               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2162 (2014)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                25 June 2014

               Resolution 2162 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7207th meeting, on
               25 June 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 2112 (2013) and
               2153 (2014), and the statements of its President relating to the situation in Côte
               d’Ivoire, resolutions 2116 (2013) and 2128 (2013) on the situation in Liberia and
               resolution 2100 (2013) on the situation in Mali,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Côte d’Ivoire and recalling the principles of good -
               neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation,
                     Recalling that the Government of Côte d’Ivoire bears primary responsibility
               for ensuring peace, stability and the protection of civilians in Côte d’Ivoire,
                     Welcoming Côte d’Ivoire’s ratification of the 1954 and 1961 Conventions on
               Statelessness and the steps being taken to revise its nationality laws and recalling
               the Secretary-General’s decision on Durable Solutions and expressing support for
               the implementation of the national durable solution strategy for internally displaced
               persons,
                    Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 15 May 2014
               (S/2014/342),
                     Welcoming the progress being made in Côte d’Ivoire on the path of
               reconciliation, stability and economic recovery and commending the leadership of
               the President of Côte d’Ivoire in this regard,
                    Welcoming the significant improvement in the security situation in Côte
               d’Ivoire, including in the western part of the country and along the border with
               Liberia, while condemning the attacks of 23 February 2014 and 15 May 2014,
               acknowledging the need to address remaining challenges and noting the continued
               and increased cooperation between the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire
               (UNOCI) and the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), as well as the
               Governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia and countries in the subregion, in
               coordinating activities, including on security, in the border areas in the subregion,
                    Calling upon all national stakeholders, including political parties, civil society
               and the media, to work together to consolidate the progress made so far and to

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               address the underlying causes of tension and conflict including with respect to land
               and nationality, encouraging the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen the rule
               of law, as well as reforms on the legal framework for elections, with a view to the
               presidential election scheduled for October 2015, taking note in this regard of the
               adoption of the law reforming the Commission Électorale Indépendante, and
               welcoming the initial steps taken by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to facilitate an
               environment conducive to fair, credible, and transparent elections, while underlining
               the necessity for further efforts in this field,
                    Taking note of the Government of Côte d’Ivoire’s 18 June 2014 letter to the
               Secretary-General requesting the possible provision of elector al assistance,
                     Welcoming the continued improvement of the humanitarian situation, in
               particular the continued voluntary, safe and durable return of refugees and the
               majority of persons displaced by the post-elections crisis to their places of origin in
               Côte d’Ivoire,
                     Taking note of the final framework on disarmament, demobilization and
               reintegration (DDR) adopted by the Autorité du DDR (ADDR) and the successful
               disarmament and demobilization of more than 30,000 former combatants while
               expressing concern at the low ratio of former combatants associated with the
               previous government that has been processed through the DDR programme and the
               43,000 former combatants that remain armed and unemployed,
                     Welcoming the progress made in implementing the security sector reform
               strategy and underlining the importance of national ownership of this priority issue,
               as well as measures to rebuild confidence within and between security forces and
               with the population ahead of the presidential election,
                     Emphasizing the importance of pursuing a national reconciliation and social
               cohesion strategy, welcoming in this regard the extension of the Dialogue, Truth and
               Reconciliation Commission’s mandate and underlining the importance of including
               all Ivoirians in the reconciliation process at the national and local levels,
                     Reiterating the vital role of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding,
               the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the
               maintenance and promotion of peace and security and their key role in re-establishing
               the fabric of societies recovering from conflict, and further reaffirming the
               importance of implementing the Côte d’Ivoire National Action Plan for the
               implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) adopted in 2008,
                     Expressing its concern about the continued reports, including those reported
               by the Secretary-General in his report of 15 May 2014 (S/2014/342), of human
               rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law,
               including against women and children, in particular sexual violence, stressing the
               importance of investigating and prosecuting such alleged violations and abuses,
               including those that occurred throughout the post-elections crisis committed by all
               parties, irrespective of their status or political affiliation,
                     Welcoming the transfer of Charles Blé Goudé, former leader of the Young
               Patriots, to the International Criminal Court (ICC), further welcoming national and
               international efforts to bring to justice alleged perpetrators of violations and abuses
               of human rights and of violations of international humanitarian law, urging the
               Government of Côte d’Ivoire to increase and expedite its effo rts to combat impunity

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           and ensure equitable and independent justice without discrimination, and encouraging
           in this regard the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to continue its close cooperation
           with the ICC,
                 Welcoming the initiative taken by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to enhance
           political dialogue with the opposition, including extra -parliamentary parties,
           commending the good offices efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary -
           General, especially in support of the dialogue between the Government and
           opposition political parties, and expressing its appreciation for the work of UNOCI
           and its overall contribution to the maintenance of peace and security in Côte
           d’Ivoire,
                 Expressing concern at reports of human rights violations and abuses in
           detention, calls upon the government to ensure that the conditions of detention of
           detainees are in line with international obligations and to take all steps necessary to
           prevent and investigate violations and abuse of human rights in the context of
           detention and welcomes the support provided by the European Union and France in
           this regard,
                Commending the contribution of troop- and police-contributing countries and
           donors to the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), underlining the
           importance of providing military troops and police officers qualified with
           appropriate specialized and linguistic skills,
                 Recalling its intention as expressed in its resolution 2112 (2013) to consider a
           further reduction of two battalions based on the evolution of security conditions on
           the ground and an improved capacity of the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to
           gradually take over UNOCI’s security role,
                  Recognizing the continued contribution of the arms embargo, as defined by
           resolution 2153 (2014), to the stability of Côte d’Ivoire including by countering the
           illicit transfer, destabilization, accumulation and misuse of small arms and light
           weapons,
                 Commending the African Union and the Economic Community of West African
           States (ECOWAS) for their efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Côte
           d’Ivoire, and encouraging them to continue to support the Ivorian authorities in
           addressing key challenges, especially the underlying causes of conflict and
           insecurity in the border area, including the movement of armed elements and
           weapons, and promoting justice and national reconciliation,
                 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,

           National reconciliation and social cohesion
                 1.    Welcomes the resumption of the dialogue between the Government of
           Côte d’Ivoire and the political opposition on 22 May 2014, calls upon all political
           parties to play a constructive role and contribute towards reconciliation;
                2.   Commends the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her
           good offices efforts and political support and requests that such important efforts

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               and support continue, in particular with a view to the presidential election to be held
               in October 2015, in line with paragraph 19 (b) of this resolution;
                     3.    Emphasizes the importance of pursuing a national reconciliation and
               social cohesion strategy, particularly ahead of the October 2015 presidential
               election, through concrete measures to promote justice and reconciliation at all
               levels and involving all stakeholders and calls for a direct, open and constructive
               dialogue between the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and all political parties,
               including the opposition, to expedite further progress on crucial reforms on
               nationality and land, as well as on the framework for elections;
                     4.     Urges the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to take swiftly all necessary steps
               to establish, in accordance with the existing time frame, the legal framework for the
               October 2015 presidential election, including the setting up of the Commission
               Électorale Indépendante, the updating of the voters list, the electora l framework,
               and the allocation of adequate budgetary resources, and calls upon all national
               stakeholders to facilitate the creation of an environment conducive to the holding of
               free, fair, transparent, and inclusive presidential elections, and to refrain from acts
               that could incite violence, including hate speech;
                     5.    Affirms its intention to review the listing of individuals subject to the
               financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 9 to 12 of resolution 1572
               (2004) and paragraph 12 of resolution 1975 (2011) provided they engage in actions
               that further the objective of national reconciliation;

               Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR)
                     6.   Calls upon the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to complete the DDR
               process before the presidential election of 2015 in accordance with the objective
               announced by the President of Côte d’Ivoire of processing 74,000 former
               combatants, requests UNOCI to facilitate the implementation of this process,
               including by enhancing its technical support to the ADDR and swiftly disbursing
               support to the Ivoirian DDR programme and further calls on Member States and
               regional and international organizations to provide financial contributions to meet
               the needs of the DDR programme;
                    7.    Encourages the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) to facilitate the
               planning and implementation of programmes which support this process, in
               consultation with UNOCI and international partners;
                     8.   Urges the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to provide for a transparent and
               inclusive DDR process that includes former combatants associated with the previous
               government, encourages further efforts by the ADDR to enhance the collection and
               disposal of weapons and ammunitions as part of the DDR process and reiterates the
               need for the Government to develop solutions for the sustained social and economic
               integration of former combatants, including former female combatants;

               Security sector reform (SSR)
                     9.   Calls upon the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to accelerate the
               implementation of the national security sector reform strategy adopted in September
               2012 and updated in 2014 with a view to setting up inclusive and accountable
               security forces that include an effective chain of command, a system of military
               justice and adequate and sustainable budgetary allocations;

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                 10. Underscores in this regard the importance of accelerating the deployment
           of the police and gendarmerie to take over public order tasks curre ntly performed by
           the Forces Républicaines de Côte d’Ivoire (FRCI) and other groups, including by
           equipping the police and gendarmerie with standard policing weapons and
           ammunition following the partial lifting of the arms embargo pursuant to its
           resolution 2153 (2014);
                 11. Reiterates its call to the Government and all international partners,
           including private companies, involved in assisting the Government in the SSR
           process, to comply with the provisions of resolution 2153 (2014) and to coordinate
           their efforts with a view to promoting transparency and a clear division of labour
           between all international partners;

           Human rights
                 12. Strongly urges the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to ensure in the shortest
           possible time frame that, irrespective of their status or political affiliation, all those
           responsible for serious abuses of human rights and violations of international
           humanitarian law, including those committed during and after the post-electoral
           crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, are brought to justice in accordance with its international
           obligations and that all detainees receive clarity about their status in a transparent
           manner, and urges the Government to continue its cooperation with the International
           Criminal Court;
                 13. Emphasizes, in this regard, the importance of the work of the National
           Commission of Inquiry and the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to
           lasting reconciliation in Côte d’Ivoire, calls for the implementation and conclusion
           of related investigations, further calls on the Government to create the enabling
           environment to ensure that the work of the Ivorian judicial system is impartial,
           credible, transparent and consistent with internationally agreed standards and, in this
           regard, welcomes the renewal of the Special Investigation and Examination cell and
           encourages the Government to enhance its support for its effective operations;
                14. Urges the Government to take concrete and discernible steps to prevent
           and mitigate inter-communal violence by seeking a broad national consensus on
           addressing effectively identity and land tenure issues;
                15. Welcomes the establishment of a national human rights commission,
           underscores the importance of its independence and its compliance with the Paris
           Principles related to the work of National Human Rights institutions and calls on
           UNOCI to continue to support Ivoirian authorities and institutions in ensuring the
           human rights of all persons;
                 16. Calls on those responsible to cease committing acts of sexual and
           gender-based violence immediately, and further calls upon UNOCI, where
           consistent with its authorities and responsibilities, to continue to support national
           and international efforts to bring to justice perpetrators of grave abuses of human
           rights and violations of international humanitarian law in Côte d’Ivoire, irrespective
           of their status or political affiliation;
                17. Welcomes the continued cooperation between, and the conduct of
           coordinated activities by, UNOCI and the FRCI and calls for strict adherence by the
           FRCI to international humanitarian, human rights and refugee laws and in this

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               context, recalls the importance of training in human rights, child protection and
               sexual- and gender-based violence for security and law-enforcement agencies;

               UNOCI mandate
                     18.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOCI until 30 June 2015;
                     19.   Decides that the mandate of UNOCI shall be the following:
                     (a)   Protection of civilians
                    – To protect, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the Ivorian
                      authorities, the civilian population from threat of physical violence, within its
                      capabilities and areas of deployment and encourages UNOCI to move to a
                      more preventive and pre-emptive posture in pursuit of its priorities and in
                      active defence of its mandate, building on positive steps taken so far, without
                      prejudice to the agreed basic principles of peacekeeping;
                    – To implement the comprehensive strategy for the protection of civilians in
                      coordination with the United Nations Country Team (UNCT);
                    – To work closely with humanitarian agencies, particularly in relation to areas of
                      tensions and with respect to the return of displaced persons, to collect
                      information on and identify potential threats against the civilian population,
                      and bring them to the attention of the Ivorian authorities as appropriate;
                     (b)   Political support
                    – To provide good offices and political support for the efforts of the Ivoirian
                      authorities to address the root causes of the conflict and establish lasting peace
                      and security in Côte d’Ivoire, including in the priority areas of the SSR, DDR,
                      and reconciliation processes at both the national and local levels;
                    – To provide good offices support to the Ivoirian authorities in the pr eparation
                      for the presidential election to be held in 2015, including by facilitating
                      dialogue between all political stakeholders, inclusive of representatives of civil
                      society and political parties;
                     (c)   Address remaining security threats and border-related challenges
                    – To support, within its existing authorities, capabilities, and its areas of
                      deployment, the national authorities in stabilizing the security situation in the
                      country, with a special attention to providing support for the provision of
                      security through the October 2015 presidential election;
                    – To monitor and deter the activities of militias, mercenaries and other illegal
                      armed groups and to support the Government in addressing border security
                      challenges consistent with its existing mandate to protect civilians, including
                      cross-border security and other challenges in the border areas, notably with
                      Liberia, and to this end, to coordinate closely with UNMIL in order to further
                      inter-mission cooperation, such as through undertaking coordinated p atrols and
                      contingency planning where appropriate and within their existing mandates
                      and capabilities;
                    – To liaise with the Forces Républicaines de Côte d’Ivoire (FRCI) in order to
                      promote mutual trust among all elements composing the FRCI;

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                 (d) Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme (DDR) and
           collection of weapons
              – To assist the Government, in close coordination with other bilateral and
                international partners, in implementing without further delay the national
                programme for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former
                combatants and dismantling of militias and self-defence groups, taking into
                account the rights and needs of the distinct categories of persons to be
                disarmed, demobilized and reintegrated, including children and women;
              – To support the registration and screening of former combatants and assist in
                assessing and verifying the reliability of the listings of former combatants;
              – To support the disarmament and repatriation of foreign armed elements, where
                relevant in cooperation with UNMIL and United Nations Country Teams in the
                region;
              – To assist the national authorities, including the National Commission to fight
                against the Proliferation and Illicit Traffic of Small Arms and Light Weapons,
                in collecting, registering, securing and disposing of weapons and in clearing
                explosive remnants of war, as appropriate, in accordance with resolution 2153
                (2014);
              – To coordinate with the Government in ensuring that the c ollected weapons are
                not disseminated or re-utilized outside a comprehensive national security
                strategy, as referred to in point (e) below;
               (e)   Reconstitution and reform of security institutions
              – To assist the Government in implementing, without delay a nd in close
                coordination with other international partners, its comprehensive national
                security strategy;
              – To support the Government in providing effective, transparent and harmonized
                coordination of assistance, including the promotion of a clear divisio n of tasks
                and responsibilities, by international partners to the security sector reform
                (SSR) process;
              – To advise the Government, as appropriate, on SSR and the organization of the
                future national army, to facilitate the provision of training, within it s current
                resources and as requested by the Government and in close coordination with
                other international partners, in human rights, child protection and protection
                from sexual and gender-based violence to the security and law enforcement
                institutions, as well as capacity-building support by providing technical
                assistance, co-location and mentoring programmes for the police and
                gendarmerie and to contribute to restoring their presence throughout Côte
                d’Ivoire and to promote trust and confidence within and b etween the security
                and law enforcement agencies and to offer support to the development of a
                sustainable vetting mechanism for personnel that will be absorbed into security
                sector institutions;
               (f)   Monitoring of the arms embargo
              – To monitor the implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of
                resolution 1572 (2004), in cooperation with the Group of Experts established
                under resolution 1584 (2005), including by inspecting, as they deem it

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                      necessary and when appropriate without notice, all weapons, ammunition and
                      related materiel regardless of location, consistent with resolution 2153 (2014);
                     – To collect, as appropriate, arms and any related materiel brought into Côte
                       d’Ivoire in violation of the measures imposed by paragraph 7 of resolution
                       1572 (2004), and to dispose of such arms and related materiel as appropriate;
                     – To assist the Government, upon its request and within its existing resources, to
                       ensure the Government’s notification and approval requests contain the
                       required information identified in paragraph 7 of resolution 2153 (2014)
                       consistent with paragraph 9 of resolution 2153 (2014);
                      (g)   Support for compliance with international humanitarian and human rights
               law
                     – To contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights in Côte
                       d’Ivoire, with special attention to grave violations and abuses committed
                       against children and women, notably sexual- and gender-based violence, in
                       close coordination with the Independent Expert established under the Human
                       Rights Council’s resolution A/HRC/17/26;
                     – To monitor, help investigate, and report to the Council, on abuses and
                       violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law,
                       including those against children in line with resolutions 1612 (2005), 1882
                       (2009), 1998 (2011) 2068 (2012) and 2143 (2014), in order to prevent such
                       abuses and violations and to end impunity;
                     – To bring to the attention of the Council all individuals identified as
                       perpetrators of serious human rights violations and to keep the Committee,
                       established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), informed of any significant
                       developments in this regard when appropriate;
                     – To support the efforts of the Government in combating sexual- and genderbased violence, including through contributing to the development of a
                       nationally owned multisectoral strategy in cooperation with UN Action
                       Against Sexual Violence in Conflict entities;
                     – To provide specific protection for women affected by armed conflict to ensure
                       gender expertise and training, as appropriate and within existing resources, in
                       accordance with resolutions 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009),1960 (2010) and 2106
                       (2013);
                      (h)   Support humanitarian assistance
                     – To facilitate, as necessary, unhindered humanitarian access and to help
                       strengthen the delivery of humanitarian assistance to conflict -affected and
                       vulnerable populations, notably by contributing to enhancing security for its
                       delivery;
                     – To support the Ivorian authorities in preparing for the voluntary, safe and
                       sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons in cooperation
                       with relevant humanitarian organizations, and in creating security conditions
                       conducive to it;

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                (i)   Public information
              – To continue to use UNOCI’s broadcasting capacity, through ONUCI FM, to
                contribute to the overall effort to create a peaceful environment, through the
                October 2015 presidential election;
              – To monitor any public incidents of incitement to hatred, intolerance and
                violence, and bring to the attention of the Council all individuals identified as
                instigators of political violence, and to keep the Committee established under
                resolution 1572 (2004) informed of any significant developments in this
                regard, when appropriate;
                (j)   Protection of United Nations personnel
              – To protect United Nations personnel, installations and equipment, and ensure
                the security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel;
                20. Authorizes UNOCI to use all necessary means to carry out its mandate,
           within its capabilities and its areas of deployment;
                 21. Decides that the protection of civilians shall remain the priority of
           UNOCI, in accordance with paragraph 17 (a) above, and further decides that
           UNOCI shall put renewed focus on supporting the Government on DDR, collection
           of weapons and SSR, in accordance with paragraphs 17 (d) and (e) of this
           resolution, with the objective of transitioning security responsibilities from UNOCI
           to the Government of Côte d’Ivoire;
                22. Requests UNOCI to ensure that any support provided to non-United
           Nations security forces is provided in strict compliance with the Human Rights Due
           Diligence Policy on United Nations support to non-United Nations security forces
           (HRDDP);

           Force structure
                 23. Recalls its intention as affirmed in its resolution 2112 (2013) to consider
           a further reduction of two battalions and decides that UNOCI’s uniformed personnel
           shall consist of up to 5,437 military personnel, comprising of 5,245 troop and staff
           officers and 192 military observers, by 30 June 2015;
                 24. Decides that the authorized strength of UNOCI’s police component shall
           consist of up to 1,500 personnel, and further decides to maintain the 8 customs
           officers previously authorized;
                25. Affirms its intention to consider further downsizing UNOCI, reviewing
           its mandate and its possible termination after the October 2015 presidential election
           based on security conditions on the ground and the capacity of th e Government of
           Côte d’Ivoire to take over UNOCI’s security role;
                 26. Acknowledges the reconfiguration of UNOCI’s military presence to
           concentrate resources in high-risk areas, as decided in its resolution 2112 (2013),
           expresses support for the new mobile concept of operations of UNOCI’s military
           component, and requests UNOCI to further update its configuration in this regard
           after the additional downsizing of its military personnel, with a view to
           consolidating its locations and bases, focusing on the west and other high -risk areas
           as appropriate, while shifting to a mobile posture and enhancing its situational
           awareness and early warning capabilities;

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                     27. Requests UNOCI to focus and continue to streamline its activities, across
               its military, police and civilian components in order to achieve progress on the tasks
               outlined in paragraph 19 above and fully reflect the downsizing of the military
               component and narrowing of the mandate decided in resolution 2112 (2013) and this
               resolution on the structure of the mission and expresses its intention to keep the
               requirements of and composition of UNOCI components under active review;

               French Forces
                     28. Decides to extend until 30 June 2015 the authorization that the Security
               Council provided to the French Forces in order to support UNOCI, within the limits
               of their deployment and their capabilities;
                      29. Urges all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNOCI and of
               the French Forces, which support it, in particular by ensuring their safety, security
               and freedom of movement with unhindered and immediate access throughout the
               territory of Côte d’Ivoire to enable them to fully carry out their mandates;

               Regional and inter-mission cooperation
                     30. Calls on the Governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia to continue
               reinforcing their cooperation, particularly with respect to the border area, including
               through increased monitoring, information-sharing and coordinated actions, and to
               implement the shared border strategy to inter alia support the disarmament and
               repatriation of foreign armed elements on both sides of the border and the voluntary
               and safe repatriation of refugees as well as to address the root causes of conflict and
               tension;
                     31. Affirms the importance of inter-mission cooperation arrangements as
               UNMIL and UNOCI downsize, reaffirms the inter-mission cooperation framework
               set out in its resolution 1609 (2005) and further recalls its endorsement in its
               resolution 2062 (2012) of the recommendation of the Secretary-General to transfer
               three armed helicopters from UNMIL to UNOCI to be used in both C ôte d’Ivoire
               and Liberia along and across their border and decides that all UNOCI and UNMIL
               military utility helicopters shall be utilized in both Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia in
               order to facilitate rapid response and mobility, while not affecting the area of
               responsibility of either mission;
                     32. Welcomes the proposal by the Secretary-General as set out in his report
               of 15 May 2014 (S/2014/342), to establish, in the context of inter-mission
               cooperation arrangements between UNMIL and UNOCI, for an initial period of one
               year and within the authorized military strength of UNOCI, a quick reaction force to
               implement UNOCI’s mandate as defined in paragraph 19 of this resolution and to
               support UNMIL as defined in paragraph 33 of this resolution while recognizing that
               this unit will remain primarily a UNOCI asset;
                     33. Authorizes the Secretary-General to deploy this unit to Liberia, subject to
               the consent of the troop-contributing countries concerned and the Government of
               Liberia, in the event of a serious deterioration of the security situation on the ground
               in order to temporarily reinforce UNMIL with the sole purpose of implementing its
               mandate, and stresses that this unit should prioritize implementation of UNOCI’s
               mandate in Côte d’Ivoire;

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                34. Requests the Secretary-General to take steps to ensure that this unit
           reaches full operational capability as soon as possible, and no later than May 2015;
               35. Requests the Secretary-General to inform the Security Council
           immediately of any deployment of this unit to Liberia and to obtain Security
           Council authorization for any such deployment for a period that exceeds 90 days;
                 36. Calls upon all United Nations entities in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia,
           including all relevant components of UNOCI and UNMIL, within their respective
           mandates, capabilities and areas of deployment, to enhance their support for the
           stabilization of the border area, including through increased inter-mission
           cooperation and the development of a shared, strategic vision and plan, in support of
           the Ivoirian and Liberian authorities and support for implementing regional security
           strategies, including those of the Mano River Union and ECOWAS;
                37. Commends inter-mission cooperation between UNOCI and the United
           Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA),
           and encourages both United Nations missions to continue in this direction as
           authorized by paragraph 14 of its resolution 2100 (2013);

           Reporting
                 38. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of
           the situation in Côte d’Ivoire and the implementation of the mandate of UNOCI and
           to provide to it a midterm report no later than 15 December 2014 and a final r eport
           no later than 15 May 2015 on the situation on the ground and the implementation of
           this resolution;
                39.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2163 (2014)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                25 June 2014

               Resolution 2163 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7209th meeting, on
               25 June 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is l ikely
               to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the
               Middle East problem can be reached,
                      Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 10 June 2014 (S/2014/401), and also reaffirming
               its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Stressing that both parties must abide by the terms of the 1974 Disengagement
               of Forces Agreement between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic and scrupulously
               observe the ceasefire,
                     Concurring with the Secretary-General’s findings that the ongoing military
               activities conducted by any actor in the area of separation continue to have the
               potential to escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic,
               jeopardize the ceasefire between the two countries, and pose a risk to the local
               civilian population and United Nations personnel on the ground,
                   Expressing grave concern at all violations of the Disengagement of Forces
               Agreement,
                     Stressing that there should be no military forces in the area of separation other
               than those of UNDOF,
                     Strongly condemning the recent intense fighting in the area of separation and
               calling on all parties to the Syrian domestic conflict to cease military actions in the
               UNDOF area of operation, and further condemning the increased use by elements of
               the Syrian opposition and other groups of improvised explosive devices in the
               UNDOF area of operation,
                    Condemning the use of heavy weapons by both the Syrian armed forces and
               armed members of the opposition in the ongoing Syrian conflict in the area of
               separation, including the use of tanks by the Syrian armed forces and opposition
               during clashes,

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                     Also condemning the horrific crimes committed by some armed members of
               the opposition and calling upon all parties to the ongoing conflict to respect
               international humanitarian law,
                    Echoing the Secretary-General’s call upon all parties to the Syrian conflict to
               cease military actions throughout the country, including in the UNDOF area of
               operation,
                    Strongly condemning the incidents threatening the safety and security of
               United Nations personnel in recent months,
                     Underscoring the need for UNDOF to have at its disposal all necessary means
               and resources to carry out its mandate safely and securely, and recalling that the
               theft of United Nations weapons and ammunition, vehicles and other assets, and the
               looting and destruction of United Nations facilities, are unacceptable ,
                    Expressing its profound appreciation to UNDOF’s military and civilian
               personnel, including those from Observer Group Golan, for their service and
               continued contribution, in an increasingly challenging operating environment,
               underscoring the important contribution UNDOF’s continued presence makes to
               peace and security in the Middle East, welcoming steps taken to enhance the safety
               and security of UNDOF, including Observer Group Golan, personnel, and stressing
               the need for continued vigilance to ensure the safety and security of UNDOF and
               Observer Group Golan personnel,
                    1.   Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
               338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                     2.   Stresses the obligation on both parties to scrupulously and fully respect
               the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, calls on the parties to
               exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area
               of separation, and underscores that there should be no military activity of any kind
               in the area of separation, including military operations by the Syrian Arab Armed
               Forces;
                     3.    Underlines that there should be no military activity of the armed
               opposition groups in the area of separation, and urges Member States to convey
               strongly to the Syrian armed opposition groups in UNDOF ’s area of operation to
               halt all activities that endanger United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and to
               accord the United Nations personnel on the ground the freedom to carry o ut their
               mandate safely and securely;
                     4.    Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF, to
               respect its privileges and immunities and to ensure its freedom of movement, as well
               as the security of and unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations
               personnel carrying out their mandate, including the unimpeded delivery of UNDOF
               equipment and the temporary use of an alternative port of entry and departure, as
               required, to ensure safe and secure troop rotation activities, in confor mity with
               existing agreements, and urges prompt reporting by the Secretary-General to the
               Security Council and troop-contributing countries of any actions that impede
               UNDOF’s ability to fulfil its mandate;
                    5.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance
               policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its

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           personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary -General
           to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security
           Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and
           disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in
           cases involving their personnel;
                6.    Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
           Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 31 December 2014, and
           requests the Secretary-General to ensure that UNDOF has the required capacity and
           resources to fulfil the mandate in a safe and secure way;
                 7.    Requests the Secretary-General to report every 90 days on developments
           in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2164 (2014)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                25 June 2014

               Resolution 2164 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7210th meeting, on
               25 June 2014

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular 2100 (2013) and 2085 (2012),
               its Presidential Statements of 23 January 2014 (S/PRST/2014/2) and 12 December
               2013 (S/PRST/2013/20), and its press statements of 11 June 2014, 20 May 2014 and
               23 April 2014,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial
               integrity of Mali,
                     Reaffirming the basic principles of peacekeeping, including consent of the
               parties, impartiality, and non-use of force, except in self-defence and defence of the
               mandate, and recognizing that the mandate of each peacekeeping mission is specific
               to the need and situation of the country concerned,
                     Underscoring the need to address the underlying causes of recurrent crises
               which have affected Mali, including governance, security, development and
               humanitarian challenges, drawing lessons from past peace agreements, and that any
               sustainable solution to the crisis in Mali should be Malian-owned, including all
               aspects of the political process, in particular national dialogue and reconciliation,
                     Welcoming the successful holding of peaceful and transparent presidential
               elections on 28 July and 11 August 2013 as well as legislative elections on
               24 November and 15 December 2013 in Mali, which constitute a major step in the
               restoration of democratic governance and the full return of constitutional order in
               Mali, and commending the people and authorities of Mali for the manner in which
               they were conducted,
                    Welcoming the signing on 18 June 2013 of the Ouagadougou Preliminary
               Agreement, which, inter alia, reaffirms the sovereignty, territorial integrity, national
               unity and secular nature of the Malian State, provides for an immediate ceasefire
               and the launching of the cantonment process, establishes a framework for inclusive
               peace talks with all communities of the North of Mali, but expressing its concern at
               the failure of the parties to the Agreement to meet the agreed timeline for the
               launching of these talks,

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                     Commending the efforts of all regional and international actors, including
               those who facilitated discussions with the signatory and adherent armed groups of
               the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement, to solve the crisis in Mali, and, in this
               regard, welcoming the efforts of Algeria to contribute to the launching of a credible
               and inclusive negotiation process, as well as Burkina Faso as the Economic
               Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediator, and urging all these actors
               to maintain coordination to consolidate political and security progress in Mali, in
               close coordination with the Special Representative for Mali and the United Nations
               Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (M INUSMA),
                    Welcoming the appointment by the Malian President on 23 April 2014 of a
               High-Representative for the Inter-Malian Inclusive Dialogue and his initial efforts to
               consult with national and international actors on the peace process,
                     Condemning strongly the violent clashes in Kidal on 17 and 18 May 2014 in
               the context of the Malian Prime Minister’s visit, which resulted in the death of
               Malian Defence and Security Forces personnel, as well as eight civilians, including
               six Government officials, the unacceptable seizure by the armed groups, notably the
               Mouvement national de Libération de l’Azawad (MNLA), of administrative
               buildings, including the Governorate of Kidal, the subsequent seizure of towns in
               the North of Mali, and the reported illegal establishment of parallel administrative
               structures therein, and of arms and materiels belonging to the Malian Defence and
               Security Forces, which constitute a breach of the ceasefire arrangements provided
               for by the Agreement, as well as attacks on personnel of M INUSMA by the armed
               groups, expressing serious concern about the events that occurred in Kidal and
               elsewhere in the North of Mali on 21 May 2014 which resulted in additional
               casualties and in an altered security landscape in the North of Mali, and reiterating
               its call on all parties to act with restraint and refrain from any further violence that
               could threaten civilians,
                     Welcoming the signing of the cease-fire agreement of 23 May 2014, brokered
               under the auspices of the African Union (AU) Chair Mauritania n President
               Mohammed Ould Abdel Aziz and the Special Representative of the Secretary -
               General for Mali, and welcoming the convening of the ECOWAS Summit in Accra
               on 30 May 2014, taking note of its support for the cease -fire agreement and its call
               for a political solution, through the launching of inclusive peace talks, as well as its
               call for the immediate withdrawal of the armed groups from the public buildings and
               occupied areas, and return to the pre-17 May positions, and further welcoming the
               signing on 13 June 2014 of the agreement on the modalities for the ceasefire
               implementation,
                    Remaining concerned over the fragile security situation in the North of Mali
               and the continuing activities in the Sahel region of terrorist organizations, including
               Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Ansar Eddine, the Movement for Unity
               and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO), and Al Mourabitoune, which constitute a threat
               to peace and security in the region and beyond, and reiterating its strong
               condemnation of the abuses of human rights and violence against civilians, notably
               women and children, committed in the North of Mali and in the region by terrorist
               groups,
                    Stressing that terrorism can only be defeated by a sustained and comprehensive
               approach involving the active participation and collaboration of all States, and
               regional and international organizations to impede, impair, and isolate the terrorist

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           threat, and reaffirming that terrorism could not and should not be associated with
           any religion, nationality or civilization,
                 Recalling the listing of MUJAO, the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic
           Maghreb, Ansar Eddine and its leader Iyad Ag Ghali, and Al Mourabitoune on the
           Al-Qaida sanctions list established by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267
           (1999) and 1989 (2011), and reiterating its readiness, under the above-mentioned
           regime, to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings and entities who do not
           cut off all ties to Al-Qaida and associated groups, including AQIM, MUJAO, Ansar
           Eddine and Al Mourabitoune, in accordance with the established listing criteria,
                Welcoming the continued action by the French forces, at the request of the
           Malian authorities, to deter the terrorist threat in the North of Mali,
                 Noting with growing concern the transnational dimension of the terrorist threat
           in the Sahel region and underlying the need for a coherent regional response to
           combat this threat,
                 Expressing its continued concern over the serious threats posed by
           transnational organized crime in the Sahel region, and its increasing links, in some
           cases, with terrorism, strongly condemning the incidents of kidnapping and hostagetaking with the aim of raising funds or gaining political concessions, reiterating its
           determination to prevent kidnapping and hostage-taking in the Sahel region, in
           accordance with applicable international law, recalling its resolution 2133 (2014)
           and including its call upon all Member States to prevent terrorists from benefitting
           directly or indirectly from the payment of ransoms or from political concessions and
           to secure the safe release of hostages and, in this regard, noting the publication of
           the Global Counterterrorism Forum’s (GCTF) “Algiers Memorandum on Good
           Practices on Preventing and Denying the Benefits of Kidnapping for Ransom by
           Terrorists”,
                 Remaining seriously concerned over the significant ongoing food and
           humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region and over the insecurity which hinders
           humanitarian access, exacerbated by the presence of armed groups, terrorist and
           criminal networks, and their activities, the presence of landmines as well as the
           continued proliferation of weapons from within and outside the region that threatens
           the peace, security, and stability of States in this region,
                 Emphasizing the need for all parties to uphold and respect the humanitarian
           principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in order to ensure
           the continued provision of humanitarian assistance, the safety of civilians receiving
           assistance and the security of humanitarian personnel operating in Mali and
           stressing the importance of humanitarian assistance being delivered on the ba sis of
           need,
                Condemning strongly all abuses and violations of human rights and violations
           of international humanitarian law, including those involving extrajudicial
           executions, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and sexual and gender-based violence,
           as well as killing, maiming, recruitment and use of children, attacks against schools
           and hospitals, and calling upon all parties to bring an end to such violations and
           abuses and to comply with their obligations under applicable international law,
                Reiterating, in this regard, that all perpetrators of such acts must be held
           accountable and that some of such acts referred to in the paragraph above may

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               amount to crimes under the Rome Statute and taking note that, acting upon the
               referral of the transitional authorities of Mali dated 13 July 2012, the Prosecutor of
               the International Criminal Court opened, on 16 January 2013, an investigation into
               alleged crimes committed on the territory of Mali since January 2012, and recalling
               the importance of assistance and cooperation, by all parties concerned, with the
               Court,
                    Emphasizing that the Malian authorities have primary responsibility for the
               provision of stability and security throughout the territory of Mali, underscoring the
               importance of Malian civilian control and oversight of the Malian Defence and
               Security Forces, reiterating that the training, consolidation and redeployment of the
               Malian Defence and Security Forces are vital to ensure Mali’s long -term security
               and stability and to protect the people of Mali, and stressing the importance of the
               Malian Defence and Security Forces assuming full responsibility for providing
               security throughout the Malian territory,
                    Recognizing that the threat to the civilian population in the North of Mali
               extends beyond the key population centres to include rural areas,
                    Reiterating its strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and for MINUSMA and expressing its concern at the slow pace of
               deployment of MINUSMA,
                     Commending the role and contribution of the AU, ECOWAS and of
               neighbouring countries to the stabilization of Mali, including to contribute to the
               efforts of MINUSMA towards a political settlement,
                     Commending the role of the European Union Training Mission (EUTM Mali)
               in Mali to provide training and advice for the Malian Defence and Security Forces
               towards contributing to strengthening civilian authority and respect for human
               rights, and welcoming the decision of the European Union (EU) to establish the
               European Union Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP Sahel Mali) to provide
               strategic advice and training for the Police, Gendarmerie and Garde nationale in
               Mali,
                     Encouraging the international community to provide broad support to resolve
               the crisis in Mali through coordinated actions for imm ediate and long-term needs,
               encompassing security, governance reform, development and humanitarian issues,
               commending the contributions already made towards the 2014 Consolidated Appeal
               for Mali, and urging all Member States and other donors to contribute generously
               for humanitarian operations,
                    Determining that the situation in Mali constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               Framework for long-term peace and stability in Mali
                    1.    Urges the Malian authorities and the signatory and adherent armed
               groups to fulfil their commitments under the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement,
               and in this regard, further urges the parties in Mali to engage in good faith and
               without delay in a credible and inclusive negotiation process, respecting the
               sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Mali, and underscores that this
               Agreement constitutes a solid basis for long-term peace and stability in Mali;

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                 2.     Urges the signatories to the ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014 to
           respect it fully, to immediately implement its provisions, including the liberation of
           prisoners and the establishment of an international commission of inquiry, and to
           take steps that support national reconciliation, and requests the Secretary-General to
           facilitate the swift establishment of the commission, in consultation with the parties;
                 3.   Urges in particular the Malian authorities to launch without delay an
           inclusive and credible negotiation process with the signatory and adherent armed
           groups of the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement, and those armed groups in the
           North of Mali that have cut off all ties with terrorist organizations and committed
           unconditionally to the Agreement;
                 4.   Reiterates its demand that all armed groups in Mali put aside their arms,
           cease hostilities immediately, as well as reject the recourse to violence and urges all
           such groups that have cut off all ties with terrorist organizations and who recognize,
           without conditions, the unity and territorial integrity of the Malian State, to engage
           in an inclusive dialogue open to all communities of the North of Mali;
                5.    Urges all armed groups in Mali to resume the cantonment process,
           supported and monitored by MINUSMA, as a crucial and practical step lea ding to
           an effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, in the
           context of a comprehensive peace settlement;
                6.    Expresses its strong support for the key role of the Special
           Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali in the peace talks, and requests the
           Special Representative to continue his good offices and active engagement,
           including in coordinating with and supporting the Malian authorities, towards the
           launching of an inclusive process open to all communities of the North of Mali,
           consistent with paragraph 13 (b) (i) and (ii);
                7.    Urges further the parties in this negotiation process to coordinate with
           the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali, with the goal of
           securing a durable political resolution to the crisis and long-term peace and stability
           throughout the country, respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
           the Malian State;
                 8.   Urges the Malian authorities to further combat impunity and, in this
           regard, to ensure that all perpetrators of violations and abuses of human rights and
           violations of international humanitarian law are held accountable, and to continue to
           cooperate with the International Criminal Court, in accordance with Mali’s
           obligations under the Rome Statute;
                 9.   Welcomes the establishment of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation
           Commission on 20 March 2014, and calls on the Malian authorities to take the
           necessary steps to ensure the neutrality, impartiality, transparency and independence
           of the Commission and to enable it to commence its work to benefit all Malians as
           soon as possible;
                10. Stresses the importance of continued coordination among the AU,
           ECOWAS, the EU, the neighbouring countries of Mali and other key actors in the
           promotion of lasting peace, security, stability and reconciliation in Mali and calls
           upon these actors to coordinate their efforts in this regard with the Special
           Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and MINUSMA;

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               MINUSMA mandate
                     11. Decides to extend the mandate of MINUSMA within the authorized troop
               ceiling of 11,200 military personnel, including reserve battalions capable of
               deploying rapidly within the country, and 1,440 police personnel until 30 June 2015;
                   12. Authorizes MINUSMA to take all necessary means to carry out its
               mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment;
                     13. Decides that the mandate of MINUSMA shall focus on the following
               priority tasks:
                    (a)   Security, Stabilization and protection of civilians
                    (i) In support of the Malian authorities, to stabilize the key population
                    centres, notably in the North of Mali, and, in this context, to deter threats and
                    take active steps to prevent the return of armed elements to those areas;
                    (ii) To protect, without prejudice to the responsibility of the Malian
                    authorities, civilians under imminent threat of physical violence;
                    (iii) To provide specific protection for women and children affected by armed
                    conflict, including through the deployment of Child Protection Advisors and
                    Women Protection Advisors, and address the needs of victims of sexual and
                    gender-based violence in armed conflict;
                    (iv) To expand its presence, including through long-range patrols and within
                    its capacities, in the North of Mali beyond key population centres, notably in
                    areas where civilians are at risk;
                    (v) To support the implementation of the ceasefire and confidence -building
                    measures on the ground, consistent with the provisions of the Ouagadougou
                    Preliminary Agreement;
                    (vi) To enhance its operational coordination with the Malian De fence and
                    Security Forces (MDSF), within its resources and areas of deployment and
                    within the framework of the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement, subject to
                    an assessment of risk and in strict compliance with the Human Rights Due
                    Diligence Policy on United Nations Support to non-United Nations Security
                    Forces (S/2013/110);
                    (b)   Support to national political dialogue and reconciliation
                    (i) To coordinate with and support the Malian authorities to launch an
                    inclusive and credible negotiation process open to all communities of the
                    North of Mali, consistent with paragraphs 6 and 7 above;
                    (ii) To exercise good offices, confidence-building and facilitation at the
                    national and local levels, in order to anticipate, prevent, mitigate and resolve
                    conflict, including by enhancing negotiation capacity and promoting the
                    participation of civil society, including women’s organizations;
                    (iii) To support the cantonment of armed groups, as an essential step leading
                    to an effective DDR process, in the context of a comprehensive peace
                    settlement;
                    (iv) To assist the Malian authorities, and to coordinate international efforts,
                    towards developing and implementing DDR programmes of former combatants

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                and the dismantling of militias and self-defence groups, consistent with the
                provisions of the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement and taking into
                account the specific needs of demobilized children;
                (v) To support, within its resources and areas of deployment, the conduct of
                inclusive, free, fair and transparent local elections, including through the
                provision of appropriate logistical and technical assistance and effective
                security arrangements, in the context of an inclusive decentralization process
                led and owned by the Malian authorities;
                (vi) To support, as feasible and appropriate, the efforts of the Malian
                authorities, without prejudice to their responsibilities, to bring to justice those
                responsible for serious abuses or violations of human rights or violations of
                international humanitarian law, in particular war crimes and crimes against
                humanity in Mali, taking into account the referral by the transitional
                authorities of Mali of the situation in their country since January 2012 to the
                International Criminal Court;
                (vii) To provide support to the activities of the international commission of
                inquiry as envisaged by the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement and the
                ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014;
                 (c) Support to the re-establishment of State authority throughout the country,
           the rebuilding of the Malian security sector, the promotion and protection of human
           rights and the support for humanitarian assistance
                (i) To support the Malian authorities to extend and re-establish State
                administration throughout the country, especially in the Nort h of Mali, in line
                with the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement and the ceasefire agreement of
                23 May 2014;
                (ii) To support national, and to coordinate international, efforts towards
                rebuilding the Malian security sector, especially the police and gendarme rie
                through technical assistance, capacity-building, co-location and mentoring
                programmes, as well as the rule of law and justice sectors, within its capacities
                and in close collaboration with other bilateral partners, donors and
                international organizations, including the EU, engaged in these fields,
                including through enhancing information sharing and joint strategic planning
                among all actors;
                (iii) To assist the Malian authorities, through training and other support, for
                the removal and destruction of mines and other explosive devices and weapons
                and ammunition management;
                (iv) To assist the Malian authorities in their efforts to promote and protect
                human rights;
                (v) To monitor, help investigate and report to the Council and publicly, as
                appropriate, on any abuses or violations of human rights or violations of
                international humanitarian law committed throughout Mali and to contribute to
                efforts to prevent such violations and abuses;
                (vi) To monitor, help investigate and report to the Council specifically on
                violations and abuses committed against children as well as violations

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                    committed against women including all forms of sexual violence in armed
                    conflict;
                    (vii) In support of the Malian authorities, to contribute to the creation of a
                    secure environment for the safe, civilian-led delivery of humanitarian
                    assistance, in accordance with humanitarian principles, and the voluntary, safe
                    and dignified return or local integration or resettlement of internally displaced
                    persons and refugees in close coordination with humanitarian actors;
                    (viii) In support of the Malian authorities, to contribute to the creation of a
                    secure environment for projects aimed at stabilizing the North of Mali,
                    including quick impact projects;
                    14. Further decides that the mandate of MINUSMA shall include the
               following additional tasks:
                    (a)   Protection of United Nations personnel
                         To protect the United Nations personnel, installations and equipment and
                    ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations and
                    associated personnel;
                    (b)   Support for cultural preservation
                         To assist the Malian authorities, as necessary and feasible, in protecting
                    from attack the cultural and historical sites in Mali, in collaboration with
                    UNESCO;
                    15. Requests MINUSMA to take fully into account gender considerations as
               a cross cutting issue throughout its mandate and to assist the Malian authorities in
               ensuring the full and effective participation, involvement and representation of
               women at all levels and at an early stage of the stabilization phase, including the
               security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes,
               as well as in the national political dialogue, reconciliation and electoral processes;
                     16. Requests MINUSMA to take fully into account the need to protect
               civilians and mitigate risk to civilians, including, in particular, women, children and
               displaced persons and civilian objects in the performance of its mandate as defined
               in paragraphs 13 and 14 above, where undertaken jointly with the Malian Defence
               and Security Forces, in strict compliance with the Human Rights Due Diligence
               Policy on United Nations Support to non-United Nations Security Forces
               (S/2013/110);
                     17. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure full compliance of MINUSMA
               with the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuses and
               to keep the Council fully informed if such cases of misconduct occur;
                    18. Requests MINUSMA, within its capabilities, its areas of deployment and
               without prejudice to its mandate, to assist the Committee pursuant to resolutions
               1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring
               Team established by resolution 1526 (2004), including by passing information
               relevant to the implementation of the measures in paragraph 1 of resolution 2161
               (2014);
                    19. Requests the Secretary-General to consider the environmental impacts of
               the operations of MINUSMA when fulfilling its mandated tasks and, in this context,

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           encourages MINUSMA to manage them, as appropriate and in accordance with
           applicable and relevant General Assembly resolutions and United Nations rules and
           regulations, and to operate mindfully in the vicinity of cultural and historical sites;
                 20. Encourages MINUSMA to further enhance its interaction with the
           civilian population to raise awareness and understanding about its mandate and
           activities;

           Deployment of MINUSMA
                 21. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to enable
           MINUSMA to reach its full operational capacity as soon as possible in the context
           of a new Force laydown and, in this regard, calls upon Member States to provide
           troops and police with adequate capabilities and equipment, including enablers, in
           order for MINUSMA to fulfil its mandate and commends troop- and policecontributing countries for their engagement in this respect;
                 22. Urges all parties in Mali to cooperate fully with the deployment and
           activities of MINUSMA, in particular by ensuring their safety, security and freedom
           of movement with unhindered and immediate access throughout the territory of Mali
           to enable MINUSMA to carry out fully its mandate and stresses, in this regard, the
           importance of facilitating MINUSMA’s new Force laydown to extend its operations
           in the North of Mali, as mandated in paragraph 13 (a) (iv) above, in a complex
           security environment that includes asymmetric threats;
                 23. Calls upon Member States, especially those in the region, to ensure the
           free, unhindered and expeditious movement to and from Mali of all personnel, as
           well as equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles and
           spare parts, which are for the exclusive and official use of MINUSMA;
                24. Requests the Secretary-General to accelerate the disbursement of the
           United Nations Trust Fund established pursuant to its resolution 2085 (2012) in
           support of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali (AFISMA),
           including to enable MINUSMA’s new Force laydown, in consultation with the
           donors;

           Inter-mission cooperation in West Africa
                  25. Authorizes the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps in order to
           ensure inter-mission cooperation, notably between MINUSMA, UNMIL and
           UNOCI, appropriate transfers of troops and their assets from other United Nations
           missions to MINUSMA, subject to the following conditions: (i) the Council’s
           information and approval, including on the scope and duration of the transfer,
           (ii) the agreement of the troop-contributing countries and (iii) the security situation
           where these United Nations missions are deployed and without prejudice to the
           performance of their mandates, and, in this regard, encourages further steps to
           enhance inter-mission cooperation in the West African region, as necessary and
           feasible, and to report thereon for consideration as appropriate;

           French forces mandate
                26. Authorizes French forces, within the limits of their capacities and areas
           of deployment, to use all necessary means until the end of MINUSMA’s mandate as
           authorized in this resolution, to intervene in support of elements of MINUSMA

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               when under imminent and serious threat upon request of the Secretary-General,
               requests France to report to the Council on the implementation of this mandate in
               Mali and to coordinate its reporting with the reporting by the Secret ary-General
               referred to in paragraph 33 below;

               European Union contribution
                    27. Calls upon the EU, notably its Special Representative for the Sahel and
               its EUTM Mali and EUCAP Sahel Mali missions, to coordinate closely with
               MINUSMA, and other bilateral partners of Mali engaged to assist the Malian
               authorities in the Security Sector Reform (SSR);

               Obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law
                    28. Urges all parties to comply with obligations under international
               humanitarian law to respect and protect humanitarian personnel, facilities and relief
               consignments, and take all required steps to allow and facilitate the full, safe,
               immediate and unimpeded access of humanitarian actors for the delivery of
               humanitarian assistance to all people in need, while respecting the United Nations
               humanitarian guiding principles and applicable international law;
                     29. Reiterates that the Malian authorities have primary responsibility to
               protect civilians in Mali, further recalls its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000),
               1674 (2006), 1738 (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed
               conflict, its resolutions 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011), 2068 (2012) and
               2143 (2014) on Children And Armed Conflict and its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820
               (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013) and 2122 (2013) on
               Women, Peace and Security and calls upon MINUSMA and all military forces in
               Mali to take them into account and to abide by international humanitarian, human
               rights and refugee law, and recalls the importance of training in this regard;

               International cooperation on the Sahel
                     30. Urges all Member States, notably Sahel and Maghreb States, to
               coordinate their efforts to prevent the serious threat posed to international and
               regional security by terrorist groups crossing borders and seeking safe havens in the
               Sahel region, to enhance cooperation and coordination in order to develop inclusive
               and effective strategies to combat in a comprehensive and integrated manner the
               activities of terrorist groups, notably AQIM, MUJAO, Ansar Eddine and
               Al Mourabitoune, and to prevent the expansion of those groups as well as to limit
               the proliferation of all arms and transnational organized crime;
                     31. Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to ensure early progress
               towards the effective implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for
               the Sahel, encompassing political, security, development and humanitarian aspects
               and welcomes in this regard the establishment of a Ministerial Coordination
               Platform that would meet biannually and under the chairmanship of Mali for
               2013-2015, and takes note of the conclusions from its first and second meetings held
               in Bamako on 5 November 2013 and 16 May 2014;

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           Small arms and light weapons
                  32. Calls upon the Malian authorities, with the assistance of MINUSMA,
           consistent with paragraph 13 above, and international partners, to address the issue
           of the proliferation and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in
           accordance with the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons,
           Their Ammunition and Other Related Materials and the United Nations Programme
           of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, in order to ensure the safe and
           effective management, storage and security of their stockpiles of small arms and
           light weapons and the collection and/or destruction of surplus, seized, unmarked or
           illicitly held weapons and further stresses the importance of the full implementation
           of its resolutions 2017 (2011) and 2117 (2013);

           Reports by the Secretary-General
                 33. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
           three months of the adoption of this resolution, focusing on the implementation of
           the Ouagadougou Preliminary Agreement, the expansion of the Force’s presence in
           the North of Mali, and benchmarks to assess progress on the implementation of the
           priority tasks of MINUSMA’s mandate, as defined by paragraph 13 above, and then,
           every three months, to report on the implementation of this resolution, in particular
           on the progress achieved on the benchmarks;
                34.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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