               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2383 (2017)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                7 November 2017

               Resolution 2383 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8088th meeting, on
               7 November 2017

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia,
               especially resolutions 1814 (2008), 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008), 1844 (2008), 1846
               (2008), 1851 (2008), 1897 (2009), 1918 (2010), 1950 (2010), 1976 (2011), 2015
               (2011), 2020 (2011), 2077 (2012) 2125 (2013), 2184 (2014), 2246 (2015), and 2316
               (2016) as well as the Statement of its President (S/PRST/2010/16) of 25 August
               2010 and (S/PRST/2012/24) of 19 November 2012,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/859), as requested by
               resolution 2316 (2016), on the implementation of that resolution and on the
               situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence, and unity of Somalia, including Somalia’s sovereign rights in
               accordance with international law, with respect to offshore natural resources,
               including fisheries,
                     Noting that the joint counter-piracy efforts of States, regions, organizations,
               the maritime industry, the private sector, think tanks, and civil society have resulted
               in a steady decline in pirate attacks as well as hijackings since 2011, and expressing
               concern about the recent piracy incidents that occurred during 2017 and by the
               ongoing threat that resurgent piracy and armed robbery at sea poses to the prompt,
               safe, and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia and the region, to the
               safety of seafarers and other persons, to international navigation and the safety of
               commercial maritime routes, and to other ships, including fishing vessels operating
               in conformity with international law, commending Chinese and Indian naval forces
               for thwarting an attack on the OS-35, Chinese operations soldiers for capturing
               three pirates, and Chinese and European Union Naval Forces (EU NAVFOR) for
               preventing an attack on MV Al Heera, and further commending countries that have
               deployed naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Basin to dissuade piracy
               networks from carrying out acts of piracy,
                    Supporting the outcome of the London Somalia Conference held on 11 May
               2017, and the commitment of the Federal Government and Federal Member States
               of Somalia to developing their maritime security capabilities,

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                     Further reaffirming that international law, as reflected in the United Nations
               Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (“The Convention”), sets
               out the legal framework applicable to activities in the ocean, including countering
               piracy and armed robbery at sea,
                     Recognizing the need to investigate and prosecute not only suspects captured
               at sea, but also anyone who incites or intentionally facilitates pirac y operations,
               including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize,
               facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attacks, and reiterating its concern
               over persons suspected of piracy having been released without facing j ustice,
               reaffirming that the failure to prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and
               armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia undermines anti -piracy efforts,
                     Welcoming the successful prosecution of piracy cases in Belgium, India,
               Mauritius, and the Seychelles during the past year, while noting with concern that
               the continuing limited capacity and domestic legislation to facilitate the custody and
               prosecution of suspected pirates after their capture has hindered more robust
               international action against pirates off the coast of Somalia, which has led to pirates
               in many cases being released without facing justice, regardless of whether there is
               sufficient evidence to support prosecution, and reiterating that, consistent with the
               provisions of The Convention concerning the repression of piracy, the 1988
               Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime
               Navigation (“SUA Convention”) provides for parties to create criminal offences,
               establish jurisdiction, and accept delivery of persons responsible for, or suspected of
               seizing, or exercising control over, a ship by force or threat thereof, or any other
               form of intimidation,
                     Underlining the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the fight
               against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, noting the several
               requests from Somali authorities for international assistance to counter piracy off its
               coast, including the letter of 2 November 2017, from the Permanent Representative
               of the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the United Nations expressing the
               appreciation of Somali authorities to the Security Council for its assistance,
               expressing their willingness to consider working with other States and regional
               organizations to combat piracy and armed robber y at sea off the coast of Somalia,
               asking member states and international organizations to support the Federal
               Government of Somalia in its efforts to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated
               fishing in its Exclusive Economic Zone, and requesting that the provisions of
               resolution 2316 (2016) be renewed for an additional 12 months,
                    Welcoming the participation of the Federal Government of Somalia and
               regional partners in the 20th plenary session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the
               Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) in Mauritius July 5–7, 2017, co-hosted by the Indian
               Ocean Commission under the Chairmanship of the Republic of the Seychelles,
                     Recognizing the work of the CGPCS and the Law Enforcement Task Force t o
               facilitate the prosecution of suspected pirates, and the intentions of the Regional
               Capacity Building Working Group to identify regional priorities and coordination of
               capacity-building activities and regional responsibilities,
                     Welcoming the financing provided by the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of
               States Combating Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (the Trust Fund) to strengthen
               regional ability to prosecute suspected pirates and imprison those convicted in
               accordance with applicable international human rights law, noting with appreciation
               the assistance provided by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
               Maritime Crime Programme, and being determined to continue efforts to ensure that
               pirates are held accountable,

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                 Commending the efforts of the EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA,
           Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 151, the counter -piracy activities
           of the African Union onshore in Somalia and the naval activities of the Southern
           Africa Development Community, and other States acting in a national capacity in
           cooperation with Somali authorities and each other to suppress piracy and to protect
           ships transiting through the waters off the coast of Somalia, and welcoming the
           Shared Awareness and Deconfliction Initiative (SHADE) and the efforts of
           individual countries, including China, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the
           Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation, which have deployed naval counter -
           piracy missions in the region,
                Noting the efforts of flag States for taking measures to permit vessels sailing
           under their flag transiting the High Risk Area (HRA) to embark vessel protection
           detachments and privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP), an d to
           allow charters that favour arrangements that make use of such measures, while
           urging States to regulate such activities in accordance with applicable international
           law,
                 Welcoming and encouraging the capacity-building efforts in the region made
           by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) funded Djibouti Code of
           Conduct, the Trust Fund and the European Union’s activities under the EU Capacity
           Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) which assists Somalia in
           strengthening its maritime security capacity in order to enable it to enforce maritime
           law more effectively, and recognizing the need for all engaged international and
           regional organizations to coordinate and cooperate fully,
                 Supporting the development of a coastguard at the federal level and coastguard
           police at the Federal Member State level, noting with appreciation the efforts made
           by the IMO and the shipping industry to develop and update guidance, best
           management practices, and recommendations to assist ships to prevent and suppress
           piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia, including in the Gulf of Aden, and in
           relevant parts of the Indian Ocean that are still within the High Risk Area and
           recognizing the work of the IMO and the CGPCS in this regard, noting the efforts of
           the International Organization for Standardization, which has developed industry
           standards of training and certification for Private Maritime Security Companies
           when providing PCASP on board ships in high-risk areas, and further welcoming
           the European Union’s EUCAP Somalia, which is working to develop the maritime
           security capacities of Somalia,
                 Underlining the importance of continuing to enhance the collection,
           preservation, and transmission to competent authorities of evidence of acts of piracy
           and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and welcoming the ongoing work
           of the IMO, INTERPOL, and industry groups to develop guidance to seafarers on
           preservation of crime scenes following acts of piracy, and noting the importance of
           enabling seafarers to give evidence in criminal proceedings to prosecute acts of
           piracy,
                 Further recognizing that pirate networks continue to rely on kidnapping and
           hostage-taking to help generate funding to purchase weapons, gain recruits, and
           continue their operational activities, thereby jeopardizing the safety and security of
           civilians and restricting the flow of commerce, and welcoming international efforts
           to coordinate the work of investigators and prosecutors, inter alia, through the Law
           Enforcement Task Force and collect and share information to disrupt the pirate
           enterprise, as exemplified by INTERPOL’s Global Database on Maritime Piracy,
           and commending the establishment of the Regional Centre for Operational
           Coordination (RCOC) in Seychelles on 1 July 2017, which will operate alongside its
           sister centre, and appreciating the establishment of the Regional Maritime

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               Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) in Madagascar, including the establishment of
               the Piracy Prosecution Readiness Plan which, under the auspices of UNODC and in
               partnership with EU NAVFOR, will further develop the region’s capacity to conduct
               piracy prosecutions,
                     Reaffirming international condemnation of acts of kidnapping and hostage -
               taking, including offences contained within the International Convention against the
               Taking of Hostages, strongly condemning the continuing practice of hostage-taking
               by pirates operating off the coast of Somalia, expressing serious concern at the
               inhumane conditions hostages face in captivity, recognizing the adverse impact on
               their families, calling for the immediate release of all remaining hostages, and
               noting the importance of cooperation between Member States on the issue of
               hostage-taking and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages,
                     Commending Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Seychelles, for their efforts to
               prosecute suspected pirates in their national courts, and noting with appreciation the
               assistance provided by the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme, the Trust Fund,
               and other international organizations and donors, in coordination with the CGPCS,
               to support Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Somalia, and other States in the
               region with their efforts to prosecute, or incarcerate in a third State after prosecution
               elsewhere, pirates, including facilitators and financiers ashore, consistent with
               applicable international human rights law, and emphasizing the need for States and
               international organizations to further enhance international efforts in this regard,
                     Welcoming the readiness of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal
               Member States to cooperate with each other and with States who have prosecuted
               suspected pirates with a view to enabling convicted pirates to be repatriated back to
               Somalia under suitable prisoner transfer arrangements, consistent with applicable
               international law, including international human rights law, and acknowledging the
               return from Seychelles to Somalia of convicted prisoners willing and eligible to
               serve their sentences in Somalia,
                    Welcoming the work of the Maritime Security Coordination Committee
               (MSCC), the central mechanism for developing capability and identifying and
               channelling support, as highlighted at the London Somalia Conference in May 2017,
               and encouraging the Somali national and regional administrations to take increasing
               responsibility for counter-piracy initiatives,
                     Expressing serious concern over reports of illegal, unreported and unregulated
               fishing (IUU) in Somalia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and noting the
               complex relationship between IUU fishing and piracy, recognizing that IUU fishing
               accounts for millions of dollars in lost revenue for Somalia each year, and can
               contribute to destabilization among coastal communities,
                     Noting Somalia’s accession to the FAO’s Agreement on Port State Measures to
               Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing,
               recognizing the projects supported by FAO and UNODC aimed at enhancing the
               Somalia’s capacity to combat such activities, and stressing the need for States and
               international organizations to further intensify their support to the Federal
               Government of Somalia, at its request, in enhancing Somalia’s capacity to combat
               such activities,
                    Recognizing the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia
               towards the development of a legal regime for the distribution of fishing licences,
               commending in this regard the implementation of a component of the EU-funded
               Programme to Promote Regional Maritime Security (CCAP) with FAO aims to
               promote proper and transparent licensed and regulated fishing with regional states,

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           and encouraging further efforts in this regard, with the support of the internat ional
           community,
                 Recalling the reports of the Secretary General which illustrate the seriousness
           of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia and provide useful
           guidance for the investigation and prosecution of pirates, including on special ized
           anti-piracy courts,
                Commending the Hostage Support Partnership (HSP) for the release of
           26 seafarers in 2016, but remaining concerned that eight Iranian seafarers from the
           FV Siraj remain as hostages inside Somalia in appalling conditions, and welcoming
           the work of International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and
           Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) in the provision of
           post trauma intervention and financial support to victims of piracy and their
           families; as well as the CGPCS Piracy Survivors Family Fund (PSFF), which
           provides funds for the survivors of Somali piracy, and for their families, to provide
           a range of support during and after captivity and recognizing the need to continue
           supporting these initiatives and contributions to funds,
                 Recognizing the progress made by the CGPCS and UNODC in the use of
           public information tools to raise awareness of the dangers of piracy and highlight
           the best practices to eradicate this criminal phenomenon,
                Noting efforts by UNODC and UNDP and the funding provided by the Trust
           Fund, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other donors
           to develop regional judicial and law enforcement capacity to investigate, arrest, and
           prosecute suspected pirates and to incarcerate convicted pirates consistent with
           applicable international human rights law,
                 Bearing in mind the Djibouti Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of
           Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf
           of Aden, noting the operations of information-sharing centres in Yemen, Kenya, and
           Tanzania, recognizing the efforts of signatory States to develop the appropriate
           regulatory and legislative frameworks to combat piracy, enhance their capacity to
           patrol the waters of the region, interdict suspect vessels, and prosecute suspected
           pirates,
                 Emphasizing that peace and stability within Somalia, the strengthening of
           State institutions, economic and social development, and respect for human rights
           and the rule of law are necessary to create the conditions for a durable eradication of
           piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and further emphasizing
           that Somalia’s long-term security rests with the effective development by Somali
           authorities of the Somali Coast Guard and Maritime Police Units, Somali National
           Army, and Somali Police Force,
                Welcoming the Padang Communique and Maritime Cooperation Declaration
           adopted by the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its 15th Council of
           Ministers meeting, which call upon members to support and strengthen cooperation
           to address maritime challenges including piracy and illegal trafficking of drugs,
                Recognizing that the ongoing instability in Somalia and the acts of piracy and
           armed robbery at sea off its coast are inextricably linked, and stressing the need to
           continue the comprehensive response by the international community to repress
           piracy and armed robbery at sea and tackle its underlying causes,
                 Determining that the incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, as well as the activity of pirate groups in Somalia, are an important
           factor exacerbating the situation in Somalia, which continues to constitute a threat
           to international peace and security in the region,

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                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Reiterates that it condemns and deplores all acts of piracy and armed
               robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                     2.    While noting improvements in Somalia, recognizes that piracy
               exacerbates instability in Somalia by introducing large amounts of illicit cash that
               fuels additional crime, corruption, and terrorism;
                    3.    Stresses the need for a comprehensive response to prevent and suppress
               piracy and tackle its underlying causes by the international community;
                      4.    Underlines the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the
               fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, welcomes the
               draft coast guard law which the Somali authorities, with the support of the European
               Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Somalia have
               submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval by Parliament and urges the
               Somali authorities, to continue their work to pass a comprehensive set of anti -piracy
               and maritime laws without further delay and establish security forces with clear
               roles and jurisdictions to enforce these laws and to continue to develop, with
               international support as appropriate, the capacity of Somali courts to investigate and
               prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery, including key
               figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize, facilitate, or
               illicitly finance or profit from such attacks;
                     5.    Recognizes the need to continue investigating and prosecuting those who
               plan, organize, or illicitly finance or profit from pirate attacks off the coast of
               Somalia, including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy, urges
               States, working in conjunction with relevant international organizations, to adopt
               legislation to facilitate prosecution of suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia;
                    6.    Calls upon the Somali authorities to interdict, and upon interdiction to
               have mechanisms in place to safely return effects seized by pirates, investigate and
               prosecute pirates and to patrol the waters off the coast of Somalia to prevent and
               suppress acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea;
                     7.   Calls upon the Somali authorities to make all efforts to bring to justice
               those who are using Somali territory to plan, facilitate, or undertake criminal acts of
               piracy and armed robbery at sea, and calls upon Member States to assist Somalia , at
               the request of Somali authorities and with notification to the Secretary -General, to
               strengthen maritime capacity in Somalia, including regional authorities and, stresses
               that any measures undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with
               applicable international law, in particular international human rights law;
                    8.    Calls upon States to cooperate also, as appropriate, on the issue of
               hostage taking, and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages;
                     9.   Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all seafarers held
               hostage by Somali pirates, and further calls upon the Somali authorities and all
               relevant stakeholders to redouble their efforts to secure their safe and immediate
               release;
                     10. Welcomes the initiative of the Seychelles authorities to establish a court
               for piracy and maritime crime and further welcomes the successful prosecution of
               piracy cases by this body;
                    11. Recognizes the need for States, international and regional organizations,
               and other appropriate partners to exchange evidence and information for anti -piracy
               law enforcement purposes with a view to ensuring effective prosecution of
               suspected, and imprisonment of convicted, pirates and with a view to the arrest and

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           prosecution of key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan,
           organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance and profit from piracy operations, and keeps
           under review the possibility of applying targeted sanctions against individuals or
           entities that plan, organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from piracy
           operations if they meet the listing criteria set out in paragraph 43 of resolution 2093
           (2013), and calls upon all States to cooperate fully with the Somalia and Eritrea
           Monitoring Group, including on information-sharing regarding possible violations
           of the arms embargo or charcoal ban;
                 12. Renews its call upon States and regional organizations that are able to do
           so to take part in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of
           Somalia, in particular, consistent with this resolution and international law, by
           deploying naval vessels, arms, and military aircraft, by providing basing and
           logistical support for counter-piracy forces, and by seizing and disposing of boats,
           vessels, arms, and other related equipment used in the commission of piracy and
           armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, or for which there are reasonable
           grounds for suspecting such use;
                13. Highlights the importance of coordination among States and international
           organizations in order to deter acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, commends the work of the CGPCS to facilitate such coordination in
           cooperation with the IMO, flag States, and Somali authorities, and urges continued
           support of these efforts;
                 14. Encourages Member States to continue to cooperate with Somali
           authorities in the fight against piracy and ar med robbery at sea, notes the primary
           role of Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off
           the coast of Somalia, and decides that, for a further period of 12 months from the
           date of this resolution to renew the authorizations as set out in paragraph 14 of
           resolution 2316 (2016) granted to States and regional organizations cooperating
           with Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the
           coast of Somalia, for which advance notification has been provided by Somali
           authorities to the Secretary-General;
                15. Affirms that the authorizations renewed in this resolution apply only with
           respect to the situation in Somalia and shall not affect the rights, obligations, or
           responsibilities of Member States under international law, including any rights or
           obligations under The Convention, with respect to any other situation, and
           underscores in particular that this resolution shall not be considered as establis hing
           customary international law; and affirms further that such authorizations have been
           renewed in response to the 2 November 2017 letter conveying the request of Somali
           authorities;
                 16. Decides that the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by paragraph 5 of
           resolution 733 (1992) and further elaborated upon by paragraphs 1 and 2 of
           resolution 1425 (2002) and modified by paragraphs 33 to 38 of resolution 2093 does
           not apply to supplies of weapons and military equipment or the provision of
           assistance destined for the sole use of Member States, international, regional, and
           subregional organizations undertaking measures in accordance with paragraph 14
           above;
                 17. Requests that cooperating States take appropriate steps to ensure that the
           activities they undertake pursuant to the authorizations in paragraph 14 do not have
           the practical effect of denying or impairing the right of innocent passage to the ships
           of any third State;
                 18. Calls upon all States, and in particular flag, port, and coastal States,
           States of the nationality of victims and perpetrators of piracy and armed robbery,

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               and other States with relevant jurisdiction under international law and national
               legislation, to cooperate in determining jurisdiction and in the investigation and
               prosecution of all persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery off the
               coast of Somalia, including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who
               plan, organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attack, consistent
               with applicable international law including international human rights law, to ensure
               that all pirates handed over to judicial authorities are subject to a judicial process,
               and to render assistance by, among other actions, pr oviding disposition and logistics
               assistance with respect to persons under their jurisdiction and control, such as
               victims, witnesses, and persons detained as a result of operations conducted under
               this resolution;
                     19. Calls upon all States to criminalize piracy under their domestic law and
               to favourably consider the prosecution of suspected, and imprisonment of those
               convicted, pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia, and their facilitators and
               financiers ashore, consistent with applicable internatio nal law, including
               international human rights law, and decides to keep these matters under review,
               including, as appropriate, the establishment of specialized anti -piracy courts in
               Somalia with substantial international participation and/or support as set forth in
               resolution 2015 (2011), and encourages the CGPCS to continue its discussions in
               this regard;
                    20. Welcomes, in this context, the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme’s
               continued work with authorities in Somalia and in neighbouring States to ensure
               that individuals suspected of piracy are prosecuted and those convicted are
               imprisoned in a manner consistent with international law, including international
               human rights law;
                     21. Encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to accede to the United
               Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, as part of its efforts to
               target money laundering and financial support structures on which piracy networks
               survive;
                    22. Urges all States to take appropriate actions under their existing domestic
               law to prevent the illicit financing of acts of piracy and the laundering of its
               proceeds;
                    23. Urges States, in cooperation with INTERPOL and Europol, to further
               investigate international criminal networks involved in piracy off the coast of
               Somalia, including those responsible for illicit financing and facilitation;
                    24. Urges all States to ensure that counter-piracy activities, particularly landbased activities, take into consideration the need to protect women a nd children
               from exploitation, including sexual exploitation;
                    25. Urges all States to share information with INTERPOL for use in the
               global piracy database, through appropriate channels;
                    26. Commends the contributions of the Trust Fund and the IMO -funded
               Djibouti Code of Conduct and urges both state and non-State actors affected by
               piracy, most notably the international shipping community, to contribute to them;
                     27. Urges States parties to The Convention and the SUA Convention to
               implement fully their relevant obligations under these conventions and customary
               international law and to cooperate with the UNODC, IMO, and other States and
               international organizations to build judicial capacity for the successful prosecution
               of persons suspected of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                    28. Acknowledges the recommendations and guidance provided by the IMO
               on preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery at sea; and urges States, in

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           collaboration with the shipping and insurance industrie s and the IMO, to continue to
           develop and implement avoidance, evasion, and defensive best practices and
           advisories to take when under attack or when sailing in the waters off the coast of
           Somalia, and further urges States to make their citizens and vessel s available for
           forensic investigation as appropriate at the first suitable port of call immediately
           following an act or attempted act of piracy or armed robbery at sea or release from
           captivity;
                29. Encourages flag States and port States to further consider the
           development of safety and security measures on board vessels, including, where
           applicable, developing regulations for the use of PCASP on board ships, aimed at
           preventing and suppressing piracy off the coast of Somalia, through a consultative
           process, including through the IMO and ISO;
                 30. Invites the IMO to continue its contributions to the prevention and
           suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, in coordination, in
           particular, with the UNODC, the World Food Program (WFP), the shipping industry,
           and all other parties concerned, and recognizes the IMO’s role concerning privately
           contracted armed security personnel on board ships in high -risk areas;
                 31. Notes the importance of securing the safe delivery of WFP assistance by
           sea, and welcomes the ongoing work by the WFP, EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta,
           and flag States with regard to Vessel Protection Detachments on WFP vessels;
                 32. Requests States and regional organizations cooperating with Somali
           authorities to inform the Security Council and the Secretary-General in nine months
           of the progress of actions undertaken in the exercise of the authorizations provided
           in paragraph 14 above and further requests all States contributing through the
           CGPCS to the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia, including Somalia and
           other States in the region, to report by the same deadline on their efforts to establish
           jurisdiction and cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of piracy;
                 33. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
           eleven months of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation of this
           resolution and on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off
           the coast of Somalia;
                 34. Expresses its intention to review the situation and consider, as
           appropriate, renewing the authorizations provided in paragraph 14 above for
           additional periods upon the request of Somali authority;
                35.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2384 (2017)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               7 November 2017

               Resolution 2384 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8089th meeting, on
               7 November 2017
                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the
               Former Yugoslavia and relevant statements of its President, including resolutions
               1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1423 (2002)
               of 12 July 2002, 1491 (2003) of 11 July 2003, 1551 (2004) of 9 July 2004, 1575
               (2004) of 22 November 2004, 1639 (2005) of 21 November 2005, 1722 (2006) of
               21 November 2006, 1764 (2007) of 29 June 2007, 1785 (2007) of 21 November
               2007, 1845 (2008) of 20 November 2008, 1869 (2009) of 25 March 2009, 1895
               (2009) of 18 November 2009, 1948 (2010) of 18 November 2010, 2019 (2011) of
               16 November 2011, 2074 (2012) of 14 November 2012, 2123 (2013) of
               12 November 2013, 2183 (2014) of 11 November 2014, 2247 (2015) of
               10 November 2015, and 2315 (2016) of 8 November 2016,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts in the
               Former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territoria l integrity of all States
               there within their internationally recognized borders,
                     Underlining its commitment to support the implementation of the General
               Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the annexes
               thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, Annex), as well as the
               relevant decisions of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC),
                    Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report of
               24 October 2017,
                     Noting positively that the initial implementation of the Reform Agenda,
               adopted by Bosnia and Herzegovina in July 2015, has provided the first steps of
               structural adjustment to the economy of the country,
                     Encouraging the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of
               the international community, to accelerate their efforts to address the disposal of
               excess ammunition,
                     Recalling all the agreements concerning the status of forces referred to in
               Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminding the parties of
               their obligation to continue to comply therewith,

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                    Further recalling the provisions of its resolution 1551 (2004) concerning the
               provisional application of the status of forces agreements contained in Appendix B
               to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement,
                    Welcoming the continued presence of EUFOR ALTHEA, successfully focusing
               on capacity-building and training while also retaining the capability to contribute to
               the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities’ deterrence capacity if the situation so
               requires,
                    Reiterating its calls on the competent authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to
               take necessary steps to complete the 5+2 agenda, which remains necessary for
               closure of the Office of the High Representative, as confirmed by the PIC Steering
               Board communiqués,
                     Reaffirming provisions concerning the High Representative as set out in its
               previous resolutions, and further reaffirming Article V of Annex 10 of the Peace
               Agreement regarding the High Representative’s final authority in theatre in the
               interpretation of the civilian implementation of the Agreement,
                    Taking note of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leadership’s commitment towards a
               European perspective, on the basis of the Peace Agreement, including through the
               submission of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU membership application in February
               2016 and through the work done to answer the EU Commission’s Opinion
               questionnaire through the coordination mechanism on EU matters,
                     Reiterating its calls to all Bosnia and Herzegovina’s political leaders to
               advance reconciliation and mutual understanding and to refrain from polarizing
               policies, actions and rhetoric,
                    Noting that the pace of implementation of the Reform Agenda has slowed down
               over the last months and underscoring the urgency to step up the implementation of
               comprehensive reforms, in an inclusive manner, to the benefit of all citizens,
                     Emphasizing the need for Bosnia and Herzegovina to step up efforts regarding
               the functioning and independence of the judiciary, the fight against corruption and
               organized crime and the fight against terrorism and prevention of radicalization,
                    Underscoring the urgency to address outstanding OSCE-ODIHR
               recommendations to improve the electoral framework and related rulings of the
               Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Court of Human
               Rights and emphasizing electoral reforms should be approached in a spirit of
               consensus and dialogue and should move the country towards modern democratic
               standards,
                    Encouraging the parties to implement Bosnia and Herzegovina’s National
               Action Plan on Women Peace and Security in an inclusive manner and looking
               forward to its continuation,
                    Taking note of the EU’s planned strategic review in autumn 2017,
                    Recognizing that the security environment has remained calm and stable, and
               noting that the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities have so far proven capable to
               deal with threats to the safe and secure environment,
                     Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.   Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
               implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with all the authorities in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina themselves and notes the continued willingness of the international
               community and major donors to support them in implementing the Peace
               Agreement, and calls upon all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovi na to fully

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           cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as
           well as with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, in order
           to complete its work in view of the forthcoming closure of the International
           Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia;
               2.  Welcomes the EU’s readiness to maintain an EU military operation
           (EUFOR ALTHEA) in Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 2017;
                 3.    Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
           EU to establish for a further period of twelve months, starting from the date of the
           adoption of this resolution, a multinational stabilization force (EUFOR ALTHEA) as
           a legal successor to SFOR under unified command and control, which will fulfil its
           missions in relation to the implementation of Annex 1 -A and Annex 2 of the Peace
           Agreement in cooperation with the NATO Headquarters presence in accordance
           with the arrangements agreed between NATO and the EU as communicated to the
           Security Council in their letters of 19 November 2004, which recognize that
           EUFOR ALTHEA will have the main peace stabilization role under the military
           aspects of the Peace Agreement;
                 4.   Decides to renew the authorization provided by paragraph 11 of its
           resolution 2183 (2014) for a further period of twelve months starting from the date
           of adoption of this resolution;
                 5.    Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 3 and 4 above to
           take all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure
           compliance with annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the parties
           shall continue to be held equally responsible for the compliance with that ann ex and
           shall be equally subject to such enforcement action by EUFOR ALTHEA and the
           NATO presence as may be necessary to ensure implementation of those annexes and
           the protection of EUFOR ALTHEA and the NATO presence;
                 6.    Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
           of either EUFOR ALTHEA or the NATO Headquarters, in defence of the EUFOR
           ALTHEA or NATO presence respectively, and to assist both organizations in
           carrying out their missions, and recognizes the right of both EUFOR ALTHEA and
           the NATO presence to take all necessary measures to defend themselves from attack
           or threat of attack;
                 7.   Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 3 and 4 above, in
           accordance with annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary measures
           to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures governing command and control
           of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all civilian and military air
           traffic;
                8.    Urges the parties to step up the implementation of comprehensive
           reforms, in an inclusive manner, to the benefit of all citizens and in line with the
           European perspective the country is committed to, and, in this regard, further calls
           on them to refrain from any polarizing policy, action and rhetoric;
                9.    Urges the parties, in accordance with the Peace Agreement, to abide to
           their commitment to cooperate fully with all institutions involved in the
           implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the Peace Agreement,
           including Annex 4;
                 10. Reaffirms that under the Peace Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina
           consists of two entities, which exist legally by virtue of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
           Constitution, and further reaffirms that any change to the Constitution must be made
           in accordance with the amendment procedure prescribed therein;
                11.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                14 November 2017

               Resolution 2385 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8099th meeting, on
               14 November 2017

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President on the
               situation in Somalia and Eritrea, in particular resolutions 733 (1992), 1844 (2008),
               1907 (2009), 2036 (2012), 2023 (2011), 2093 (2013), 2111 (2013), 2124 (2013),
               2125 (2013), 2142 (2014), 2182 (2014), 2244 (2015) and 2317 (2016),
                    Taking note of the final reports of the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group
               (the SEMG) on Somalia (S/2017/924) and Eritrea (S/2017/925) and their
               conclusions on the situations in both Somalia and Eritrea,
                     Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea respectively, and
               underscoring the importance of working to prevent destabilizing effects of regional
               crises and disputes from spilling over into Somalia,
                     Condemning any flows of weapons and ammunition supplies to and through
               Somalia in violation of the arms embargo on Somalia, including when they
               undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, and to Eritrea in
               violation of the arms embargo on Eritrea, as a serious threat to peace and stability in
               the region,
                    Expressing concern that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the
               peace and stability of Somalia and the region, and expressing concern at the
               emergence of, and growing threat of, affiliates of ISIL (also known as Da’esh),
                     Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter
               of the United Nations and international law, including applicable international
               human rights law, international refugee law, and international humanitarian law,
               threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts,
                     Welcoming the further improved relationship between the Federal Government
               of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS), and the SEMG, and underlining
               the importance of these relationships improving further and strengthening in the
               future,
                    Welcoming the FGS and FMS’s political agreement reached on 16 April 2017
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               Security Pact, agreed at the London Conference and looking forward to the Security
               Conference to be held in Mogadishu in December 2017,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the FGS to improve its notifications to the Committee
               pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea
               (“the Committee”), urging further progress in the future, particularly in relation to
               post-delivery notifications, and recalling that improved arms and ammunition
               management in Somalia is a fundamental component of greater peace and stability
               for the region,
                     Taking note of the efforts of the FGS to restore key economic and financial
               institutions, increase domestic revenue and implement financial governance and
               structural reforms; welcoming the passing of a landmark telecommunications bill
               together with progress on the anti-corruption bill; and highlighting the importance
               of continual progress in these areas,
                    Underlining the importance of financial propriety in contributing to stability
               and prosperity and stressing the need for a zero tolerance approach to corruption to
               promote transparency and increase mutual accountability in Somalia,
                     Expressing serious concern at reports of illegal, unreported and unregulated
               fishing in waters where Somalia has jurisdiction, underlining the importance of
               refraining from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, welcoming further
               reporting on the matter, and encouraging the FGS, with the support of the
               international community, to ensure that fishing licenses are issued in a responsible
               manner and in line with the appropriate Somali legal framework,
                     Expressing serious concern at the ongoing difficulties in delivering
               humanitarian aid in Somalia, and condemning in the strongest terms any party
               obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance, as well as the misappropriation
               or diversion of any humanitarian funds or supplies,
                      Recalling that the FGS has the primary responsibility to protect its population,
               and recognizing the FGS’ responsibility, working with the FMS to build the capacity
               of its own national security forces, as a matter of priority,
                     Taking note of the three meetings between the representative of the
               Government of Eritrea and the SEMG, expressing concern that the SEMG has not
               been able to visit Eritrea since 2011 and fully discharge its mandate, and
               underlining that deepened cooperation will help the Security Council fully assess
               Eritrea’s compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions,
                     Expressing concern over reports by the SEMG of ongoing Eritrean support for
               certain regional armed groups, and encouraging the SEMG to provide further
               detailed reporting and evidence on support for armed groups in the region,
                     Welcoming the release of four prisoners of war by Eritrea in March 2016,
               expressing concern at ongoing reports of Djiboutian combatants missing in act ion
               since the clashes in 2008, calling on Eritrea and Djibouti to continue to engage in
               resolving the issues of combatants, and urging Eritrea to share any further available
               detailed information pertaining to the combatants, including to the SEMG,
                     Welcoming the restraint shown by both Eritrea and Djibouti with regard to the
               situation on their shared border following the withdrawal of Qatari forces, recalling
               the African Union’s deployment of a fact finding mission to the Djibouti border
               following the withdrawal of Qatari forces, noting that the fact-finding mission
               visited Djibouti and is yet to visit Asmara, and welcoming the call by the Assembly
               of the African Union in July 2017 to encourage the Chairperson of the Commission,
               with the necessary support of the two countries, to pursue efforts towards
               normalization of relations and good neighbourhood between Djibouti and Eritrea,

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                 Underlining the importance it attaches to all Member States complying with
           the terms of the arms embargo imposed on Eritrea by resolution 1907 (2009),
                Determining that the situation in Somalia, as well as the dispute between
           Djibouti and Eritrea, continues to constitute a threat to international peace and
           security in the region,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

           Arms embargo
                 1.   Reaffirms the arms embargo on Somalia, imposed by paragraph 5 of
           resolution 733 (1992) and further elaborated upon in paragraphs 1 and 2 of
           resolution 1425 (2002) and modified by paragraphs 33 to 38 of resolution 2093
           (2013) and paragraphs 4 to 17 of resolution 2111 (2013), paragraph 14 of resolution
           2125 (2013), paragraph 2 of resolution 2142 (2014), and paragraph 2 of resolution
           2244 (2015), and paragraph 2 of resolution 2317 (2016) (hereafter referred to as
           “the arms embargo on Somalia”);
                 2.   Decides to renew the provisions set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2142
           (2014) until 15 November 2018, and in that context reiterates that the arms embargo
           on Somalia shall not apply to deliveries of weapons, ammunition or military
           equipment or the provision of advice, assistance or training, intended solely for the
           development of the Somali National Security Forces, to provide security for the
           Somali people, except in relation to deliveries of the items set out in the annex of
           resolution 2111 (2013);
                 3.   Reaffirms that the entry into Somali ports for temporary visits of vessels
           carrying arms and related materiel for defensive purposes does not amount to a
           delivery of such items in violation of the arms embargo on Somalia, provided that
           such items remain at all times aboard such vessels;
                 4.    Reiterates that weapons or military equipment sold or supplied solely for
           the development of the Somali National Security Forces may not be resold to,
           transferred to, or made available for use by, any individual or entity not in the
           service of the Somali National Security Forces, and underlines the responsibility of
           the FGS to ensure the safe and effective management, storage and security of their
           stockpiles;
                 5.   Welcomes in this regard the initial improvements by the FGS, of a more
           rigorous weapons registration, recording and marking procedure, expresses concern
           at reports of continued weapons diversion from within the FGS and FMS,
           encourages further improvements, notes that further improved weapons
           management is vital in order to prevent the diversion of weapons, and reiterates that
           the Security Council is committed to monitoring and assessing improvements in
           order to review the arms embargo when all conditions as set out in Security Council
           resolutions are met;
                6.   Welcomes the efforts of the FGS to develop detailed Standard Operating
           Procedures for weapons and ammunition management including an issue and receipt
           system to track all weapons post distribution, and urges the FGS to finalize and
           implement these procedures as soon as possible;
                 7.   Further welcomes the efforts of the FGS in establishing the Joint
           Verification Team (JVT) and urges Member States to support improved weapons
           and ammunition management to improve the capacity of the FGS to manage
           weapons and ammunition;
                8.    Welcomes the improvement in FGS reporting to the Security Council
           pursuant to paragraph 9 of resolution 2182 (2014) and as requested in paragraph 7

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               of resolution 2244 (2015), calls on the FGS and FMS to implement the National
               Security Architecture, and the Security Pact, agreed at the London Conference on
               Somalia which set out to provide Somali-led security and protection to the people of
               Somalia, and requests the FGS to report to the Security Council in accordance with
               paragraph 9 of resolution 2182 (2014) and as requested in paragraph 7 of resolution
               2244 (2015) on the structure, composition, strength and disposition of its Security
               Forces, including the status of regional and militia forces by 30 March 2018 and
               then by 30 September 2018;
                     9.    Recalls that the FGS has the primary responsibility to notify the
               Committee, pursuant to paragraphs 3 to 8 of resolution 2142 (2014), welcomes the
               efforts of the FGS in improving its notifications to the Committee;
                     10. Calls upon the FGS to improve the timeliness and content of
               notifications regarding the completion of deliveries, as set out in paragraph 6 of
               resolution 2142 (2014) and the destination unit upon distribution of imported arms
               and ammunition, as set out by paragraph 7 of resolution 2142 (2014);
                     11. Stresses Member States’ obligations pursuant to the notification
               procedures set out in paragraph 11 (a) of resolution 2111 (2013), underlines the
               need for Member States to strictly follow the notification procedures for providing
               assistance to develop Somali security sector institutions, and encourages Member
               States to consider the Implementation Assistance Notice of 14 March 2016 as a
               guide;
                     12. Recalls paragraph 2 of resolution 2142 (2014) and notes that support for
               the development of the Somali National Security Forces may include, inter alia,
               building infrastructure and provision of salaries and stipends solely provided to the
               Somali National Security Forces;
                     13. Urges increased cooperation by Africa Union Mission in Somalia
               (AMISOM), as set out in paragraph 6 of resolution 2182 (2014), to document and
               register all military equipment captured as part of offensive operations or in the
               course of carrying out their mandates, involving other Somali National Security
               Forces as appropriate;
                     14. Calls upon the FGS and FMS to enhance civilian oversight of its
               Security Forces, to adopt and implement appropriate vetting procedures of all
               defence and security personnel, including human rights vetting, in particular
               through investigation and prosecuting individuals responsible for viol ations of
               international law, including international humanitarian law, and in this context
               recalls the importance of the Secretary-General’s Human Rights and Due Diligence
               Policy in relation to the support provided by the United Nations to the Somali
               National Army;
                     15. Requests the SEMG to continue its investigations related to the export to
               Somalia of chemicals that may be used as oxidisers in the manufacture of
               improvised explosive devices, such as the precursors ammonium nitrate, potassium
               chlorate, potassium nitrate and sodium chlorate with a view to considering further
               action, and calls on Members States and the FGS to cooperate with the SEMG in
               this regard;
                     16. Underlines the importance of timely and predictable payment of salaries
               to the Somali security forces and calls on the FGS to implement systems to improve
               the timeliness and accountability of payments and supply of provisions to the
               Somali security forces;
                    17. Recalls the need to build the capacities of the Somali National Security
               Forces, in particular the provision of equipment, training and mentoring, in order to

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           develop credible, professional and representative security forces to enable the
           gradual handing over of security responsibilities from AMISOM to the Somali
           security forces, and encourages further donor support and coordination as set out in
           the Security Pact;
                18. Recalls OP16 and OP17 of resolution 1907 (2009) and recognizes that
           during the course of its current and three previous mandates the SEMG has not
           found conclusive evidence that Eritrea supports Al -Shabaab;
                 19. Further reaffirms the arms embargo on Eritrea imposed by paragraphs 5
           and 6 of resolution 1907 (2009) (hereafter referred to as “the arms embargo on
           Eritrea”);

           Threats to peace and security
                20. Expresses concern at the continued reports of corruption and diversion of
           public resources which pose a risk to State-building efforts, expresses serious
           concern at reports of financial impropriety involving members of the FGS, FMS and
           Federal Parliament, which pose a risk to State-building efforts, and in this context
           underlines that individuals engaged in acts which threaten the peace and
           reconciliation process in Somalia may be listed for targeted measures;
                 21. Welcomes the efforts which the FGS has made in order to improve its
           financial management procedures including continued engagement between the FGS
           and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), encourages the FGS and FMS to
           maintain the pace of reform and continue the implementation of IMF -recommended
           reforms to support the continuation of a Staff Monitored Programme and increased
           transparency, accountability, comprehensiveness and predictability in revenue
           collection and budget allocations, and expresses concern at the generation and
           distribution of counterfeit Somali currency;
                 22. Recognizes that addressing outstanding constitutional issues around
           power and resource sharing between the FGS and FMS is crucial for Soma lia’s
           stability, emphasizes the importance of Somali leadership to address these issues in
           an inclusive manner, with the FGS and the FMS working constructively together,
           and encourages the FGS and FMS to implement the outstanding elements of the
           National Security Architecture agreement, including decisions around the make -up,
           distribution and command and control of the security forces and resource -sharing;
                23.   Reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty over its natural resources;
                 24. Reiterates its serious concern that the petroleum sector in Somalia could
           be a driver for increased conflict, and in that context underlines the vital importance
           of the FGS putting in place, without undue delay, resource -sharing arrangements
           and credible legal framework to ensure that the petroleum sector in Somalia does
           not become a source of increased tension;
                25. Expresses serious concern at Al-Shabaab’s increasing reliance on revenue
           from natural resources including the taxing of illicit sugar trade, agricultural
           production, and livestock and further expresses its concern at the group’s
           involvement in the illicit charcoal trade, and looks forward to further SEMG
           reporting on this issue;

           Charcoal ban
                 26. Reaffirms the ban on the import and export of Somali charcoal, as set ou t
           in paragraph 22 of resolution 2036 (2012) (“the charcoal ban”), welcomes efforts of
           Member States to prevent the import of charcoal of Somali origin, reiterates that the
           FGS and FMS shall take the necessary measures to prevent the export of charcoal

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               from Somalia, and urges Member States to continue their efforts to ensure full
               implementation of the ban;
                    27. Reiterates its requests in paragraph 18 of resolution 2111 (2013), that
               AMISOM support and assist the FGS and FMS in implementing the total ban on the
               export of charcoal from Somalia and calls upon AMISOM to facilitate regular
               access for the SEMG to charcoal exporting ports;
                     28. Welcomes the efforts of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in their
               efforts to disrupt the export and import of charcoal to and from Somalia, and further
               welcomes the cooperation between the SEMG and CMF in keeping the Committee
               informed on the charcoal trade;
                     29. Expresses concern that the charcoal trade provides significant funding
               for Al-Shabaab, and in that context reiterates paragraphs 11 to 21 of resolution 2182
               (2014), and further decides to renew the provisions set out in paragraph 15 of
               resolution 2182 (2014) until 15 November 2018;
                    30. Condemns the ongoing export of charcoal from Somalia, in violation of
               the total ban on the export of charcoal, calls on Members States to share
               information with the SEMG, requests the SEMG to focus on this in their next
               report, and propose further measures, taking account of human rights concerns, and
               expresses its intention to consider further measures if violations co ntinue;
                    31. Encourages the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to continue
               its work, with the FGS, within its current mandate, under the Indian Ocean Forum
               on Maritime Crime to bring together relevant Member States and international
               organizations to develop strategies to disrupt the trade in Somali charcoal;

               Humanitarian access
                     32. Expresses serious concern at the acute humanitarian situation in Somalia
               and the risk of famine, welcomes efforts by the United Nations, the international
               community and the FGS to avert famine, condemns in the strongest terms increased
               attacks against humanitarian actors and any misuse of donor assistance and the
               obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian aid, reiterates its demand that all parties
               allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered access for the timely delivery of aid to
               persons in need across Somalia and encourages the FGS to improve the regulatory
               environment for aid donors;
                     33. Decides that until 15 November 2018 and without prejudice to
               humanitarian assistance programmes conducted elsewhere, the measures imposed
               by paragraph 3 of resolution 1844 (2008) shall not apply to the payment of funds,
               other financial assets or economic resources necessary to ensure the timely delivery
               of urgently needed humanitarian assistance in Somalia, by the United Nations, its
               specialized agencies or programmes, humanitarian organizations having observer
               status with the United Nations General Assembly that provide humanitarian
               assistance, and their implementing partners including bilaterally or multilaterally
               funded non-governmental organizations participating in the United Nations
               Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia;
                    34. Requests the Emergency Relief Coordinator to report to the Security
               Council by 15 October 2018 on the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia
               and on any impediments to the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Somalia, and
               requests relevant United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations having
               observer status with the United Nations General Assembly and their implementing
               partners that provide humanitarian assistance in Somalia to increase their
               cooperation and willingness to share information with the United Nations;

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           Eritrea
                 35. Welcomes the SEMG’s ongoing and significant efforts to engage with the
           Government of Eritrea, in that context recalls the three meetings between the
           Representative of the Government of Eritrea and the SEMG, reiterates its
           expectation that the Government of Eritrea will facilitate the entry of the SEMG to
           Eritrea, to discharge fully its mandate, in line with its repeated requests, including in
           paragraph 52 of resolution 2182 (2014);
                 36. Welcomes recent efforts by the Government of Eritrea to engage with the
           international community, underlines that deepened cooperation will help the
           Security Council be better informed about Eritrea’s compliance wit h the relevant
           Security Council resolutions and enable a review of measures on Eritrea;
                 37. Urges the Government of Eritrea to facilitate visits by the SEMG to
           Eritrea, acknowledges the willingness as expressed by the Government of Eritrea to
           facilitate a visit by the Chair and urges the Government to agree a date as soon as
           possible;
                38. Calls on Eritrea to cooperate fully with the SEMG, in accordance with
           the SEMG’s mandate contained in paragraph 13 of resolution 2060 (2012) and
           updated in paragraph 41 of resolution 2093 (2013);
                 39. Urges Eritrea and Djibouti to engage on the issue of the Djiboutian
           combatants missing in action and urges Eritrea to make available any further
           detailed information including to the SEMG;
                 40. Urges the two parties to continue to maintain an atmosphere of calm and
           restraint and calls on them to seek all available solutions to settle their border
           dispute peacefully in a manner consistent with international law;
                 41. Expresses its intention to keep under regular review measures on Eritrea,
           in light of the upcoming midterm update by the SEMG due by 30 April 2018, taking
           into account relevant Security Council resolutions, and paragraphs 35 to 40 above;

           Somalia
                 42. Recalls resolution 1844 (2008) which imposed targeted sanctions and
           resolutions 2002 (2011) and 2093 (2013) which expanded the listing criteria, and
           notes one of the listing criteria under resolution 1844 (2008) is engaging in or
           providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Somalia;
                43. Reiterates its willingness to adopt targeted measures against individuals
           and entities on the basis of the above-mentioned criteria;
                 44. Recalls paragraph 2 (c) of resolution 2060 (2012) and emphasizes that
           certain misappropriation of financial resources is a criterion for designation and
           applies to misappropriation at all levels;
                 45. Reiterates its request for Member States to assist the SEMG in their
           investigations, reiterates that obstructing the investigations or work of the SEMG is
           a criterion for listing under paragraph 15 (e) of resolution 1907 (2009) and further
           requests the FGS, FMS and AMISOM to share information with the SEMG
           regarding Al-Shabaab activities;
                 46. Decides to extend until 15 December 2018 the mandate of the Somalia
           and Eritrea SEMG as set out in paragraph 13 of resolution 2060 (2012) and updated
           in paragraph 41 of resolution 2093 (2013), and expresses its intention to review the
           mandate and take appropriate action regarding the further extension no later than
           15 November 2018;

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                     47. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative
               measures as expeditiously as possible to re-establish the SEMG, in consultation
               with the Committee, until 15 December 2018, drawing, as appropriate, on the
               expertise of the members of the SEMG established pursuant to previous resolutions,
               and further requests that administrative support to the SEMG be adjusted, within
               existing resources, to facilitate the delivery of their mandate;
                     48. Requests the SEMG to provide monthly updates to the Committee, and a
               comprehensive midterm update, as well as to submit, for the Security Council’s
               consideration, through the Committee, two final reports; one focusing on Somalia,
               the other on Eritrea by 15 October 2018, covering all the tasks set out in paragraph 13
               of resolution 2060 (2012) and updated in paragraph 41 of resolution 2093 (2013)
               and paragraph 15 of resolution 2182 (2014);
                     49. Requests the Committee, in accordance with its mandate and in
               consultation with the SEMG and other relevant United Nations entities to consider
               the recommendations contained in the reports of the SEMG and recommend to the
               Security Council ways to improve the implementation of and compliance with the
               Somalia and Eritrea arms embargoes, the measures regarding the import and export
               of charcoal from Somalia, as well as implementation of the measures imposed by
               paragraphs 1, 3 and 7 of resolutions 1844 (2008) and paragraphs 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
               and 13 of resolution 1907 (2009) in response to continuing violations;
                     50. Requests the Committee to consider, where and when appropriate, visits
               to selected countries by the Chair and/or Committee members to enhance the full
               and effective implementation of the measures above, with a view to encouraging
               States to comply fully with this resolution;
                    51.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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