               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2365 (2017)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              30 June 2017

               Resolution 2365 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7992nd meeting, on
               30 June 2017

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions 1590 (2005), 2102 (2013), 2295 (2016), 2299 (2016),
               2305 (2016), 2327 (2016), 2338 (2017), and 2339 (2017), which mandate United
               Nations mine action related activities in peacekeeping operations and special
               political missions,
                    Recalling reports of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the
               General Assembly, which have provided guidance to the United Nations Secretariat
               on improvised explosive device threat and impact reduction,
                    Taking note of General Assembly Resolutions 71/72 and 70/80, by which
               Member States decided to continue to include on the agenda of the General
               Assembly issues related to assistance in mine action and countering the threat posed
               by improvised explosive devices,
                     Recalling also all relevant treaties and conventions related to mine action,
               their implementation and their review processes, by the respective parties,
                     Expressing deep concern at the serious and lasting threat to civilians posed by
               landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devi ces long after
               the end of conflict,
                     Expressing deep concern about the number of civilians, including children,
               killed or maimed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised
               explosive devices, in conflict and post conflict situations,
                     Expressing deep concern to the serious humanitarian threat, posed to civilians
               by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices in
               affected countries, which has serious and lasting social and economic consequences
               for the populations of such countries, as well as of personnel participating in law
               enforcement, humanitarian, peacekeeping, rehabilitation and clearance programmes
               and operations,
                    Noting with grave concern that the indiscriminate use of improvised explosive
               devices, including by terrorists, remains a major threat to the civilian population,
               including refugees returning to their homes, the safety of peacekeeping personnel,
               and the effective implementation of mission mandates,
                    Remaining seriously concerned over insecurity that is exacerbated by the
               presence of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive

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               devices, which threatens the peace, security, and stability of States and hinders
               humanitarian access and the provision of assistance, and impedes sustainable
               economic development,
                     Recognizing that mine action enhances the mobility and safety of peacekeepers
               and humanitarian workers and contributes to the protection of civilians and supports
               stabilization and peacebuilding efforts,
                    Recognizing the primary role of States, as well as the supporting role of the
               United Nations, including the coordination role of the United Nation Mine Action
               Service, within the UN System, as well as other relevant organizations, in the
               mitigation of dangers posed to civilians by landmines, explosive remnants of war
               and improvised explosive devices,
                    Appreciating that partnership and cooperation are central to the success of
               mine action, particularly between national authorities, the United Nations, regional
               organizations, civil society, and private sector,
                    Recognizing the continued progress made to survey and clear landmines,
               explosive remnants of war, and improvised explosive devices, to provide risk
               education to affected populations, and to support to victi ms,
                    Recalling the continued efforts by Member States, as well as the United
               Nations system, relevant institutions, and other stake holders, to provide the
               necessary information and technical, financial, and material assistance to locate,
               remove, mark, monitor, record and retain information on, clear, destroy or otherwise
               render ineffective minefields, mines, booby-traps, other devices including
               improvised explosive devices, and explosive remnants of war, in accordance with
               each State’s respective international legal obligations, and emphasizing the need to
               enhance coordination and information-sharing with the relevant stake holders, on a
               voluntary basis,
                     Expressing grave concern over cases where weapons, including landmines and
               improvised explosive devices, are being used in any manner that violates
               international humanitarian law,
                     1.   Expresses grave concern over the threat that landmines, explosive
               remnants of war and improvised explosive devices pose to civilians, refugees
               returning to their homes, as well as to peacekeepers, humanitarian personnel,
               civilian personnel, and law enforcement personnel, and str esses the need to
               undertake appropriate measures to mitigate this danger effectively;
                     2.    Calls on all parties to armed conflicts to end immediately and
               definitively any indiscriminate use of explosive devices in violation of international
               humanitarian law;
                     3.   Urges parties to armed conflicts to protect civilian populations, including
               children, from the threats posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and
               improvised explosive devices and, in this regard, encourages the international
               community to advocate and support efforts to clear these devices, to provide risk
               education, and to conduct risk reduction activities, as well as to provide assistance
               for the care, rehabilitation, and economic and social reintegration of victims and
               persons with disabilities;
                    4.    Stresses the importance of ensuring, where appropriate, that
               peacekeeping operations, are equipped, informed, and trained to reduce the threat
               posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices;
                    5.    Calls upon Member States to comply with their respective international
               obligations related to mine action;

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                6.    Calls upon Member States, and relevant United Nations entities, in
           accordance with their mandates, as well as international actors and civil society, and
           relevant stake holders, in a position to do so, to provide assistance to clear
           landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, upon
           request of States;
                7.    Recognizes in this regard, the efforts made by donors and affected States
           and encourages them, where appropriate, to further strengthen national capacities, to
           mitigate effectively the threat posed to civilians by landmines, explosive remnants
           of war, and improvised explosive devices;
                8.    Encourages efforts by all actors to conduct mine action activities in
           accordance with standards consistent with the International Mine Action Standards,
           including at the national level, on a voluntary basis;
                 9.    Recognizes the positive contribution that mine action activities make to
           stabilization and peace sustainment efforts in the aftermath of conflict and
           encourages its inclusion, where appropriate, in relevant cease fire and peace
           agreements;
                 10. Stresses the importance of considering mine action during the earliest
           stages of planning and programming in peacekeeping operations and special
           political missions, where appropriate, as well as humanitarian emergency responses,
           taking into account relevant gender and age specific considerations, particularly in
           survey methodology, victim assistance, and risk education;
                 11. Recognizes the role of the United Nations, including the coordination
           role of the United Nations Mine Action Service within the UN system, in mitigating
           the dangers posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and improvised
           explosive devices, including through emergency responses and coordination of
           international actors and encourages their continued involvement, where appropriate,
           particularly to implement relevant mandates authorized by the Security Council;
                 12. Encourages States and organizations, in a position to do so, to remain
           actively engaged in the support of increased technical, advisory, and operational
           capacity in mine action, including by assisting affected States and relevant actors in
           the UN system;
                13. Welcomes the continued partnership and cooperation between the
           regional and sub regional organizations, especially the African Union and the
           United Nations, to mitigate the threat to civilians from landmines, explosive
           remnants of war and improvised explosive devices, including through the Joint
           Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security;
                 14. Takes note of the ongoing elaboration of the United Nations Improvised
           Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) Standards by national technical experts
           coordinated with the United Nations Mine Action Service, and stresses the need for
           intensified consultation with relevant stake holders as part of this process;
                15. Requests the Secretary-General, to provide the Security Council with
           information on threats posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and
           improvised explosive devices, and measures to mitigate these threats, when
           reporting on peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and humanitarian
           responses in areas where landmines, explosive remnants of war and improv ised
           explosive devices, present a threat;
                16. Also requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Security Council a
           report on the implementation of the present resolution, when appropriate, within the
           next year;
                17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2366 (2017)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               10 July 2017

               Resolution 2366 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7997th meeting, on
               10 July 2017

                    The Security Council,
                   Reaffirming its full commitment to the Peace Process in the Republic of
               Colombia and recalling its resolutions 2261 and 2307 (2016),
                    Welcoming the “Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a
               Stable and Lasting Peace” (the Final Agreement) (S/2017/272) between the
               Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
               (FARC-EP), signed in Bogotá, Colombia, on 24 November 2016, and its adoption
               by the Colombian Congress on 30 November 2016,
                     Welcoming completion of the laying down of individual arms by FARC -EP on
               27 June 2017 as verified by the United Nations Mission in Colombia established by
               resolution 2261 (2016),
                     Acknowledging the letter dated 7 June 2017 from the President of Colombia on
               behalf of the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP (S/2017/481) requesting a
               second special political mission for a period of three years, renewable if necessary,
               in accordance with section 6.3.3 of the Final Agreement,
                     Underlining the importance of implementation of the Final Agreement by the
               Government of Colombia and FARC-EP and recognising the contribution that a
               United Nations verification mission can make in accordance with section 6.3.3 of
               the Final Agreement,
                    Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
               and reaffirming further the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence
               and unity of Colombia,
                   Recognizing Colombia’s ownership of the implementation of the Final
               Agreement,
                     1.   Decides to establish a political mission in Colombia, the United Nations
               Verification Mission in Colombia (the Verification Mission), for an initial period of
               12 months, headed by a Special Representative of the Secretary -General of the
               United Nations;
                    2.   Decides further that the Verification Mission shall verify implementation
               by the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP of section 3.2 and 3.4 of the Final
               Agreement as called for in section 6.3.3 of the Final Agreement, including the

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               process of political, economic and social reincorporation of the FARC -EP; the
               implementation of personal and collective security guarantees; and comprehensive
               programmes on security and protection measures for communities and organisations
               in the territories, and should include the required regional and local verification;
                     3.    Decides also that the Verification Mission shall begin all verification
               activities on 26 September 2017, immediately after completion of the mandate of
               the United Nations Mission in Colombia established by resolution 2261 (2016), and
               that this will commence the initial 12 month period provided for in paragraph 1;
                    4.    Decides also that the Verification Mission shall work closely with the
               relevant verification bodies established by the Final Agreement, in particular the
               Commission for Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of
               the Final Agreement, the National Reincorporation Council and the National
               Commission for Security Guarantees;
                    5.   Requests the Verification Mission to work in co-ordination with United
               Nations Country Team Members in Colombia in accordance with their respective
               mandates;
                    6.    Further requests the Secretary-General to initiate preparations now,
               including on the ground, and to present detailed recommendations to the Security
               Council for its consideration and approval regarding the size and operational aspects
               and mandate of the Verification Mission, consistent with the Final Agreement,
               within 45 days of the adoption of this resolution;
                     7.   Further requests the United Nations Mission in Colombia established by
               resolution 2261 (2016) to begin provisional work anticipated by the Verification
               Mission in paragraph 2 of this resolution as set out in the Secretary -General’s report
               of 23 June 2017 within its current configuration and capacity until the completion of
               its mandate on 25 September 2017;
                     8.    Further requests the Secretary-General, based on the reporting of the
               Special Representative, to report to the Security Council on the implementation of
               the Verification Mission’s mandate every 90 days after the start of its verification
               activities;
                     9.     Expresses its willingness to work with the Government of Colombia to
               extend the mandate of the Verification Mission on the basis of agreement between
               the parties.

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               United Nations                                                                       S/RES/2367 (2017)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                14 July 2017

               Resolution 2367 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8003rd meeting, on
               14 July 2017

                       The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500
               (2003), 1546 (2004), 1557 (2004), 1619 (2005), 1700 (2006), 1770 (2007), 1830
               (2008), 1883 (2009), 1936 (2010), 2001 (2011), 2061 (2012), 2110 (2013), 2169
               (2014), 2233 (2015), and 2299 (2016), and resolution 2107 (2013) on the situation
               between Iraq and Kuwait,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people
               of Iraq, the region, and the international community,
                      Reiterating its grave concern at the current security situation in Iraq as a result
               of the continuing presence of and threat by terrorist groups, in particular the Islamic
               State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh) and associated armed
               groups, involving violations of international humanitarian law, heavy civilian
               casualties, including women and children, the cumulative displacement of more than
               5.3 million Iraqi civilians, the systematic use of sexual violence and sexual
               enslavement, persecution of individuals on the basis of their religion, belief or
               ethnicity, and the threat to the safety of journalists, media professio nals, and
               associated personnel, condemning the attacks perpetrated by these terrorist groups
               and associated armed groups against the people of Iraq in an attempt to destabilize
               the country and region, expressing its sympathies to the families of all victims of
               terror attacks, and further reiterating its commitment to Iraq’s security and
               territorial integrity,
                     Noting that the presence of ISIL (Da’esh) on Iraq’s sovereign territory is a
               major threat to Iraq’s future, underscoring that the only way to address this threat is
               for all Iraqis to work together by addressing needs in the security as well as the
               political realm, stressing the long-term solution to the instability will require the
               political leadership of Iraq to make decisions that will unite the coun try, and
               emphasizing the importance of the international community supporting Iraq in this
               regard,
                   Calling on all political entities to intensify efforts to overcome divisions and
               work together in an inclusive and timely political process aimed at reachin g

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               consensus on a single vision for reconciliation and strengthening Iraq’s national
               unity, sovereignty and independence and for Iraq’s leaders to engage in dialogue
               that would contribute to finding a viable and sustainable solution to the country’s
               current challenges, welcoming the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission for
               Iraq (UNAMI) in this regard, and reaffirming its belief that through its democratic
               institutions, in cooperation with Iraqi society, the Government of Iraq can work to
               address the challenges facing the country for the benefit of all Iraqis,
                     Underscoring the need for all segments of the Iraqi population to participate in
               the political process, in inclusive political dialogue, including through the equal
               participation of women, and in the economic and social life of Iraq, to refrain from
               statements and actions which could aggravate tensions, to reach a comprehensive
               solution on the fair distribution of resources, to promote stability, to develop a just
               and fair solution for the nation’s disputed internal boundaries, and to work to
               strengthen national unity, including through cooperation between the Government of
               Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in the spirit of genuine partnership,
               and stressing the importance of a comprehensive and inclusive Iraqi-led political
               process to support dialogue for all those who renounce violence, have no links to
               international terrorist organizations, including ISIL (Da’esh), and respect the
               Constitution,
                     Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening governance,
               pursuing more substantive reforms, particularly economic and institutional reforms
               to improve the standard of living for all Iraqis, including by countering corruption,
               promoting human rights and the rule of law, improving the situation of women and
               girls, especially those impacted by ISIL (Da’esh), improving security and public
               order, including through security sector reform, and combating terrorism and
               sectarian violence, reiterating its support to the people and the Government of Iraq
               in their efforts to build a secure, stable, federal, united and democratic nation, based
               on the rule of law and respect for human rights, and strongly emphasizing the need
               for the Government of Iraq to conduct, in an independent manner, full, prompt,
               impartial and effective investigations and hold to account those responsible for
               violations or abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian
               law,
                      Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regional
               cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq both in its reconciliation and political dialogue
               and in its fight against ISIL (Da’esh), and to prevent ISIL (Da’esh), Al -Qaida, and
               associated individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities designated by the
               1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, from using the
               territories of Iraq and neighbouring States to carry out violence or other illicit acts
               to destabilize Iraq and the region,
                     Recognizing that terrorism poses a threat to international peace and security
               and that countering this threat requires collective efforts on national, regional and
               international levels on the basis of respect for international law, including the
               Charter of the United Nations, and in this context, welcoming the efforts of the
               Government of Iraq and its partners to counter ISIL (Da’esh), hold it accountable
               for its abuses, and return stability throughout the country, and also welcoming the
               Government of Iraq’s successes in liberating Sinjar, Bayji, Tikrit, Ramadi, Hit ,
               Fallujah, and Mosul, marking major steps in the continuing international effort to
               defeat ISIL (Da’esh),
                     Reaffirming that all parties, including armed groups and militias, must respect
               human rights and abide by all applicable obligations under internati onal
               humanitarian law, including those to protect the civilian population, including
               civilians displaced from and returning to areas liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), by

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           which both official Iraqi forces and Member States that assist them must also abide,
           and while acknowledging legitimate security measures to identify members of ISIL
           (Da’esh), calling on all parties to immediately release any arbitrarily or unlawfully
           detained persons, emphasizing that those responsible for violations of international
           humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, including those
           involving detainees and sexual and gender-based violence, must be held
           accountable, welcoming the establishment by Prime Minister of Iraq Haider
           al-Abadi of a committee to investigate reported violations and abuses, including
           reports of missing men and boys from Fallujah and other territories liberated from
           ISIS, and stressing the need for all such allegations, wherever they occur, to be
           immediately and comprehensively investigated and, as a ppropriate, prosecuted,
                 Emphasizing that all parties should take all feasible steps to ensure the
           protection of affected civilians, including children, women and members of
           religious and ethnic minority groups, and should create conditions conducive to th e
           voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced
           persons or local integration of internally displaced persons, particularly in areas
           newly-liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), including over 820,000 persons estimated to be
           currently displaced from Mosul, stressing respect for the rights of internally
           displaced persons, without discrimination, including in the context of resettlement,
           returns or local integration, as well as for the freedom of movement, reiterating its
           gratitude to the host communities, underscoring that host communities should
           provide access to safe areas for internally displaced persons and that those who
           commit violations and abuses against them should be held accountable, welcoming
           commitments and encouraging continued efforts of the Government of Iraq for the
           relief of internally displaced persons, refugees and returnees, noting the important
           role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, based on
           its mandate, in providing continued advice and support to the Government of Iraq,
           in coordination with UNAMI, on these issues, and encouraging the Government of
           Iraq to continue working with UNAMI and humanitarian agencies to ensure the
           delivery of humanitarian relief to all those in need,
                 Emphasizing the importance of continuing efforts to support stabilization and
           long-term sustainable development, particularly in areas liberated from ISIL
           (Da’esh), urging the Government of Iraq and its partners to accelerate such efforts
           in order to create the conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable
           return of refugees and internally displaced persons, welcoming efforts of Member
           States to support the Government of Iraq and its partners as they work to stabilize
           these areas, encouraging Member States to continue to support stabilization and
           development, including through the United Nations, recognizing the threat of
           hazardous explosive devices, welcoming efforts by member states to support the
           Government of Iraq and its partners in addressing the need to provide risk
           education, appropriate threat assessments, and conduct clearance of areas of such
           devices, and encouraging Member States to increase their support for ongoing
           stabilization efforts,
                 Strongly emphasizing the urgency of addressing humanitarian challenges
           confronting the Iraqi people, stressing the need to intensify planning and
           implementation of a coordinated response and to provide adequate re sources to
           address these challenges, calling for an intensification of these efforts by all parties,
           urging all Member States to continue to fund United Nations and other humanitarian
           appeals, encouraging Member States to support the United Nations’ humanitarian
           response in Iraq, working with the Government of Iraq, to assist all Iraqi individuals
           affected by the ongoing conflict, and commending the efforts of Member States that
           have contributed to the humanitarian effort,

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                      Urging all those concerned to allow full, unimpeded access for humanitarian
               personnel to all people in need, to make available, as far as possible, all necessary
               facilities for their operations, to allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance, to
               promote the safety, security, and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel
               and United Nations staff, its associated personnel and their assets, and also to
               respect and protect medical personnel and medical transport and facilities,
                     Urging the Government of Iraq to continue to promote and protect human
               rights and also to consider additional steps to support the Independent High
               Commission for Human Rights in carrying out its mandate, encouraging the
               Government of Iraq to reinvigorate its efforts to promote and protect the rights of
               women and reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889
               (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on women, peace,
               and security and reiterating the need for the full, equal, and effective participation
               of women, reaffirming the key role women can play in re-establishing the fabric of
               society, stressing the need for their full political participation, including in
               upcoming elections and the Independent High Electoral Commission, stabilization
               planning, political decision making, local and national reconciliation an d peace
               processes, and expressing concern about the lack of implementation, including
               funding, of Iraq’s National Action Plan of 2014 in accordance with resolution 1325
               (2000) as well as the lack of a national entity responsible for its implementation,
                     Expressing strong concern at continuing violations and abuses committed
               against children, including those involving the recruitment and use of children,
               killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual violence, unlawful detention,
               abductions, and attacks against schools and hospitals, and urging all parties to
               conflict to take all necessary measures to end and prevent such violations and
               abuses, recalling in this regard its resolutions 1379 (2001), 1612 (2005), 1882
               (2009), 1998 (2011) and 2225 (2015), and taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Iraq ( S/2015/852) and welcoming parties’
               continued implementation of the conclusions of the Security Council Working
               Group on Children and Armed Conflict in S/AC.51/2016/2,
                    Expressing grave concern that the violent extremism and terrorism perpetrated
               by ISIL (Da’esh) in Iraq has systematically targeted women and children, especially
               those from minority communities, and that ISIL (Da’esh) has committed serious
               human rights abuses, and violations of international humanitarian law against all
               people, particularly women and children, including those involving murder,
               kidnapping, hostage-taking, suicide bombings, enslavement, sale into or otherwise
               forced marriage, human trafficking, rape, sexual slavery and other forms of sexual
               violence, recalling in this regard resolution 2331 (2016) and the Joint Communiqué
               between the United Nations and the Government of Iraq on Prevention and
               Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (2016) and further expressing grave
               concern at the recruitment and use of children by ISIL (Da’esh) and other armed
               groups in violation of international law,
                     Condemning the destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq particularly by ISIL
               (Da’esh), including targeted destruction of religious sites and objects and noting
               with concern that ISIL (Da’esh) and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with Al-Qaida, are generating income from engaging directly or
               indirectly in the looting and smuggling of cultural heritage items from
               archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives, and other sites in Iraq, which is
               being used to support their recruitment efforts and strengthen their operational
               capability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks, and recalling in this regard the
               measures set out in resolution 2347 (2017),

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                 Expressing its readiness to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings,
           and entities who are supporting ISIL (Da’esh), strongly condemning any
           engagement in direct or indirect trade in oil and refined oil products, modular
           refineries and related material, other natural resources, and antiquities from Iraq
           involving these terrorist groups, as well as drug trafficking, consistent with
           resolution 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), as well as human trafficking, sale of
           women and girls, and forced marriage, and emphasizing that such engagement
           constitutes financial support for such terrorists and may lead to further sanctions
           listings by the Committee,
                 Reaffirming that all States shall ensure that any person who participates in the
           financing, planning, preparation, or perpetration of terrorist acts or in supporting
           terrorist acts is brought to justice,
                 Recognizing that the situation that now exists in Iraq is significantly different
           from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), and
           further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to
           that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990),
                 Welcoming the political, military and financial assistance to the Government of
           Iraq from Member States, and encouraging such assistance to continue and expand,
                 Stressing the importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, in
           advising, supporting and assisting the Iraqi people, including civil society, and the
           Government of Iraq to strengthen democratic institutions, advance inclusive
           political dialogue and national reconciliation according to the Constitution, ensure
           reconciliation efforts are coordinated, facilitate regional dialogue, develop processes
           acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries, aid
           youth and vulnerable groups, monitor and encourage the protection of civilians,
           particularly refugees and internally displaced persons, including those in transit, and
           promote the full participation of women in political and peace processes and
           institutions, gender equality and the protection of human rights, children and youth,
           and vulnerable groups, highlighting the need for specific information and practical
           recommendations related to the gender dimensions of the conflict and on the
           implementation of women, peace and security agenda in Iraq, and the continued
           provision of dedicated expertise to facilitate coordinated implementat ion of
           monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on sexual violence in conflict and
           post-conflict situations, and emphasizing the importance of the United Nations, in
           particular UNAMI, in prioritizing advice, support, and assistance to the Iraqi
           people, including civil society, and the Government of Iraq to achieve these goals,
                Encouraging UNAMI to continue to revise and prioritize its tasks in full
           consultation with the Government of Iraq and in response to its needs and the
           evolving situation in the country,
                 Expressing deep gratitude to all the United Nations staff in Iraq for their
           courageous and tireless efforts, and commending the leadership and good offices
           role of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš,
                 1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
           for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2018;
                 2.   Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
           and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account th e
           letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary -General
           (S/2017/518), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in resolution 2299
           (2016); and recalls the provisions of resolution 2107 (2013);

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                    3.   Recognizes that security of United Nations personnel is essential for
               UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the
               Government of Iraq to continue to provide security and logistical support to the
               United Nations presence in Iraq;
                     4.    Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with
               the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its
               mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with
               sufficient resources and support;
                    5.     Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in 12 months or
               sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                    6.    Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every three
               months on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s
               responsibilities;
                      7.  Calls upon the Secretary-General to conduct, by 15 October 2017, an
               independent, external assessment of the structure and staffing of the Mission,
               related resources, priorities, and areas in which it has comparative advantages and
               synergies with other United Nations entities, in order to ensure that the Mission and
               United Nations Country Team are configured to most appropriately and efficiently
               fulfil mandated tasks;
                    8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 2367 (2017) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2018]

S/72 [124] UN ASSISTANCE MISSION FOR IRAQ
S/72 [119] IRAQ SITUATION

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