnel from 8,650 to 9,150;
                    2.    Authorizes the immediate deployment of those additional capacities for a
               period of up to six months;
                    3.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1943 (2010)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                13 October 2010

               Resolution 1943 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6395th meeting, on
               13 October 2010

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001), 1510 (2003), 1833 (2008), 1890 (2009) and 1917 (2010),
                     Reaffirming also its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1368 (2001), 1373 (2001), 1822
               (2008) and 1904 (2009), and reiterating its support for international efforts to root
               out terrorism in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                     Recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006), 1738 (2006)
               and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, its resolutions 1325
               (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) on women and peace and
               security, and its resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009) on children and armed
               conflict,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
                     Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order
               throughout the country resides with the Afghan Authorities, stressing the role of the
               International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in assisting the Afghan Government
               to improve the security situation and build its own security capabilities, and
               welcoming the cooperation of the Afghan Government with ISAF,
                    Welcoming the communiqués of the London Conference (S/2010/65) and the
               Kabul Conference which set a clear agenda and agreed priorities for the way ahead
               on Afghanistan,
                     Recognizing once again the interconnected nature of the challenges in
               Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance, human
               rights, rule of law and development as well as the cross-cutting issues of counternarcotics, anti-corruption and accountability are mutually reinforcing and
               welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the international
               community to address these challenges through a comprehensive approach,
                     Stressing in this context the need for further efforts by the Afghan Government
               to fight corruption, promote transparency and increase its accountability, in line with

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               the Afghan Government’s commitment to strengthen measures to combat corruption
               after the London and Kabul Conferences,
                     Recognizing the commitment by the international community to support the
               phased transition to full Afghan responsibility for security including through the
               establishment of the Joint Afghan NATO Inteqal “Transition” Board to determine
               mutually agreed criteria to commence the Transition process, and the imperative for
               the international community to continue to train, mentor and partner with the
               Afghan National Security Forces in order to support the international and Afghan
               objective for Afghan National Security Forces leadership on military and civilian
               police operations by the end of 2014, noting that these issues will be discussed at
               the forthcoming NATO Summit in Lisbon, and stressing the long-term commitment
               of the international community to support the further development and
               professionalization of the ANSF,
                     Stressing the central and impartial role that the United Nations continues to
               play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the
               international community, noting, in this context, the synergies in the objectives of
               the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and of ISAF, and
               stressing the need for strengthened cooperation, coordination and mutual support,
               taking due account of their respective designated responsibilities,
                     Expressing its strong concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in
               particular the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida,
               other illegal armed groups and criminals, including those involved in the narcotics
               trade, and the increasingly strong links between terrorism activities and illicit drugs,
               resulting in threats to the local population, including children, as well as to the
               national security forces and international military and civilian personnel,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to update and
               improve the National Drug Control Strategy, with a particular emphasis on a
               partnership approach to ensure joint, effective implementation and coordination,
               encouraging ISAF to further, effectively support, within its designated
               responsibilities, Afghan-led sustained efforts to address drug production and
               trafficking, in cooperation with relevant international and regional actors,
               recognizing the threat posed by illicit drug production, trade, trafficking to
               international peace and stability in different regions of the world, and the important
               role played by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in this
               regard,
                     Expressing also its concern over the harmful consequences of violent and
               terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups on the
               capacity of the Afghan Government to guarantee the rule of law, to provide security
               and basic services to the Afghan people, and to ensure the full enjoyment of their
               human rights and fundamental freedoms,
                     Reiterating its support for the continuing endeavours by the Afghan
               Government, with the assistance of the international community, including ISAF
               and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition, to improve the security
               situation and to continue to address the threat posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and
               other extremist groups, and stressing in this context the need for sustained
               international efforts, including those of ISAF and the OEF coalition,

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                 Condemning in the strongest terms all attacks, including improvised explosive
           device (IED) attacks, suicide attacks, assassinations and abductions, targeting
           civilians and Afghan and international forces and their deleterious effect on the
           stabilization, reconstruction and development efforts in Afghanistan, and
           condemning further the use by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups of
           civilians as human shields,
                 Welcoming the Afghan Government’s achievements in banning ammonium
           nitrate fertilizer, and urging continued action to implement regulations for the
           control of all explosive materials and precursor chemicals, thereby reducing the
           ability of insurgents to use them for improvised explosive devices,
                 Recognizing the increased threats posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other
           extremist groups as well as the challenges related to the efforts to address such
           threats,
                 Expressing its serious concern with the increased high number of civilian
           casualties in Afghanistan, in particular women and children casualties, the large
           majority of which are caused by Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups,
           reaffirming that all parties to armed conflict must take all feasible steps to ensure
           the protection of affected civilians, calling for all parties to comply with their
           obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law and for all
           appropriate measures to be taken to ensure the protection of civilians, and
           recognizing the importance of the ongoing monitoring and reporting to the United
           Nations Security Council, including by ISAF, of the situation of civilians and in
           particular civilian casualties,
                 Taking note of the progress made by ISAF and other international forces in
           minimizing the civilian casualties, as described in the August 2010 UNAMA report
           on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, urging ISAF and other international
           forces to continue to undertake enhanced efforts to prevent civilian casualties
           including the increased focus on protecting the Afghan population as a central
           element of the mission, and noting the importance of conducting continuous reviews
           of tactics and procedures and after-action reviews and investigations in cooperation
           with the Afghan Government in cases where civilian casualties have occurred and
           when the Afghan Government finds these joint investigations appropriate,
                 Expressing its strong concern about recruitment and use of children by Taliban
           forces in Afghanistan as well the killing and maiming of children as a result of the
           conflict, welcoming the establishment of the Afghan Inter-Ministerial Steering
           Committee on Children and the Afghan Government’s intention to develop an action
           plan on the prevention of recruitment of children under 18 years of age, and the
           appointment of the focal point by the Ministry of the Interior dealing with child
           protection issues,
                 Acknowledging the progress made in security sector reform, welcoming the
           support and assistance extended to the Afghan National Police by the international
           partners in this regard, in particular the continued commitment of the North Atlantic
           Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission in Afghanistan, the European
           Gendarmerie Force (EGF) contribution to this mission and assistance extended to
           the Afghan National Police including through the European Union police mission
           (EUPOL Afghanistan), and stressing the need for Afghanistan together with
           international donors to further strengthen the Afghan National Army and the Afghan

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               National Police to ensure Afghan capability to assume increasing responsibilities
               and leadership of security operations and maintain public order, law enforcement,
               the security of Afghanistan’s borders and the preservation of the constitutional
               rights of the Afghan citizens as well as to increase its efforts in disbandment of
               illegal armed groups and counter-narcotics, as outlined in the London Conference
               and the Kabul Conference communiqués,
                    Stressing in this context the importance of further progress by the Afghan
               Government in ending impunity and strengthening judicial institutions, in the
               reconstruction and reform of the prison sector, and the rule of law and respect for
               human rights within Afghanistan, including for women and girls, and in particular
               women’s rights under the Constitution to fully participate in the political, economic
               and social spheres of Afghan life,
                     Reiterating its call on all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively
               in peaceful political dialogue as requested by participants at the Consultative Peace
               Jirga held in Kabul in June 2010 within the framework of the Afghan Constitution
               and to work together with international donors for the socio-economic development
               of the country and to avoid resorting to violence including through the use of illegal
               armed groups, supporting the aims of the High Peace Council, and encouraging the
               Afghan Government-led peace process, in particular the implementation of the
               Afghan Peace and Reintegration Program, within the framework of the Afghan
               Constitution and with full respect for the implementation of measures and
               application of the procedures introduced by the Security Council in its resolutions
               1267 (1999), 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009) as well as other relevant resolutions of
               the Council, and pledging to continue supporting this work as requested by the
               Afghan Government,
                     Noting the leading role played by the Afghan Independent Election
               Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission in organizing the 2010
               parliamentary elections, and the support of the United Nations and ISAF, and the
               Afghan Government’s commitment in the Kabul Conference communiqué to address
               long-term electoral reform, based on lessons learned in previous elections,
                     Recognizing the importance of the contribution of neighbouring and regional
               partners as well as regional organizations including EU, OSCE, Shanghai
               Cooperation Organization and the CSTO to the stabilization of Afghanistan,
               stressing the crucial importance of advancing regional cooperation as an effective
               means to promote security, governance and development in Afghanistan, welcoming
               the regional efforts in this regard, and looking forward to the inaugural meeting in
               November 2010 in Istanbul of the Core Group established in support of enhanced
               regional cooperation in conjunction with the Kabul Conference,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the international community carried out to strengthen
               the coherence of military and civilian actions, including those within the framework
               of ISAF,
                    Welcoming the continued coordination between ISAF and the OEF coalition,
               and in-theatre cooperation established between ISAF and the European Union
               presence in Afghanistan,
                     Expressing its appreciation for the leadership provided by NATO and for the
               contributions of many nations to ISAF and to the OEF coalition, which operates

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           within the framework of the counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and in
           accordance with the applicable rules of international law,
                 Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to
           international peace and security,
                Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF, in
           coordination with the Afghan Government,
                Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
           Nations,
                1.    Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security
           Assistance Force, as defined in resolution 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for a period
           of twelve months until 13 October 2011;
               2.    Authorizes the Member States participating in ISAF to take all necessary
           measures to fulfil its mandate;
                3.   Recognizes the need to further strengthen ISAF to meet all its operational
           requirements, and in this regard calls upon Member States to contribute personnel,
           equipment and other resources to ISAF;
                 4.   Stresses the importance of increasing, in a comprehensive framework, the
           functionality, professionalism and accountability of the Afghan security sector,
           encourages ISAF and other partners to sustain their efforts, as resources permit, to
           train, mentor and empower the Afghan national security forces, in order to
           accelerate progress towards the goal of self-sufficient, accountable and ethnically
           balanced Afghan security forces providing security and ensuring the rule of law
           throughout the country, welcomes the increasing leadership role played by the
           Afghan Authorities in security responsibilities throughout the country, and stresses
           the importance of supporting the planned expansion of the Afghan National Army
           and the Afghan National Police as endorsed by the Joint Coordination and
           Monitoring Board in January 2010;
                5.    Calls upon ISAF and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative to
           continue to work in close consultation with the Afghan Government and the Special
           Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in accordance with Security
           Council resolution 1917 (2010) as well as with the OEF coalition in the
           implementation of the ISAF mandate;
                 6.   Requests the leadership of ISAF to keep the Security Council regularly
           informed, through the United Nations Secretary-General, on the implementation of
           its mandate, including through the timely provision of quarterly reports;
                7.   Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1944 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 October 2010

               Resolution 1944 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6399th meeting, on
               14 October 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 1927
               (2010), 1908 (2010), 1892 (2009), 1840 (2008) 1780 (2007), 1743 (2007), 1702
               (2006), 1658 (2006), 1608 (2005), 1576 (2004) and 1542 (2004),
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Haiti,
                     Recognizing the significant devastation that has been suffered by the
               Government and people of Haiti, expressing concern regarding the new challenges
               and threats as a result of the earthquake of 12 January 2010, sharing the Secretary-General’s assessment that the earthquake has not destroyed the gains towards
               stabilization in the past few years but has created new obstacles as well as new
               opportunities, and stressing the need for MINUSTAH to continue to focus its work
               on ensuring Haiti’s security and stability as currently mandated by the Security
               Council, including in the context of the upcoming presidential and legislative
               elections,
                     Calling on the Government of Haiti and all the other relevant Haitian actors to
               ensure the holding of credible and legitimate presidential and legislative elections,
               due to be held on 28th November 2010, which will further consolidate democracy,
               allow for the completion of constitutional reform and contribute to the
               reconstruction process, and emphasizing the need to continue to promote
               participation of women in the electoral process,
                    Emphasizing that progress in the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti is
               crucial to achieving lasting stability and reiterating the need for security to be
               accompanied by social and economic development,
                     Stressing the leading role of the Government of Haiti in its post-disaster
               recovery and reconstruction process and underlining the necessity for increased
               coordination and complementary efforts among all United Nations actors and other
               relevant stakeholders in assisting the Government in this regard and welcoming the
               establishment of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and the Haiti
               Reconstruction Fund which play a central role in the medium and long-term
               reconstruction efforts in Haiti,

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                    Welcoming the creation of the ad hoc Presidential Commission on
               Resettlement established to coordinate all stakeholders involved in the relocation
               and resettlement of internally displaced persons,
                    Calling on donors to fulfil without delay the pledges made at the International
               Donors’ Conference “Towards a New Future for Haiti” held on 31 March 2010, with
               a view to promptly producing tangible and visible reconstruction dividends,
                     Emphasizing the role of regional organizations in the ongoing process of
               stabilization and reconstruction of Haiti and calling on MINUSTAH to continue to
               work closely with regional and subregional organizations, international financial
               institutions and other stakeholders, in particular the Organization of the American
               States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
                     Acknowledging the continued support of the Organization of American States
               to modernize the Haitian voter registry and stressing the importance of updating the
               voter list following the devastation caused by the earthquake of 12 January 2010,
                    Recognizing the interconnected nature of the challenges in Haiti, reaffirming
               that sustainable progress on security, the rule of law and institutional reform,
               national reconciliation and development are mutually reinforcing, and welcoming
               the continuing efforts of the Government of Haiti and the international community
               to address these challenges,
                     Expressing its concern with the rise in the number of weapons in circulation,
               the increase in drug trafficking, and the security situation in camps for internally
               displaced persons and further expressing its concern over sexual and gender based
               crimes in Haiti,
                    Recognizing that strengthening national human rights institutions and respect
               for human rights, due process, combating criminality and sexual and gender based
               violence, and putting an end to impunity are essential to ensuring the rule of law and
               security in Haiti,
                     Commending the extraordinary efforts undertaken by the United Nations to
               respond to the earthquake, recognizing the critical role of MINUSTAH in ensuring
               stability and security in Haiti and also recognizing the complementary roles
               MINUSTAH and the United Nations Country Team have fulfilled to date in assisting
               Haiti in its recovery efforts, and reaffirming the authority of the Special
               Representative of the Secretary-General in the coordination and conduct of all
               activities of United Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Haiti,
                     Commending MINUSTAH for continuing to assist the Government of Haiti to
               ensure a secure and stable environment and expressing gratitude to the personnel of
               MINUSTAH and to their countries and paying tribute to those injured or killed in
               the line of duty,
                     Calling on the Government of Haiti, in coordination with the international
               community, to continue to advance security sector reform, in particular as called for
               in the Haitian National Police (HNP) Reform Plan adopted by the Government of
               Haiti,
                    Underlining the need to further strengthen Haitian judicial and correctional
               systems, in accordance with the national justice reform plan, including judicial

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           institution modernization and improvement in the access to justice, including
           through the establishment of new legal aid offices,
                 Welcoming the efforts of the former President of the United States of America,
           William J. Clinton as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, to enhance the United
           Nations response to the earthquake, in both humanitarian and development
           operations as well as tracking aid pledges and disbursement of funds, liaising with
           the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and the international financial institutions,
           working to ensure coherence across United Nations operations in Haiti, and
           contributing to better coordination among non-governmental organizations, in line
           with Haitian priorities,
                 Stressing the importance of a strong coordination among the office of the
           United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti and other United Nations entities and
           Member States, and stressing the need for coordination among all international
           actors on the ground,
                Underlining the need for the implementation of highly effective and visible
           labour intensive projects that help create jobs and deliver basic social services,
                Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report S/2010/446 of 1 September 2010,
                 Determining that the situation in Haiti continues to constitute a threat to
           international peace and security in the region, despite the progress achieved thus far,
                 Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as described in
           section 1 of operative paragraph 7 of resolution 1542 (2004),
                 1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH as contained in its
           resolutions 1542 (2004), 1608 (2005), 1702 (2006), 1743 (2007), 1780 (2007), 1840
           (2008), 1892 (2009), 1908 (2010) and 1927 (2010) until 15 October 2011, with the
           intention of further renewal;
                 2.    Decides to maintain the current Mission overall force levels, which
           consists of a military component of up to 8940 troops of all ranks and of a police
           component of up to 4391 police and calls on the Secretary-General to conduct a
           comprehensive assessment of the security environment following the election and
           transfer of power to a new government in 2011, as contained in paragraph 56 of the
           Secretary-General’s report;
                 3.   Recognizes the ownership and primary responsibility of the Government
           and the people of Haiti over all aspects of the country’s stabilization, welcomes the
           steps taken by MINUSTAH to provide logistical and technical expertise, within
           available means, to assist the Government of Haiti, as requested, to continue
           operations to build the capacity of its rule of law institutions at the national and
           local level, and to speed up the implementation of the government’s resettlement
           strategy for displaced persons, in the knowledge that such measures are temporary
           and will be phased out as Haitian capacity grows, and calls on the Mission to
           proceed swiftly with activities in this regard as recommended by the Secretary-General;
                 4.   Recognizes that the successful holding of free, fair, inclusive and
           transparent presidential and legislative elections in accordance with the
           constitutional timetable is a key condition for the consolidation of a stable political
           environment in which recovery and reconstruction efforts can progress, reaffirms its

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               call upon MINUSTAH to support the political process under way in Haiti, including
               through the good offices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and
               encourages MINUSTAH to continue its support to the Haitian Government and to
               the Provisional Electoral Council, in the preparation and conduct of Haiti’s
               presidential and legislative elections and to coordinate international electoral
               assistance to Haiti in cooperation with other international stakeholders including the
               OAS and CARICOM;
                      5.   Calls on all donors and international and Non-Governmental
               Organizations to coordinate their efforts and work closely with the Interim Haiti
               Recovery Commission in order to strengthen the capacity of the Government to
               fulfil the Action Plan for National Recovery and Development of Haiti;
                     6.    Welcomes ongoing efforts by MINUSTAH to increase coordination with
               the Haitian National Police and to expand its assistance to border management
               efforts in order to deter illicit activities and calls on Haiti’s international and
               regional partners to intensify their assistance to the Government of Haiti in this
               regard, as requested;
                     7.   Requests the United Nations country team, and calls upon all actors, to
               complement security and development operations undertaken by the Government of
               Haiti with the support of MINUSTAH with activities aimed at effectively improving
               the living conditions of the concerned populations, in particular women and
               children;
                     8.    Requests MINUSTAH to continue to implement quick-impact projects
               that further enhance the trust of the Haitian population towards MINUSTAH;
                     9.   Encourages the Haitian authorities to take full advantage of that support,
               notably in Enhancing Haitian National Police (HNP) capacity modernizing key
               legislation and in the implementation of the justice reform plan, to take the
               necessary steps, including nominations, that will allow superior judicial institutions
               to function adequately, and to address the issue of prolonged pretrial detentions and
               prison overcrowding, with special regard to children;
                    10. Calls on the Government of Haiti, with the support of MINUSTAH, to
               develop the next iteration of the HNP reform plan to ensure continuity upon the
               expiration of the current plan and the strategic plan of the National Prison
               Administration and encourages their implementation and requests MINUSTAH to
               continue to support vetting, mentoring, training of the police and corrections
               personnel and strengthening the institutional and operational capacities of the
               correctional services;
                    11. Welcomes the resumption of training of recruits for the Haitian National
               Police and stresses the importance of maintaining and increasing the international
               community’s support for capacity-building of the HNP;
                     12. Encourages MINUSTAH to continue assisting the Government of Haiti
               in providing adequate protection to the civilian population, with particular attention
               to the needs of internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups, especially
               women and children, including through joint community policing in the camps,
               along with strengthened mechanisms to address sexual and gender-based violence;
                     13. Encourages also MINUSTAH to assist the Government in tackling the
               risk of a resurgence in gang violence, organized crime, drug trafficking and
               trafficking of children;

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                  14. Strongly condemns the grave violations against children affected by
           armed violence, as well as widespread rape and other sexual abuse of women and
           girls, and calls upon the Government of Haiti, with the support of MINUSTAH and
           the United Nations country team, to continue to promote and protect the rights of
           women and children as set out in Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000), 1612
           (2005), 1820 (2008), 1882 (2009), 1888 (2009), and 1889 (2009);
                 15. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the necessary
           measures to ensure full compliance of all MINUSTAH personnel with the United
           Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and to keep the
           Council informed, and urges troop- and police-contributing countries to ensure that
           acts involving their personnel are properly investigated and punished;
                16. Reaffirms MINUSTAH’s human rights mandate and calls on the Haitian
           authorities to continue their efforts to promote and protect human rights, and calls
           on MINUSTAH to continue to provide human rights training to the Haitian National
           Police and other relevant institutions, including the correctional services;
                 17. Welcomes the important work done by MINUSTAH in support of urgent
           needs in Haiti and encourages the Mission within its mandate to continue to make
           full use of existing means and capabilities, including its engineers, with a view to
           further enhancing stability in the country and requests MINUSTAH to develop its
           longer term planning with a view to encouraging a Haitian-led effort to further
           enhance stability in the country;
                 18. Requests MINUSTAH to continue to pursue its expanded community
           violence reduction approach, adapting the programme to the changing requirements
           of the post-earthquake Haitian context with a particular focus on the displaced and
           those living in violence-affected neighbourhoods;
                 19. Requests MINUSTAH to continue to support the Haitian authorities in
           their efforts to control the flow of small arms including labour-intensive projects,
           the development of a weapons registry, the revision of current laws on importation
           and possession of arms, reform of the weapons permit system and the development
           and implementation of a national community policing doctrine;
                20. Underscores the importance that planning documents for the military and
           police components, such as the concept of operations and rules of engagement, be
           regularly updated, as appropriate, and be in line with the provisions of all its
           relevant resolutions, and requests the Secretary-General to report on them to the
           Security Council and troop- and police-contributing countries;
                 21. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
           implementation of MINUSTAH’s mandate, semi-annually and not later than 45 days
           prior to its expiration;
                22. Requests the Secretary-General to include in his reports a comprehensive
           assessment of threats to security in Haiti and give particular attention to the
           protective environment for all, in particular women and children, and on progress in
           the sustainable resettlement of displace persons, and to propose, as appropriate,
           options to reconfigure the composition of MINUSTAH;
                23.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1945 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 October 2010

               Resolution 1945 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6401st meeting, on
               14 October 2010

                    The Security Council,
                   Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning
               Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the cause of peace throughout Sudan, to the
               sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, to the full and
               timely implementation of the final phase of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
               (CPA), including efforts to make unity attractive and a referendum to determine the
               future status of the people of Southern Sudan in exercise of their right to selfdetermination, and recalling the importance of the principles of good
               neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the relations among States in
               the region,
                    Welcoming the communiqué issued after the high-level meeting on Sudan held
               in New York on 24 September 2010 (SG/2165),
                     Reiterating its full support for efforts to reach a comprehensive and inclusive
               solution to the conflict in Darfur, and bearing in mind the Darfur Peace Agreement,
               the need for the completion of the political process, and an end to the violence and
               abuses in Darfur,
                    Reiterating the need for a lasting political solution and sustained security in
               Darfur, and urging all parties that continue to abstain from the peace process to join
               the Doha negotiations without preconditions or further delays and for all parties to
               engage fully and constructively in the process and cooperate with the African
               Union/United Nations Joint Chief Mediator Djibril Bassolé,
                     Welcoming the 15 January 2010 agreement between the governments of Chad
               and Sudan to normalize their relations and strongly encouraging Chad and Sudan to
               continue to implement this agreement and refrain from supporting rebel forces and
               all other armed groups,
                     Noting with deep concern the increases in violence, and rising inter-tribal
               fighting, as well as ongoing sexual and gender-based violence and impunity, and
               reiterating its deep concern about attacks on humanitarian personnel and
               peacekeepers, the security of civilians, and calling on all parties in Darfur to cease

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               offensive actions immediately and to refrain from further violent attacks causing
               consequent poor humanitarian aid situation and restricted humanitarian access to
               populations in need,
                     Demanding that the parties to the conflict exercise restraint and cease military
               action of all kind, including aerial bombardments,
                     Demanding an immediate and complete cessation by all parties to armed
               conflict of all acts of sexual violence against civilians in line with resolutions 1325
               (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), and 1889 (2009); recruitment and use of children
               in line with resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009); and indiscriminate attacks on
               civilians in line with resolution 1894 (2009),
                    Commending the efforts of, and reiterating its full support for, the United
               Nations/African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the African
               Union/United Nations Joint Chief Mediator, the United Nations Secretary-General,
               the League of Arab States, the African Union High Level Implementation Panel on
               Sudan, and the leaders of the region to promote peace and stability in Darfur, and
               expressing strong support for the political process under the African Union/United
               Nations-led mediation,
                     Welcoming the enhanced cooperation and information sharing between
               UNAMID and the Panel of Experts facilitated by the Department of Peacekeeping
               Operations’ guidelines and the decision of UNAMID to establish a focal point to
               facilitate information sharing with the Panel of Experts regarding the arms embargo,
                    Recalling the 2 July 2010 midterm report by the Panel of Experts appointed by
               the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 (b) of resolution 1591 (2005) and
               extended by subsequent resolutions, taking note of the Panel of Expert’s final report,
               and expressing its intent to study, through the Committee, the Panel’s
               recommendations and to consider appropriate next steps,
                    While noting some positive developments, expressing concern over the
               obstacles that have been imposed on the work of the Panel of Experts during the
               course of its last mandate, including to freedom of movement,
                     Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the Charter concerning
               privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of
               the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged
               in such operations,
                     Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to extend until 19 October 2011 the mandate of the Panel of
               Experts, originally appointed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and previously
               extended by resolutions 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), 1713 (2006), 1779 (2007), 1841
               (2008), and 1891 (2009), and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary
               administrative measures as expeditiously as possible;
                    2.    Recalls the Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions
               report (S/2006/997) on best practices and methods, including paragraphs 21, 22, and
               23 that discuss possible steps for clarifying methodological standards for monitoring
               mechanisms, including the Panel of Experts;

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                 3.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 31 March 2011 a
           midterm briefing on its work and no later than 90 days after the adoption of this
           resolution an interim report to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 3 (a)
           of resolution 1591 (2005) (hereinafter “the Committee”) and a final report no later
           than 30 days prior to termination of its mandate to the Council with its findings and
           recommendations;
                 4.    Requests the Panel of Experts to coordinate its activities as appropriate
           with the operations of the United Nations/African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
           (UNAMID) and with international efforts to promote the political process in Darfur,
           and to assess in its interim and final reports progress towards reducing violations by
           all parties of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556 (2005)
           and paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005), and progress towards removing
           impediments to the political process, threats to stability in Darfur and the region,
           violations of international humanitarian or human rights law or other atrocities,
           including sexual- and gender-based violence, and other violations of the abovementioned resolutions;
                5.    Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies, the African Union and
           other interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of
           Experts, in particular by supplying any information at their disposal on
           implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution
           1556 (2004);
                 6.   Urges all States, in particular those in the region, to report to the
           Committee on the actions they have taken to implement measures imposed by
           resolutions 1591 (2005) and 1556 (2004), including imposition of targeted
           measures;
                7.    Reminds all States, particularly States in the region, of the obligations
           contained in resolutions 1591 (2005) and 1556 (2004), in particular those
           obligations relating to arms and related materiel;
                8.     Reiterates paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005), which provides for
           exceptions to the measures imposed by paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556
           (2004) for:
                 (a) supplies and related technical assistance listed in paragraph 9 of
           resolution 1556 (2004);
               (b) assistance and supplies provided in support of implementation of the
           Comprehensive Peace Agreement; or
                 (c) movements of military equipment and supplies into the Darfur region
           that are approved in advance by the Committee established under paragraph 3 (a) of
           resolution 1591 (2005) upon a request by the Government of Sudan;
                9.    Decides that all States, including Sudan, when relying on the exception
           contained in paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005), shall notify the Committee in
           advance of providing assistance and supplies into the Darfur region in support of the
           implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the states of North
           Darfur, South Darfur and West Darfur;
                 10. Decides that all States shall ensure that any sale or supply of arms and
           related materiel to Sudan not prohibited by 1556 (2005) and 1591 (2005), are made

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               conditional upon the necessary end user documentation so that States may ascertain
               that any such sale or supply is conducted consistent with the measures imposed by
               those resolutions;
                    11. Expresses its intention, following the midterm report, to review the state
               of implementation, including obstacles to full and effective implementation of the
               measures, imposed in resolution 1591 (2005), with a view to ensuring full
               compliance;
                     12. Reaffirms the mandate of the Committee to encourage dialogue with
               interested Member States, in particular those in the region, including by inviting
               representatives of such States to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation
               of the measures and further encourages the Committee to continue its dialogue with
               UNAMID;
                     13. Welcomes the Committee’s work, which has drawn on the reports of the
               Panel of Experts and taken advantage of the work done in other fora, to draw
               attention to the responsibilities of private sector actors in conflict affected areas;
                    14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1946 (2010)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                15 October 2010

               Resolution 1946 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6402nd meeting, on
               15 October 2010

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President relating to
               the situation in Côte d’Ivoire, in particular resolutions 1880 (2009), 1893 (2009),
               1911 (2010) and 1933 (2010),
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Côte d’Ivoire, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General dated 20 May 2010
               (S/2010/245) and of the reports of the United Nations Group of Experts on Côte
               d’Ivoire dated 9 October 2009 (S/2009/521), 12 April 2010 (S/2010/179),
                     Emphasizing the continued contribution to Côte d’Ivoire’s stability, in
               particular in the context of the planned presidential elections, of the measures
               imposed by resolutions 1572 (2004) and 1643 (2005) and stressing that these
               measures aim at supporting the peace process in Côte d’Ivoire,
                     Welcoming the conclusions of the last meeting of the Permanent Consultative
               Framework held in Ouagadougou on 21 September 2010 under the aegis of the
               Facilitator, President Blaise Compaoré of Burkina Faso, welcoming the
               establishment and the certification of the voters list, taking note of the commitments
               of the Ivorian stakeholders to hold the first round of the presidential elections on
               31 October 2010 and urging them to ensure that elections take place as scheduled
               and complete this electoral process in open, free, fair and transparent conditions,
               within the timeframe fixed by the Independent Electoral Commission,
                     Noting with concern, in spite of the sustained improvement of the overall
               human rights situation, the persistence of reported human rights and humanitarian
               law violations against civilians in different parts of the country, including acts of
               sexual violence, stressing that the perpetrators must be brought to justice,
               reiterating its firm condemnation of all violations of human rights and international
               humanitarian law in Côte d’Ivoire, and recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820
               (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) on women, peace and security, its resolutions
               1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009) on children and armed conflict and its resolution 1674
               (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts,

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                     Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to pose a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to renew until 30 April 2011 the measures on arms and the
               financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 7 to 12 of resolution 1572
               (2004) and the measures preventing the importation by any State of all rough
               diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire imposed by paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005);
                     2.    Decides to review the measures renewed in paragraph 1 above in light of
               the progress achieved in the electoral process and in the implementation of the key
               steps of the peace process, as referred to in resolution 1933 (2010), by the end of the
               period mentioned in paragraph 1, and decides further to carry out during the period
               mentioned in paragraph 1 above a review of the measures renewed in paragraph 1
               above no later than three months after the holding of open, free, fair and transparent
               presidential elections in accordance with international standards, with a view to
               possibly modifying, lifting or maintaining the sanctions regime, in accordance with
               progress in the peace process;
                     3.    Calls upon the Ivorian parties to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement
               and all States, in particular those in the subregion, to fully implement the measures
               renewed in paragraph 1 above, including as appropriate by taking the necessary
               rules and regulations and calls also upon the United Nations Operation in Côte
               d’Ivoire (UNOCI) to bring its full support within its capacities and mandate and
               further calls upon the French forces to support UNOCI in this regard, within the
               limits of their deployment and their capabilities;
                     4.    Demands that the Ivorian parties to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement,
               in particular the Ivorian authorities, provide unhindered access particularly to the
               Group of Experts firstly established pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1584
               (2004), to equipment, sites and installations referred to in paragraph 2 (a) of resolution
               1584 (2005), and to all weapons, ammunition and related materiel, regardless of
               location, when appropriate without notice and including those under the control of
               Republican Guard units, and demands further that they provide access under the
               same conditions to UNOCI in order to carry out its mandate and to the French forces
               which support it, as set out in its resolutions 1739 (2007), 1880 (2009) and 1933
               (2010);
                     5.   Decides, in line with paragraph 27 of resolution 1933 (2010) and in
               addition to the provisions of paragraph 8 of resolution 1572 (2004), that the arms
               embargo shall not apply to the supplies of non-lethal equipment intended solely to
               enable the Ivorian security forces to use only appropriate and proportionate force
               while maintaining public order, as approved in advance by the Sanctions
               Committee;
                     6.   Underlines that it is fully prepared to impose targeted measures against
               persons to be designated by the Committee in accordance with paragraphs 9, 11 and
               14 of resolution 1572 (2004) who are determined to be, among other things:
                    (a) A threat to the peace and national reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire,
               in particular by blocking the implementation of the peace process, as referred to in
               the Ouagadougou Political Agreement;

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                 (b) Attacking or obstructing the action of UNOCI, of the French forces
           which support it, of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, of the
           Facilitator, of his Special Representative in Côte d’Ivoire;
                 (c) Responsible for obstacles to the freedom of movement of UNOCI and of
           the French forces which support it;
               (d) Responsible for serious violations of human rights and international
           humanitarian law committed in Côte d’Ivoire;
                (e)   Inciting publicly hatred and violence;
                (f) Acting in violation of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of resolution
           1572 (2004);
                 7.    Notes with concern UNOCI’s Media Monitoring reports and the media
           outlets referenced therein for inciting violence and a resumption of internal conflict
           and stresses that it remains ready to impose sanctions against those who obstruct the
           electoral process, specifically the action of the Independent Electoral Commission
           and all other operators involved, and the proclamation and certification of the
           results of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections;
                8.   Requests all States concerned, in particular those in the subregion, to
           cooperate fully with the Committee, and authorizes the Committee to request
           whatever further information it may consider necessary;
                9.   Decides to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts as set out in
           paragraph 7 of resolution 1727 (2006) until 30 April 2011 and requests the
           Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures;
                 10. Decides that the report referred to in paragraph 7 (e) of resolution 1727
           (2006) may include, as appropriate, any information and recommendations relevant
           to the Committee’s possible additional designation of the individuals and entities
           described in paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and further recalls the
           Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions report (S/2006/997) on best
           practices and methods, including paragraphs 21, 22, and 23 that discuss possible
           steps for clarifying methodological standards for monitoring mechanisms;
                11. Requests the Group of Experts to submit a report as well as
           recommendations to the Security Council through the Committee 15 days before the
           end of its mandated period, on the implementation of the measures imposed by
           paragraphs 7, 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004) and paragraph 6 of resolution 1643
           (2005);
                12. Requests the Secretary-General to communicate as appropriate to the
           Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by UNOCI and,
           where possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the supply of arms
           and related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                13. Requests also the French Government to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information gathered by the French
           forces and, where possible, reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the
           supply of arms and related materiel to Côte d’Ivoire;
                14. Requests also the Kimberley Process to communicate as appropriate to
           the Security Council, through the Committee, information which, where possible,

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               has been reviewed by the Group of Experts, concerning the production and illicit
               export of diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire and further decides to renew the exemptions
               set out by paragraph 16 and 17 of resolution 1893 (2009) with regards to the
               securing of samples of rough diamonds for scientific research purposes coordinated
               by the Kimberley Process;
                     15. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and other organizations
               and interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee, the Group of Experts,
               UNOCI and the French forces, in particular by supplying any information at their
               disposal on possible violations of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7, 9 and 11
               of resolution 1572 (2004), paragraph 6 of resolution 1643 (2005) and reiterated in
               paragraph 1 above; further requests the group of experts to coordinate its activities
               as appropriate with all actors involved to promote the political process in
               Côte d’Ivoire;
                     16. Urges further in this context that all Ivorian parties and all States,
               particularly those in the region, ensure:
                    – the safety of the members of the Group of Experts;
                    – unhindered access by the Group of Experts, in particular to persons,
                      documents and sites in order for the Group of Experts to execute its mandate;
                     17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                S/RES/1947 (2010)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              29 October 2010

               Resolution 1947 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6414th meeting, on
               29 October 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling resolution 1645 (2005) and in particular its paragraph 27,
                    Reaffirming the importance of the peacebuilding work carried out by the
               United Nations, and the need for sustained support and adequate resources for this
               work,
                     Recognizing the role of the Peacebuilding Commission as a dedicated
               intergovernmental advisory body to address the needs of countries emerging from
               conflict towards sustainable peace,
                     1.   Welcomes the report presented by the co-facilitators entitled “Review of
               the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture”, as set out in document S/2010/393,
               which is based on extensive consultations with the United Nations membership and
               other stakeholders;
                     2.   Requests all relevant United Nations actors to take forward, within their
               mandates and as appropriate, the recommendations of the report with the aim of
               further improving the effectiveness of the Peacebuilding Commission;
                     3.   Recognizes that the peacebuilding work of the United Nations requires
               sustained support and adequate resources to meet the challenges;
                    4.   Requests the Peacebuilding Commission to reflect in its annual reports
               progress made in taking forward the relevant recommendations of the report;
                     5.   Calls for a further comprehensive review five years after the adoption of
               the present resolution following the procedure as set out in paragraph 27 of
               resolution 1645 (2005);
                    6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

10-61208 (E)
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Security Council resolution 1947 (2010) [on affirming the importance of the UN Peacebuilding Commission]

S/65 [27] PEACEBUILDING
S/65 [10] INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

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