               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2103 (2013)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                22 May 2013

               Resolution 2103 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6968th meeting,
               on 22 May 2013

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions, statements of its President and press
               statements on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, in particular resolutions 1876 (2009),
               2030 (2011), 2048 (2012) and 2092 (2013),
                     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau, dated
               6 May 2013 (S/2013/262) and the recommendations contained therein, and
               welcoming the activities undertaken by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding
               Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), despite the political and security challenges
               in the field,
                     Remaining seriously concerned about the situation in Guinea-Bissau since the
               military coup of 12 April 2012 and by the fact that despite the progress made due to
               the continuing efforts of UNIOGBIS and subregional, regional and international
               partners to help resolve the crisis, constitutional order has still not been restored in
               Guinea-Bissau,
                     Stressing that the consolidation of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau can
               only result from a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process, the
               restoration of and respect for constitutional order, the reforms in the defence,
               security and justice sectors, the promotion of the rule of law, the protection of
               human rights, the promotion of socioeconomic development and the fight against
               impunity and drug trafficking,
                     Taking note of the recent important political developments in Guinea-Bissau
               and of the intention of key stakeholders to revise the transitional political pact
               including setting technically feasible deadlines for the holding of free, fair and
               transparent presidential and legislative elections in line with national legislation and
               relevant international standards; taking note also of the signing of the “Agreement
               of Principles for the return to constitutional normalcy” on 30 April 2013, by all
               political parties, military, civil society groups and religious leaders by which they
               decided to extend the transition period until 31 December 2013, with elections to be
               held in November 2013; to form an all-inclusive transitional Government; and to
               elect the President of the National Electoral Commission upon receipt of a proposal
               from the Supreme Court’s Council of Judges,

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                     Stressing that all stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau should work to ensure short,
               medium and long-term stability through clear commitment and genuine inclusive
               political dialogue aimed at creating conditions conducive to the restoration of and
               respect for constitutional order following credible elections that will be acceptable
               to all and conducive to finding viable and sustainable solutions to the country’s
               social, economic, political and military problems, which would facilitate the
               implementation of key reforms and the strengthening of State Institutions,
                     Deploring the continued lack of effective civilian control and oversight over
               the defence and security forces, which hampers the political process and effective
               functioning of State institutions, as a result of collusion between some political
               actors and the military leadership,
                   Welcoming the efforts of Economic Community of West African States
               (ECOWAS) to support the security sector reform (SSR) process in Guinea-Bissau
               namely through the activities of its Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB),
                    Reiterating serious concern about reports of continuing serious violations and
               abuses of human rights, as well as the atmosphere of political tension in Guinea-Bissau, and condemning restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of
               assembly and of the press,
                     Reiterating its deep concern at the reported increase in drug trafficking in
               Guinea-Bissau since the military coup of 12 April 2012, and at the threat it poses to
               stability, re-emphasizing 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,
                     Underlining that any lasting solution to instability in Guinea-Bissau should
               include concrete actions to fight impunity and ensure that those responsible for
               politically-motivated assassinations and other serious crimes such as drug
               trafficking-related activities and breaches of constitutional order are brought to
               justice, including through transitional justice mechanisms,
                     Reiterating the importance of the continued support of the United Nations and,
               international, regional, subregional, and bilateral partners for the long-term security
               and development of Guinea-Bissau, particularly towards the restoration of
               constitutional order, the implementation of security and justice sectors reforms, the
               fight against drug trafficking, organized crime and human trafficking, as well as the
               creation of an enabling environment for good governance and inclusive social and
               economic development,
                     Commending the important work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and
               Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with the United Nations relevant entities in the
               fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime in Guinea-Bissau
               and the subregion, regretting the closure of the UNODC in Guinea-Bissau for lack
               of funding, and looking forward to the reinstatement of UNODC at the appropriate
               time and encouraging enhanced cooperation between UNODC and UNIOGBIS,
                     Stressing the urgent need to maintain in Guinea-Bissau continuous evaluation
               capacity and to continue to support national, subregional, regional and international
               institutions in charge of the fight against drug trafficking,

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                 Stressing the need for increased coherence, coordination and efficiency among
           relevant partners to enhance their collective efforts toward combating drug
           trafficking in Guinea-Bissau, in particular through sharing of information,
                 Emphasizing the important role of women in prevention and resolution of
           conflicts and in peacebuilding, as recognized in resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820
           (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009), welcoming the Mission’s work in this regard
           and underlining that a gender perspective must continue to inform the
           implementation of relevant aspects of the mandate of UNIOGBIS,
                 Condemning cases of illegal and unauthorized fishing in Guinea-Bissau’s
           territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, which undermines prospects for the
           country’s economic development,
                 Reaffirming that Guinea-Bissau’s partners should continue to actively and
           closely coordinate their actions to help bring solutions to the country’s political,
           security and development challenges; in this regard, welcoming the efforts made by
           the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Guinea-Bissau to help ensure
           that all international actors involved in addressing the situation in Guinea-Bissau
           speak with one voice; looking forward to receiving the conclusions and
           recommendations of the joint African Union (AU), (ECOWAS), Community of
           Portuguese-speaking Language Countries (CPLP), European Union (EU) and United
           Nations assessment mission that was dispatched to Bissau from 16 to 21 December
           2012 to assess the political and security situation in the country; taking note of the
           fact that all international partners have acknowledged the necessity to form an
           inclusive transitional government and to adopt a consensual road map with the
           commitment to hold elections by the end of this year,
                Stressing that the complex situation in Guinea-Bissau has undermined the
           smooth implementation of the mandate conferred by the Council to UNIOGBIS,
           pursuant to resolution 2030 (2011), as well as the activities of the Peacebuilding
           Commission and stressing in this regard, the need to further realign the United
           Nations system’s state-building and peacebuilding activities and the contribution of
           the Peacebuilding Fund to peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau,
                 Taking note of the statement made by the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau
           Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission on 9 May 2013, with regard to the
           Peacebuilding Commission’s determination to re-engage with Guinea-Bissau in the
           future,
                Taking note of the conclusions of the United Nations inter-agency Technical
           Assessment Mission contained in the report of the Secretary-General, as well as the
           recommendations relating to the mandate of UNIOGBIS,
               Reaffirming its full commitment to the consolidation of peace and stability in
           Guinea-Bissau:
                1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNIOGBIS for a period of 12 months
           beginning on 1 June 2013 until 31 May 2014, and to readjust it as recommended by
           the Secretary-General to perform the following tasks:
                (a) Supporting an inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation
           process to facilitate the return to constitutional order;

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                     (b) Assisting in creating an environment conducive to the holding of free,
               fair and transparent elections;
                    (c) Assisting in strengthening democratic institutions and enhancing the
               capacity of state organs to function effectively and constitutionally;
                     (d) Providing strategic and technical advice and support for the
               establishment of effective and efficient law enforcement and criminal justice and
               penitentiary systems, capable of maintaining public security and combating
               impunity while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms;
                    (e) Providing strategic and technical advice and support to national
               authorities and relevant stakeholders, including in coordination with
               ECOWAS/ECOMIB, in implementing the national security sector reform and rule of
               law strategies as well as developing civilian and military justice systems that are
               compliant with international standards;
                     (f) Assisting national authorities to combat drug trafficking             and
               transnational organized crime, in close cooperation with UNODC;
                    (g) Undertaking human rights promotion, protection, monitoring and
               reporting activities;
                    (h) Mainstreaming a gender perspective into peacebuilding, in line with
               Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008);
                    (i) Working with the Peacebuilding Commission in support of Guinea-Bissau’s peacebuilding priorities; and
                     (j) Contributing to the mobilization, harmonization and coordination of
               international assistance, including for the implementation of the national security
               sector reform and rule of law strategies, and enhancing cooperation with the AU, the
               ECOWAS, the CPLP, the EU and other partners in support of the restoration and
               maintenance of constitutional order and the stabilization of Guinea-Bissau;
                    2.   Fully supports the Secretary-General’s recommendations related to
               adjustments to the integrated approach in Guinea-Bissau, the Peacebuilding
               Commission and Peacebuilding Fund, and of the activities of the United Nations
               Country Team, as outlined in his report;
                     3.   Takes note of ongoing consultations among Guinea-Bissau’s stakeholders
               to resolve the current crisis and urges them to enhance their efforts towards the
               formation of an inclusive government, the adoption of a consensual transitional road
               map including for elections in 2013, and the adoption of a newly drafted “Regime
               pact”;
                     4.   Underlines the importance of free, fair and transparent elections to
               ensure the restoration of constitutional order by the end of 2013 and requests the
               Secretary-General, through his Special Representative for Guinea-Bissau and
               UNIOGBIS and the United Nations as a whole, to provide electoral assistance to
               that end;
                     5.   Reiterates its demand to the armed forces to submit themselves fully to
               civilian control;
                    6.     Condemns the violations and abuses of human rights, including political
               and civil rights, urges the Guinea-Bissau authorities to take all necessary measures

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           to protect human rights, put an end to impunity, initiate investigations to identify the
           perpetrators of such acts and bring them to justice and take action to protect
           witnesses in order to ensure due process; urges them to take steps to mitigate the
           climate of fear resulting from restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of
           assembly;
                 7.    Welcomes the joint efforts by international partners, in particular the
           African Union, the CPLP, ECOWAS, the European Union and the United Nations, to
           enhance cooperation in support of the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and encourages them to continue to work together towards the country’s
           stabilization;
                8.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to work through UNIOGBIS,
           in coordination with other partners, including ECOWAS and CPLP, on the ongoing
           dialogue process among political parties, to facilitate the achievement of the
           objectives referred to in paragraph 3 above in view of the restoration of
           constitutional order;
                9.    Encourages the efforts in support of SSR as a crucial element for longterm stability in Guinea-Bissau and encourages coordinated action by all relevant
           subregional, regional, and international partners of Guinea-Bissau in this field in
           order to obtain expeditious and positive results;
                 10. Calls upon the Guinea-Bissau authorities to review, adopt and implement
           national legislations and mechanisms to more effectively combat transnational
           organized crime, in particular drug trafficking and money laundering, and in this
           context, to provide additional support to the Transnational Crime Unit (TCU)
           established under the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI); and urges both the
           civilian and military leadership in Guinea-Bissau and international partners to
           demonstrate greater commitment to combat drug trafficking;
                 11. Encourages members of the international community to enhance
           cooperation with Guinea-Bissau, in order to enable it to ensure control of air traffic
           and surveillance of maritime security within its jurisdiction, in particular to fight
           drug trafficking and organized crime, as well as illegal fishing in Guinea-Bissau’s
           territorial waters and exclusive economic zone;
                 12. Requests the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to increase
           efforts to achieve greater coherence, coordination and efficiency among relevant
           United Nations agencies, funds and programs in Guinea-Bissau to maximize their
           collective effectiveness toward combating drug trafficking, in particular through
           provision by these agencies, funds and programs of relevant information to the
           Special Representative on individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated
           with drug-trafficking that contribute to creating a threat to the peace, stability and
           security of Guinea-Bissau and the subregion;
                13. Invites the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to share all
           relevant information with the Committee established pursuant to its resolution 2048
           (2012), particularly names of individuals who meet the criteria set forth in
           paragraph 6 and elaborated by paragraph 7 of resolution 2048 (2012);
                14. Stresses the challenges posed by the fight against drug trafficking in the
           search of solutions to the overall political and economic crisis in Guinea-Bissau, and

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               requests the Secretary-General to ensure the relevant capacity within UNIOGBIS,
               by providing an anti-drug component, including appropriate expertise;
                     15. Encourages international bilateral and multilateral partners to continue
               their technical support to Guinea-Bissau in strengthening efforts to tackle
               transnational organized crime including illicit activities, such as money-laundering
               and drug trafficking, calls upon them to increase their support to WACI and the
               TCU to fight transnational organized crime and drug trafficking which threaten
               security and stability in Guinea-Bissau and in the subregion and further encourages
               them to contribute to support UNODC presence in Guinea-Bissau and to the
               UNIOGBIS Trust Fund for immediate, medium and longer-term priorities, including
               for elections and post-election reforms;
                     16. Emphasizes the importance of the organization of an international
               pledging conference on the recovery of Guinea-Bissau after the holding of free, fair
               and transparent elections;
                     17. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council regular reports,
               every 180 days, on the implementation of this resolution and to continue to provide
               concurrent report on the implementation of resolution 2048 (2012) every 90 days
               restarting with the adoption of this resolution;
                    18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|PEACEBUILDING|GUINEA-BISSAU|ELECTIONS|ARMED FORCES|DRUG TRAFFIC|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|LAUNDERING OF FUNDS


               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/2104 (2013)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                29 May 2013

               Resolution 2104 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6970th meeting,
               on 29 May 2013

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and its presidential statements on the
               situation in Sudan and South Sudan, and in particular, resolutions 1990 (2011), 2024
               (2011), 2032 (2011), 2046 (2012), 2047 (2012), 2075 (2012), as well as presidential
               statement S/PRST/2012/19, and the Council’s press statements of 18 June 2012,
               21 September 2012, 28 September 2012, and 6 May 2013,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity,
               and territorial integrity of Sudan and South Sudan, and to the purposes and the
               principles of the United Nations Charter, and recalling the importance of the
               principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference and regional cooperation,
                    Reiterating that the territorial boundaries of states shall not be altered by force,
               and that any territorial disputes shall be settled exclusively by peaceful means,
                     Affirming the priority it attaches to the full and urgent implementation of all
               outstanding issues from the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
                    Reaffirming its previous resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006)
               1738 (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, 1612
               (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011), and 2068 (2012) on children and armed conflict,
               1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations personnel, and
               1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), and 1889 (2009) and 1960 (2010) on
               women peace and security,
                     Recalling the commitments made by the Government of Sudan and the
               Government of South Sudan in the 20 June 2011 Agreement between the
               Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement on Temporary
               Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area, the 29 June
               2011 Agreement Between the Government of the Sudan and the Government of
               Southern Sudan on Border Security and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism,
               and the 30 July 2011 Agreement on the Border Monitoring Support Mission
               Between the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan, as well as
               the 27 September 2012 Agreements on Cooperation and Security Arrangements, the
               Joint Political and Security Mechanism’s March 8 decision, and the Implementation
               Matrix of 12 March 2013, reached by the Government of Sudan and the Government

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               of South Sudan in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the AU High-Level
               Implementation Panel (AUHIP),
                    Emphasizing the importance of the full participation of women in the
               implementation of agreements and in the prevention and resolution of conflict and
               peacebuilding more broadly,
                     Expressing its full support for the efforts of the African Union on the situation
               between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, in order to ease the
               current tension, facilitate the resumption of negotiations on post-secession relations and
               the normalization of their relations, recalling in this regard the AU Peace and Security
               Council Communiqués of 24 April 2012, 24 October 2012, 25 January 2013 and 7 May
               2013, expressing its determination that the future status of Abyei shall be resolved by
               negotiations between the parties in a manner consistent with the CPA and not by the
               unilateral actions of either party, and calling upon all parties to engage constructively in
               the process mediated by the AU High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) toward final
               agreement of Abyei status,
                    Welcoming the efforts by the Government of Sudan and the Government of
               South Sudan to demilitarize the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone, including the
               “14 Mile Area,” and to implement the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring
               Mechanism (JBVMM), in accordance with Council resolution 2046 and the AU
               Peace and Security Council Roadmap of 24 April 2012,
                    Underlining the importance of establishing and maintaining effective JBVMM
               monitoring of the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone, including the “14 Mile Area,”
                    Stressing that both countries will have much to gain if they show restraint and
               choose the path of dialogue instead of resorting to violence or provocations,
                    Welcoming the meetings of President Bashir and President Kiir in Addis Ababa
               on January 5 and 25 and in Juba on 12 April,
                     Commending the continued assistance provided to the parties by the AU
               High-level Implementation Panel, including its Chairman President Thabo Mbeki,
               former Presidents Abdulsalami Abubakar and Pierre Buyoya, the Chairperson of the
               Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Ethiopian Prime Minister
               Hailemariam Desalegn, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan and
               South Sudan, Haile Menkerios, and the United Nations Interim Security Force for
               Abyei (UNISFA) under the leadership of Major General Yohannes Tesfamariam,
                    Commending the efforts of UNISFA in carrying out its mandate, including by
               its ongoing facilitation of peaceful migration throughout the Abyei Area and
               expressing its deep appreciation for the work of the troop contributing countries,
                    Encouraged by the improvements in security and stability in Abyei Area since
               the deployment of UNISFA, and determined to prevent the recurrence of violence
               against or displacements of civilians and to avert inter-communal conflict,
                    Noting with concern the rise of inter-communal violence in the Abyei Area,
                     Emphasizing the importance of all parties refraining from any politically
               motivated unilateral action to aggravate inter-communal relations within Abyei
               Area,

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                Deeply concerned by delays in the establishment of the Abyei Area
           Administration, Council and Police, which are essential to maintain law and order
           and prevent inter-communal conflict in Abyei,
                Noting the lack of progress in establishing the Abyei Police Service, including
           a special unit to deal with particular issues related to nomadic migration,
                 Bearing in mind the importance of coherence of United Nations assistance in
           the region,
                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 of its peacekeeping operations,
                 Stressing the need for effective human rights monitoring, including of any
           sexual and gender-based violence or violations and abuses committed against
           children, and reiterating its concern at the lack of cooperation by the parties with the
           Secretary-General to this end,
                  Stressing the urgency of facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to
           all affected communities in the Abyei area,
                 Affirming the importance of voluntary, safe, orderly return and sustainable
           reintegration of displaced persons, and of peaceful and orderly migration cycles
           respecting the traditional migratory routes from Sudan to South Sudan through
           Abyei, and urging UNISFA to take measures as necessary to ensure security in the
           Abyei Area in accordance with its mandate,
                 Recognizing the deleterious impact of the proliferation of arms, on the security
           of civilians,
                Concerned with the residual threat of landmines and explosive remnants of
           war in the Abyei Area, which hinders the safe return of displaced persons to their
           homes and safe migration,
                Recognizing that the current situation in Abyei and along the border between
           Sudan and South Sudan continues to constitute a serious threat to international
           peace and security,
                 Welcoming the steps taken by UNISFA towards the effective implementation of
           its mandate, including, inter alia, through conflict prevention, mediation and
           deterrence,
                 1.    Decides to extend until 30 November 2013 the mandate of the United
           Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) as set out in paragraph 2 of
           resolution 1990 (2011) and modified by resolution 2024 (2011) and paragraph 1 of
           resolution 2075 (2012), and acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
           Nations, further decides to extend until 30 November 2013 the mandate of UNISFA
           as set out in paragraph 3 of resolution 1990, and determines that for the purposes of
           paragraph 1 of resolution 2024 (2011), support to the operational activities of the
           JBVMM shall include support to the Ad Hoc Committees, as appropriate when so
           requested by consensual decisions of these mechanisms, within UNISFA’s
           operational area and existing capabilities;
                2.    Decides to increase the authorized troop ceiling for UNISFA to 5,326 as
           requested by the parties through the Joint Political and Security Mechanism decision

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               of 8 March and further recommended by the Secretary-General in his report of
               28 March (S/2013/198) to enable UNISFA to support fully the JBVMM;
                    3.    Welcomes the establishment and commencement of effective operations
               of the JBVMM, and calls on the Government of Sudan and the Government of
               South Sudan to make timely and effective use of the JBVMM, JPSM, and other
               agreed joint mechanisms to ensure the security and transparency of the SDBZ,
               including the 14 Mile Area;
                    4.    Underscores that UNISFA’s protection of civilians mandate as set out in
               paragraph 3 of resolution 1990 (2011) includes taking the necessary actions to
               protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence, irrespective of the
               source of such violence,
                     5.   Welcomes the redeployment of Sudanese military and South Sudanese
               military and police personnel from the Abyei Area in compliance with resolution
               2046, and demands that the Government of Sudan redeploy the oil police in Diffra
               from the Abyei Area immediately and without preconditions, and reiterates, in
               accordance with relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1990 and resolution
               2046, that the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized from any forces, as well as armed
               elements of the local communities, other than UNISFA and the Abyei Police
               Service;
                     6.    Reiterates its demand that Sudan and South Sudan urgently finalize the
               establishment of the Abyei Area Administration and Council, including by resolving
               the deadlock over the composition of the Council, and constitute the Abyei Police
               Service, to enable it to take over policing functions throughout the Abyei Area,
               including the protection of oil infrastructure, in accordance with their commitments
               in the 20 June 2011 Agreement;
                    7.   Urges Sudan and South Sudan to make regular use of the Abyei Joint
               Oversight Committee to ensure steady progress on the implementation of the
               20 June 2011 Agreement, including the implementation of the AJOC decisions;
                     8.    Welcomes the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee’s May 3 decision
               reiterating Abyei’s status as a weapons-free area, underscores the AU Peace and
               Security Council’s concern in its 7 May 2013 Communiqué over reports that various
               communities living in Abyei are heavily armed, recalls that the June 20, 2011
               Agreement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the
               Abyei Area stipulates that Abyei should be a weapons-free area and that only
               UNISFA is authorized to carry weapons inside the area, and likewise urges the two
               governments to take all necessary steps to ensure that Abyei is effectively
               demilitarized, including through disarmament programs as necessary;
                     9.    Urges the two governments immediately to take steps to implement
               confidence-building measures among the respective communities in Abyei Area,
               including through reconciliation processes at the grass roots level, and further urges
               all Abyei communities to exercise maximum restraint in all their engagements and
               to desist from inflammatory acts or statements that may lead to violent clashes;
                    10. Requests UNISFA to continue its dialogue with the Abyei Joint Oversight
               Committee and with the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities on effective strategies
               and oversight mechanisms for ensuring full compliance by all relevant parties with
               Abyei’s status as a weapons-free area, with a particular priority placed on the urgent

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           elimination of heavy or crew-served weapons, as well as rocket-propelled grenades, and
           calls upon the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, the AJOC, and the Misseriya
           and Ngok Dinka communities to extend full cooperation to UNISFA in this regard;
                 11. Expresses its intention to review as appropriate the mandate of UNISFA
           for possible reconfiguration of the mission in light of the compliance by Sudan and
           South Sudan with the decisions set forth in resolution 2046 and their commitments
           as set forth in the Agreements of June 20, June 29, July 30, 2011, and September 27,
           2012, including the redeployment of all forces from the Safe Demilitarized Border
           Zone, achieving full operational capability for the Joint Border Verification and
           Monitoring Mechanism, and the Ad Hoc Committees, as well as completing the full
           demilitarization of the Abyei Area;
                12. Requests the Secretary-General to conduct a review of UNISFA’s
           configuration, an assessment of the relevant risks and threats, and the force posture
           and troop ceiling required for implementation of its mandate, and requests the
           Secretary-General to include this assessment as an annex to the Secretary-General’s
           regular report scheduled 120 days after the adoption of this resolution;
                13. Calls on all Member States, in particular Sudan and South Sudan, to
           ensure the free, unhindered and expeditious movement to and from Abyei and
           throughout the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone of all personnel, as well as
           equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles, aircraft, and
           spare parts, which are for the exclusive and official use of UNISFA;
                 14. Renews its call on Sudan and South Sudan to provide full support to the
           United Nations, including by promptly issuing visas to military, police and civilian
           UN personnel, including humanitarian personnel, without prejudice to their
           nationality, facilitating basing arrangements and flight clearances, and providing
           logistical support, and welcomes in this regard the signing of the Status of Forces
           Agreements by Sudan on 1 October 2012, and by South Sudan on 20 November
           2012;
                 15. Recognizes the importance of the difficult living conditions affecting
           UNISFA peacekeeping personnel, notes the action being taken to address this
           situation, and urges the Secretary-General to continue to take the measures available
           to him to remediate this situation and better enable UNISFA to implement its
           mandate;
                 16. Demands that the Government of Sudan and the Government of South
           Sudan continue to facilitate the deployment of the United Nations Mine Action
           Service to ensure JBVMM freedom of movement as well as the identification and
           clearance of mines in the Abyei Area and SDBZ;
                  17. Demands that all parties involved provide humanitarian personnel with
           full, safe and unhindered access to civilians in need of assistance and all necessary
           facilities for their operations, in accordance with international law, including
           applicable international humanitarian law, and guiding principles of humanitarian
           assistance;
                 18. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that effective human rights
           monitoring is carried out, and the results included in his reports to the Council, and
           reiterates its call upon the Government of Sudan and the Government of South

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               Sudan to extend their full cooperation to the Secretary-General to this end, including
               by issuing visas to the concerned UN personnel;
                     19. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to ensure
               full compliance of UNISFA with the United Nations zero tolerance policy on sexual
               exploitation and abuses and to keep the Council informed if cases of such conduct
               occur;
                     20. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Government of Sudan
               and Government of South Sudan is also critical for peace, security and stability and
               the future relations between them;
                     21. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to inform the Council of
               progress in implementing UNISFA’s mandate in 60 day intervals, and continue to
               bring to the Council’s immediate attention any serious violations of the above
               referenced agreements;
                     22. Notes the Secretary-General’s efforts to ensure close cooperation among
               UN missions in the region, including UNISFA, UNMISS, and UNAMID, as well as
               his Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, and requests him to continue this
               practice;
                    23.   Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2105 (2013)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               5 June 2013

               Resolution 2105 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6973rd meeting, on
               5 June 2013

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 1696 (2006),
               resolution 1737 (2006), resolution 1747 (2007), resolution 1803 (2008), 1835
               (2008), 1887 (2009), 1929 (2010), 1984 (2011), and 2049 (2012), as well as the
               statement of its President of 29 March 2006 (S/PRST/2006/15), and reaffirming
               their provisions,
                    Recalling the creation, pursuant to paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010), of
               a Panel of Experts, under the direction of the Committee, to carry out the tasks
               provided for by that paragraph,
                    Recalling the 9 November 2012 interim report by the Panel of Experts
               appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 29 of resolution 1929
               (2010) and the 3 June 2013 final report (S/2013/331) by the Panel,
                   Recalling the methodological standards for reports of sanctions monitoring
               mechanisms contained in the Report of the Informal Working Group of the Security
               Council on General Issues of Sanctions (S/2006/997),
                     Welcoming the efforts made by the Secretariat to expand and improve the
               roster of experts for the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, bearing in
               mind the guidance provided by the Note of the President (S/2006/997),
                    Emphasizing, in that regard, the importance of credible, fact-based,
               independent assessments, analysis, and recommendations, in accordance with the
               mandate of the Panel of Experts, as specified in paragraph 29 of resolution 1929
               (2010),
                    Determining that proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their
               means of delivery, continues to constitute a threat to international peace and
               security,
                    Acting under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides to extend until 9 July 2014 the mandate of the Panel of Experts,
               as specified in paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010), expresses its intent to review
               the mandate and take appropriate action regarding further extension no later than

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               9 June 2014, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative
               measures to this effect;
                    2.    Requests the Panel of Experts to provide to the Committee no later than
               9 November 2013 a midterm report on its work, and further requests that, after a
               discussion with the Committee, the Panel of Experts submit to the Council its
               midterm report by 9 December 2013, and requests also a final report to the
               Committee by 9 May 2014 with its findings and recommendations, and further
               requests that, after a discussion with the Committee, the Panel of Experts submit to
               the Council its final report by 9 June 2014;
                    3.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide to the Committee a planned
               programme of work no later than thirty days after the Panel’s reappointment,
               encourages the Committee to engage in regular discussions about this programme of
               work and to engage regularly with the Panel about its work, and further requests the
               Panel of Experts to provide to the Committee any updates to this programme of
               work;
                    4.   Expresses its intent to continue to follow the work of the Panel;
                     5.    Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and other interested
               parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee established pursuant to resolution
               1737 (2006) and the Panel of Experts, in particular by supplying any information at
               their disposal on the implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1737
               (2006), resolution 1747 (2007), resolution 1803 (2008), and resolution 1929 (2010);
                    6.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2106 (2013)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              24 June 2013

               Resolution 2106 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6984th meeting, on
               24 June 2013

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its commitment to the continuing and full implementation, in a
               mutually reinforcing manner, of resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1325 (2000),
               1612 (2005), 1674 (2006), 1738 (2006), 1820 (2008), 1882 (2009), 1888 (2009),
               1889 (2009), 1894 (2009), 1960 (2010), 1998 (2011) and 2068 (2012), and all
               relevant statements of its President,
                     Thanking the Secretary-General for the report of 12 March 2013 (S/2013/149)
               and taking note of the analysis and recommendations contained therein, but
               remaining deeply concerned over the slow implementation of important aspects of
               resolution 1960 (2010) to prevent sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict
               situations and noting as documented in the Secretary-General’s report that sexual
               violence occurs in such situations throughout the world,
                    Recognizing the Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
               adopted by G8 foreign ministers in London on 11 April 2013, and the commitments
               it makes in this regard,
                     Recognizing that consistent and rigorous prosecution of sexual violence crimes
               as well as national ownership and responsibility in addressing the root causes of
               sexual violence in armed conflict are central to deterrence and prevention as is
               challenging the myths that sexual violence in armed conflict is a cultural
               phenomenon or an inevitable consequence of war or a lesser crime,
                     Affirming that women’s political, social and economic empowerment, gender
               equality and the enlistment of men and boys in the effort to combat all forms of
               violence against women are central to long-term efforts to prevent sexual violence
               in armed conflict and post-conflict situations; and emphasizing the importance of
               the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) while noting the ongoing work on
               a set of indicators for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent
               resolutions on women and peace and security, and recognizing UN-Women’s efforts
               in this area,
                     Noting with concern that sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict
               situations disproportionately affects women and girls, as well as groups that are
               particularly vulnerable or may be specifically targeted, while also affecting men and

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               boys and those secondarily traumatized as forced witnesses of sexual violence
               against family members; and emphasizing that acts of sexual violence in such
               situations not only severely impede the critical contributions of women to society,
               but also impede durable peace and security as well as sustainable development,
                     Recognizing that States bear the primary responsibility to respect and ensure
               the human rights of all persons within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction
               as provided for by international law; and reaffirming that parties to armed conflict
               bear the primary responsibility to ensure the protection of civilians,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
               independence of all States in accordance with the Charter,
                     Recalling the inclusion of a range of sexual violence offences in the Rome
               Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the statutes of the ad hoc
               international criminal tribunals,
                     Noting the provision in the Arms Trade Treaty that exporting States Parties
               shall take into account the risk of covered conventional arms or items being used to
               commit or facilitate serious acts of gender-based violence or serious acts of violence
               against women and children,
                    Further recalling that international humanitarian law prohibits rape and other
               forms of sexual violence,
                     Recalling the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on United Nations Support
               to non-United Nations Security Forces as a tool to enhance compliance with
               international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, including to address
               sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations,
                     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General and stressing that the
               present resolution does not seek to make any legal determination as to whether
               situations that are referred to in the Secretary-General’s report are or are not armed
               conflicts within the context of the Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocols
               thereto, nor does it prejudge the legal status of non-State parties involved in these
               situations,
                     1.   Affirms that sexual violence, when used or commissioned as a method or
               tactic of war or as a part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian
               populations, can significantly exacerbate and prolong situations of armed conflict
               and may impede the restoration of international peace and security; emphasizes in
               this regard that effective steps to prevent and respond to such acts significantly
               contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security; and stresses
               women’s participation as essential to any prevention and protection response;
                     2.    Notes that sexual violence can constitute a crime against humanity or a
               constitutive act with respect to genocide; further recalls that rape and other forms of
               serious sexual violence in armed conflict are war crimes; calls upon Member States
               to comply with their relevant obligations to continue to fight impunity by
               investigating and prosecuting those subject to their jurisdiction who are responsible
               for such crimes; encourages Member States to include the full range of crimes of
               sexual violence in national penal legislation to enable prosecutions for such acts;
               recognizes that effective investigation and documentation of sexual violence in
               armed conflict is instrumental both in bringing perpetrators to justice and ensuring
               access to justice for survivors;

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                 3.   Notes that the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes of
           international concern committed against women and girls has been strengthened
           through the work of the ICC, ad hoc and mixed tribunals, as well as specialized
           chambers in national tribunals; reiterates its intention to continue forcefully to fight
           impunity and uphold accountability with appropriate means;
                 4.    Draws attention to the importance of a comprehensive approach to
           transitional justice in armed conflict and post-conflict situations, encompassing the
           full range of judicial and non-judicial measures, as appropriate;
                 5.    Recognizes the need for more systematic monitoring of and attention to
           sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations and other women and
           peace and security commitments in its own work and, in this regard, expresses its
           intent to employ, as appropriate, all means at its disposal to ensure women’s
           participation in all aspects of mediation, post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding
           and to address sexual violence in conflict, including, inter alia, in the establishment
           and review of peacekeeping and political mandates, public statements, country visits,
           fact-finding missions, international commissions of inquiry, consultations with
           regional bodies and in the work of relevant Security Council sanctions committees;
                 6.   Recognizes the need for more timely, objective, accurate and reliable
           information as a basis for prevention and response and requests the Secretary-General and relevant United Nations entities to accelerate the establishment and
           implementation of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements on conflictrelated sexual violence, including rape in situations of armed conflict and
           post-conflict and other situations relevant to the implementation of resolution 1888
           (2009), as appropriate, and taking into account the specificity of each country;
                 7.   Calls for the further deployment of Women Protection Advisors (WPA)
           in accordance with resolution 1888 to facilitate the implementation of Security
           Council resolutions on women and peace and security and calls upon the Secretary-General to ensure that the need for, and the number and roles of WPAs are
           systematically assessed during the planning and review of each United Nations
           peacekeeping and political mission, and to ensure that these experts are adequately
           trained and deployed in a timely manner; and recognizes the role of UN Action
           against Sexual Violence in Conflict in facilitating coordinated responses of relevant
           peacekeeping, humanitarian, human rights, political and security actors and
           emphasizes the need for enhanced coordination, information sharing, analysis,
           response planning and implementation across these sectors;
                8.    Recognizes the distinct role of Gender Advisors in ensuring that gender
           perspectives are mainstreamed in policies, planning and implementation by all
           mission elements; calls upon the Secretary-General to continue to deploy Gender
           Advisors to the relevant United Nations peacekeeping and political missions as well
           as humanitarian operations and to ensure comprehensive gender training of all
           relevant peacekeeping and civilian personnel;
                9.   Acknowledges the efforts of United Nations entities in ensuring United
           Nations Commissions of Inquiry in armed conflict and post-conflict situations have,
           where necessary, sexual and gender-based crimes expertise to accurately document
           such crimes and encourages all Member States to support these efforts;
                10. Reiterates its demand for the complete cessation with immediate effect
           by all parties to armed conflict of all acts of sexual violence and its call for these

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               parties to make and implement specific time-bound commitments to combat sexual
               violence, which should include, inter alia, issuance of clear orders through chains of
               command prohibiting sexual violence and accountability for breaching these orders,
               the prohibition of sexual violence in Codes of Conduct, military and police field
               manuals or equivalent and to make and implement specific commitments on timely
               investigation of alleged abuses; and further calls upon all relevant parties to armed
               conflict to cooperate in the framework of such commitments, with appropriate
               United Nations mission personnel who monitor their implementation, and calls upon
               the parties to designate, as appropriate, a high-level representative responsible for
               ensuring implementation of such commitments;
                     11. Emphasizes the important role that can be played by women, civil
               society, including women’s organizations, and formal and informal community
               leaders in exerting influence over parties to armed conflict with respect to
               addressing sexual violence;
                     12. Reiterates the importance of addressing sexual violence in armed conflict
               whenever relevant, in mediation efforts, ceasefires and peace agreements; requests
               the Secretary-General, Member States and regional organizations, where appropriate,
               to ensure that mediators and envoys, in situations where it is used as a method or
               tactic of war, or as part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian
               populations, engage on sexual violence issues, including with women, civil society,
               including women’s organizations and survivors of sexual violence, and ensure that
               such concerns are reflected in specific provisions of peace agreements, including
               those related to security arrangements and transitional justice mechanisms; urges the
               inclusion of sexual violence in the definition of acts prohibited by ceasefires and in
               provisions for ceasefire monitoring; stresses the need for the exclusion of sexual
               violence crimes from amnesty provisions in the context of conflict resolution
               processes;
                     13. Urges existing sanctions committees, where within the scope of the
               relevant criteria for designation, and consistent with resolution 1960 (2010) to apply
               targeted sanctions against those who perpetrate and direct sexual violence in
               conflict; and reiterates its intention, when adopting or renewing targeted sanctions
               in situations of armed conflict, to consider including, where appropriate, designation
               criteria pertaining to acts of rape and other forms of serious sexual violence;
                     14. Recognizes the role of United Nations peacekeeping contingents in
               preventing sexual violence, and, in this respect, calls for all predeployment and
               in-mission training of troop- and police-contributing country contingents to include
               training on sexual and gender-based violence, which also takes into account the
               distinct needs of children; further encourages troop- and police-contributing countries
               to increase the number of women recruited and deployed in peace operations;
                    15. Requests the Secretary-General to continue and strengthen efforts to
               implement the policy of zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse by United
               Nations personnel and urges concerned Member States to ensure full accountability,
               including prosecutions, in cases of such conduct involving their nationals;
                     16. Requests the Secretary-General and relevant United Nations entities to
               assist national authorities, with the effective participation of women, in addressing
               sexual violence concerns explicitly in:

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                 (a) disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, including, inter
           alia, by establishing protection mechanisms for women and children in cantonment
           sites, as well as for civilians in close proximity of cantonment sites and in
           communities of return, and by offering trauma and reintegration support to women
           and children formerly associated with armed groups, as well as ex-combatants;
                 (b) security sector reform processes and arrangements, including through the
           provision of adequate training for security personnel, encouraging the inclusion of
           more women in the security sector and effective vetting processes in order to
           exclude from the security sector those who have perpetrated or are responsible for
           acts of sexual violence;
                 (c) justice sector reform initiatives, including through legislative and policy
           reforms that address sexual violence; training in sexual and gender-based violence
           of justice and security sector professionals and the inclusion of more women at
           professional levels in these sectors; and judicial proceedings that take into account
           the distinct needs and protection of witnesses as well as survivors of sexual violence
           in armed conflict and post-conflict situations, and their family members;
                 17. Recognizes that women who have been forcefully abducted into armed
           groups and armed forces, as well as children, are especially vulnerable to sexual
           violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations and as such demands that
           parties to armed conflict immediately identify and release such persons from their
           ranks;
                 18. Encourages concerned Member States to draw upon the expertise of the
           United Nations Team of Experts established pursuant to resolution 1888 (2009) as
           appropriate to strengthen the rule of law and the capacity of civilian and military
           justice systems to address sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict
           situations as part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional safeguards against
           impunity;
                 19. Recognizing the importance of providing timely assistance to survivors
           of sexual violence, urges United Nations entities and donors to provide
           non-discriminatory and comprehensive health services, including sexual and
           reproductive health, psychosocial, legal, and livelihood support and other
           multi-sectoral services for survivors of sexual violence, taking into account the
           specific needs of persons with disabilities; calls for support to national institutions
           and local civil society networks in increasing resources and strengthening capacities
           to provide the abovementioned services to survivors of sexual violence; encourages
           Member States and donors to support national and international programs that assist
           victims of sexual violence such as the Trust Fund for Victims established by the
           Rome Statute and its implementing partners; and requests the relevant United
           Nations entities to increase allocation of resources for the coordination of genderbased violence response and service provision;
                 20. Notes the link between sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict
           situations and HIV infection, and the disproportionate burden of HIV and AIDS on
           women and girls as a persistent obstacle and challenge to gender equality; and urges
           United Nations entities, Member States and donors to support the development and
           strengthening of capacities of national health systems and civil society networks in
           order to provide sustainable assistance to women and girls living with or affected by
           HIV and AIDS in armed conflict and post-conflict situations;

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                    21. Underlines the important roles that civil society organizations, including
               women’s organizations, and networks can play in enhancing community-level
               protection against sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations and
               supporting survivors in accessing justice and reparations;
                     22. Requests that the Secretary-General continue to submit annual reports to
               the Council on the implementation of women and peace and security resolutions and
               the present resolution, and to submit his next report by March 2014;
                    23.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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                United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2107 (2013)*
                Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                27 June 2013

                Resolution 2107 (2013)
                Adopted by the Security Council at its 6990th meeting, on
                27 June 2013
                     The Security Council,
                      Recalling its relevant resolutions on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, in
                particular resolutions 686 (1991), 687 (1991), 833 (1993), and 1284 (1999), and the
                reports of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 14 of resolution 1284,
                      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 Iraq’s continued demonstration of its commitment to the full
                implementation of its outstanding obligations under the relevant Chapter VII
                resolutions, namely the continuation of payment of the outstanding amount of
                compensation administered by the United Nations Compensation Commission, and
                both Iraq and Kuwait’s efforts to advance regional stability, and welcoming also all
                the positive steps that have been taken by the Government of Iraq to fulfil resolution
                833 (1993),
                      Welcoming further the ongoing cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait in the
                search for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals within the framework of the
                Tripartite Commission and its Technical Subcommittee under the auspices of the
                International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the positive efforts by the
                Government of Iraq regarding the return of all Kuwaiti and third-country nationals
                or their remains, and the return of Kuwaiti property,
                    Reiterating the need for continued efforts to locate and repatriate missing
                Kuwaiti property, including the national archives, through the Iraqi interministerial
                committee established for this purpose,
                      Expressing its deep appreciation to the late Ambassador Yuli Vorontsov and
                Ambassador Gennady Tarasov, who in the capacity of High-level Coordinator,
                devoted their time and professional skills to carrying out the mandate outlined in
                paragraph 14 of resolution 1284 (1999) and ensuring that its implementation built
                trust between Iraq and Kuwait and contributed to the full normalization of their
                relations,

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                     Noting that the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
               (UNAMI) includes advising, supporting, and assisting the Government of Iraq in
               facilitating regional dialogue,
                    With consideration to the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United
               Nations on the pacific settlement of disputes,
                    1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 17 June 2013
               (S/2013/357) and the letters from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
               Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait 1 and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
               Republic of Iraq 2 to the Secretary-General;
                     2.    Calls upon the Government of Iraq, in furtherance of its commitment to
               facilitate the repatriation of all Kuwaiti and third-country nationals referred to in
               paragraph 30 of resolution 687 (1991), to continue cooperation with the
               International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) by providing any information of
               such persons, facilitating the access of ICRC to all such persons wherever they
               might be and facilitating the search by ICRC for those Kuwaiti and third-country
               nationals or their remains still unaccounted for, and to continue efforts to search for
               missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives, through its
               interministerial committee;
                     3.    Decides, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, to
               terminate the measures in paragraphs 2 (c), 2 (d) and 3 (c) of resolution 686 (1991),
               paragraph 30 of resolution 687 (1991) and the arrangements set forth in paragraph 14
               of resolution 1284 (1999), and reaffirmed in subsequent relevant resolutions;
                    4.    Requests that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and
               Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) promote, support
               and facilitate efforts regarding the repatriation or return of all Kuwaiti and thirdcountry nationals or their remains, and the return of Kuwaiti property, including the
               national archives, seized by Iraq, further requests the Secretary-General to report
               separately to the Security Council on these matters in his reports on the progress
               made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s responsibilities, and also requests that
               the Secretary-General consider designating the Deputy Special Representative of the
               Secretary-General at UNAMI covering political affairs with the responsibility for
               overseeing these issues and ensuring appropriate resources for this purpose;
                    5.    Expresses its intention to review the modalities of the reporting referred
               to in operative paragraph 4 of this resolution, upon the eventual termination of
               UNAMI’s mandate, with a view towards considering a continued role for the United
               Nations in such matters if needed;
                      6.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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              1 S/2013/323, annex and S/2013/324, annex.
              2 S/2013/357, annexes II and III.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2108 (2013)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                27 June 2013

               Resolution 2108 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6991st meeting, on
               27 June 2013

                    The Security Council,
                    Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely
               to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the
               Middle East problem can be reached,
                      Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 12 June 2013 (S/2013/345), and also reaffirming
               its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Stressing that both parties must abide by the terms of the 1974 Disengagement
               of Forces Agreement between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic and scrupulously
               observe the ceasefire,
                     Concurring with the Secretary-General’s findings that the ongoing military
               activities conducted by any actor in the area of separation continue to have the
               potential to escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic,
               jeopardize the ceasefire between the two countries, and pose a risk to the local
               civilian population and United Nations personnel on the ground,
                    Expressing grave concern at all violations of the Disengagement of Forces
               Agreement,
                     Recalling that there should be no military forces in the area of separation other
               than those of UNDOF,
                     Calling on all parties to the Syrian domestic conflict to cease military actions
               in the UNDOF area of operation,
                     Strongly condemning the incidents threatening the safety and security of
               United Nations personnel in recent months, including the detention of 21 UNDOF
               peacekeepers within the area of limitation on 6 March by armed elements of the
               Syrian opposition, the detention of four UNDOF peacekeepers within the area of
               limitation in the vicinity of Al Jamla on 7 May by armed elements of the Syrian
               opposition, and the detention of three UNTSO observers on 15 May by a group of
               anti-government armed elements,

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                    Strongly condemning the recent intense fighting in the area of separation,
               including the attack which led to the injury of two UNDOF peacekeepers on 6 June,
                    Underscoring the need for UNDOF to have at its disposal all necessary means
               and resources to carry out its mandate safely and securely,
                    Expressing its profound appreciation to UNDOF’s military and civilian
               personnel, including those from Observer Group Golan, for their service and
               continued contribution, in an increasingly challenging operating environment, and
               underscoring the important contribution UNDOF’s continued presence makes to
               peace and security in the Middle East,
                     1.   Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its
               resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                     2.   Stresses the obligation on both parties to scrupulously and fully respect
               the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, calls on the parties to
               exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area
               of separation, and underscores that there should be no military activity of any kind
               in the area of separation, including military operations by the Syrian Arab Armed
               Forces;
                     3.    Underlines that there should be no military activity of the armed
               opposition groups in the area of separation, and urges Member States to convey
               strongly to the Syrian armed opposition groups in UNDOF’s area of operation to
               halt all activities that endanger United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and to
               accord the United Nations personnel on the ground the freedom to carry out their
               mandate safely and securely;
                     4.    Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF, to
               respect its privileges and immunities and to ensure its freedom of movement, as well
               as the security of and unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations
               personnel carrying out their mandate, including considering the temporary use of an
               alternative port of entry and departure, as required, to ensure safe and secure troop
               rotation activities, in conformity with existing agreements, and welcomes prompt
               reporting by the Secretary-General to the Security Council and troop-contributing
               countries of any actions that impede UNDOF’s ability to fulfil its mandate;
                     5.   Stresses the need to enhance the safety and security of UNDOF, including
               Observer Group Golan, personnel, and endorses in this regard the Secretary-General’s recommendation to consider further adjustments to the posture and
               operations of the Mission, as well as to implement additional mitigation measures to
               enhance the self-defence capabilities of UNDOF, including maximizing the Force
               strength and improving its self-defence equipment, within the parameters set forth in
               the Protocol to the Disengagement Agreement;
                     6.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance
               policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its
               personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General
               to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security
               Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and
               disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in
               cases involving their personnel;

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                 7.   Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
           Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 31 December 2013, and
           requests the Secretary-General to ensure that UNDOF has the required capacity and
           resources to fulfil the mandate, as well as to enhance the Force’s ability to do so in a
           safe and secure way;
                 8.    Requests the Secretary-General to report every 90 days on developments
           in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).

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Security Council resolution 2108 (2013) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 31 Dec. 2013]

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S/68 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

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