               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2298 (2016)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             22 July 2016

               Resolution 2298 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7743rd meeting, on
               22 July 2016

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on
               Libya, and support for the Government of National Accord,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
               territorial integrity and national unity of Libya,
                    Recalling the objective of the Convention on the Prohibition of the
               Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and on their
               Destruction (the “Chemical Weapons Convention”) to exclude completely the
               possibility of the use of chemical weapons,
                     Recalling Libya’s accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2004,
               and the subsequent decisions of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical
               Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council concerning the destruction of Libya’s declared
               chemical weapons, including precursors and notes the need for continued progress
               in this regard to ensure the complete destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons,
                    Welcoming the decision EC-M-52/DEC.1 of the Executive Council of the
               Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) of 20 July on the
               “Destruction of Libya’s Remaining Chemical Weapons”,
                     Noting a letter dated 16 July from the Libyan National Authority for the
               Chemical Weapons Convention to the OPCW Director-General informing the
               Secretariat of the movement of all of its remaining chemical weapons to a storage
               site in the north of the country, requesting the assistance and support of the
               Secretariat and States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in ensuring the
               destruction of Libya’s remaining category 2 chemical weapons on an expedited
               basis, and expressing the intent of Libya to cooperate fully with the OPCW,
                  Recalling the joint announcement, dated 4 February 2014, by Libya and
               OPCW on the complete destruction of Libya’s category 1 chemical weapons,
                   Determining that the potential for acquisition by non-State actors of chemical
               weapons in Libya represents a threat to international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

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                     1.   Endorses the decision EC-M-52/DEC.1 of the Executive Council of the
               OPCW on 20 July requesting the Director-General to assist Libya in developing a
               modified plan of destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons, that will be considered
               by the Executive Council, along with recommendations from the D irector-General
               for additional measures needed to ensure the expeditious transport, storage and
               destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons and expressing the Executive Council’s
               determination to ensure the destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons stockpile in a
               safe and expeditious manner;
                     2.   Encourages Member States to assist the Government of National Accord
               in providing support, including personnel, technical expertise, information,
               equipment, and financial and other resources and assistance, in coordinatio n with
               the Director-General of the OPCW, to enable the OPCW to implement the
               elimination of Libya’s category 2 chemical weapons safely and in the soonest
               practicable timescale;
                     3.   Decides to authorize Member States to acquire, control, transport,
               transfer and destroy chemical weapons identified by the Director -General of the
               OPCW, consistent with the objective of the Chemical Weapons Convention, to
               ensure the elimination of Libya’s chemical weapons stockpile in the soonest and
               safest manner, with appropriate consultations with the Government of National
               Accord;
                     4.   Requests the Director-General of the OPCW, through the Secretary-General, to report to the Security Council, on activities related to the
               implementation of OPCW Executive Council Decision EC -M-52/DEC.1 of this
               resolution on a regular basis until the destruction of the remaining chemical
               weapons is complete and verified;
                     5.   Reminds Member States of their obligation under Resolution 1540 (2004)
               that all States shall take and enforce effective measures to establish domestic
               controls to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and
               their means of delivery, and reaffirms its decision that Member States shall inform
               the Security Council immediately of any violation of resolut ion 1540 including
               acquisition by non-State actors of chemical weapons, their means of delivery and
               related materials;
                    6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                       S/RES/2299 (2016)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                25 July 2016

               Resolution 2299 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7745th meeting, on
               25 July 2016

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

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                     Calling on all political entities to intensify efforts to overcome divisions and
               work together in an inclusive and timely political process aimed at reaching
               consensus on a single vision for reconciliation and strengthening Iraq’s national
               unity, sovereignty and independence and for Iraq’s leaders to engage in dialogue
               that would contribute to finding a viable and sustainable solution to the country’s
               current challenges, and reaffirming its belief that through its democratic institutions,
               in cooperation with Iraqi society, the Government of Iraq can work to address the
               challenges facing the country for the benefit of all Iraqis,
                     Underscoring the need for all segments of the Iraqi population to participate in
               the political process, in inclusive political dialogue, including through the equal
               participation of women, and in the economic and social life of Iraq, to refrain from
               statements and actions which could aggravate tensions, to reach a comprehensive
               solution on the fair distribution of resources, to promote stab ility, to develop a just
               and fair solution for the nation’s disputed internal boundaries, and to work to
               strengthen national unity, including through cooperation between the Government of
               Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in the spirit of genuine partnership,
               and stressing the importance of a comprehensive and inclusive Iraqi-led political
               process to support dialogue for all those who renounce violence, have no links to
               international terrorist organizations, including ISIL (Da’esh), and respect the
               constitution,
                     Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening governance,
               pursuing more substantive reforms, particularly economic and institutional reforms
               to improve the standard of living for all Iraqis, including by countering corruption ,
               promoting human rights and the rule of law, improving the situation of women and
               girls, especially those impacted by ISIL (Da’esh), improving security and public
               order, including through security sector reform, and combating terrorism and
               sectarian violence, reiterating its support to the people and the Government of Iraq
               in their efforts to build a secure, stable, federal, united and democratic nation, based
               on the rule of law and respect for human rights, and strongly emphasizing the need
               for the Government of Iraq to conduct, in an independent manner, full, prompt,
               impartial and effective investigations and hold to account those responsible for
               violations or abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian
               law,
                      Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regional
               cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq both in its reconciliation and political dialogue
               and in its fight against ISIL (Da’esh), and to prevent ISIL (Da’esh), Al -Qaida, and
               associated individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities designated by the
               Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015), from
               using the territories of Iraq and neighbouring States to carry out violence or other
               illicit acts to destabilize Iraq and the region,
                     Recognizing that terrorism poses a threat to international peace and security
               and that countering this threat requires collective efforts on national, regional and
               international levels on the basis of respect for international law, including the
               Charter of the United Nations, and in this context, welcoming the efforts of the
               Government of Iraq and its partners to counter ISIL (Da’esh), hold it accountable
               for its abuses, and return stability throughout the country, and also welcoming the
               Government of Iraq’s successes in liberation from ISIL (Da’esh) of Sinjar, Bayji,

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           Ramadi, Hit, and most recently Fallujah, marking a major step in the continuing
           international effort to defeat ISIL (Da’esh),
                 Reaffirming that all parties, including armed groups and militias, must respect
           human rights and abide by all applicable obligations under international
           humanitarian law, including those to protect the civilian population, including
           civilians displaced from and returning to areas liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), by
           which both official Iraqi forces and Member States that assist them must also abide,
           and while acknowledging legitimate security measures to identify members of ISIL
           (Da’esh), calling on all parties to immediately release any arbitrarily or unlawfully
           detained persons, emphasizing that those responsible for violations of international
           humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, including those
           involving sexual and gender-based violence, must be held accountable, welcoming
           the establishment by Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi of a committee to
           investigate reported violations and abuses, including the reports of missing men and
           boys from Fallujah, and stressing the need for all such allegations, wherever they
           occur, to be immediately and comprehensively investigated and, as appropriate,
           prosecuted,
                 Emphasizing that all parties should take all feasible steps to ensure the
           protection of affected civilians, including children, women and members of
           religious and ethnic minority groups, and should create conditions conducive to the
           voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced
           persons or local integration of internally displaced persons, particularly in are as
           newly liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), including up to 90,000 people displaced from
           Fallujah since May 2016, stressing respect for freedom of movement of internally
           displaced persons, without discrimination, including with regard to resettlement,
           returns or protection, reiterating its gratitude to the host communities, underscoring
           that host communities should provide access to safe areas for internally displaced
           persons and that those who commit violations and abuses against them should be
           held accountable, welcoming commitments and encouraging continued efforts of the
           Government of Iraq for the relief of internally displaced persons, refugees and
           returnees, noting the important role of the Office of the United Nations High
           Commissioner for Refugees, based on its mandate, in providing continued advice
           and support to the Government of Iraq, in coordination with the United Nations
           Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), on these issues, and encouraging the
           Government of Iraq to continue working with UNAMI and humanitarian agencies to
           ensure the delivery of humanitarian relief to all those in need,
                 Emphasizing the importance of efforts to support stabilization and long -term
           sustainable development, particularly in areas liberated from ISIL (Da’esh), urging
           the Government of Iraq and its partners to accelerate such efforts in order to create
           the conditions for the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees
           and internally displaced persons, welcoming efforts of Member States to support the
           Government of Iraq and its partners as they work to stabilize these areas,
           encouraging Member States to continue to support stabilization and development,
           including through the United Nations, recognizing the threat of hazardous explosive
           devices, welcoming efforts by member states to support the Government of Iraq and
           its partners in addressing the need to provide risk education, appropriate threat
           assessments, and conduct clearance of areas of such devices, and encouraging
           Member States to continue such support,

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                     Strongly emphasizing the urgency of addressing humanitarian challenges
               confronting the Iraqi people, stressing the need to intensify efforts to plan and
               implement a coordinated response and to provide adequate resources to address
               these challenges, calling for an intensification of these efforts by all parties, urging
               all Member States to continue to fund United Nations and other humanitarian
               appeals, encouraging Member States to support the United Nations’ humanitarian
               response in Iraq, working with the Government of Iraq, to assist all Iraqi individuals
               affected by the ongoing conflict, and commending the efforts of Member States that
               have contributed to the humanitarian effort,
                      Urging all those concerned to allow full unimpeded access for humanit arian
               personnel to all people in need, to make available, as far as possible, all necessary
               facilities for their operations, to allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance, to
               promote the safety, security, and freedom of movement of humanitarian personne l
               and United Nations staff, its associated personnel and their assets, and also to
               respect and protect medical personnel and medical transport and facilities,
                     Urging the Government of Iraq to continue to promote and protect human
               rights and also to consider additional steps to support the Independent High
               Commission for Human Rights in carrying out its mandate, encouraging the
               Government of Iraq to reinvigorate its efforts to promote and protect the rights of
               women and reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889
               (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on women, peace,
               and security and reiterating the need for the full, equal, and effective participation
               of women, reaffirming the key role women can play in re-establishing the fabric of
               society, stressing the need for their full political participation, including in local and
               national reconciliation and peace processes, stabilization planning, political decision
               making, and expressing concern about the lack of implementation, including
               funding, of Iraq’s National Action Plan on Security Council resolution 1325 (2000)
               as well as the lack of a national entity responsible for its implementation,
                     Expressing strong concern at continuing violations and abuses committed
               against children, including those involving the recruitment and use of children,
               killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual violence, abductions, and
               attacks against schools and hospitals, and urging all parties to conflict to take all
               necessary measures to end and prevent such violations and abuses, recalling in this
               regard its resolutions 1379 (2001), 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011) and 2225
               (2015), and taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed
               conflict in Iraq (S/2015/852) and the conclusions of the Security Council Working
               Group on Children and Armed Conflict,
                     Expressing grave concern that the violent extremism and terrorism perpetrated
               by ISIL (Da’esh) in Iraq has systematically targeted women and children, especially
               those from minority communities, and that ISIL (Da’esh) has committed serious
               human rights abuses, and violations of international humanitarian law against all
               people, particularly women and children, including those involving murder,
               kidnapping, hostage-taking, suicide bombings, enslavement, sale into or otherwise
               forced marriage, human trafficking, rape, sexual slavery and other forms of sexual
               violence, further expressing grave concern at the recruitment and use of children by
               ISIL (Da’esh) and other armed groups in violation of international law,
                    Condemning the destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq particularly by ISIL
               (Da’esh), including targeted destruction of religious sites and objects a nd noting

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           with concern that ISIL (Da’esh) and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
           entities associated with Al-Qaida, are generating income from engaging directly or
           indirectly in the looting and smuggling of cultural heritage items from
           archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives, and other sites in Iraq, which is
           being used to support their recruitment efforts and strengthen their operational
           capability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks,
                 Expressing its readiness to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings,
           and entities who are supporting ISIL (Da’esh), also expressing grave concern over
           reports of access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Iraq by terrorist groups
           listed by the Committee, strongly condemning any engagement in direct or indirect
           trade in oil and refined oil products, modular refineries and related material, other
           natural resources, and antiquities from Iraq involving these terrorist groups, as well
           as drug trafficking, consistent with resolution 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), as well
           as human trafficking, sale of women and girls, and forced marriage, and
           emphasizing that such engagement constitutes financial support for such terrorists
           and may lead to further sanctions listings by the Committee,
                 Reaffirming that all States shall ensure that any person who participates in the
           financing, planning, preparation, or perpetration of terrorist acts or in supporting
           terrorist acts is brought to justice,
                 Recognizing that the situation that now exists in Iraq is significantly different
           from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), and
           further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to
           that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (19 90),
                 Welcoming the political, military and financial assistance to the Government of
           Iraq from Member States, and encouraging such assistance to continue and expand,
                 Stressing the importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, in
           advising, supporting and assisting the Iraqi people, including civil society, and the
           Government of Iraq to strengthen democratic institutions, advance inclusive
           political dialogue and national reconciliation according to the Constitution, ensure
           reconciliation efforts are coordinated, facilitate regional dialogue, develop processes
           acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries, aid
           youth and vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced persons,
           and promote the full participation of women in political and peace processes and
           institutions, gender equality and the protection of human rights, children and youth,
           and vulnerable groups, highlighting the need for specific information and practical
           recommendations related to the gender dimensions of the conflict and on the
           implementation of women, peace and security agenda in Iraq, and the swift
           deployment of dedicated expertise such as Women Protection Advisors to accelerate
           the coordinated implementation of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements
           on sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, and emphasizing the
           importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, in prioritizing advice,
           support, and assistance to the Iraqi people, including civil society, an d the
           Government of Iraq to achieve these goals,
                 Taking note of the Secretary-General’s report of 26 October 2015 (S/2015/530)
           that UNAMI commenced a process towards implementing the recommended
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               continue to revise and prioritize its tasks in full consultation with the Government
               of Iraq and in response to its needs and the evolving situation in the country,
                     Expressing deep gratitude to all the United Nations staff in Iraq for their
               courageous and tireless efforts, and commending the leadership and good offices
               role of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš,
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2017;
                     2.   Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
               and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the
               letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary -General
               (S/2016/632), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in resolution 2233
               (2015); and recalls the provisions of resolution 2107 (2013);
                    3.   Recognizes that security of United Nations personnel is essential for
               UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the
               Government of Iraq to continue to provide security and logistical support to the
               United Nations presence in Iraq;
                     4.    Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with
               the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its
               mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with
               sufficient resources and support;
                   5.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
               months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                    6.    Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every three
               months on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s
               responsibilities;
                    7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2300 (2016)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             26 July 2016

               Resolution 2300 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7746th meeting, on
               26 July 2016

                    The Security Council,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 8 July 2016 (S/2016/598) on
               the United Nations operation in Cyprus,
                    Noting that the Government of Cyprus is agreed that in view of the prevailing
               conditions on the island it is necessary to keep the United Nations Peacekeeping
               Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) beyond 31 July 2016,
                     Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to report on his Good Offices in
               the next reporting period, echoing the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the
               responsibility for finding a solution lies first and foremost with the Cypriots
               themselves, and reaffirming the primary role of the United Nations in assisting the
               parties to bring the Cyprus conflict and division of the island to a comprehensive
               and durable settlement,
                    Welcoming the commitments set out in Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot
               leaders’ Joint Statements of 15 May 2016 and 8 June 2016 on the basis of the Joint
               Declaration adopted on 11 February 2014, further welcoming the good progress in
               negotiations since then, and the support provided by the Secretary-General’s Special
               Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide,
                     Recalling the importance attached by the international community to all
               parties engaging fully, flexibly and constructively in the negotiations and, noting
               that the negotiations have not yet resulted in an enduring, comprehensive and just
               settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality, as set
               out in the relevant Security Council resolutions, encouraging the sides to intensify
               the substantive negotiations on the unresolved core issues interdependently, and
               stressing that the status quo is unsustainable,
                     Noting the need to advance the consideration of and discussions on military
               confidence building measures, calling for renewed efforts to implement all
               remaining confidence building measures, and for agreement on and implementation
               of further steps to build trust between the communities,

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                    Reaffirming the importance of continued crossings of the Green Line by
               Cypriots, and encouraging the opening by mutual agreement of other crossing
               points,
                    Convinced of the many important benefits, including economic benefits for all
               Cypriots that would flow from a comprehensive and durable Cyprus settlement,
               urging the two sides and their leaders to foster positive public rhetoric, and
               encouraging them clearly to explain the benefits of the settlement, as well as the
               need for increased flexibility and compromise in order to secure it, to both
               communities well in advance of any referenda,
                     Highlighting the importance, both political and financial, of the supporting
               role of the international community, and in particular that of all parties concerned in
               taking practical steps towards helping the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot
               leaders to exploit fully the current opportunity,
                     Taking note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that the security
               situation on the island and along the Green Line remains stable, and urging all sides
               to avoid any action, including violations of the military status quo, which coul d lead
               to an increase in tension, undermine the progress achieved so far, or damage the
               goodwill on the island,
                    Recalling the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the situation in the buffer
               zone would be improved if both sides accepted the 1989 aide -memoire used by the
               United Nations,
                     Noting with regret that the sides are withholding access to the remaining
               minefields in the buffer zone, and that demining in Cyprus must continue, noting the
               continued danger posed by mines in Cyprus, noting also proposals and discussions
               as well as positive initiatives on demining, and urging rapid agreement on
               facilitating the recommencement of demining operations and clearance of the
               remaining minefields,
                     Commending the work of the Committee on Missing Persons, highlighting the
               importance of intensifying its activities, and therefore the need to provide all
               information required, noting that nearly half of all missing persons have yet to be
               located and around 68% have yet to be identified, welcoming moves to allow the
               Committee access to 30 additional suspected burial sites in military areas in north
               Cyprus, urging the opening up of access to all areas expeditiously to allow the
               Committee to carry out its work, and trusting that this process will promote
               reconciliation between the communities,
                     Agreeing that active participation of civil society groups, including women’s
               groups, is essential to the political process and can contribute to making any future
               settlement sustainable, recalling that women play a critically important role in peace
               processes, welcoming all efforts to promote bicommunal contacts and events
               including, inter alia, on the part of all United Nations bodies on the island, and
               urging the two sides to promote the active engagement of civil society and the
               encouragement of cooperation between economic and commercial bodies and to
               remove all obstacles to such contacts,
                    Stressing the need for the Council to pursue a rigorous, strategic approach to
               peacekeeping deployments,

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                 Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to keep all peacekeeping
           operations under close review to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, including a
           review of UNFICYP when appropriate, and noting the importance of transition
           planning in relation to the settlement, including recommenda tions as appropriate for
           further adjustments to UNFICYP’s mandate, force levels and other resources and
           concept of operations, taking into account developments on the ground and the
           views of the parties,
                Noting with appreciation the efforts of Lisa Buttenheim as the Special
           Representative of the Secretary-General, Force Commander Major General Kristin
           Lund, the Secretary-General’s appointment of Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide,
           and the Secretary-General’s appointment of Special Representative Elizabeth
           Spehar,
                Echoing the Secretary-General’s gratitude to the Government of Cyprus and
           the Government of Greece for their voluntary contributions to the funding of
           UNFICYP, and his request for further voluntary contributions from other countries
           and organizations, and expressing appreciation to Member States that contribute
           personnel to UNFICYP,
                Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
           peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and othe r
           communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                1.    Welcomes the progress of the leaders-led negotiations so far and the
           ongoing efforts of the leaders and their negotiators to reach a comprehensive and
           durable settlement, and encourages the sides to grasp the current opportunity with
           determination to secure a comprehensive settlement;
                2.   Takes note of the reports of the Secretary-General (S/2016/598) and
           (S/2016/599);
                3.     Recalls Security Council resolution 2263 (2016), and calls upon the two
           leaders to:
                 (a) Put their efforts behind further work on reaching convergences on the
           core issues;
                (b) Continue to work with the Technical Committees with the objective of
           improving the daily lives of the Cypriots;
                (c) Improve the public atmosphere for the negotiations, including by
           focussing public messages on convergences and the way ahead, and delivering more
           constructive and harmonised messages; and
                (d)   Increase the participation of civil society in the process as appropriate;
                 4.    Requests the Secretary-General to intensify transition planning in
           relation to a settlement, guided by developments in negotiations, and encourages the
           sides to engage with each other, as well as with UNFICYP and the United Nations
           Good Offices mission on issues related to the implementation of a settlement;
                 5.    Urges the implementation of confidence-building measures, and looks
           forward to agreement on and implementation of further such mutually-acceptable
           steps, including military confidence building measures and the opening of crossing

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               points already agreed upon and others, that can contribute to a conducive
               environment for a settlement;
                     6.    Welcomes all efforts to accommodate the Committee on Missing Persons
               exhumation requirements as well as the joint appeal for information issued by the
               two leaders on 28 May 2015, and calls upon all parties to provide more expeditious,
               full access to all areas, given the need to intensify the Committee’s work;
                    7.   Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular resolution
               1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and subsequent resolutions;
                   8.    Expresses its full support for UNFICYP and decides to extend its
               mandate for a further period ending 31 January 2017;
                    9.    Calls on both sides to continue to engage, as a matter of urgency and
               while respecting UNFICYP’s mandate, in consultations with UNFICYP on the
               demarcation of the buffer zone, and on the United Nations 198 9 aide-memoire, with
               a view to reaching early agreement on outstanding issues;
                    10. Calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore in
               Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000;
                     11. Calls on both sides to allow access to deminers and to facilitate the
               removal of the remaining mines in Cyprus within the buffer zone, and urges both
               sides to extend demining operations outside the buffer zone;
                     12. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on implementation of
               this resolution, including on transition planning in relation to the settlement, by
               8 January 2017 and to keep the Security Council updated on events as necessary;
                    13. Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by UNFICYP 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 appropriate preventive action including the conduct of predeployment
               awareness training, and to take disciplinary action and other action to ensure full
               accountability in cases of such conduct involving their personnel;
                    14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 2300 (2016) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 Jan. 2017]

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S/71 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS
S/71 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/ X The situation in Cyprus.