               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1948 (2010)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              18 November 2010

               Resolution 1948 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6426th meeting, on
               18 November 2010

                    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, and 1895
               (2009) of 18 November 2009,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts in the
               former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States
               there within their internationally recognized borders,
                    Emphasizing its full support for the High Representative’s continued role in
               Bosnia and Herzegovina,
                     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),
                    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,
                    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,
                    Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander and
               personnel of the multinational stabilization force (EUFOR), the Senior Military
               Representative and personnel of the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, the Organization
               for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the European Union (EU) and the
               personnel of other international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina for their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,

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                     Welcoming the adoption by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina of a
               strategy for implementation of annex 7 of the Peace Agreement, focused on the
               strategy for the return of refugees, and emphasizing that a comprehensive and
               coordinated return of refugees and displaced persons throughout the region
               continues to be crucial to lasting peace,
                    Recalling the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of the Peace
               Implementation Conference,
                     Recognizing that full implementation of the Peace Agreement is not yet
               complete, while paying tribute to the achievements of the authorities at State and
               entity level in Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the international community in the
               fifteen years since the signing of the Peace Agreement,
                     Emphasizing the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress towards
               Euro-Atlantic integration on the basis of the Peace Agreement, while recognizing
               the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s transition to a functional, reformoriented, modern and democratic European country,
                    Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report of 21
               October 2010,
                     Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts in accordance
               with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the
               statement of its President on 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                     Welcoming the decision taken by EU Foreign Ministers on 25 January 2010 to
               start providing non-executive capacity-building and training support, within the
               framework of Operation Althea,
                     Welcoming the conclusions of EU Foreign Ministers on 25 October 2010,
               which confirmed the EU’s commitment to a continuing executive mandate for
               EUFOR to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s efforts to maintain the safe and secure
               environment, under a renewed United Nations mandate as well as to the continuing
               provision of non-executive capacity-building and training support in order to
               contribute to strengthening local ownership and capacity,
                    Recalling the letters between the European Union and NATO sent to the
               Security Council on 19 November 2004 on how those organizations will cooperate
               together in Bosnia and Herzegovina in which both organizations recognize that the
               EUFOR will have the main peace stabilization role under the military aspects of the
               Peace Agreement (S/2004/916; S/2004/915),
                     Further recalling the confirmation by the Presidency of Bosnia and
               Herzegovina, on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including its constituent
               entities, of the arrangements for EUFOR and the NATO Headquarters presence
               (S/2004/917),

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                Welcoming the European Union’s increased engagement in Bosnia and
           Herzegovina and the continued engagement of NATO,
                Reiterating once again its calls on the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to
           implement in full their undertakings as also confirmed by the PIC Steering Board
           declaration of 30 June 2010, and recognizing in particular the need to find a solution
           on State and Defence Property,
                 Welcoming the increased turn-out and orderly conduct of the elections on
           3 October, which have been generally in line with international standards and
           calling on the political leaders elected now to engage constructively in a political
           dialogue and form new governments that will address with urgency important
           policies and priorities,
                 Welcoming the EU’s decision on 8 November 2010 to grant visa-free entry to
           citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a concrete step forward in the country’s path
           towards the EU,
                 Calling on all Bosnia and Herzegovina’s political leaders to refrain from
           divisive rhetoric and make further concrete and tangible progress towards EU
           integration,
                 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.   Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement, as well as for
           the Dayton Paris Agreement on implementing the Federation of Bosnia and
           Herzegovina of 10 November 1995 (S/1995/1021, annex) and calls upon the parties
           to comply strictly with their obligations under those Agreements;
                 2.    Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
           implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities in Bosnia and
           Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
           community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic burden
           of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined by the compliance
           and active participation by all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in
           implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding a civil society, in particular in
           full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in
           strengthening joint institutions, which foster the building of a fully functioning selfsustaining State, able to integrate itself into the European structures and in
           facilitating returns of refugees and displaced persons;
                3.    Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with the Peace
           Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully with all entities
           involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the Peace
           Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security Council, including
           the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as it carries out its
           responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially, and underlines that full
           cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal includes, inter alia,
           the surrender for trial or apprehension of all persons indicted by the Tribunal and
           provision of information to assist in Tribunal investigations;

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                     4.   Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the High
               Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement and giving
               guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations and agencies
               involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement, and reaffirms
               that under annex 10 of the Peace Agreement the High Representative is the final
               authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of civilian implementation of the
               Peace Agreement and that in case of dispute he may give his interpretation and make
               recommendations, and make binding decisions as he judges necessary on issues as
               elaborated by the Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and 10 December
               1997;
                    5.    Expresses its support for the declarations of the Ministerial meetings of
               the Peace Implementation Conference;
                    6.    Reaffirms its intention to keep implementation of the Peace Agreement
               and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina under close review, taking into account
               the reports submitted pursuant to paragraphs 18 and 21 below, and any
               recommendations those reports might include, and its readiness to consider the
               imposition of measures if any party fails significantly to meet its obligations under
               the Peace Agreement;
                     7.   Recalls the support of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for
               EUFOR and the continued NATO presence and their confirmation that both are the
               legal successors to SFOR for the fulfilment of their missions for the purposes of the
               Peace Agreement, its annexes and appendices and relevant United Nations Security
               Council resolutions and can take such actions as are required, including the use of
               force, to ensure compliance with annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement and
               relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions;
                     8.   Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the
               multinational stabilization force (EUFOR), and in the continued NATO presence,
               established in accordance with its resolution 1575 (2004) and extended with its
               resolutions 1639 (2005), 1722 (2006), 1785 (2007), 1845 (2008), and 1895 (2009),
               and welcomes their willingness to assist the Parties to the Peace Agreement by
               continuing to deploy a multinational stabilization force (EUFOR) and by
               maintaining a continued NATO presence;
                    9.   Welcomes the EU’s intention to maintain an EU military operation to
               Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 2010;
                    10. 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) 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 will have the main peace stabilization role under the military aspects of the
               Peace Agreement;
                     11. Welcomes the decision of NATO to continue to maintain a presence in
               Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form of a NATO Headquarters in order to continue to
               assist in implementing the Peace Agreement in conjunction with EUFOR and

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           authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with NATO to
           continue to maintain a NATO Headquarters 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 EUFOR 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 will have the main peace stabilization role under the
           military aspects of the Peace Agreement;
                 12. Reaffirms that the Peace Agreement and the provisions of its previous
           relevant resolutions shall apply to and in respect of both EUFOR and the NATO
           presence as they have applied to and in respect of SFOR and that therefore
           references in the Peace Agreement, in particular in annex 1-A and its appendices,
           and relevant resolutions to IFOR and/or SFOR, NATO and the NAC shall be read as
           applying, as appropriate, to the NATO presence, EUFOR, the European Union and
           the Political and Security Committee and Council of the European Union
           respectively;
                13. Expresses its intention to consider the terms of further authorization as
           necessary in the light of developments in the implementation of the Peace
           Agreement and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
                 14. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 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 annex and
           shall be equally subject to such enforcement action by EUFOR and the NATO
           presence as may be necessary to ensure implementation of those annexes and the
           protection of EUFOR and the NATO presence;
                 15. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
           of either EUFOR or the NATO Headquarters, in defence of the EUFOR or NATO
           presence respectively, and to assist both organizations in carrying out their missions,
           and recognizes the right of both EUFOR and the NATO presence to take all
           necessary measures to defend themselves from attack or threat of attack;
                 16. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 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;
                17. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom of movement
           of EUFOR, the NATO presence, and other international personnel;
                18. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the EU
           and the Member States acting through or in cooperation with NATO to report to the
           Council on the activity of EUFOR and NATO Headquarters presence respectively,
           through the appropriate channels and at least at three-monthly intervals;
                 19. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to continue to provide
           appropriate support and facilities, including transit facilities, for the Member States
           acting under paragraphs 10 and 11 above;

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                    20. Reiterates its appreciation for the deployment by the EU of its Police
               Mission (EUPM) to Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1 January 2003;
                    21. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the Council
               reports from the High Representative, in accordance with annex 10 of the Peace
               Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held in
               London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012), and later Peace Implementation
               Conferences, on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in particular on
               compliance by the parties with their commitments under that Agreement;
                    22.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1949 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               23 November 2010

               Resolution 1949 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6428th meeting, on
               23 November 2010

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning
               the situation in Guinea-Bissau, in particular its resolution 1876 (2009),
                     Expressing its deep concern at the continuing instability in Guinea-Bissau, in
               particular the lack of civilian oversight and control of the armed forces and the
               continued detentions without due process of law that followed the events of 1 April
               2010,
                     Stressing the fact that such developments demonstrate the fragility of the
               political situation, and jeopardize the efforts to consolidate peace and stability, as
               well as the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau,
                     Noting with deep concern the threats to national and subregional security and
               stability posed by the growth in drug trafficking and organized crime in Guinea-Bissau,
                     Recognizing the need to tackle the problem of drug trafficking in the countries
               of origin, transit and final destination through an approach of common and shared
               responsibility,
                     Reaffirming that the Government of Guinea-Bissau and all stakeholders must
               remain committed to national reconciliation through genuine and inclusive political
               dialogue, respect for constitutional order, security sector reform, the promotion of
               the rule of law and human rights, and the fight against impunity and illicit drug
               trafficking,
                     Stressing the importance of security sector reform, and reiterating the
               continued support of the United Nations and the international community for the
               long-term security and development of Guinea-Bissau, particularly in the fields of
               security sector reform, justice, and in building the capacity of the Government to
               tackle illicit drug trafficking,
                    Reiterating the importance of regional and subregional cooperation in
               addressing the challenges faced by Guinea-Bissau and in this regard welcoming the
               appointment by the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission of a

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               Special Representative as well as the establishment and operationalization of the AU
               Liaison Office in the country,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States
               (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) to
               support the reform of the defence and security sector in Guinea-Bissau and
               encouraging the international community to remain engaged in addressing key
               challenges in the country,
                    Encouraging relevant stakeholders to remain engaged in addressing key
               governance and peacebuilding challenges in the country,
                    Welcoming the letter from President Malam Bacai Sanha dated 20 September
               2010 to ECOWAS requesting support and assistance in the implementation of
               security sector reform in Guinea-Bissau,
                    Emphasizing that the Government of Guinea-Bissau bears the primary
               responsibility for security, the protection of its civilian population, peacebuilding
               and long-term development in the country,
                    Recalling its appreciation for the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and
               the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS)
               in coordinating the assistance provided by the United Nations and international
               partners to Guinea-Bissau,
                   Reaffirming its full commitment to the consolidation of peace and stability in
               Guinea-Bissau,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated
               Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau as established in paragraph 3 of resolution
               1876 (2009), until 31 December 2011;
                    2.   Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau dated
               25 October 2010 (S/2010/550) and of the recommendations contained therein and
               welcomes the activities of UNIOGBIS;
                    3.    Requests the Secretary-General to develop a strategic workplan with
               appropriate benchmarks to measure and track progress on the implementation of the
               UNIOGBIS mandate;
                     4.   Urges the Government and all political stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to
               work together to consolidate peace and stability in the country and intensify efforts
               for genuine and inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation and requests
               the Secretary-General, including through his Special Representative, to support such
               efforts;
                     5.   Urges members of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau, in particular its
               leaders, to respect constitutional order, civilian rule and oversight, as well as the
               rule of law and human rights, to refrain from any interference in political issues, to
               guarantee the security of the national institutions, as well as the population in
               general, and to fully participate in the reform of the defence and security sector;
                    6.    Further urges Guinea-Bissau’s political leaders to refrain from involving
               the military and the judiciary in politics and calls on them to use legal and peaceful
               means to resolve differences;

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                 7.   Calls on the Government of Guinea-Bissau to conclude the investigations
           into the political assassinations of March and June 2009 and ensure that the results
           of the investigations and the work of the National Commission of Inquiry are
           credible, transparent and consistent with internationally agreed standards and to
           ensure the prosecution of those responsible for criminal acts, so that they are held
           accountable;
                8.    Requests the Secretary-General to assist in the conclusion of these
           investigations and overall efforts to end impunity, promote the rule of law and
           constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau;
                 9.    Calls upon the Government of Guinea-Bissau to ensure the prosecution
           with full respect for due process of those responsible for criminal acts, such as
           political assassinations and drug trafficking, and calls on the AU, ECOWAS, the
           European Union (EU), CPLP and bilateral partners to support these efforts;
                 10. Reiterates its call upon the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to release
           immediately all those detained in the events of 1 April 2010 or prosecute them with
           full respect for due process and to set free those under incarceration who were
           recently acquitted;
                 11. Welcomes the ECOWAS-CPLP partnership and looks forward to the final
           endorsement by ECOWAS of the road map developed by the Chiefs of Defence
           Staff to, inter alia, provide training and protection to Guinea-Bissau state
           institutions within the framework of security sector reform and as part of the
           stabilization of the country’s political and security environment and requests the
           Secretary-General, through his Special Representative, to present to it
           comprehensive information detailing the proposed modalities, timing and resources
           relating to the implementation of the ECOWAS road map;
                12. Requests the Secretary-General to engage with ECOWAS and CPLP with
           a view to undertaking a joint assessment of the requirements to support the rapid
           implementation of the road map once endorsed by ECOWAS, including, how the
           necessary resources can best be mobilized, in coordination with relevant partners
           including the AU, EU, ECOWAS and CPLP member States;
                13. Requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative, to
           extend political support for the implementation of the road map;
                 14. Urges the Government of Guinea-Bissau to continue to tackle corruption
           including by implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption and
           to create an environment conducive to the implementation of the West Africa Coast
           Initiative (WACI) in Guinea-Bissau and urges relevant national entities to establish
           a Transnational Crime Unit in Guinea-Bissau through adequate mechanisms;
                 15. Urges the international community, including the Peacebuilding
           Commission and regional organizations such as the AU, the EU, ECOWAS and the
           CPLP, as well as bilateral partners as appropriate, to increase their political and
           financial support to WACI to fight transnational organized crime and drug trafficking
           which threaten peace and security in Guinea-Bissau and in the subregion; welcomes
           in this regard the commitment of ECOWAS with the United Nations, the EU and
           other partners for the immediate implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Action
           Plan on Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime, including options for targeted
           sanctions against those individuals identified as members or supporters of the drug

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               trafficking network, and agrees to keep the situation under active review, and to
               consider appropriate action;
                     16. Requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative in
               Guinea-Bissau, to continue to support national efforts to effectively coordinate
               international assistance for credible security sector reform under the principle of full
               civilian control of the military and on the basis of a comprehensive threat
               assessment, taking into account the work already undertaken by the EU and other
               international actors in this area;
                     17. Requests the Peacebuilding Commission to continue to support the
               implementation of Guinea-Bissau’s peacebuilding priorities as well as to continue to
               provide advice to the Security Council on how to remove critical obstacles to
               peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, in particular security sector reform and drug
               trafficking and to keep the Council updated on progress it has made in helping to
               address these;
                     18. Encourages the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to
               continue to pursue efforts to enhance integration and effectiveness of the United
               Nations on the ground in support of the stabilization, peace and development
               priorities of the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau;
                     19. Emphasizes the important role of women in prevention and resolution of
               conflicts and in peacebuilding, as recognized in resolution 1325 (2000) and 1820
               (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009), underlines that a gender perspective should
               be taken into account in implementing all aspects of the mandate of UNIOGBIS,
               and encourages UNIOGBIS to work with national authorities in this regard, and
               relevant stakeholders to improve women’s participation in peacebuilding;
                     20. Requests the Secretary-General to report on progress made in
               implementing this resolution and the mandate of UNIOGBIS as outlined in
               resolution 1876 (2009), every four months, including in his first report details of
               progress made in undertaking the joint assessment referred to in paragraph 12 and
               the implementation of the road map, once endorsed by ECOWAS;
                    21.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1950 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               23 November 2010

               Resolution 1950 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6429th meeting, on
               23 November 2010

                    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), and 1918 (2010), as well as the Statement of its
               President (S/PRST/2010/16) of 25 August 2010,
                     Continuing to be gravely concerned by the ongoing threat that piracy and
               armed robbery at sea against vessels pose 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 vulnerable ships, including fishing activities in conformity with
               international law, and also gravely concerned by the extended range of the piracy
               threat into the western Indian Ocean and the increase in pirate capacities,
                     Expressing concern about the reported involvement of children in piracy off
               the coast of Somalia,
                     Recognizing that the ongoing instability in Somalia contributes to the problem
               of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and stressing the need
               for a comprehensive response to tackle piracy and its underlying causes by the
               international community,
                     Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence and unity of Somalia, including Somalia’s rights with respect to
               offshore natural resources, including fisheries, in accordance with international law,
               and stressing the importance of preventing, in accordance with international law,
               illegal fishing and illegal dumping, including toxic substances,
                     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 combating piracy and armed robbery at sea, as
               well as other ocean activities,
                    Again taking into account the crisis situation in Somalia, and the limited
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               interdiction to prosecute pirates or to patrol or secure the waters off the coast of
               Somalia, including the international sea lanes and Somalia’s territorial waters,
                     Noting the several requests from the TFG for international assistance to
               counter piracy off its coast, including the letter of 20 October 2010 from the
               Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations expressing the
               appreciation of the TFG to the Security Council for its assistance, expressing the
               TFG’s willingness to consider working with other States and regional organizations
               to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and requesting
               that the provisions of resolution 1897 (2009) be renewed for an additional twelve
               months,
                     Commending the efforts of the EU operation Atalanta, North Atlantic Treaty
               Organization operations Allied Protector and Ocean Shield, Combined Maritime
               Forces’ Combined Task Force 151, and other States acting in a national capacity in
               cooperation with the TFG and each other, to suppress piracy and to protect
               vulnerable ships transiting through the waters off the coast of Somalia, and
               welcoming the efforts of individual countries, including China, India, Islamic
               Republic of Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi
               Arabia, and Yemen, which have deployed ships and/or aircraft in the region, as
               stated in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2010/394),
                     Welcoming the capacity building efforts made by the International Maritime
               Organization (IMO) Djibouti Code Trust Fund (Multi-donor trust fund — Japan
               initiated), and the Trust Fund Supporting Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off
               the Coast of Somalia, and recognizing the need for all engaged international and
               regional organizations to cooperate fully,
                     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 the pirates off the
               coast of Somalia, and in some cases has led to pirates 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 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 IMO, INTERPOL and industry groups to develop guidance to seafarers on
               preservation of crime scenes following acts of piracy, and noting the importance for
               the successful prosecution of acts of piracy of enabling seafarers to give evidence in
               criminal proceedings,
                    Commending the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Seychelles’ efforts to
               prosecute suspected pirates in their national courts, welcoming the engagement of
               the Republic of Mauritius, and noting with appreciation the assistance being
               provided by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Trust
               Fund Supporting Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia,

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           and other international organizations and donors, in coordination with the Contact
           Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (“CGPCS”), to support Kenya,
           Seychelles, Somalia, and other States in the region, including Yemen, to take steps
           to prosecute, or incarcerate in a third state after prosecution elsewhere, captured
           pirates 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 national and regional administrations of
           Somalia 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,
                 Welcoming the report of the Secretary General (S/2010/394), as requested by
           resolution 1918 (2010), and the ongoing efforts within the CGPCS and the United
           Nations Secretariat to explore possible additional mechanisms to effectively
           prosecute persons suspected of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of
           Somalia,
                 Stressing the need for States to consider possible methods to assist the
           seafarers who are victims of pirates, and welcoming in this regard the ongoing work
           within the CGPCS and the International Maritime Organization on developing
           guidelines for the care of seafarers and other persons who have been subjected to
           acts of piracy,
                 Further noting with appreciation the ongoing efforts by UNODC and UNDP to
           support efforts to enhance the capacity of the corrections system in Somalia,
           including regional authorities notably with the support of the Trust Fund Supporting
           Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, 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, and 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 the TFG of the
           National Security Force and Somali Police Force, in the framework of the Djibouti
           Agreement and in line with a national security strategy,
                 Determining that the incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia exacerbate the situation in Somalia, which continues to constitute a
           threat to international peace and security in the region,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                1.   Reiterates that it condemns and deplores all acts of piracy and armed
           robbery against vessels in the waters off the coast of Somalia;

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                     2.   Recognizes that the ongoing instability in Somalia is one of the
               underlying causes of the problem of piracy and contributes to the problem of piracy
               and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and stresses the need for a
               comprehensive response to tackle piracy and its underlying causes by the
               international community;
                    3.    Notes again its concern regarding the findings contained in the
               20 November 2008 report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia (S/2008/769, page
               55) that escalating ransom payments and the lack of enforcement of the arms
               embargo established by resolution 733 (1992) are fuelling the growth of piracy off
               the coast of Somalia, and calls upon all States to fully cooperate with the Somalia
               and Eritrea Monitoring Group including on information sharing regarding possible
               arms embargo violations;
                     4.   Renews its call upon States and regional organizations that have the
               capacity 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 and through
               seizures and disposition 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;
                     5.   Commends the work of the CGPCS to facilitate coordination in order to
               deter acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, in
               cooperation with the IMO, flag States, and the TFG and urges States and
               international organizations to continue to support these efforts;
                    6.     Acknowledges Somalia’s rights with respect to offshore natural resources,
               including fisheries, in accordance with international law, recalls the importance of
               preventing, in accordance with international law, illegal fishing and illegal dumping,
               including toxic substances, and calls upon States and interested organizations,
               including the IMO, to provide technical assistance to Somalia, including regional
               authorities, and nearby coastal States upon their request to enhance their capacity to
               ensure coastal and maritime security, including combating piracy and armed robbery
               at sea off the Somali and nearby coastlines, and stresses the importance of
               coordination in this regard through the CGPCS;
                     7.    Encourages Member States to continue to cooperate with the TFG in the
               fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea, notes the primary role of the TFG in
               the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea, and decides that for a further
               period of twelve months from the date of this resolution to renew the authorizations
               as set out in paragraph 10 of resolution 1846 (2008) and paragraph 6 of resolution
               1851 (2008), as renewed by resolution 1897 (2009), granted to States and regional
               organizations cooperating with the TFG in the fight against piracy and armed
               robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, for which advance notification has been
               provided by the TFG to the Secretary-General;
                    8.    Affirms that the authorizations renewed in this resolution apply only with
               respect to the situation in Somalia and shall not affect the rights or 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 establishing
               customary international law; and affirms further that such authorizations have been

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           renewed only following the receipt of the 20 October 2010 letter conveying the
           consent of the TFG;
                 9.   Further affirms that the measures imposed by paragraph 5 of resolution
           733 (1992) and further elaborated upon by paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1425
           (2002) do not apply to weapons and military equipment destined for the sole use of
           Member States and regional organizations undertaking measures in accordance with
           paragraph 7 above or to supplies of technical assistance to Somalia solely for the
           purposes set out in paragraph 6 above which have been exempted from those
           measures in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 11 (b) and 12 of
           resolution 1772 (2007);
                 10. Requests that cooperating States take appropriate steps to ensure that the
           activities they undertake pursuant to the authorizations in paragraph 7 do not have
           the practical effect of denying or impairing the right of innocent passage to the ships
           of any third State;
                 11. Calls on Member States to assist Somalia, at the request of the TFG and
           with notification to the Secretary-General, to strengthen capacity in Somalia,
           including regional authorities, 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 stresses that any measures undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shall be
           consistent with applicable international human rights law;
                 12. 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,
           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 anyone who incites or facilitates an act of piracy,
           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, providing
           disposition and logistics assistance with respect to persons under their jurisdiction
           and control, such as victims and witnesses and persons detained as a result of
           operations conducted under this resolution;
                 13. Calls upon all States to criminalize piracy under their domestic law and
           to favourably consider the prosecution of suspected, and imprisonment of convicted,
           pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia, consistent with applicable
           international law including international human rights law;
                 14. Reaffirms its interest in the continued consideration of all seven options
           for prosecuting suspected pirates described in the Secretary-General’s report
           (S/2010/394) which provide for different levels of international participation, taking
           into account further new information and observations from the Secretary-General
           based on the consultations being conducted by his Special Adviser on Legal Issues
           Related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, with a view to taking further steps to
           ensure that pirates are held accountable, emphasizing the need for strengthened
           cooperation of States, regional, and international organizations in achieving this
           goal, and encourages the CGPCS to continue its discussions in this regard;

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                    15. 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;
                    16. 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;
                     17. Stresses in this context the need to support the investigation and
               prosecution of those who illicitly finance, plan, organize, or unlawfully profit from
               pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia;
                     18. Commends the establishment of the Trust Fund Supporting the Initiatives
               of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and the International Maritime
               Organization (IMO) Djibouti Code Trust Fund (Multi-donor trust fund — Japan
               initiated) and urges both state and non-state actors affected by piracy, most notably
               the international shipping community, to contribute to them;
                     19. Urges States parties to the Convention and the SUA Convention to fully
               implement their relevant obligations under these Conventions and customary
               international law and cooperate with the UNODC, IMO, and other States and other
               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;
                    20. Welcomes the revisions by the IMO to its recommendations and guidance
               on preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery against ships, underlines
               the importance of implementing such recommendations and guidance by all
               stakeholders, including the shipping industry, and urges States, in collaboration with
               the shipping and insurance industries, 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 vessels available for forensic investigation as
               appropriate at the first port of call immediately following an act or attempted act of
               piracy or armed robbery at sea or release from captivity;
                     21. Requests States and regional organizations cooperating with the TFG to
               inform the Security Council and the Secretary-General in 9 months of the progress
               of actions undertaken in the exercise of the authorizations provided in paragraph 7
               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;
                    22. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
               11 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;
                     23. Expresses its intention to review the situation and consider, as
               appropriate, renewing the authorizations provided in paragraph 7 above for
               additional periods upon the request of the TFG;
                    24.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
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               Resolution 1951 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6431st meeting,
               on 24 November 2010

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President relating to the
               situation in Côte d’Ivoire and in the subregion,
                    Noting the letter of 22 November 2010 from the Secretary-General concerning
               the planned run-off elections scheduled to take place in Côte d’Ivoire on
               28 November 2010,
                    Recalling the inter-mission cooperation arrangements provided for in
               paragraphs 4 to 6 of Security Council resolution 1609 (2005),
                    Also mindful of the need to support UNMIL’s ability to carry out its mandate,
                     Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to pose a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides to authorize the Secretary-General to temporarily redeploy from
               UNMIL to UNOCI for a period of no more than four weeks a maximum of three
               infantry companies and an aviation unit comprised of two military utility
               helicopters;
                    2.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             29 November 2010

               Resolution 1952 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6432nd meeting,
               on 29 November 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 1807 (2008), 1857
               (2008) and 1896 (2009), and the statements of its President concerning the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and
               political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as all States
               in the region,
                     Taking note of the interim and final reports (S/2010/252 and S/2010/596) of
               the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“the Group of
               Experts”) established pursuant to resolution 1771 (2007) and extended pursuant to
               resolutions 1807 (2008), 1857 (2008) and 1896 (2009) and of their
               recommendations, and welcoming the collaboration between the Group of Experts
               and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as other
               Governments in the region and other international forums,
                     Reiterating its serious concern regarding the presence of armed groups and
               militias in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the
               provinces of North and South Kivu and Orientale Province, which perpetuate a
               climate of insecurity in the whole region,
                     Demanding that all armed groups, in particular the Forces démocratiques de
               libération du Rwanda (FDLR) and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), immediately
               lay down their arms and cease their attacks against the civilian population,
               demanding also that all the parties to the 23 March 2009 Agreements implement
               their commitments effectively and in good faith,
                    Reiterating its concern about the support received by illegal armed groups
               operating in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from regional
               and international networks,
                    Condemning the continuing illicit flow of weapons within and into the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo in violation of resolutions 1533 (2004), 1807
               (2008), 1857 (2008) and 1896 (2009), declaring its determination to continue to
               monitor closely the implementation of the arms embargo and other measures set out

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               by its resolutions concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and stressing
               the obligation of all States to abide by the notification requirements set out in
               paragraph 5 of resolution 1807 (2008),
                      Recalling the linkage between the illegal exploitation of natural resources,
               illicit trade in such resources and the proliferation and trafficking of arms as one of
               the major factors fuelling and exacerbating conflicts in the Great Lakes region of
               Africa,
                     Noting with great concern the persistence of human rights and humanitarian
               law violations against civilians in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the
               Congo, including the killing and displacement of significant numbers of civilians,
               the recruitment and use of child soldiers, and widespread sexual violence, stressing
               that the perpetrators must be brought to justice, reiterating its firm condemnation of
               all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the country, and
               recalling all its relevant resolutions on women and peace and security, on children
               and armed conflict, and on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts,
                     Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo for ensuring security in its territory and protecting its
               civilians with respect for the rule of law, human rights and international
               humanitarian law,
                     Welcoming the ongoing efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and
               the countries of the Great Lakes region to jointly promote peace and stability in the
               region, in particular in the context of the International Conference on the Great
               Lakes Region, and reiterating the importance of the Government of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo and all governments, particularly those in the region, taking
               effective steps to ensure that there is no support, in and from their territories, for the
               armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
                    Supporting the commitment of the Government of the Democratic Republic of
               the Congo to rid the trade in natural resources of criminal networks and welcoming
               the enhanced collaboration between the Government of the Democratic Republic of
               the Congo and the Group of Experts in this area,
                    Determining that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides to renew until 30 November 2011 the measures on arms imposed
               by paragraph 1 of resolution 1807 (2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs
               2, 3 and 5 of that resolution;
                     2.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
               measures on transport imposed by paragraphs 6 and 8 of resolution 1807 (2008) and
               reaffirms the provisions of paragraph 7 of that resolution;
                    3.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
               financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1807
               (2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10 and 12 of that resolution
               regarding the individuals and entities referred to in paragraph 4 of resolution 1857
               (2008);

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                 4.    Calls upon all States to implement fully the measures specified in this
           resolution, and to cooperate fully with the Committee in carrying out its mandate;
                 5.    Requests the Secretary-General to extend, for a period expiring on
           30 November 2011, the Group of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1533
           (2004) and renewed by subsequent resolutions, with the addition of a sixth expert on
           natural resources issues, and requests the Group of Experts to fulfil its mandate as
           set out in paragraph 18 of resolution 1807 (2008) and expanded by paragraphs 9 and
           10 of resolution 1857 (2008), and to report to the Council in writing, through the
           Committee, by 18 May 2011 and again before 17 October 2011;
                 6.   Requests the Group of Experts to focus its activities in areas affected by
           the presence of illegal armed groups, including North and South Kivu and Orientale
           Province, as well as on regional and international networks providing support to
           illegal armed groups, criminal networks and perpetrators of serious violations of
           international humanitarian law and human rights abuses, including those within the
           national armed forces, operating in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of
           the Congo, requests further that the Group of Experts evaluate the impact of due
           diligence guidelines referred to in paragraph 7 of this resolution and continue its
           collaboration with other forums;
                 7.    Supports taking forward the Group of Experts’ recommendations on
           guidelines for due diligence for importers, processing industries and consumers of
           Congolese mineral products, as set out in paragraphs 356 to 369 in part IX of the
           final report (S/2010/596), to mitigate the risk of further exacerbating the conflict in
           the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by providing direct or
           indirect support to:
              – illegal armed groups, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the
                Congo,
              – those found to violate the asset freeze and travel ban on sanctioned individuals
                and entities, as renewed by paragraph 3 above,
              – criminal networks and perpetrators of serious violations of international
                humanitarian law and human rights abuses, including those within the national
                armed forces.
                8.    Calls upon all States to take appropriate steps to raise awareness of the
           due diligence guidelines referred to above, and to urge importers, processing
           industries and consumers of Congolese mineral products to exercise due diligence
           by applying the aforementioned guidelines, or equivalent guidelines, containing the
           following steps as described in the final report (S/2010/596): strengthening
           company management systems, identifying and assessing supply chain risks,
           designing and implementing strategies to respond to identified risks, conducting
           independent audits, and publicly disclosing supply chain due diligence and findings;
                 9.   Decides that the Committee, in determining whether to designate an
           individual or entity supporting the illegal armed groups in the eastern part of the
           Democratic Republic of the Congo through illicit trade of natural resources,
           pursuant to sub paragraph (g) of paragraph 4 of resolution 1857 (2008) should
           consider, amongst other things, whether the individual or entity has exercised due
           diligence consistent with the steps set out in paragraph 8;

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                     10. Calls upon all States, especially those in the region, to take effective
               steps to ensure that there is no support, in and from their territories, for the illegal
               armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,
               welcoming the positive international developments in regard to addressing the risks
               posed by armed group leaders in the diasporas, and calls upon all States to take
               action, where appropriate, against leaders of the FDLR and other illegal armed
               groups residing in their countries;
                     11. Encourages the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to
               continue to take appropriate measures to address the threat of criminal networks
               within the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC)
               involved in illegal economic activities, such as mining, undermining their capacity
               to protect civilians in the eastern part of the country;
                    12. Calls upon the Congolese authorities to continue their fight against
               impunity, especially against all perpetrators of human rights and international
               humanitarian law violations, including sexual violence, including those committed
               by any illegal armed groups or elements of the FARDC;
                    13. Encourages the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to continue to share all relevant
               information with the Group of Experts, especially information on the recruitment
               and use of children, and on the targeting of women and children in situations of
               armed conflicts;
                     14. Reiterates its recommendation to the Government of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo to promote stockpile security, accountability and
               management of arms and ammunition as an urgent priority, with the assistance of
               international partners as necessary, and to implement a national weapons marking
               program in line with the standards established by the Nairobi Protocol and the
               Regional Centre on Small Arms;
                    15. Urges the international community to consider providing increased
               technical or other assistance to reinforce the Congolese justice institutions and
               support to strengthen the institutional capacity of the mining, law enforcement and
               border control agencies and institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo;
                    16. Urges MONUSCO to continue supporting the efforts of the Congolese
               authorities to strengthen their justice system, to consolidate the trading counters in
               North and South Kivu and to monitor the measures imposed by paragraph 1 above,
               as mandated in the sub paragraphs (o), (r) and (t) of paragraph 12 of resolution 1925
               (2010);
                     17. Encourages enhanced cooperation between all States, particularly those
               in the region, MONUSCO and the Group of Experts and encourages further that all
               parties and all States ensure cooperation with the Group of Experts by individuals
               and entities within their jurisdiction or under their control;
                     18. Reiterates its demand, expressed in paragraph 21 of resolution 1807
               (2008) and reaffirmed in paragraph 14 of resolution 1857 (2008) and paragraph 13
               of resolution 1896 (2009), that all parties and all States, particularly those in the
               region, cooperate fully with the work of the Group of Experts, and that they ensure
               the safety of its members, and unhindered and immediate access, in particular to

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           persons, documents and sites the Group of Experts deems relevant to the execution
           of its mandate;
                 19. Recommends that all States, particularly those in the region, regularly
           publish full import and export statistics for natural resources including gold,
           cassiterite, coltan, wolframite, timber, and charcoal and enhance information sharing
           and joint action at the regional level to investigate and combat regional criminal
           networks and armed groups involved in the illegal exploitation of natural resources;
                 20. Calls upon all States, particularly those in the region and those in which
           individuals and entities designated pursuant to paragraph 3 of this resolution are
           based, to regularly report to the Committee on the actions they have taken to
           implement the measures imposed by paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 and recommended in
           paragraph 8 above;
                 21. Encourages all States to submit to the Committee for inclusion on its list
           of designees, individuals or entities that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 4 of
           resolution 1857 (2008), as well as any entities owned or controlled, directly or
           indirectly, by the submitted individuals or entities or individuals or entities acting on
           behalf of or at the direction of the submitted entities;
                 22. Decides that, when appropriate and no later than 30 November 2011, it
           shall review the measures set forth in this resolution, with a view to adjusting them,
           as appropriate, in light of the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the
           Congo, in particular progress in security sector reform including the integration of
           the armed forces and the reform of the national police, and in disarming,
           demobilizing, repatriating, resettling and reintegrating, as appropriate, Congolese
           and foreign armed groups;
                23.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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S/65 [102] DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SITUATION
S/65 [104] UN ORGANIZATION STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1953 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 December 2010

               Resolution 1953 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6445th meeting, on
               14 December 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Welcoming the reports of the Secretary-General of 29 November 2010
               (S/2010/605) on the United Nations operation in Cyprus and of 24 November 2010
               (S/2010/603) on his mission of good offices in Cyprus,
                    Noting that the Government of Cyprus is agreed that in view of the prevailing
               conditions on the island it is necessary to keep the United Nations Peacekeeping
               Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) beyond 15 December 2010,
                     Echoing the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the responsibility for finding
               a solution lies first and foremost with the Cypriots themselves, and reaffirming the
               primary role of the United Nations in assisting the parties to bring the Cyprus
               conflict and division of the island to a comprehensive and durable settlement,
                    Welcoming the progress made so far in the fully fledged negotiations, and the
               leaders’ joint statements including those of 23 May and 1 July 2008,
                     Expressing concern at the slow pace of progress in recent months, stressing
               that the status quo is unsustainable and that there now exists a unique opportunity to
               make decisive progress in a timely fashion, and strongly urging the leaders to
               increase the momentum in the negotiations to ensure the full exploitation of this
               opportunity to reach an enduring, comprehensive and just settlement based on a
               bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant
               Security Council resolutions,
                     Emphasizing the importance attached by the international community of all
               parties engaging fully, flexibly and constructively in the negotiations, echoing the
               Secretary-General’s view that a solution is well within reach, and looking forward to
               decisive progress in the near future building on the progress made to date,
                    Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to stimulate progress during his
               meeting with the two leaders on 18 November 2010, his intention to meet with the
               two leaders in January 2011, and noting his intention to submit to the Security
               Council in February 2011 an updated assessment on the state of the process,
                   Welcoming also the implementation of some of the confidence-building
               measures announced by the leaders, and calling for a renewed effort to implement

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               the remaining measures and for agreement on and implementation of further steps to
               build trust between the communities,
                    Reaffirming the importance of continued crossings of the Green Line by
               Cypriots, welcoming the opening of the Limnitis/Yesilirmak crossing point in
               October 2010, and encouraging the opening by mutual agreement of other crossing
               points,
                    Convinced of the many important benefits for all Cypriots that would flow
               from a comprehensive and durable Cyprus settlement, urging the two sides and their
               leaders to foster positive public rhetoric, and encouraging them clearly to explain
               the benefits of the settlement, as well as the need for increased flexibility and
               compromise in order to secure it, to both communities well in advance of any
               eventual referenda,
                    Considering that undermining the UN’s credibility undermines the peace
               process itself,
                    Highlighting the supportive role the international community will continue to
               play in helping the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders to exploit fully the
               current opportunity,
                     Taking note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that the security
               situation on the island and along the Green Line remains stable, and urging all sides
               to avoid any action which could lead to an increase in tension, undermine the
               progress achieved so far, or damage the goodwill on the island,
                    Recalling the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the situation in the buffer
               zone would be improved if both sides accepted the 1989 aide memoire used by the
               United Nations,
                    Welcoming the progress made in proceeding with demining activities, looking
               forward to the clearance of the remaining minefields, and urging agreement on
               extension of demining operations to other remaining areas,
                    Welcoming also the progress and continuation of the important activities of the
               Committee on Missing Persons, and trusting that this process will promote
               reconciliation between the communities,
                     Agreeing that active participation of civil society groups is essential to the
               political process and can contribute to making any future settlement sustainable,
               welcoming all efforts to promote bicommunal contacts and events including, inter
               alia, on the part of all United Nations bodies on the island, and urging the two sides
               to promote the active engagement of civil society and the encouragement of
               cooperation between economic and commercial bodies and to remove all obstacles
               to such contacts,
                    Stressing the need for the Council to pursue a rigorous, strategic approach to
               peacekeeping deployments,
                    Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to keep all peacekeeping
               operations, including those of UNFICYP, under close review and noting the
               importance of contingency planning in relation to the settlement, including
               recommendations as appropriate for further adjustments to UNFICYP’s mandate,
               force levels and concept of operations, taking into account developments on the
               ground and the views of the parties,

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                 Welcoming also the continued efforts of Alexander Downer as the Secretary-General’s Special Advisor with a mandate to assist the parties in the conduct of
           fully-fledged negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement, and the
           efforts of Lisa Buttenheim as the Secretary-General’s Special Representative,
                Echoing the Secretary-General’s gratitude to the Government of Cyprus and
           the Government of Greece for their voluntary contributions to the funding of
           UNFICYP, and his request for further voluntary contributions from other countries
           and organizations, and expressing appreciation to member states that contribute
           personnel to UNFICYP,
                Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
           peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
           communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                1.    Welcomes the progress made so far in the fully fledged negotiations, and
           the prospect of further progress in the near future towards a comprehensive and
           durable settlement that this has created;
                2.   Takes note of the recommendations of the report of the Secretary-General
           (S/2010/603) and calls upon the two leaders to:
                (a) intensify the momentum of negotiations, and engage in the process in a
           constructive and open manner, including by developing a practical plan for
           overcoming the major remaining points of disagreement in preparation for their
           meeting with the Secretary-General in January 2011;
                (b) improve the public atmosphere in which the negotiations are proceeding,
           including by focussing public messages on convergences and the way ahead, and
           delivering more constructive and harmonised messages; and
                (c)   increase the participation of civil society in the process as appropriate;
                3.   Urges the implementation of confidence-building measures, and looks
           forward to agreement on and implementation of further such steps, including the
           opening of other crossing points;
                4.   Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular resolution
           1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and subsequent resolutions;
               5.    Expresses its full support for UNFICYP and decides to extend its
           mandate for a further period ending 15 June 2011;
                6.    Calls on both sides to continue to engage, as a matter of urgency and
           while respecting UNFICYP’s mandate, in consultations with UNFICYP on the
           demarcation of the buffer zone, and on the United Nations 1989 aide-memoire, with
           a view to reaching early agreement on outstanding issues;
                7.     Calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore in
           Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000;
                 8.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on implementation of
           this resolution, including on contingency planning in relation to the settlement, by
           1 June 2011 and to keep the Security Council updated on events as necessary;
                9.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNFICYP to implement the
           Secretary-General’s zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to

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               ensure full compliance of its 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 appropriate preventive action including the conduct of pre-deployment
               awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                    10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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S/65 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1954 (2010)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               14 December 2010

               Resolution 1954 (2010)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6446th meeting, on
               14 December 2010

                    The Security Council,
                    Taking note of the letter to the President of the Council from the Secretary-General dated 23 November 2010 (S/2010/599), attaching the letter from the
               President of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“the International
               Tribunal”) dated 9 November 2010,
                     Recalling its resolutions 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993, 1581 (2005) of
               18 January 2005, 1597 (2005) of 20 April 2005, 1613 (2005) of 26 July 2005, 1629
               (2005) of 30 September 2005, 1660 (2006) of 28 February 2006, 1668 (2006) of
               10 April 2006, 1800 (2008) of 20 February 2008, 1837 (2008) of 29 September
               2008, 1849 (2008) of 12 December 2008, 1877 (2009) of 7 July 2009, 1900 (2009)
               of 16 December 2009, and 1931 (2010) of 29 June 2010,
                    Recalling in particular its resolutions 1503 (2003) of 28 August 2003 and 1534
               (2004) of 26 March 2004, in which the Security Council calls on the International
               Tribunal to take all possible measures to complete investigations by the end of 2004,
               to complete all trial activities at first instance by the end of 2008, and to complete
               all work in 2010,
                      Taking note of the assessment by the International Tribunal in its Completion
               Strategy Report (S/2010/588) that the Tribunal will not be in a position to complete
               all its work in 2010,
                    Urging the International Tribunal to take all possible measures to complete its
               work expeditiously,
                     Noting the concerns expressed by the President of the International Tribunal
               about the loss of experienced staff, and reaffirming that staff retention is essential
               for the timely completion of the International Tribunal’s work,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Decides that, notwithstanding the expiry of his term of office on
               31 December 2010, Judge Kevin Parker is authorized to complete the Đorđević
               case, which he began before the expiry of his term of office; and takes note of the
               intention of the International Tribunal to complete the case by the end of February
               2011;

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                     2.   Decides that, notwithstanding the expiry of his term of office on
               31 December 2010, Judge Uldis Kinis is authorized to complete the Gotovina et al.
               case which he began before the expiry of his term of office; and takes note of the
               intention of the International Tribunal to complete the case by the end of March
               2011;
                     3.    Decides to allow Judge Kinis to serve at the International Tribunal beyond
               the cumulative period of service provided for under article 13 ter, paragraph 2, of the
               Statute of the International Tribunal;
                     4.    Reiterates the importance of the International Tribunal being adequately
               staffed to complete its work expeditiously and calls upon the Secretariat and other
               relevant United Nations bodies to continue to work with the Registrar of the
               International Tribunal in order to find practicable solutions to address this issue as
               the International Tribunal approaches the completion of its work, and at the same
               time calls upon the International Tribunal to renew its efforts to focus on its core
               functions;
                    5.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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