               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2174 (2014)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               27 August 2014

               Resolution 2174 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7251st meeting, on
               27 August 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its resolutions on Libya since resolution 1970 (2011), as well as
               the Statement of its President (S/PRST/2013/21) of 16 December 2013,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Libya,
                    Deploring the increasing violence in Libya, in particular around Tripoli and
               Benghazi, condemning ongoing fighting by armed groups and incitement to
               violence, and expressing its deep concern at its impact on Libya’s civilian
               population and institutions, as well as the threat it poses to Libya’s stability and
               democratic transition,
                     Welcoming the calls of the Government of Libya and House of Representatives
               for an immediate ceasefire, underlining the need for all parties to engage in peaceful
               and inclusive political dialogue and to respect the democratic process, and
               encouraging the Arab League, the African Union and all those with influence on the
               parties, in particular neighbouring and regional countries, to suppor t an immediate
               cessation of hostilities and constructive engagement with such a dialogue,
                    Recalling its decision in resolution 1970 (2011) to refer the situation in Libya
               to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and reaffirming the
               importance of the Government of Libya’s cooperation with the International
               Criminal Court and the Prosecutor,
                     Reaffirming the importance of holding accountable those responsible for
               violations or abuses of human rights or violations of international humanitarian law,
               including those involved in attacks targeting civilians,
                     Expressing deep concern at the threat posed by unsecured arms and
               ammunition in Libya and their proliferation, which poses a risk to stabilit y in Libya
               and the region, including through transfer to terrorist and violent extremist groups
               and underlining the importance of coordinated international support to Libya and
               the region to address these issues,
                     Concerned at the growing presence of Al-Qaida linked terrorists groups and
               individuals operating in Libya, reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in

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               accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including
               applicable international human rights, refugee and humanitar ian law, threats to
               international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, and recalling, in this
               regard, the obligations under resolution 2161 (2014),
                    Expressing its determination to use targeted sanctions in pursuit of stability in
               Libya, and against those individuals and entities who threaten its stability and
               obstruct or undermine its successful completion of the political transition,
                    Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
               and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Calls on all parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire and an end to
               fighting, and expresses its strong support for the efforts of the United Nations
               Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Representative of the
               Secretary-General in this regard;
                    2.     Condemns the use of violence against civilians and civilian institutions
               and calls for those responsible to be held accountable;
                     3.     Calls on the House of Representatives and the Constitutional Drafting
               Assembly to carry out their tasks in a spirit of inclusiveness, and calls on all parties
               to engage in an inclusive Libyan-led political dialogue in order to help restore
               stability, and to forge consensus around the next steps in Libya’s transition;
                     4.   Reaffirms that the measures specified in paragraphs 15, 16, 17, 19, 20
               and 21 of resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by paragraphs 14, 15 and 16 of
               resolution 2009 (2011), apply to individuals and entities designated under that
               resolution and under resolution 1973 (2011) and by Committee established pursuant
               to paragraph 24 of resolution 1970 (2011), decides that they shall also apply to
               individuals and entities determined by the Committee to be engaging in or prov iding
               support for other acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya, or
               obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition, and
               decides that such acts may include but are not limited to:
                     (a) planning, directing, or committing, acts that violate applicable
               international human rights law or international humanitarian law, or acts that
               constitute human rights abuses, in Libya;
                     (b) attacks against any air, land, or sea port in Libya, or against a Libyan
               State institution or installation, or against any foreign mission in Libya;
                      (c) providing support for armed groups or criminal networks through the
               illicit exploitation of crude oil or any other natural resources in Libya;
                     (d)   acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of a listed individual or
               entity;
                     5.   Reiterates that individuals and entities determined by the Committee to
               have violated provisions of resolution 1970 (2011), including the arms embargo, or
               assisted others in doing so, are subject to designation, and notes that this includes
               those who assist in the violation of the assets freeze and travel ban in resolution
               1970 (2011);

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                 6.   Requests the Panel of Experts established pursuant to paragraph 24 of
           resolution 1973 (2011), in addition to its current mandate, to provide information on
           individuals and entities who meet the designation criteria specified in paragraphs 4
           and 5 of this resolution;
                 7.   Requests that the Committee give due regard to requests for delisting of
           individuals and entities who no longer meet the designation criteria;
                 8.   Decides that the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel,
           including related ammunition and spare parts, to Libya in accordance with
           paragraph 13 (a) of resolution 2009 (2011) as modified by paragraph 10 of
           resolution 2095 (2013) must be approved in advance by the Committee;
                 9.    Calls upon all States, in particular States neighbouring Libya, to inspect
           in their territory, including seaports and airports, in accordance with their national
           authorities and legislation and consistent with international law, in particular the law
           of the sea and relevant international civil aviation agreements, all cargo to and from
           Libya, if the State concerned has information that provides reasonable grounds to
           believe the cargo contains items the supply, sale, transfer, or export of which is
           prohibited by paragraphs 9 or 10 of resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by
           paragraph 13 of 2009 (2011) and paragraphs 9 and 10 of 2095 (2013), for the
           purpose of ensuring strict implementation of those provisions;
                 10. Reaffirms its decision to authorize all Member States to, and that all
           Member States shall, upon discovery of items prohibited by paragraph 9 or 10 of
           resolution 1970, as modified by paragraph 13 of 2009 (2011) and paragraphs 9 and
           10 of 2095 (2013), seize and dispose (such as through destruction, rendering
           inoperable, storage or transferring to a State other than the originating or destination
           States for disposal) of such items and further reaffirms its decision that all Member
           States shall cooperate in such efforts;
                 11. Requires any Member State when it undertakes an inspection pursuant to
           paragraph 9 of this resolution, to submit promptly an initial written report to the
           Committee containing, in particular, explanation of the grounds for the inspections,
           the results of such inspections, and whether or not cooperation was provided, and, if
           prohibited items for transfer are found, further requires such Member States to
           submit to the Committee, at a later stage, a subsequent written report containing
           relevant details on the inspection, seizure, and disposal, and relevant details of the
           transfer, including a description of the items, their origin and intended destination, if
           this information is not in the initial report;
                  12. Affirms its readiness to review the appropriateness of the measures
           contained in this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension
           or lifting of the measures, and its readiness to review the mandate of UNSMIL, as
           may be needed at any time in light of developments in Libya;
                13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2175 (2014)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              29 August 2014

               Resolution 2175 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7256th meeting, on
               29 August 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Reiterating its primary responsibility for the maintenance of internationa l
               peace and security and, in this context, the need to promote and ensure respect for
               the principles and rules of international humanitarian law,
                     Recalling Security Council resolution 1502 (2003) on the Protection of
               Humanitarian Personnel, its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006),
               1738 (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, as
               well as other relevant resolutions and statements of its President on protect ion of
               civilians in armed conflict and on protection of United Nations personnel, associated
               personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones,
                     Recalling the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of
               1977, and the obligation of parties to armed conflict to respect and ensure respect
               for international humanitarian law in all circumstances,
                    Recalling the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated
               Personnel, and its Optional Protocol,
                    Recalling all relevant General Assembly resolutions, including resolutions
               68/101 entitled Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of
               United Nations personnel, and 68/102 entitled Strengthening the Coordination of
               humanitarian emergency assistance of the United Nations,
                     Reaffirming the need for all parties to armed conflict to respect the
               humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in
               order to ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance, the safety of civilians
               receiving assistance and the security of humanitarian personnel and United Nations
               and its associated personnel,
                     Recalling the inclusion of attacks intentionally directed against personnel
               involved in a humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping mission in accordance with
               the Charter, as long as they are entitled to the protection given to civilians or
               civilian objects under the international law of armed conflict, as a war crime in the
               Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court,
                    Emphasizing the responsibility of States to comply with their relevant
               obligations to end impunity and to thoroughly investigate and prosecute persons

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               responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, in order to
               prevent these crimes, avoid their recurrence and seek sustainable peace, justice,
               truth and reconciliation, and, in this regard, reaffirming the need to end impunity for
               serious violations of international humanitarian law, including those involving
               attacks against humanitarian personnel,
                     Stressing that the fight against impunity and to ensure accountability for
               genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious crimes has been
               strengthened through the work on and prosecution of these crimes in the
               international criminal justice system, ad hoc and mixed tribunals as well as
               specialized chambers in national tribunals; and recognising in this regard the
               contribution of the International Criminal Court, in accordanc e with the principle of
               complementarity to national criminal jurisdictions as set out in the Rome Statute,
               towards holding accountable those responsible for such crimes, and reiterating its
               call on the importance of State cooperation with these courts and tribunals in
               accordance with the States’ respective obligations,
                    Recalling that the primary responsibility under international law for the
               security and protection of humanitarian personnel and United Nations and
               associated personnel lies with the Government hosting a United Nations operation
               conducted under the Charter of the United Nations or its agreements with relevant
               organizations,
                     Gravely concerned at the growing number of acts of violence in many parts of
               the world against national and international personnel of humanitarian
               organisations, United Nations personnel and its associated personnel, and
               humanitarian assets, including humanitarian supplies, facilities and transports, in
               particular deliberate attacks which are in violation of internationa l humanitarian law,
               as well as other applicable international law and the adverse impact of such
               violence, including on humanitarian access, exacerbated by the presence of armed
               actors, including non-state armed groups, terrorist and criminal networks, and their
               activities,
                     1.   Reaffirms the obligation of all parties involved in an armed conflict to
               comply with international humanitarian law, in particular their obligations under the
               Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the obligations applicable to them under the
               Additional Protocols thereto of 1977, to ensure the respect and protection of all
               humanitarian personnel and United Nations and associated personnel, as well as
               with the rules and principles of international human rights law and refugee law;
                     2.    Strongly condemns all forms of violence and intimidation, including,
               inter alia, murder, rape and sexual assault, armed robbery, abduction, hostage -
               taking, kidnapping, harassment and illegal arrest and detention to which those
               participating in humanitarian operations are increasingly exposed, as well as attacks
               on humanitarian convoys and acts of destruction and looting of their assets;
                     3.   Urges all parties involved in an armed conflict to allow full unimpeded
               access by humanitarian personnel to all people in need of assistance, and to make
               available, as far as possible, all necessary facilities for their operations, and to
               promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel
               and United Nations and its associated personnel and their assets;
                    4.  Urges States to ensure that crimes against humanitarian personnel do not
               remain unpunished, affirming the need for States to ensure that perpetrators of

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           attacks committed on their territory against such personnel do not operate with
           impunity, and that perpetrators of such acts are brought to justice, as provided for by
           national laws and obligations under international law;
                5.    Reaffirms the obligation of all humanitarian personnel and United
           Nations and its associated personnel to observe and respec t the laws of the country
           in which they are operating, in accordance with international law and the Charter of
           the United Nations, and underlines the importance for humanitarian organizations to
           uphold the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality a nd independence in their
           humanitarian activities;
                6.    Expresses its determination to take appropriate steps in order to ensure
           the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and United Nations and its
           associated personnel, including, inter alia, by:
                (a) Ensuring that the mandates of relevant United Nations peacekeeping
           operations can, where appropriate and on a case-by-case basis, help to contribute to
           a secure environment to enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance by
           humanitarian organisations, in accordance with humanitarian principles;
                 (b) Requesting the Secretary-General to seek the inclusion of, and that host
           countries include, key provisions of the Convention on the Safety of United Nations
           and Associated Personnel, including, among others, those regarding the prevention
           of attacks against members of United Nations operations, the establishment of such
           attacks as crimes punishable by law and the prosecution or extradition of offenders,
           in future as well as, if necessary, in existing status-of-forces, status-of-missions and
           host country agreements negotiated between the United Nations and those countries,
           mindful of the importance of the timely conclusion of such agreements;
                (c) Encouraging the Secretary-General, in accordance with his prerogatives
           under the Charter of the United Nations, to bring to the attention of the Security
           Council situations in which humanitarian assistance is unable to reach people in
           need as a consequence of violence directed against humanitarian personnel and
           United Nations and its associated personnel;
                 (d) Issuing the declaration of exceptional risk for the purposes of
           article 1 (c) (ii) of the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated
           Personnel, in situations where in its assessment circumstances would support such a
           declaration, and inviting the Secretary-General to advise the Security Council,
           where in his assessment circumstances would support such a declaration;
                (e) Calling upon all States to consider becoming parties to the Convention
           on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and its Optional Protocol,
           and urging States parties to take steps to enable its effective implementation;
                 7.    Requests the Secretary-General to include in all his country-specific
           situation reports, and other relevant reports which address the protection of
           civilians, the issue of the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and United
           Nations and its associated personnel, including recording specific acts of violence
           against such personnel, remedial actions taken to prevent similar incidents and
           actions taken to identify and hold accountable those who commit such acts, and to
           provide the Security Council with recommendations on measures to prevent similar
           incidents, ensure accountability and enhance the safety and security of such
           personnel.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2176 (2014)
               Security Council
                                                                               Distr: General
                                                                               15 September 2014

               Resolution 2176 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7263rd meeting, on
               15 September 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia, in
               particular resolutions 1509 (2003), 2066 (2012) and 2116 (2013), and its press
               statement of 9 July 2014,
                    Expressing grave concern about the extent of the outbreak of the Ebola virus
               in West Africa, in particular in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone,
                     Affirming that the Government of Liberia bears primary responsibility for
               ensuring peace, stability and the protection of the civilian population in Liberia and
               stressing that lasting stability in Liberia will require the Government of Liberia to
               sustain well-functioning and accountable government institutions, particularly of the
               rule of law and security sectors,
                    Welcoming the launch of the Liberia Operational Plan for Accelerated
               Response to Recurrence of Ebola Epidemic, taking note of the efforts of the national
               security forces, notably the Liberia National Police and the Armed Forces of
               Liberia, to respond promptly to the outbreak through undertaking public awareness
               and prevention activities in conformity with established safety protocols and
               procedures and urging the national security forces, when responding to security
               incidents, to use proportionate force,
                     Welcoming the convening of the Mano River Union Extraordinary Summit,
               held in Guinea on 1 August 2014, and the commitments expressed by the Heads of
               State of Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and the Head of the World
               Health Organization to combat the Ebola outbreak in the region, including by
               strengthening treatment services and measures to isolate the outbreak across borders
               and also welcoming the commitment of the African Union and the Economic
               Community of West African States, as well as bilateral partners and multilateral
               organizations, to support efforts to combat the further spread of the Ebola virus,
                     Expressing appreciation for the appointments by the Secretary-General of
               David Nabarro as the United Nations System Senior Coordinator for Ebola Virus
               Disease and of Anthony Banbury as the Deputy Ebola Coordinator and Operation
               Crisis Manager operating from the United Nations Operations Crisis Centre, in
               order to assist governments in the region to address the Ebola outbreak,

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                     Urging the international community to respond swiftly to the shortage of
               qualified medical professionals and appropriate equipment and preventive measures
               necessary to address the Ebola outbreak in West Africa,
                     Expressing deep appreciation for and commending the continued contribution
               and commitment of United Nations personnel, especially the troop - and policecontributing countries of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), to assist
               in consolidating peace and stability in Liberia, and the effor ts of the Special
               Representative of the Secretary-General,
                    Noting the possible delays in the conduct of the Special Senatorial Election
               scheduled for October 2014,
                     Taking note of the report dated 15 August 2014 of the Secretary-General
               (S/2014/598) and also taking note of the letter dated 28 August 2014 of the
               Secretary-General (S/2014/644) and his recommendation to defer consideration of
               the proposals outlined in his 15 August 2014 report (S/2014/598) for the extension
               of the mandate of UNMIL,
                     Determining that the situation in Liberia 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 the mandate of UNMIL until 31 December 2014;
                    2.   Endorses the Secretary-General’s recommendation in his letter dated
               28 August 2014 (S/2014/644) to defer consideration of the proposals in his report
               (S/2014/598) of 15 August 2014 on adjustments to the mandate of UNMIL;
                    3.   Expresses its intention to further extend the mandate of UNMIL to
               30 September 2015 after consideration of the Secretary-General’s proposals;
                    4.    Requests the Secretary-General to keep it updated on the situation in
               Liberia by no later than 15 November 2014;
                    5.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                S/RES/2177 (2014)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              18 September 2014

               Resolution 2177 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7268th meeting, on
               18 September 2014

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 2176 (2014) adopted on 15 September 2014
               concerning the situation in Liberia and its press statement of 9 July 2014,
                    Recalling its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
               and security,
                    Expressing grave concern about the outbreak of the Ebola virus in, and its
               impact on, West Africa, in particular Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, as well as
               Nigeria and beyond,
                    Recognizing that the peacebuilding and development gains of the most affected
               countries concerned could be reversed in light of the Ebola outbreak and
               underlining that the outbreak is undermining the stability of the most affected
               countries concerned and, unless contained, may lead to further instances of civil
               unrest, social tensions and a deterioration of the political and security climate,
                    Determining that the unprecedented extent of the Ebola outbreak in Africa
               constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
                   Expressing concern about the particular impact of the Ebola outbreak on
               women,
                     Welcoming the convening of the Mano River Union Extraordinary Summit,
               held in Guinea on 1 August 2014, and the commitments expressed by the Heads of
               State of Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to combat the Ebola
               outbreak in the region, including by strengthening treatment services and measures
               to isolate the outbreak across borders,
                    Taking note of the measures taken by the Member States of the region,
               especially Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, as well as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and
               Senegal, in response to the Ebola outbreak and recognizing that the outbreak may
               exceed the capacity of the governments concerned to respond,
                   Taking note of the letter (S/2014/669) dated 29 August 2014 to the Secretary-General from the Presidents of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, requesting a
               comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak, including a coordinated international

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               response to end the outbreak and to support the societies and economies affected by
               restrictions on trade and transportation during the outbreak,
                     Recognizing the measures taken by the Member States of the region, in
               particular Côte d’Ivoire, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Mali and Senegal, to facilitate the
               delivery of humanitarian assistance to the most affected co untries,
                    Emphasizing the key role of Member States, including through the Global
               Health Security Agenda where applicable, to provide adequate public health services
               to detect, prevent, respond to and mitigate outbreaks of major infectious diseases
               through sustainable, well-functioning and responsive public health mechanisms,
                     Recalling the International Health Regulations (2005), which are contributing
               to global public health security by providing a framework for the coordination of the
               management of events that may constitute a public health emergency of
               international concern, and aim to improve the capacity of all countries to detect,
               assess, notify and respond to public health threats and underscoring the importance
               of WHO Member States abiding by these commitments,
                     Underscoring that the control of outbreaks of major infectious diseases
               requires urgent action and greater national, regional and international collaboration
               and, in this regard, stressing the crucial and immediate need for a coordinated
               international response to the Ebola outbreak,
                     Commending Member States, bilateral partners and multilateral organizations
               for the crucial assistance, including financial commitments and in -kind donations,
               provided to and identified for the affected people and governments of the region to
               support the scaling up of emergency efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in West
               Africa and interrupt transmission of the virus, including by providing flexible funds
               to relevant United Nations agencies and international organizations involved in the
               response to enable them and national governments to purchase supplies and enhance
               emergency operations in the affected countries, as well as by collaborating with
               public and private sector partners to accelerate development of th erapies, vaccines
               and diagnostics to treat patients and limit or prevent further infection or
               transmission of the Ebola virus disease,
                     Expressing deep appreciation to the first-line responders to the Ebola outbreak
               in West Africa, including national and international health and humanitarian relief
               workers contributed by the Member States of diverse regions and non -governmental
               organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the International
               Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFR C) and also expressing
               appreciation to the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) for
               transporting humanitarian personnel and medical supplies and equipment, especially
               to remote locations in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, during the outbreak,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the African Union (AU), in coordination with
               bilateral partners and multilateral organizations, to craft a united, comprehensive
               and collective African response to the outbreak, including through the deployment
               of healthcare workers to the region, and also the efforts of the Economic
               Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support steps to contain the
               spread of the Ebola virus, including through the support of the defen ce forces of its
               Member States,

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                 Expressing concern about the impact, including on food security, of general
           travel and trade restrictions in the region and taking note of the AU call on its
           Member States to lift travel restrictions to enable the free movement of people and
           trade to the affected countries,
                 Emphasizing the role of all relevant United Nations System entities, in
           particular the United Nations General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and
           Peacebuilding Commission, in supporting the national, regional and international
           efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak and recognizing, in this regard, the central
           role of the World Health Organization (WHO), which designated the Ebola outbreak
           a public health emergency of international concern,
                Stressing the need for coordinated efforts of all relevant United Nations
           System entities to address the Ebola outbreak in line with their respective mandates
           and to assist, wherever possible, national, regional and international efforts in this
           regard,
                Taking note of the WHO Ebola Response Roadmap of 28 August 2014 that
           aims to stop transmission of the Ebola virus disease worldwide, while managing the
           consequences of any further international spread and also taking note of the 12
           Mission Critical Actions, including infection control, community mobilization and
           recovery, to resolve the Ebola outbreak,
                 Taking note of the WHO protocols to prevent the transmission of the Ebola
           virus disease between individuals, organizations and populations, underlining that
           the Ebola outbreak can be contained, including through the implementation of
           established safety and health protocols and other preventive measures that have
           proven effective and commending the efforts of the United Nations Mission in
           Liberia (UNMIL) to communicate, including through UNMIL Radio, such protocols
           and preventive measures to the Liberian public,
                 Reiterating its appreciation for the appointments by the Secretary-General of
           David Nabarro as the United Nations System Senior Coordinator for Ebola Virus
           Disease and of Anthony Banbury as the Deputy Ebola Coordinator and Operation
           Crisis Manager operating from the Crisis Response Mechanism of the United
           Nations, activated on 5 September 2014 and which aims to consolidate the
           operational work of the United Nations System, Member States, non -governmental
           organizations and other partners focused on providing assistance to the affected
           countries in response to the Ebola outbreak, as well as to ensure United Nations
           System assistance to developing, leading and implementing an effective response to
           the broader dimensions of the outbreak that include food security and access to
           basic health services,
                Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to convene a high-level
           meeting on the margins of the sixty-ninth United Nations General Assembly to urge
           an exceptional and vigorous response to the Ebola outbreak,
                1.    Encourages the governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea to
           accelerate the establishment of national mechanisms to provide for the rapid
           diagnosis and isolation of suspected cases of infection, treatme nt measures, effective
           medical services for responders, credible and transparent public education
           campaigns, and strengthened preventive and preparedness measures to detect,
           mitigate and respond to Ebola exposure, as well as to coordinate the rapid deliver y
           and utilization of international assistance, including health workers and

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               humanitarian relief supplies, as well as to coordinate their efforts to address the
               transnational dimension of the Ebola outbreak, including the management of their
               shared borders, and with the support of bilateral partners, multilateral organizations
               and the private sector;
                     2.   Encourages the governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea to
               continue efforts to resolve and mitigate the wider political, security, socioeconomic
               and humanitarian dimensions of the Ebola outbreak, as well as to provide
               sustainable, well-functioning and responsive public health mechanisms, emphasizes
               that responses to the Ebola outbreak should address the specific needs of women
               and stresses the importance of their full and effective engagement in the
               development of such responses;
                     3.   Expresses concern about the detrimental effect of the isolation of the
               affected countries as a result of trade and travel restrictions imposed on and to the
               affected countries;
                     4.    Calls on Member States, including of the region, to lift general travel and
               border restrictions, imposed as a result of the Ebola outbreak, and that contribute to
               the further isolation of the affected countries and undermine their efforts to respo nd
               to the Ebola outbreak and also calls on airlines and shipping companies to maintain
               trade and transport links with the affected countries and the wider region;
                     5.    Calls on Member States, especially of the region, to facilitate the
               delivery of assistance, including qualified, specialized and trained personnel and
               supplies, in response to the Ebola outbreak to the affected countries and, in this
               regard, expresses deep appreciation to the government of Ghana for allowing the
               resumption of the air shuttle of UNMIL from Monrovia to Accra, which will
               transport international health workers and other responders to areas affected by the
               Ebola outbreak in Liberia;
                     6.   Calls on Member States, especially of the region, and all relevant actors
               providing assistance in response to the Ebola outbreak, to enhance efforts to
               communicate to the public, as well as to implement, the established safety and
               health protocols and preventive measures to mitigate against misinformation and
               undue alarm about the transmission and extent of the outbreak among and between
               individuals and communities and, in this regard, requests the Secretary-General to
               develop a strategic communication platform using existing United Nations System
               resources and facilities in the affected countries, as necessary and available,
               including to assist governments and other relevant partners;
                     7.    Calls on Member States to provide urgent resources and assistance,
               including deployable medical capabilities such as field hospitals with qualified and
               sufficient expertise, staff and supplies, laboratory services, logistical, transport and
               construction support capabilities, airlift and other aviation support and aeromedical
               services and dedicated clinical services in Ebola Treatment Units and isolation units,
               to support the affected countries in intensifying preventive and response activities
               and strengthening national capacities in response to the Ebola outbreak and to allot
               adequate capacity to prevent future outbreaks;
                     8.   Urges Member States, as well as bilateral partners and multilateral
               organizations, including the AU, ECOWAS, and European Union, to mobilize and
               provide immediately technical expertise and additional medical capacity, including
               for rapid diagnosis and training of health workers at the national an d international

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           level, to the affected countries, and those providing assistance to the affected
           countries, and to continue to exchange expertise, lessons learned and best practices,
           as well as to maximize synergies to respond effectively and immediately t o the
           Ebola outbreak, to provide essential resources, supplies and coordinated assistance
           to the affected countries and implementing partners and calls on all relevant actors
           to cooperate closely with the Secretary-General on response assistance efforts;
                9.    Urges    Member     States    to    implement      relevant    Temporary
           Recommendations issued under the International Health Regulations (2005)
           regarding the 2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa, and lead the organization,
           coordination and implementation of national preparedness and response activities,
           including, where and when relevant, in collaboration with international development
           and humanitarian partners;
                 10. Commends the continued contribution and commitment of international
           health and humanitarian relief workers to respond urgently to the Ebola outbreak
           and calls on all relevant actors to put in place the necessary repatriation and
           financial arrangements, including medical evacuation capacities and treatment and
           transport provisions, to facilitate their immediate and unhindered deployment to the
           affected countries;
                11. Requests the Secretary-General to help to ensure that all relevant United
           Nations System entities, including the WHO and UNHAS, in accordance with their
           respective mandates, accelerate their response to the Ebola outbreak, including by
           supporting the development and implementation of preparedness and operational
           plans and liaison and collaboration with governments of the region and those
           providing assistance;
                 12. Encourages the WHO to continue to strengthen its technical leadership
           and operational support to governments and partners, monitor Ebola transmission,
           assist in identifying existing response needs and partners to meet those needs to
           facilitate the availability of essential data and hasten t he development and
           implementation of therapies and vaccines according to best clinical and ethical
           practices and also encourages Member States to provide all necessary support in
           this regard, including the sharing of data in accordance with applicable law;
                13.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               24 September 2014

               Resolution 2178 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7272nd meeting, on
               24 September 2014

                    The Security Council,
                      Reaffirming that terrorism in all forms and manifestations constitutes one of
               the most serious threats to international peace and security and that any acts of
               terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever
               and by whomsoever committed, and remaining determined to contribute further to
               enhancing the effectiveness of the overall effort to fight this scourge on a global
               level,
                     Noting with concern that the terrorism threat has become more diffuse, with an
               increase, in various regions of the world, of terrorist acts including those motivated
               by intolerance or extremism, and expressing its determination to combat this threat,
                     Bearing in mind the need to address the conditions conducive to the spread of
               terrorism, and affirming Member States’ determination to continue to do all they can
               to resolve conflict and to deny terrorist groups the ability to put down roots and
               establish safe havens to address better the growing threat posed by terrorism,
                     Emphasizing that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any
               religion, nationality or civilization,
                     Recognizing that international cooperation and any measures taken by Member
               States to prevent and combat terrorism must comply fully with the Charter of the
               United Nations,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
               independence of all States in accordance with the Charter,
                     Reaffirming that Member States must ensure that any measures taken to
               counter terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in
               particular international human rights law, international refugee law, and
               international humanitarian law, underscoring that respect for human rights,
               fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are complementary and mutually
               reinforcing with effective counter-terrorism measures, and are an essential part of a
               successful counter-terrorism effort and notes the importance of respect for the rule
               of law so as to effectively prevent and combat terrorism, and noting that failure to
               comply with these and other international obligations, including und er the Charter

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               of the United Nations, is one of the factors contributing to increased radicalization
               and fosters a sense of impunity,
                     Expressing grave concern over the acute and growing threat posed by foreign
               terrorist fighters, namely individuals who travel to a State other than their States of
               residence or nationality for the purpose of the perpetration, planning, or preparation
               of, or participation in, terrorist acts or the providing or receiving of terrorist
               training, including in connection with armed conflict, and resolving to address this
               threat,
                     Expressing grave concern about those who attempt to travel to become foreign
               terrorist fighters,
                     Concerned that foreign terrorist fighters increase the intensity, duration and
               intractability of conflicts, and also may pose a serious threat to their States of origin,
               the States they transit and the States to which they travel, as well as States
               neighbouring zones of armed conflict in which foreign terrorist fighters are active
               and that are affected by serious security burdens, and noting that the threat of
               foreign terrorist fighters may affect all regions and Member States, even those far
               from conflict zones, and expressing grave concern that foreign terrorist fighters are
               using their extremist ideology to promote terrorism,
                     Expressing concern that international networks have been established by
               terrorists and terrorist entities among States of origin, transit and destination
               through which foreign terrorist fighters and the resources to support them have been
               channelled back and forth,
                     Expressing particular concern that foreign terrorist fighters are being recruited
               by and are joining entities such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL),
               the Al-Nusrah Front (ANF) and other cells, affiliates, splinter groups or derivatives
               of Al-Qaida, as designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolutions
               1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), recognizing that the foreign terrorist fighter threat
               includes, among others, individuals supporting acts or activities of Al -Qaida and its
               cells, affiliates, splinter groups, and derivative entities, including by recruiting for
               or otherwise supporting acts or activities of such entities, and stressing the urgent
               need to address this particular threat,
                     Recognizing that addressing the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters
               requires comprehensively addressing underlying factors, including by preventing
               radicalization to terrorism, stemming recruitment, inhibiting foreign terrorist fighter
               travel, disrupting financial support to foreign terrorist fighters, countering violent
               extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, countering incitement to terrorist
               acts motivated by extremism or intolerance, promoting political and religious
               tolerance, economic development and social cohesion and inclusiveness, ending and
               resolving armed conflicts, and facilitating reintegration and rehabilitation,
                     Recognizing also that terrorism will not be defeated by military force, law
               enforcement measures, and intelligence operations alone, and underlining the need
               to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, as outlined in Pillar I
               of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288),
                    Expressing concern over the increased use by terrorists and their supporters of
               communications technology for the purpose of radicalizing to terrorism, recruiting
               and inciting others to commit terrorist acts, including through the internet, and

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           financing and facilitating the travel and subsequent activities of foreign terrorist
           fighters, and underlining the need for Member States to act cooperatively to prevent
           terrorists from exploiting technology, communications and resources to incite
           support for terrorist acts, while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms
           and in compliance with other obligations under international law,
                 Noting with appreciation the activities undertaken in the area of capacity
           building by United Nations entities, in particular entities of the Counter-Terrorism
           Implementation Task Force (CTITF), including the United Nations Office of Drugs
           and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Centre for Count er-Terrorism
           (UNCCT), and also the efforts of the Counter Terrorism Committee Executive
           Directorate (CTED) to facilitate technical assistance, specifically by promoting
           engagement between providers of capacity-building assistance and recipients, in
           coordination with other relevant international, regional and subregional
           organizations, to assist Member States, upon their request, in implementation of the
           United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy,
                 Noting recent developments and initiatives at the international, regional and
           subregional levels to prevent and suppress international terrorism, and noting the
           work of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), in particular its recent
           adoption of a comprehensive set of good practices to address the foreign terrorist
           fighter phenomenon, and its publication of several other framework documents and
           good practices, including in the areas of countering violent extremism, criminal
           justice, prisons, kidnapping for ransom, providing support to victims of terrorism,
           and community-oriented policing, to assist interested States with the practical
           implementation of the United Nations counter-terrorism legal and policy framework
           and to complement the work of the relevant United Nations counter-terrorism
           entities in these areas,
                 Noting with appreciation the efforts of INTERPOL to address the threat posed
           by foreign terrorist fighters, including through global law enforcement information
           sharing enabled by the use of its secure communications network, databases, and
           system of advisory notices, procedures to track stolen, forged identity papers and
           travel documents, and INTERPOL’s counter-terrorism fora and foreign terrorist
           fighter programme,
                 Having regard to and highlighting the situation of individuals of more than
           one nationality who travel to their states of nationality for the purpose of the
           perpetration, planning, preparation of, or participation in, terrorist acts or the
           providing or receiving of terrorist training, and urging States to take action, as
           appropriate, in compliance with their obligations under their domestic law and
           international law, including international human rights law,
                 Calling upon States to ensure, in conformity with international law, in
           particular international human rights law and internatio nal refugee law, that refugee
           status is not abused by the perpetrators, organizers or facilitators of terrorist acts,
           including by foreign terrorist fighters,
                Reaffirming its call upon all States to become party to the international
           counter-terrorism conventions and protocols as soon as possible, whether or not they
           are a party to regional conventions on the matter, and to fully implement their
           obligations under those to which they are a party,

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                     Noting the continued threat to international peace and security posed by
               terrorism, and affirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the
               Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by
               terrorist acts, including those perpetrated by foreign terrorist fighters,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Condemns the violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism,
               sectarian violence, and the commission of terrorist acts by foreign terrorist fighters,
               and demands that all foreign terrorist fighters disarm and cease all terrorist acts and
               participation in armed conflict;
                     2.    Reaffirms that all States shall prevent the movement of terrorists or
               terrorist groups by effective border controls and controls on issuance of identity
               papers and travel documents, and through measures for preventing counterfeiting,
               forgery or fraudulent use of identity papers and travel documents, underscores, in
               this regard, the importance of addressing, in accordance with their relevant
               international obligations, the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters, and
               encourages Member States to employ evidence-based traveller risk assessment and
               screening procedures including collection and analysis of travel data, without
               resorting to profiling based on stereotypes founded on grounds of discrimination
               prohibited by international law;
                     3.    Urges Member States, in accordance with domestic and international law,
               to intensify and accelerate the exchange of operational information regarding
               actions or movements of terrorists or terrorist networks, including foreign terrorist
               fighters, especially with their States of residence or nationality, through bilateral or
               multilateral mechanisms, in particular the United Nations;
                     4.    Calls upon all Member States, in accordance with their obligations under
               international law, to cooperate in efforts to address the threat posed by foreign
               terrorist fighters, including by preventing the radicalization to terrorism and
               recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters, including children, preve nting foreign
               terrorist fighters from crossing their borders, disrupting and preventing financial
               support to foreign terrorist fighters, and developing and implementing prosecution,
               rehabilitation and reintegration strategies for returning foreign terroris t fighters;
                     5.   Decides that Member States shall, consistent with international human
               rights law, international refugee law, and international humanitarian law, prevent
               and suppress the recruiting, organizing, transporting or equipping of individuals
               who travel to a State other than their States of residence or nationality for the
               purpose of the perpetration, planning, or preparation of, or participation in, terrorist
               acts or the providing or receiving of terrorist training, and the financing of their
               travel and of their activities;
                     6.   Recalls its decision, in resolution 1373 (2001), that all Member States
               shall ensure that any person who participates in the financing, planning, preparation
               or perpetration of terrorist acts or in supporting terrorist acts is brought to justice,
               and decides that all States shall ensure that their domestic laws and regulations
               establish serious criminal offenses sufficient to provide the ability to prosecute and
               to penalize in a manner duly reflecting the seriousness of the offense:
                     (a) their nationals who travel or attempt to travel to a State other than their
               States of residence or nationality, and other individuals who travel or attempt to

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           travel from their territories to a State other than their States of residence or
           nationality, for the purpose of the perpetration, planning, or preparation of, or
           participation in, terrorist acts, or the providing or receiving of terrorist training;
                 (b) the wilful provision or collection, by any means, directly or indirectly, of
           funds by their nationals or in their territories with the intention that the funds should
           be used, or in the knowledge that they are to be used, in order to finance the travel
           of individuals who travel to a State other than their States of residence or nationality
           for the purpose of the perpetration, planning, or preparation of, or participation in,
           terrorist acts or the providing or receiving of terrorist training; and,
                 (c) the wilful organization, or other facilitation, including acts of
           recruitment, by their nationals or in their territories, of the travel of individuals who
           travel to a State other than their States of residence or nationality for the purpose of
           the perpetration, planning, or preparation of, or participation in, terrorist acts or the
           providing or receiving of terrorist training;
                 7.   Expresses its strong determination to consider listing pursuant to
           resolution 2161 (2014) individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated
           with Al-Qaida who are financing, arming, planning, or recruiting for them, or
           otherwise supporting their acts or activities, including through information and
           communications technologies, such as the internet, social med ia, or any other
           means;
                 8.    Decides that, without prejudice to entry or transit necessary in the
           furtherance of a judicial process, including in furtherance of such a process related
           to arrest or detention of a foreign terrorist fighter, Member States shal l prevent the
           entry into or transit through their territories of any individual about whom that State
           has credible information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that he or she
           is seeking entry into or transit through their territory for the purpo se of participating
           in the acts described in paragraph 6, including any acts or activities indicating that
           an individual, group, undertaking or entity is associated with Al -Qaida, as set out in
           paragraph 2 of resolution 2161 (2014), provided that nothing in this paragraph shall
           oblige any State to deny entry or require the departure from its territories of its own
           nationals or permanent residents;
                  9.   Calls upon Member States to require that airlines operating in their
           territories provide advance passenger information to the appropriate national
           authorities in order to detect the departure from their territories, or attempted entry
           into or transit through their territories, by means of civil aircraft, of in dividuals
           designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and
           1989 (2011) (“the Committee”), and further calls upon Member States to report any
           such departure from their territories, or such attempted entry into or transit through
           their territories, of such individuals to the Committee, as well as sharing this
           information with the State of residence or nationality, as appropria te and in
           accordance with domestic law and international obligations;
                 10. Stresses the urgent need to implement fully and immediately this
           resolution with respect to foreign terrorist fighters, underscores the particular and
           urgent need to implement this resolution with respect to those foreign terrorist
           fighters who are associated with ISIL, ANF and other cells, affiliates, splinter
           groups or derivatives of Al-Qaida, as designated by the Committee, and expresses its

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               readiness to consider designating, under resolution 2161 (2014), individuals
               associated with Al-Qaida who commit the acts specified in paragraph 6 above;

               International Cooperation
                     11. Calls upon Member States to improve international, regional, and
               subregional cooperation, if appropriate through bilateral agreements, to prevent the
               travel of foreign terrorist fighters from or through their territories, including through
               increased sharing of information for the purpose of identifying fore ign terrorist
               fighters, the sharing and adoption of best practices, and improved understanding of
               the patterns of travel by foreign terrorist fighters, and for Member States to act
               cooperatively when taking national measures to prevent terrorists from expl oiting
               technology, communications and resources to incite support for terrorist acts, while
               respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and in compliance with other
               obligations under international law;
                     12. Recalls its decision in resolution 1373 (2001) that Member States shall
               afford one another the greatest measure of assistance in connection with criminal
               investigations or proceedings relating to the financing or support of terrorist acts,
               including assistance in obtaining evidence in their possession necessary for the
               proceedings, and underlines the importance of fulfilling this obligation with respect
               to such investigations or proceedings involving foreign terrorist fighters;
                     13. Encourages Interpol to intensify its efforts with respect to the foreign
               terrorist fighter threat and to recommend or put in place additional resources to
               support and encourage national, regional and international measures to monitor and
               prevent the transit of foreign terrorist fighters, such as expanding the use of
               INTERPOL Special Notices to include foreign terrorist fighters;
                     14. Calls upon States to help build the capacity of States to address the threat
               posed by foreign terrorist fighters, including to prevent and i nterdict foreign
               terrorist fighter travel across land and maritime borders, in particular the States
               neighbouring zones of armed conflict where there are foreign terrorist fighters, and
               welcomes and encourages bilateral assistance by Member States to help build such
               national capacity;

               Countering Violent Extremism in Order to Prevent Terrorism
                     15. Underscores that countering violent extremism, which can be conducive
               to terrorism, including preventing radicalization, recruitment, and mobilization of
               individuals into terrorist groups and becoming foreign terrorist fighters is an
               essential element of addressing the threat to international peace and security posed
               by foreign terrorist fighters, and calls upon Member States to enhance efforts to
               counter this kind of violent extremism;
                     16. Encourages Member States to engage relevant local communities and
               non-governmental actors in developing strategies to counter the violent extremist
               narrative that can incite terrorist acts, address the conditions conducive t o the spread
               of violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, including by
               empowering youth, families, women, religious, cultural and education leaders, and
               all other concerned groups of civil society and adopt tailored approaches to
               countering recruitment to this kind of violent extremism and promoting social
               inclusion and cohesion;

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                 17. Recalls its decision in paragraph 14 of resolution 2161 (2014) with
           respect to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and individuals, groups,
           undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, and urges Member States, in
           this context, to act cooperatively when taking national measures to prevent terrorists
           from exploiting technology, communications and resources, including audio and
           video, to incite support for terrorist acts, while respecting human rights and
           fundamental freedoms and in compliance with other obligations under international
           law;
                18. Calls upon Member States to cooperate and consistently support each
           other’s efforts to counter violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism,
           including through capacity building, coordination of plans and efforts, and sharing
           lessons learned;
                 19. Emphasizes in this regard the importance of Member States’ effo rts to
           develop non-violent alternative avenues for conflict prevention and resolution by
           affected individuals and local communities to decrease the risk of radicalization to
           terrorism, and of efforts to promote peaceful alternatives to violent narratives
           espoused by foreign terrorist fighters, and underscores the role education can play
           in countering terrorist narratives;

           United Nations Engagement on the Foreign Terrorist Fighter Threat
                 20. Notes that foreign terrorist fighters and those who finance or otherwise
           facilitate their travel and subsequent activities may be eligible for inclusion on the
           Al-Qaida Sanctions List maintained by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267
           (1999) and 1989 (2011) where they participate in the financing, planning,
           facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with,
           under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of, Al -Qaida, supplying, selling or
           transferring arms and related materiel to, or recruiting for, or otherwise supporting
           acts or activities of Al-Qaida or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative
           thereof, and calls upon States to propose such foreign terrorist fighters and those
           who facilitate or finance their travel and subsequent activities for possible
           designation;
                 21. Directs the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999)
           and 1989 (2011) and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, in
           close cooperation with all relevant United Nations counter-terrorism bodies, in
           particular CTED, to devote special focus to the threat posed by foreign terrorist
           fighters recruited by or joining ISIL, ANF and all groups, undertakings and entities
           associated with Al-Qaida;
                 22. Encourages the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team to
           coordinate its efforts to monitor and respond to the threat po sed by foreign terrorist
           fighters with other United Nations counter-terrorism bodies, in particular the
           CTITF;
                23. Requests the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, in close
           cooperation with other United Nations counter-terrorism bodies, to report to the
           Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) within
           180 days, and provide a preliminary oral update to the Com mittee within 60 days,
           on the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters recruited by or joining ISIL, ANF
           and all groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al -Qaida, including:

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                     (a) a comprehensive assessment of the threat posed by these foreign t errorist
               fighters, including their facilitators, the most affected regions and trends in
               radicalization to terrorism, facilitation, recruitment, demographics, and financing;
               and
                     (b) recommendations for actions that can be taken to enhance the response to
               the threat posed by these foreign terrorist fighters;
                     24. Requests the Counter-Terrorism Committee, within its existing mandate
               and with the support of CTED, to identify principal gaps in Member States’
               capacities to implement Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005)
               that may hinder States’ abilities to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, as well
               as to identify good practices to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters in the
               implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and to facilitate
               technical assistance, specifically by promoting engagement between providers of
               capacity-building assistance and recipients, especially those in the most affected
               regions, including through the development, upon their request, of comprehensive
               counter-terrorism strategies that encompass countering violent radicalization and the
               flow of foreign terrorist fighters, recalling the roles of other relevant actors, for
               example the Global Counterterrorism Forum;
                    25. Underlines that the increasing threat posed by foreign terrorist fighte rs is
               part of the emerging issues, trends and developments related to resolutions 1373
               (2001) and 1624 (2005), that, in paragraph 5 of resolution 2129 (2013), the Security
               Council directed CTED to identify, and therefore merits close attention by the
               Counter-Terrorism Committee, consistent with its mandate;
                   26. Requests the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999)
               and 1989 (2011) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee to update the Security
               Council on their respective efforts pursuant to this resolution;
                    27.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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