               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2030 (2011)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              21 December 2011

               Resolution 2030 (2011)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6695th meeting, on
               21 December 2011

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning
               the situation in Guinea-Bissau, in particular its resolutions 1876 (2009) and 1949
               (2010),
                    Welcoming the efforts made by the Government of Guinea-Bissau towards the
               maintenance of stability and constitutional order, including the work of the National
               Assembly on reconciliation,
                    Noting the encouraging steps taken by the Government of Guinea-Bissau in
               achieving economic reform, including public administration and public finance
               reforms, and welcoming the adoption by the authorities of Guinea-Bissau of the
               second poverty reduction strategy paper and a national strategic document for action
               on the social determinants of health, and noting the efforts of bilateral partners to
               support the development of the health sector,
                     Stressing the importance of the upcoming legislative election in Guinea-Bissau
               and the need to have free, fair and transparent elections as a crucial and necessary
               step towards the consolidation of democracy and national reconciliation, and calling
               upon all stakeholders to contribute to a peaceful environment during and after the
               election,
                     Reaffirming that the Government of Guinea-Bissau and all stakeholders must
               remain committed to national reconciliation through genuine and inclusive political
               dialogue, respect for constitutional order, reforms in the defence, security and
               justice sectors, the promotion of the rule of law, human rights and the promotion of
               socio-economic development and the fight against impunity and illicit drug
               trafficking,
                     Stressing the importance of security sector reform for the consolidation of
               peace in Guinea-Bissau and the need for the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to
               intensify efforts to create the enabling environment for enhanced civilian control
               over the security forces of Guinea-Bissau, in particular the armed forces,
                     Noting with deep concern the threats to national and subregional security and
               stability posed by the growth in illicit drug trafficking and organized crime in

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               Guinea-Bissau, welcoming the approval by the Government of the 2011-2014
               National Operational Plan to combat illicit drug trafficking and organized crime and
               the establishment in Guinea-Bissau, under the framework of the West Africa Coast
               Initiative (WACI), of a Transnational Crime Unit, and re-emphasizing the need to
               tackle the problem of illicit drug trafficking in the countries of origin, transit and
               final destination through an approach of common and shared responsibility,
                      Reiterating the importance of the continued support of the United Nations and
               the international community for the long-term security and development of Guinea-Bissau, particularly in the fields of security sector reform, justice, the fight against
               illicit drug trafficking and to create the enabling environment to fight impunity and
               strengthen Guinea-Bissau’s institutional capacity,
                     Welcoming the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States
               (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) to assist
               in the reforms of the defence and security sectors in Guinea-Bissau, noting the need
               for further efforts to implement the ECOWAS-CPLP road map in support of those
               reforms and encouraging the international community to remain engaged in
               addressing key challenges in the country,
                    Reiterating the importance of regional and subregional cooperation in
               addressing the challenges faced by Guinea-Bissau,
                    Encouraging relevant stakeholders to remain engaged in addressing key
               governance and peacebuilding challenges in the country,
                    Re-emphasizing that the Government of Guinea-Bissau bears the primary
               responsibility for security, the protection of its civilian population, peacebuilding
               and long-term development in the country,
                    Recalling its appreciation for the work of the United Nations Integrated
               Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) in coordinating the assistance
               provided by the United Nations and international partners to Guinea-Bissau,
                     Welcoming the continued engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)
               in Guinea-Bissau and the recent visit of the Chair of the Commission’s Guinea-Bissau Configuration, taking note of the briefing of the Chair of the Guinea-Bissau
               Configuration of the PBC on 3 November 2011 and acknowledging the contribution
               of the Peacebuilding Fund to peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau;
                   Reaffirming its full commitment to the consolidation of peace and stability in
               Guinea-Bissau,
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNIOGBIS as established in paragraph
               3 of resolution 1876 (2009), until 28 February 2013;
                    2.   Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau dated
               21 October 2011 (S/2011/655) and of the recommendations contained therein and
               welcomes the activities of UNIOGBIS;
                     3.   Takes note of the strategic work plan developed pursuant to resolution
               1949, emphasizes that the reform of the defence and security sectors, the fight
               against impunity and the fight against illicit drug trafficking remain priority sectors
               for peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau and further requests the Secretary-General
               to measure and track progress, in the next reports, on the work of UNIOGBIS in
               support of efforts by the relevant authorities of Guinea-Bissau in those sectors

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           through the appropriate benchmarks, including recommendations to address gaps if
           there are any, without prejudice to the remaining tasks of the UNIOGBIS mandate;
                 4.   Calls upon the Government and all political stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to work together to consolidate peace and stability in the country, use legal
           and peaceful means to resolve differences and intensify efforts for genuine and
           inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation, including the National
           Conference on Reconciliation and requests the Secretary-General, including through
           his Special Representative, to support such efforts;
                 5.   Urges members of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau, in particular its
           leaders, to respect constitutional order, civilian rule and oversight, as well as the
           rule of law and human rights, to refrain from any interference in political issues, to
           guarantee the security of the national institutions, as well as the population in
           general, and to fully participate in the reform of the defence and security sectors
           further urges Guinea-Bissau’s political leaders to refrain from involving the military
           and the judiciary in politics;
                 6.   Requests the Secretary-General, through his Special Representative in
           Guinea-Bissau, to continue to assist the Government to enhance its coordination of
           international assistance for credible security sector reform under the principle of
           national ownership and full civilian control of the military;
                 7.    Welcomes the ECOWAS-CPLP partnership to support Security Sector
           Reform (SSR) in Guinea-Bissau, calls on ECOWAS, CPLP and the Government of
           Guinea-Bissau to continue to fulfil their commitments in the framework of the
           ECOWAS-CPLP road map, especially the operationalization of a pension fund for
           members of the armed forces and security services, including their leaders, as well
           as the rejuvenation and professionalization of the military and security structures,
           recognizes the importance of contributions to the pension fund to take forward SSR,
           and in this context further welcomes the contribution of the Government of Guinea-Bissau to the pension fund and further calls on the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to
           complete the adoption of the basic legislation and framework related to the reform
           of the defence and security sectors including the pension fund;
                 8.   Calls for the conclusion of the investigations into the political
           assassinations of March and June 2009 as soon as possible, calls on the Government
           of Guinea-Bissau to create the enabling environment to ensure that the work of the
           National Commission of Inquiry is credible, transparent and consistent with
           internationally agreed standards, and requests the Secretary-General, to assist in the
           conclusion of these investigations, and further calls on the AU, ECOWAS, the
           CPLP, the European Union (EU) and other partners, to support, as appropriate, these
           and other efforts by the authorities to end impunity;
                  9.    Calls upon the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to ensure the prosecution,
           with full respect for due process, of those responsible for all criminal acts including
           illicit drug trafficking;
                10. Urges the Government of Guinea-Bissau to continue to tackle corruption
           including by implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption;
                11. Encourages the Government of Guinea-Bissau to continue                    the
           implementation of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI) in the country;

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                     12. Also urges the international community, including the Peacebuilding
               Commission and regional organizations such as the AU, ECOWAS, the CPLP and
               the EU, as well as bilateral partners as appropriate, to increase their support to
               WACI to fight transnational organized crime and illicit drug trafficking which
               threaten security and stability in Guinea-Bissau and in the subregion; welcomes in
               this regard the commitment of the Government of Guinea-Bissau to tackle this
               threat through the implementation of its 2011-2014 national operational plan and
               calls on the Government to allocate the necessary resources to implement the plan
               and for international partners to assist national authorities in this regard;
                     13. Requests the Peacebuilding Commission to continue to support the
               implementation of Guinea-Bissau’s peacebuilding priorities as well as to continue to
               provide advice to the Security Council on how to remove critical obstacles to
               peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau, in particular security sector reform and illicit drug
               trafficking and to keep the Council updated on progress it has made in helping to
               address these;
                     14. Calls on all national stakeholders, including political, military and civil
               society actors, to fully participate in the National Conference on Reconciliation and
               to ensure that a follow-up mechanism to implement the National Conference’s
               recommendations be put in place;
                    15. Encourages the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to
               continue to pursue efforts to enhance integration and effectiveness of the United
               Nations presence on the ground in support of the stabilization, peace and
               development priorities of the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau and further,
               to give special attention to increased interaction with the authorities of Guinea-Bissau in order to strengthen its institutional capacities;
                     16. Emphasizes the important role of women in prevention and resolution of
               conflicts and in peacebuilding, as recognized in resolution 1325 (2000),1820 (2008),
               1888 (2009),1889 (2009) and 1960 (2010), underlines that a gender perspective
               should continue to be taken into account in implementing all aspects of the mandate
               of UNIOGBIS, and encourages UNIOGBIS to continue to work with national
               authorities in this regard, and relevant stakeholders to improve women’s
               participation in peacebuilding;
                     17. Requests the Secretary-General to report on progress made in
               implementing this resolution and the mandate of UNIOGBIS as outlined in
               resolution 1876 (2009) through a briefing in March 2012, a report in July 2012 and
               every six months thereafter;
                    18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2031 (2011)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                21 December 2011

               Resolution 2031 (2011)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6696th meeting, on
               21 December 2011

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling the statements of its President relating to the situation in the Central
               African Republic, in particular S/PRST/2010/29, S/PRST/2010/26, S/PRST/2009/35,
               S/PRST/2009/13, and S/PRST/2009/5,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of the Central African Republic, and recalling the importance of
               the principles of good-neighbourliness and regional cooperation,
                     Welcoming ongoing efforts aimed at national reconciliation in the Central
               African Republic based on the Libreville Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2008,
               calling on its signatories to remain committed to the Agreement, and calling on all
               remaining armed groups to join the Agreement without delay,
                    Acknowledging the important role played by the United Nations Integrated
               Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) in support of
               mediation efforts undertaken by the Government of the Central African Republic
               and the National Mediator,
                    Acknowledging the efforts made by the authorities of the Central African
               Republic, the Independent Electoral Commission and all Central African
               stakeholders in organizing peaceful presidential and legislative elections in 2011,
               and welcoming the establishment by the Government of the Central African
               Republic on 14 July 2011 of a Transitional Committee for Elections,
                    Noting with concern that the near absence of a political opposition in the
               democratic institutions of the Central African Republic, which has added to the
               atmosphere of tension in the country, may constitute a considerable challenge to the
               process of national reconciliation and nation-building,
                     Welcoming the intention of the Government of the Central African Republic to
               work towards an all-inclusive political approach for the reform of the electoral code
               and the establishment of a permanent electoral management body, and welcoming in
               this regard the organization by the Government, with the support of BINUCA, of a
               workshop on electoral reforms with all national stakeholders from 28 to
               30 November 2011,

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                     Expressing deep concern at the precarious security situation in the Central
               African Republic due to the persisting presence and activities of national and
               foreign armed groups, including the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Front
               Populaire pour le Redressement (FPR), that threaten peace and security in the
               Central African Republic and the subregion,
                     Expressing concern at the lack of State authority outside the capital which has
               led to a serious security vacuum in many parts of the Central African Republic,
                     Welcoming the ceasefire agreement signed between the Government and the
               Convention des Patriotes pour la Justice et la Paix (CPJP) and the ceasefire
               agreement signed between CPJP and the Union des Forces Démocratiques pour le
               Rassemblement (UFDR) under the auspices of the Government and the National
               Mediator and with the support of the United Nations, the African Union, the Mission
               for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) and the
               Government of Chad,
                    Commending the African Union’s regional cooperation initiative for the
               elimination of the LRA, the appointment in November of a Special Envoy on the
               LRA, and its efforts to establish a Regional Intervention Force, a Joint Operations
               Centre and a Joint Co-ordination Mechanism,
                     Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009),
               and 1960 (2010), on women, peace and security and its resolutions 1612 (2005),
               1882 (2009) and 1998 (2011) on children and armed conflict, recalling the
               conclusions of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed
               Conflict, including inter alia the adoption of action plans to put an end to the
               recruitment and use of children by armed groups, including by self-defence militias,
               and also recalling resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1325 (2000), 1612 (2005),
               1674 (2006), 1738 (2006), 1820 (2008), 1882 (2009), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009)
               on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts,
                     Expressing serious concern at reports of continued human rights violations, in
               particular cases of extrajudicial executions and restrictions on civil liberties,
                    Noting the importance of the current dialogue between the Government of the
               Central African Republic and the International Monetary Fund on economic and
               financial developments in the Central African Republic,
                    Welcoming the continued engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in the
               Central African Republic and the recent visit of a delegation from the Commission’s
               country-specific configuration, and acknowledging the contribution of the
               Peacebuilding Fund to peacebuilding in the Central African Republic,
                     Having considered the report (S/2011/739) of the Secretary-General on the
               situation in the Central African Republic and on the activities of BINUCA,
                    1.   Decides to extend the mandate of BINUCA as recommended by the
               Secretary-General in his report (S/2011/739), until 31 January 2013;
                    2.    Underlines the importance of a fully integrated office ensuring effective
               coordination of strategy and programmes among the United Nations agencies, funds
               and programmes in the Central African Republic, and emphasizes the role of the
               Secretary-General’s Special Representative in coordinating the country team;

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                 3.   Looks forward to the Government’s progress on the creation of a
           permanent and independent electoral management body responsible for organizing
           future elections and on the revision of the electoral code, drawing from the lessons
           learned during the elections held earlier in the year, and calls upon the Government
           to organize municipal elections as soon as possible;
                4.   Encourages the Government to continue to engage in consultations with
           the opposition in a consensual and inclusive manner, including on the electoral
           reform;
                 5.    Urges the Government of the Central African Republic to ensure that
           freedom of expression and assembly, including for the opposition parties, as well as
           the rule of law, which are essential for democracy, are fully respected; and urges the
           opposition parties and the Government to engage in a constructive dialogue to
           establish an environment allowing equal chances in the run-up to next electoral
           cycle;
                6.    Calls on the Government of the Central African Republic and all armed
           groups to remain committed to the national reconciliation process by fully observing
           the recommendations of the Inclusive Political dialogue that ended in 2008, and
           demands that all armed groups cooperate with the Government in the disarmament,
           demobilization and reintegration process;
                 7.   Welcomes the progress the Central African Republic has made in the
           disarmament and demobilization of former combatants in the Northwest, following
           the launch of related activities by President Bozizé on 25 June 2011, and encourages
           the Government of the Central African Republic to pursue the disarmament and
           demobilization of former combatants, in particular members of UFDR and CPJP;
                 8.    Welcomes the finalization on 8 July 2011 of the national strategy for the
           reintegration of former combatants drafted with the support of BINUCA, and urges
           the Government of the Central African Republic to redouble its efforts towards
           ensuring national ownership and full implementation of the strategy, in line with the
           wider security sector reform (SSR), and to define a timeline and draw-up specific
           reintegration programmes in order to be able to seek support from bilateral and
           multilateral partners;
                9.    Underscores the importance of SSR in the Central African Republic,
           notes with concern the absence of a credible and viable national SSR strategy and,
           in this regard, calls upon the Government of the Central African Republic to
           reengage in a meaningful dialogue with BINUCA on this issue, in particular by
           taking into consideration the SSR road map drafted by BINUCA in response to the
           request by the Government for help to revive the SSR process;
                10. Expresses concern at the security situation in the Central African
           Republic, which remains precarious, welcomes in this regard the continued efforts of
           MICOPAX in support of durable peace and security in the Central African Republic,
           and calls on countries in the subregion, and regional and subregional organizations
           to consider, upon request of the Central African Republic, the extension of the
           mandate of MICOPAX and other measures deemed appropriate to improve the
           security situation in the Central African Republic and the subregion;
                11. Underscores the primary responsibility of the Government of the Central
           African Republic to promote security and protect its civilians with full respect for

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               the rule of law, human rights, and international humanitarian law, stresses the
               importance of bilateral partners’ work enhancing the capacity of the Central African
               Republic Armed Forces and stresses that such assistance should be in support of the
               wider security reform process;
                     12. Underscores the need for Chad, Sudan and the Central African Republic
               to implement the tripartite agreement that was signed on 23 May 2011 in Khartoum
               to enhance security in their common border areas through joint patrols, and also the
               need for Chad, the Central African Republic and Cameroun to pursue the Tripartite
               Initiative, signed in December 2005, aimed at enhancing security at their borders;
                     13. Expresses deep concern at the extensive recruitment and the acquisition
               of weapons by the FPR, which threaten peace and security in the Central African
               Republic and the region and constitute violations of the commitments made by the
               FPR to lay down its weapons and enter into discussions towards peace in the Final
               Communiqué signed on 13 June 2011 by FPR leader Baba Laddé and the national
               mediators of Chad and the Central African Republic, condemns human rights
               violations perpetrated by the FPR, and encourages the Government of the Central
               African Republic to continue to liaise with the Government of Chad to reach a
               solution;
                     14. Strongly condemns the continued violations of international humanitarian
               and human rights law, including the recruitment and use of children, killing and
               maiming, rape, sexual slavery and other sexual violence and abductions perpetrated
               by armed groups, and specifically the LRA that threaten the population as well as
               peace and stability of the Central African Republic and the subregion, and calls on
               BINUCA to report on human rights violations perpetrated by armed groups
               particularly against children and women;
                    15. Welcomes the efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic
               to combat the LRA on its territory, further welcomes the African Union’s Regional
               Cooperation Initiative for the elimination of the LRA and the appointment of an
               African Union Special Envoy to coordinate this activity, and commends States in the
               region for their increased cooperation and efforts to address this threat;
                     16. Welcomes the designation by BINUCA of a focal point for LRA-related
               activities and the establishment of a working group that includes national and
               international stakeholders, including the African Union, the European Union, the
               United States of America, France and United Nations Office in Central Africa
               (UNOCA), and calls on BINUCA to reinforce information sharing on the LRA, in
               particular with the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), the
               United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), the United Nations
               Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               (MONUSCO), the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South-Sudan
               (UNMISS) and the newly appointed African Union Special Envoy for the LRA, and
               to assist the Government of the Central African Republic in developing a strategy
               and supporting activities to encourage defections from the LRA, address the
               disarmament and demobilization of LRA escapees and defectors, and their
               resettlement or repatriation to their countries of origin, within existing resources;
                    17. Urges all parties concerned to provide for unhindered humanitarian
               access to populations in need;

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                 18. Welcomes the recent signature by the Armée Populaire pour la
           Restauration de la Démocratie (APRD) and the CPJP of action plans to halt the
           recruitment and use of children, calls on all remaining parties listed in the
           Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict to follow suit as soon as
           possible, welcomes the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
           on Children and Armed Conflict in the Central African Republic and encourages the
           parties to continue engaging with her in this regard, calls on the international
           community to support child reintegration efforts, and urges the Government of the
           Central African Republic to continue to strengthen the protection of children,
           including through the implementation of pertinent legislation and in the conduct of
           military operations;
                19. Expresses concern at persistent incidents of sexual and gender-based
           violence, and encourages BINUCA to continue engaging with the Government of
           the Central African Republic and other stakeholders, including the Special
           Representative of the Secretary-General, to address these issues;
                 20. Urges the Government of the Central African Republic to investigate
           reports of human rights violations in the country, to ensure that those who may be
           responsible for such violations are brought to justice, and to take the necessary steps
           to prevent further violations;
                21. Encourages the Government of the Central African Republic to more
           meaningfully engage the Bretton Woods institutions, especially the International
           Monetary Fund, as their assistance is critical for the revitalization of the economy
           and for the development of the country;
                22. Encourages the Government of the Central African Republic, the
           Peacebuilding Commission and its national and international partners to honour the
           commitments made under the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding, requests the
           Peacebuilding Commission, with the support of BINUCA, to continue to assist the
           Government in laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development in the
           Central African Republic, including by ensuring that progress is made in the
           enforcement of rule of law, and that peacebuilding objectives are fully taken into
           account in the future strategic planning processes, and requests the Peacebuilding
           Commission to provide advice to the Security Council on these issues;
                 23. Commends the Government of the Central African Republic for
           launching its Second Generation Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP II), and
           calls on the Government to prioritize its objectives, including those on access to
           basic services and health care, food security, infrastructure and DDR as well as SSR,
           and to tackle the issue of corruption, and enhance fiscal transparency;
                24.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2032 (2011)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              22 December 2011

               Resolution 2032 (2011)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6699th meeting, on
               22 December 2011

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and its presidential statements on the
               situation in Sudan and South Sudan, and in particular, resolution 1990 (2011) and
               resolution 2024 (2011),
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial
               integrity; and to peace, stability and security throughout the region,
                     Affirming the priority it attaches to the full and urgent implementation of all
               outstanding issues from the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions 1674 (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict, 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011) 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) on women peace and security,
                     Recalling the commitments made by the Government of Sudan and the
               Government of South Sudan in the 20 June 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 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
               Agreement on the Border Monitoring Support Mission Between the Government of
               Sudan and the Government of South Sudan,
                    Welcoming the 9 October meeting of the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan,
               and the intentions they expressed to resolve their disputes by peaceful means,
                    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,
                    Commending the continued assistance provided to the parties by the African
               Union High Level Implementation Panel and its chair President Thabo Mbeki,
               Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haile Menkerios, and Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim
               Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede Tesfay,

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                    Noting the continued readiness of the United Nations and the international
               community to assist the parties in establishing and implementing mutual security
               arrangements in support of the objectives of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
                     Commending the rapid deployment of UNISFA to the Abyei Area and the
               efforts of the United Nations and the Government of Ethiopia in that regard,
                    Urging the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan rapidly
               to conclude negotiations with the United Nations on a Status of Forces Agreement,
                     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,
                     Deeply concerned by all acts of violence committed in the Abyei Area against
               civilians in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law
               including the killing and displacement of significant numbers of civilians,
                    Stressing the need for effective human rights monitoring,
                    Welcoming the meeting of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) on
               13 December, which reaffirmed the urgency of facilitating the delivery of
               humanitarian assistance to all affected communities in the Abyei area,
                     Deeply concerned with the continued presence of military and police personnel
               from Sudan and South Sudan in the Abyei Area, in violation of the 20 June
               Agreement, which poses a threat to the safe migration of Misseriya nomads and the
               return of Ngok Dinka refugees to their homes and prevents UNISFA from
               implementing fully its mandate,
                    Concerned by delays in the establishment of the Abyei Area Administration,
                    Noting the lack of progress in establishing the Abyei Police Service, including
               a special unit to deal with particular issues related to nomadic migration,
                    Concerned with delays in the clearance of landmines in the Abyei Area, which
               hinders the safe return of internally displaced persons to their homes,
                    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 negotiations towards the final agreement on the status of Abyei,
                    Deeply concerned by the reported build-up of armed forces of Sudan and
               South Sudan near their mutual border and inflammatory rhetoric from both sides,
               which increases the risk of direct confrontation between them,
                   Recognizing that the current situation in Abyei and along the border between
               Sudan and South Sudan constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
                     1.   Decides to extend, for a period of 5 months, 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 acting under
               Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the tasks set out in paragraph 3 of
               resolution 1990;

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                2.  Recognizes that UNISFA’s ability to carry out effectively its mandate will
           depend on the fulfilment by the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan of the
           commitments agreed between the two parties and with the United Nations;
                 3.   Demands that the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan redeploy all
           remaining military and police personnel from the Abyei Area immediately and
           without preconditions, and urgently finalize the establishment of the Abyei Area
           Administration and the Abyei Police Service, in accordance with their commitments
           in the June 20 Agreement;
                 4.    Urges the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to
           make use of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism to resolve outstanding
           issues related to finalization of the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone, the resolution
           of disputed border areas, border demarcation, and the mapping of the border zone;
                5.    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;
                 6.   Urges the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to
           cooperate fully with each other, and provide full support to UNISFA, enabling it to
           fully implement the mandate;
                 7.    Requests the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan
           to facilitate the deployment of the United Nations Mine Action Service as well as
           the identification and clearance of mines in the Abyei Area;
                 8.    Calls upon the Government of Sudan and the Government of South
           Sudan urgently to fulfil their commitment under the CPA to resolve peacefully the
           final status of Abyei, and calls upon them to consider in good faith proposals the
           African Union High Level Implementation Panel shall make to resolve this matter;
                 9.   Urges all parties involved to 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 applicable international
           humanitarian law;
                 10. 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
           calls upon the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to extend
           their full cooperation to the Secretary-General to this end;
                 11. 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;
                 12. 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;
                13. 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

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               referenced agreements, and to look for and implement ways to strengthen
               inter-mission cooperation within the region;
                    14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2033 (2012)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 January 2012

               Resolution 2033 (2012)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6702nd meeting, on
               12 January 2012

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President
               which underscore the importance of developing effective partnerships between the
               United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in
               accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant statutes of
               regional and subregional organizations,
                    Reaffirming its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international
               peace and security,
                    Reiterating that cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in
               matters relating to the maintenance of peace and security and consistent with
               Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, can improve collective security,
                    Recognizing that regional organizations are well positioned to understand the
               causes of armed conflicts owing to their knowledge of the region which can be a
               benefit for their efforts to influence the prevention or resolution of these conflicts,
                    Stressing the utility of developing effective partnerships between the United
               Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in order to enable early
               responses to disputes and emerging crises and to strengthen the role of the United
               Nations in the prevention of conflict,
                     Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009),
               1894 (2009) and 1960 (2010) and its commitment to their full and effective
               implementation and reaffirming the important role that women play in mediation,
               conflict prevention, as well as in the peaceful resolution of conflict and
               peacebuilding as expressed in its Presidential Statement 2011/20 of 28 October 2011
               and also reaffirming the importance of the prevention of and protection from sexual
               violence,
                     Reaffirming its resolutions 1379 (2001), 1612 (2006), 1882 (2009) and 1998
               (2011) on the protection of children in armed conflicts and encouraging initiatives
               by regional and subregional organizations and arrangements for the protection of
               children affected by armed conflict and encouraging continued mainstreaming of
               child protection into their advocacy, policies and programmes,

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                     Welcoming the increasing contribution being made by the African Union in
               efforts to settle conflicts on the African Continent and expressing its support for the
               peace initiatives conducted by the African Union, and through the African
               subregional organizations and stresses, in accordance with Article 54 of the Charter
               of the United Nations, the need for regional and subregional organizations at all
               times to keep the Security Council fully informed of these efforts in a
               comprehensive and coordinated manner,
                    Recalling the Constitutive Act of the African Union and its Protocol relating to
               the establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and
               expressing its support for the ongoing operationalization of the African Union Peace
               and Security Architecture,
                     Acknowledging progress made in the ongoing cooperation between the United
               Nations and the African Union, and stressing the importance of further
               strengthening cooperation and developing effective partnership with the African
               Union Peace and Security Council consistent with Chapter VIII of the United
               Nations Charter to address common collective security challenges in Africa,
                    Recognizing the importance of strengthening the capacity of regional and
               subregional organizations in conflict prevention and crisis management, and in
               post-conflict stabilization,
                     Further recognizing that one major constraint facing some regional
               organizations, in particular the African Union, in effectively carrying out the
               mandate of maintaining regional peace and security is securing predictable,
               sustainable and flexible resources,
                     Noting with appreciation the collaboration between the good offices of the
               Secretary-General including his Special Representatives and the African Union in
               the area of conflict prevention,
                     Welcoming the contribution of the United Nations Office to the African Union
               in strengthening coordination and cooperation between the United Nations and the
               African Union,
                    Taking note with appreciation the efforts of the United Nations Secretariat and
               the African Union Commission in developing common guidelines that outline a
               framework for mediation in Africa in an effort to make the United Nations-African
               Union partnership more coherent when undertaking joint mediation efforts,
                    Welcoming the United Nations support for the African Union in the field of
               peacekeeping, including by supporting the African Union’s efforts to develop policy,
               guidance and training in particular in the areas of Security Sector Reform,
               post-conflict reconstruction and the protection of civilians including the problem of
               sexual violence in armed conflict,
                     Noting the need for a comprehensive analysis of lessons learned from practical
               cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, in particular with
               regard to the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) as well
               as the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), recognizing the need to build
               upon lessons learned from practical cooperation between the United Nations and the
               African Union and further recognizing the benefits of coordination of policy and
               strategy in this regard by the Security Council and the African Union Peace and
               Security Council,

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                Further taking note of the report of the African Union Chairperson entitled
           The United Nations-African Union Partnership on Peace and Security: Towards
           Greater Strategic Political Coherence on the partnership between the United Nations
           and the African Union on peace and security in Africa,
               Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations-African
           Union cooperation in peace and security (S/2011/805),
                 1.   Expresses its determination to take effective steps to further enhance the
           relationship between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations,
           in particular the African Union, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the United
           Nations Charter;
                2.    Encourages the continuing involvement of regional and subregional
           organizations in the peaceful settlement of disputes, including through conflict
           prevention, confidence-building and mediation efforts;
                3.     Further encourages regional and subregional organizations to strengthen
           and increase cooperation among them, including efforts to enhance their respective
           capacities, in the maintenance of international peace and security;
                 4.   Reiterates the importance of establishing a more effective relationship
           between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council
           including in the area of conflict prevention, resolution and management, electoral
           assistance and regional conflict prevention offices;
                5.     Takes note of the respective strategic visions of the partnership between
           the African Union and the United Nations as contained in the reports of the
           Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/2011/805) and the Chairperson of the
           African Union Commission and stresses that common and coordinated efforts
           undertaken by the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security
           Council in matters of peace and security, should be based on their respective
           authorities, competencies and capacities;
                6.    Encourages the improvement of regular interaction, consultation and
           coordination, as appropriate between the Security Council and the African Union
           Peace and Security Council on matters of mutual interest;
                 7.    Stresses the importance of a coordinated international response to causes
           of conflict and recognizes the need for the development of effective long-term
           strategies and emphasizes the need for all United Nations organs and agencies to
           pursue preventive strategies and to take action within their respective areas of
           competence to assist Member States and regional organizations to eradicate poverty,
           strengthen development cooperation and assistance and promote respect for human
           rights and fundamental freedoms;
                 8.   Reaffirms the obligation of all Member States to settle disputes and
           resolve conflicts in accordance with the United Nations Charter and calls upon the
           international community to assist the efforts initiated by the African Union and
           subregional organizations aimed at the peaceful settlement of disputes and the
           resolution of conflict in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;
                9.   Calls upon the Secretary-General to maintain close consultations with the
           African Union and Regional Economic Communities as well as with international

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               partners on peace and security challenges in Africa, especially in prevention and
               resolution of conflicts;
                     10. Recognizes the important role of the good offices of the Secretary-General in Africa, and encourages the Secretary-General to continue to use
               mediation as often as possible to help resolve conflicts peacefully, working in
               coordination and closely with the African Union and subregional organizations in
               that regard, as appropriate;
                     11. Calls upon the United Nations Office to the African Union to continue its
               efforts to contribute to strengthening cooperation between the United Nations
               Secretariat and the Commission of the African Union including in the area of
               mediation efforts, and underscores the importance of expediting the implementation,
               in close consultation with other international partners, of the 2006 United Nations-African Union Ten-year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union
               mainly focusing on peace and security, in particular the operationalization of the
               African Union Peace and Security Architecture; as an important contribution
               towards conflict prevention on the African Continent;
                     12. Reaffirms the vital role of women in the prevention and resolution of
               conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding, peacekeeping, humanitarian response,
               and post-conflict reconstruction, and stresses the need for the United Nations and
               the African Union to work to ensure that women and gender perspectives are fully
               integrated into all peace and security efforts undertaken by the two organizations,
               including by building the necessary capacity;
                    13. Urges the Secretary-General to continue to work to ensure that the
               United Nations Office to the African Union, the United Nations Economic
               Commission for Africa, and the United Nations agencies working with the United
               Nations Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa are delivering coordinated
               support to the African Union;
                      14. Welcomes regular interaction between the United Nations Secretariat and
               the African Union Commission, through the United Nations-African Union joint
               task force on peace and security, and encourages the Task Force to continue to focus
               on strategic and country-specific issues of the African continent that are of interest
               to both organizations and requests that the Task Force consider ways to enhance
               United Nations and African Union cooperation on conflict prevention in Africa and
               that it provide updates to the Security Council subsequent to its meetings;
                    15. Supports further interaction between the United Nations Secretariat and
               the African Union Commission to exchange information, and as appropriate
               coordinate in the preparation of recommendations, including through joint
               assessments, if appropriate, in order to assist the Security Council and the African
               Union Peace and Security Council in formulating cohesive positions and strategies;
                    16. Further supports ongoing briefings by Senior United Nations Officials to
               the African Union Peace and Security Council and that of the African Union to the
               United Nations as an important contribution in strengthening consultation,
               information sharing and communication between the two bodies on issues of mutual
               concern;
                   17. Decides in consultation with the African Union Peace and Security
               Council to elaborate further ways of strengthening relations between the two

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           Councils including through achieving more effective annual consultative meetings,
           the holding of timely consultations, and collaborative field missions of the two
           Councils, as appropriate, to formulate cohesive positions and strategies on a caseby-case basis in dealing with conflict situations in Africa;
                18. Further decides to follow up on the Communiqués of the annual
           consultative meetings of the two Councils including through its Ad-hoc Working
           Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa;
                 19. Stresses the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and
           flexibility of financing regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping
           under a United Nations mandate;
                20. Reiterates that regional organizations have the responsibility to secure
           human, financial, logistical and other resources for their organizations, including
           through contributions by their members and support from partners and welcomes the
           valuable financial support provided by the African Union’s partners towards its
           peacekeeping operations including through the African Peace Facility, and calls
           upon all partners to continue their support;
                21. Requests the Secretary-General in consultation with the African Union to
           conduct a comprehensive analysis of lessons learned from practical cooperation
           between the United Nations and the African Union, in particular with regard to the
           United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) as well as the African
           Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in order to improve coordination when
           appropriate;
                22. Further requests the Secretary-General to include, as appropriate, in his
           regular reporting to the Security Council, assessments of progress on the
           cooperation between the United Nations and relevant regional and subregional
           organizations;
                23.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2034 (2012)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              19 January 2012

               Resolution 2034 (2012)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6704th meeting, on
               19 January 2012

                    The Security Council,
                    Noting with regret the resignation of Judge Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh,
               taking effect on 31 December 2011,
                    Noting further that a vacancy in the International Court of Justice for the
               remainder of the term of office of Judge Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh thus occurred
               and must be filled in accordance with the terms of the Statute of the Court,
                     Noting that, in accordance with article 14 of the Statute, the date of the
               election to fill the vacancy shall be fixed by the Security Council,
                     Decides that the election to fill the vacancy shall take place on 27 April 2012
               at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its
               sixty-sixth session.

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Security Council resolution 2034 (2012) [on date of election to fill a vacancy in the International Court of Justice]

Al Khasawneh, Awn Shawkat > (Jordan)|ICJ > Members|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|JUDGES


               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2035 (2012)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                17 February 2012

               Resolution 2035 (2012)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6716th meeting, on
               17 February 2012

                    The Security Council,
                   Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning
               Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the cause of peace throughout Sudan, to the
               sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, to the full and
               timely resolution of outstanding Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) issues,
               welcoming the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, and recalling the importance of
               the principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the
               relations among States in the region,
                    Recognizing that the Darfur conflict cannot be resolved militarily and a
               durable solution can only be obtained through an inclusive political process,
                     Reiterating its full support for efforts to reach a comprehensive and inclusive
               solution to the conflict in Darfur, and welcoming the Doha Document for Peace in
               Darfur as a basis for these efforts, the need for the completion of the political
               process, and an end to the violence and abuses in Darfur,
                    Urging the Government of Sudan and the Liberation and Justice Movement
               (LJM) to deliver on the commitments made in the Doha Document for Peace in
               Darfur, and urging all parties, in particular other armed movements who have not
               signed the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, to indicate a willingness to
               negotiate without preconditions or further delays on the basis of the Doha Document
               for Peace in Darfur and fully participate in the Joint African Union/United Nations
               Mediation,
                     Welcoming the inauguration of the Darfur Regional Authority as an important
               step in the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace,
                     Demanding that the parties to the conflict exercise restraint and cease military
               action of all kind, including aerial bombardments,
                     Demanding an immediate and complete cessation by all parties to armed
               conflict of all acts of sexual violence against civilians in line with resolutions 1325
               (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), and 1889 (2009); recruitment and use of children

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               in line with resolutions 1998 (2011), 1612 (2005), and 1882 (2009); and
               indiscriminate attacks on civilians in line with resolution 1894 (2009),
                    Commending the efforts of, and reiterating its full support for, the United
               Nations/African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the Joint African
               Union/United Nations Mediation, the United Nations Secretary-General, the African
               Union High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan, and the leaders of the region to
               promote peace and stability in Darfur, and expressing strong support for the political
               process under the African Union/United Nations-led mediation,
                    Urging enhanced cooperation and information sharing between UNAMID and
               the Panel of Experts, called for by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations’
               guidelines and with the assistance of the UNAMID focal point,
                    Recalling the 28 June 2011 midterm report by the Panel of Experts appointed
               by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 (b) of resolution 1591 (2005) and
               extended by subsequent resolutions, taking note of the Panel of Expert’s final report,
               and expressing its intent to study, through the Committee, the Panel’s
               recommendations and to consider appropriate next steps,
                    Expressing concern over the obstacles that have been imposed on the work of
               the Panel of Experts during the course of its last mandate, including delays in the
               issuance of visas and travel permits, and restrictions to the freedom of movement of
               the Panel of Experts and UNAMID,
                     Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the Charter concerning
               privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of
               the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged
               in such operations,
                    Reminding all States, particularly States in the region, of the obligations
               contained in resolutions 1556 (2004), 1591 (2005), and 1945 (2010) in particular
               those obligations relating to arms and related materiel,
                     Stressing the necessity articulated in the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur
               that all Parties to the armed conflict in Darfur shall fully and unconditionally accept
               their obligations under international humanitarian law, international human rights
               law, and relevant Security Council resolutions,
                      Calling on the Government of Sudan to fulfil all its commitments, including
               lifting the state of emergency in Darfur, allowing free expression and undertaking
               effective efforts to ensure accountability for serious violations of international
               human rights and humanitarian law, by whomsoever perpetrated,
                     Emphasizing the imperative, highlighted in the Doha Document for Peace in
               Darfur, to refrain from all acts of violence against civilians, in particular vulnerable
               groups such as women and children, and from violations of human rights and
               international humanitarian law and the need to address the urgent humanitarian
               crisis faced by the people of Darfur, including the guarantee of unrestricted
               humanitarian access to all areas,
                     Noting that acts of hostility, violence or intimidation against the civilian
               population, including IDPs, in Darfur and other activities that could endanger or
               undermine the Parties’ commitment to a complete and durable cessation of
               hostilities would be inconsistent with the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur,

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                 Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
           international peace and security in the region,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                1.    Decides to extend until 17 February 2013 the mandate of the Panel of
           Experts, originally appointed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and previously
           extended by resolutions 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), 1713 (2006), 1779 (2007), 1841
           (2008), and 1891 (2009), 1945 (2010), and 1982 (2011) and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures, including basing
           arrangements, as expeditiously as possible;
                2.    Notes the creation on 11 January 2012 of two additional states in Darfur,
           and confirms that all previous references to North, South and West Darfur shall
           apply to all the territory of Darfur, including the new states of Eastern and Central
           Darfur;
                3.   Decides that the listing criteria set out in paragraph (3) (c) of resolution
           1591 (2005) shall also apply to entities;
                4.    Decides that the exemptions in support of the implementation of the
           Comprehensive Peace Agreement set forth in paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005)
           and further clarified in paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 1945 (2010) shall no longer
           apply;
                 5.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 31 July 2012, a
           midterm briefing on its work and no later than 90 days after the adoption of this
           resolution an interim report to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 3 (a)
           of resolution 1591 (2005) (hereinafter “the Committee”) and a final report no later
           than 30 days prior to termination of its mandate to the Council with its findings and
           recommendations;
                 6.     Requests the Panel of Experts to provide monthly updates to the
           Committee regarding its activities, including Panel travel, any obstacles encountered
           to the fulfilment of its mandate, as well as violations of the sanctions;
                7.   Requests the Panel of Experts to report, in the timeframe identified in
           paragraph 5, on the implementation and effectiveness of paragraph 10 of resolution
           1945 (2010);
                 8.    Requests the Panel of Experts to coordinate its activities as appropriate
           with the operations of the United Nations/African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
           (UNAMID) and with international efforts to promote the political process in Darfur,
           and to assess in its interim and final reports progress towards reducing violations by
           all parties of the measures imposed by paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556 (2005),
           paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005), and paragraph 10 of resolution 1945 (2010),
           progress towards removing impediments to the political process, threats to stability in
           Darfur and the region, violations of international humanitarian or human rights law or
           other atrocities, including sexual- and gender-based violence, and other violations of
           the above-mentioned resolutions, and to provide the Committee with information on
           the individuals and entities that meet the listing criteria in paragraph 3 (c) of
           resolution 1591;
                9.  Regrets that some individuals affiliated with the Government of Sudan
           and armed groups in Darfur have continued to commit violence against civilians,

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               impede the peace process, and disregard the demands of the Council, expresses its
               intention to impose targeted sanctions against individuals and entities that meet the
               listing criteria in paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005), and encourages the
               Panel of Experts, in coordination with the Joint African Union/United Nations
               Mediation, to provide to the Committee when appropriate the names of any
               individuals, groups, or entities that meet the listing criteria;
                    10. Requests the Panel of Experts to continue to investigate the role of
               armed, military, and political groups in attacks against UNAMID personnel in
               Darfur, and notes that individuals and entities who plan, sponsor or participate in
               such attacks constitute a threat to stability in Darfur and may therefore meet the
               designation criteria provided for in paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005);
                     11. Expresses its concern that certain items are being converted for military
               purposes and transferred to Darfur, and urges all States to be mindful of this risk in
               light of the measures contained in resolution 1591 (2005);
                     12. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies, the African Union and
               other interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of
               Experts, in particular by supplying any information at their disposal on
               implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution
               1556 (2004), and calls on all States to remove all obstacles to the work of the Panel
               of Experts, particularly to freedom of movement, including by issuing timely visas
               and travel permits;
                     13. Urges all States, in particular those in the region, to report to the
               Committee on the actions they have taken to implement measures imposed by
               resolutions 1591 (2005) and 1556 (2004), including imposition of targeted
               measures;
                     14. Expresses its concern that the travel ban and asset freeze on designated
               individuals is not being implemented by all States, and requests the Committee to
               respond effectively to any reports of non-compliance by States with paragraph 3 of
               resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution 1672 (2006), including by engaging with all
               relevant parties;
                    15. Expresses its intention, following the midterm report, to review the state
               of implementation, including obstacles to full and effective implementation of the
               measures, imposed in resolution 1591 (2005) and 1945 (2010), with a view to
               ensuring full compliance;
                     16. Reaffirms the mandate of the Committee to encourage dialogue with
               interested Member States, in particular those in the region, including by inviting
               representatives of such States to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation
               of the measures and further encourages the Committee to continue its dialogue with
               UNAMID;
                     17. Welcomes the Committee’s work, which has drawn on the reports of the
               Panel of Experts and taken advantage of the work done in other fora, to draw
               attention to the responsibilities of private sector actors in conflict affected areas;
                    18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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