               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2127 (2013)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                5 December 2013

               Resolution 2127 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7072nd meeting,
               on 5 December 2013

                    The Security Council,
                   Recalling its previous resolutions and statements on the Central African
               Republic (CAR), in particular resolution 2121 (2013),
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of the CAR, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness and regional cooperation,
                     Expressing deep concern at the continuing deterioration of the security
               situation in the CAR, characterized by a total breakdown in law and order, the
               absence of the rule of law, intersectarian tensions and further expressing its grave
               concern about the consequences of instability in the CAR, on the central African
               region and beyond, and stressing in this regard the need for the international
               community to respond swiftly,
                     Remaining seriously concerned by multiple and increasing violations of
               international humanitarian law and the widespread human rights violations and
               abuses, notably by former Seleka and militia groups, in particular those known as
               the “antibalaka”, including those involving extrajudicial killings, enforced
               disappearances, arbitrary arrests and detention, torture, sexual violence against
               women and children, rape, recruitment and use of children and attacks against
               civilians,
                     Underlying its particular concern at the new dynamic of violence and
               retaliation and the risk of it degenerating into a countrywide religious and ethnic
               divide, with the potential to spiral into an uncontrollable situation, including serious
               crimes under international law in particular war crimes and crimes against humanity,
               with serious regional implications,
                    Further expressing concern at the insufficient capacity of the police, justice
               and corrections institutions to hold perpetrators of such violations and abuses
               accountable,
                     Condemning all violence targeting members of ethnic and religious groups and
               their leaders and encouraging all parties and stakeholders in the CAR to support and
               contribute effectively, with the assistance of the international community, to

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               intercommunal and interfaith dialogues, aiming at alleviating the current tensions on
               the ground,
                     Reiterating that all perpetrators of such acts must be held accountable and that
               some of those acts may amount to crimes under the Rome Statute of the
               International Criminal Court (ICC), to which the CAR is a State party, and further
               recalling the statement made by the Prosecutor of the ICC on 7 August 2013,
                     Reiterating its condemnation of the devastation of natural heritage and noting
               that poaching and trafficking of wildlife are among the factors that fuel the crisis in
               the CAR,
                    Noting the decision by the Kimberley Process to suspend the CAR,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 15 November 2013, on
               the situation in the CAR and on the planning of MISCA and taking note of the
               detailed options for international support to MISCA,
                    Recalling that the Transitional Authorities have the primary responsibility to
               protect the civilian population,
                     Further recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006), 1738
               (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, its
               resolutions 1612 (2005), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011) and 2068 (2012) on Children and
               Armed Conflict and its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889
               (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013) and 2122 (2013) on Women, Peace and Security
               and calling upon the parties in the CAR to engage with the Special Representative
               on Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence
               in Conflict,
                    Stressing the importance that the Transitional Authorities ensure women’s full
               and equal participation in all discussions pertinent to the resolution of the conflict
               and in all phases of electoral processes,
                     Emphasizing the risk of the situation in the CAR providing a conducive
               environment for transnational criminal activity, such as that involving arms
               trafficking and the use of mercenaries as well as a potential breeding ground for
               radical networks,
                    Recalling its resolution 2117 (2013) and expressing grave concern at the threat
               to peace and security in the CAR arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing
               accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons,
                   Expressing continued concern about the activity of the Lord’s Resistance
               Army (LRA) in the CAR due in part to the prevailing security situation,
                    Reiterating its serious concern at the worsening humanitarian situation in the
               CAR, strongly condemning the repeated attacks on UN staff and humanitarian
               personnel, goods, assets and premises and the looting of humanitarian aid which
               have resulted in obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid,
                     Underscoring the importance of respecting the United Nations guiding
               principles of humanitarian assistance, including neutrality, impartiality, humanity
               and independence in the provision of humanitarian assistance,

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                 Urging all parties to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and security
           of humanitarian personnel and United Nations and its associated personnel and their
           assets,
                Recalling the letter of its President dated 29 October, approving the
           deployment of a guard unit to the CAR as part of BINUCA and taking note of the
           Secretary-General’s letter of 26 November 2013 highlighting progress towards the
           deployment of a guard unit within BINUCA, as well as the consent of the
           Transitional Authorities as expressed on 5 November for such a guard unit and
           welcoming in this regard the contribution of the Kingdom of Morocco to this unit,
                 Welcoming the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council
           (AU-PSC) on 19 July 2013 to authorize the deployment of the “African-led
           International Support Mission in the CAR” (referred to hereafter as MISCA), as
           well as the adoption of a new concept of operation on 10 October 2013,
                 Reiterating its appreciation for the ongoing efforts of the Economic
           Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and its Mediator regarding the CAR
           crisis, as well as the efforts of the African Union to resolve the crisis, and the efforts
           of the International Contact Group on the CAR,
                 Welcoming the strong engagement of the European Union (EU) for the CAR,
           in particular the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of 21 October 2013 and the
           commitment of the EU to contribute financially to the deployment of MISCA within
           the framework of the African Peace Facility, further welcoming ongoing discussions
           within the EU on possible additional support,
                 Welcoming the efforts made by the Secretariat to expand and improve the
           roster of experts for the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, bearing in
           mind the guidance provided by the Note of the President (S/2006/997),
                Taking note of the declaration adopted by the International Contact Group on
           the CAR at its third meeting held in Bangui on 8 November 2013,
                Taking note of the AU-PSC Communiqué of 13 November 2013, which urges
           the Security Council to quickly adopt a resolution endorsing and authorizing the
           deployment of MISCA,
                Taking note of the letter dated 22 November 2013 from the Chair of the
           Peacebuilding Commission, stressing the importance of ensuring that peacebuilding
           needs in CAR are addressed immediately following stabilization of the security and
           humanitarian situation and, in this regard, emphasizing the Commission’s role in
           mobilizing and sustaining the attention and commitment of partners and actors in
           support of related United Nations and regional efforts,
                Taking note of the letter by the CAR authorities of 20 November 2013
           requesting the support to MISCA by French forces,
                Underlining the importance of all subregional, regional and international
           organizations acting in the CAR improving their coordination with one another,
                Determining that the situation in the CAR constitutes a threat to international
           peace and security,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

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               Political process
                     1.   Underlines its support for the Libreville Agreements of 11 January 2013,
               the N’Djamena Declaration of 18 April 2013, the Brazzaville Appeal of 3 May 2013
               and the declaration adopted by the International Contact Group on the CAR at its
               third meeting held in Bangui on 8 November 2013;
                    2.     Reiterates that, according to the political agreement signed in Libreville,
               the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government of National Unity which is in
               charge of implementing the priorities defined in article 5 of this agreement and
               urges all parties to respect this agreement;
                     3.    Further reiterates that, in accordance with the African Charter on
               Democracy, Elections and Governance, the Libreville Agreements, the relevant
               ECCAS decisions and the Constitutional Charter for the Transition, the Head of
               Transition, the Prime Minister, the President of the National Transition Council
               (NTC), the Ministers and members of the NTC bureau cannot participate in the
               elections intended to restore the constitutional order;
                    4.    Urges the Transitional Authorities to take all appropriate steps for
               immediate disarmament, cantonment and dismantling of all armed groups,
               throughout the whole territory of the country, consistent with international
               standards;
                     5.   Demands the swift implementation of transitional arrangements referred
               to in paragraph 1 above, which shall lead to the holding of free, fair and transparent
               presidential and legislative elections 18 months after the beginning of the transition
               period as defined in article 102 of the Transitional Charter which took effect on
               18 August 2013, and called for by the N’Djamena Declaration;
                     6.   Deplores that the Transitional Authorities have made only limited
               progress towards the implementation of key elements of the Transitional
               Framework, notably regarding the organization of elections by February 2015; and
               in this regard, calls upon the Transitional Authorities to swiftly put in place the
               National Authority for the elections which will enable the United Nations to identify
               the technical requirements for the successful organization of elections;
                    7.    Urges the Transitional Authorities to implement the “Republican Pact”
               signed by the transitional government on 7 November 2013, under the aegis of the
               Sant’Egidio, as a credible framework to promote an inclusive national dialogue
               between all political, social and religious parties of the country, and requests the
               Secretary-General, through his Special Representative for the CAR, to take
               appropriate steps to assist the Transitional Authorities to enhance their mediation
               capacity and to facilitate and strengthen such a dialogue;
                    8.    Expresses its intention to closely monitor the management of the
               Transition and commends the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and the ECCAS mediator;
                     9.    Expresses its support for BINUCA’s critical role in helping to restore the
               constitutional order and supporting the ongoing political process in the
               implementation of the Libreville agreement and the N’Djamena road map and the
               electoral process;

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                10. Decides that any attempt to delay, impede or violate the transitional
           arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 above shall be considered as an impediment
           to the peace process and could lead to the imposition of appropriate measures
           defined in paragraph 56 below;

           DDR/SSR
                 11. Urges Transitional Authorities to develop and implement disarmament,
           demobilization and reintegration (DDR) or disarmament, demobilization,
           repatriation, reintegration and resettlement (DDRRR) programmes including for
           former Seleka elements who will not be integrated into the security forces and
           children associated with armed forces and groups;
                12. Further urges the Transitional Authorities to develop and to implement a
           comprehensive and nationally owned Security Sector Reform (SSR) programme,
           which includes appropriate vetting procedures to reconstitute professional, balanced
           and representative CAR security forces selected on the basis of the respect for
           human rights and nationality, and calls upon the Transitional Authorities to
           cooperate with BINUCA and MISCA for these purposes;
                13. Calls on Member States, regional and international organizations,
           including the African Union, the United Nations and the European Union, to
           coordinate their assistance to the Transitional Authorities in their efforts towards
           reforming the security sector;

           Rule of law
                 14. Underlines the importance of strengthening the capacity of police, justice
           and correction institutions to uphold the rule of law and bring to justice perpetrators
           of violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and
           of human rights abuses;
                 15. Further stresses the importance of strengthening support to the
           Transitional Authorities to enable them to address security challenges and extend
           state authority;

           Protection of natural resources
                 16. Condemns the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the CAR which
           contributes to the perpetuation of the conflict, and underlines the importance of
           bringing an end to these illegal activities, including by applying the necessary
           pressure on the armed groups, traffickers and all other actors involved;

           Promotion and protection of human rights
                 17. Strongly condemns the continued violations of international humanitarian
           law and the widespread human rights violations and abuses, perpetrated by armed
           groups, and specifically former Seleka elements, anti-Balaka elements and the LRA,
           that threaten the population and stresses that the perpetrators of such violations
           should be brought to justice;
                18. Urges the Transitional Authorities to ensure, without delay, that all
           perpetrators of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international
           humanitarian law are held accountable;

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                     19. Expresses deep concern at the escalation of interreligious and
               intercommunal violence as well as violence targeting members of ethnic and
               religious groups and their leaders, and urges all parties and stakeholders in CAR,
               with the assistance of the international community, to work together in order to
               strengthen intercommunal and interfaith dialogues, to prevent further deterioration
               of the situation on the ground;
                     20. Reiterates its demands that all armed groups, in particular former Seleka
               elements and anti-Balaka elements, prevent and end the recruitment and use of
               children, that all parties protect and consider as victims those children who have
               been released or otherwise separated from armed forces and armed groups, and
               emphasizes the need to pay particular attention to the protection, release and
               reintegration of all children associated with armed groups;
                     21. Underscores the primary responsibility of the Transitional Authorities to
               protect the population, as well as to ensure the security and unity in its territory, and
               stresses their obligation to ensure respect for international humanitarian law, human
               rights law and refugee law;
                     22. Calls upon all parties to armed conflict in the CAR, including former
               Seleka elements and anti-Balaka elements, to issue clear orders prohibiting all
               violations and abuses committed against children in violation of applicable
               international law, such as their recruitment and use, killing and maiming, abductions
               and attacks on schools and hospitals and further calls upon Transitional Authorities
               to make and implement specific commitments on timely investigation of alleged
               abuses in order to hold perpetrators accountable and to ensure that those responsible
               for such violations and abuses are excluded from the security sector;
                     23. Calls upon all parties to armed conflict in the CAR, including former
               Seleka elements to issue clear orders against sexual violence, and further calls upon
               Transitional Authorities to make and implement specific commitments on timely
               investigation of alleged abuses in order to hold perpetrators accountable, in line
               with its resolutions 1960 (2010) and 2106 (2013), and to facilitate immediate access
               for victims of sexual violence to available services;
                     24. Requests that the Secretary-General rapidly establish an international
               commission of inquiry for an initial period of one year, including experts in both
               international humanitarian law and human rights law, in order immediately to
               investigate reports of violations of international humanitarian law, international
               human rights law and abuses of human rights in CAR by all parties since 1 January
               2013, to compile information, to help identify the perpetrators of such violations
               and abuses, point to their possible criminal responsibility and to help ensure that
               those responsible are held accountable, and calls on all parties to cooperate fully
               with such a commission;
                    25. Further requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council
               on the findings of the commission of inquiry six months and one year after the
               adoption of this resolution;
                   26. Further requests the Secretary-General in conjunction with the High
               Commissioner on Human Rights (HCHR) to take appropriate steps to increase the
               number of human rights monitors deployed in the CAR;

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                27. Encourages Member States to take steps to strongly discourage their
           nationals from travelling to the CAR to participate in activities that contribute to
           undermining the peace, threatening the political process, or supporting the violation
           of human rights;

           Deployment of MISCA
                 28. Authorizes the deployment of MISCA for a period of twelve months after
           the adoption of this resolution, to be reviewed six months after the adoption of this
           resolution, which shall take all necessary measures, consistent with the concept of
           operations adopted on 19 July 2013 and reviewed on 10 October 2013, to
           contribute to:
                (i) the protection of civilians and the restoration of security and public
                order, through the use of appropriate measures;
                (ii) the stabilization the country and the restoration of State authority over
                the whole territory of the country;
                (iii) the creation of conditions conducive to the provision of humanitarian
                assistance to populations in need;
                (iv) the DDR or DDRRR process led by the Transitional Authorities and
                coordinated by BINUCA;
                (v) national and international efforts to reform and restructure the defence
                and security sectors led by the Transitional Authorities and coordinated by
                BINUCA;
                29. Welcomes the consultations held between the AU Commission and
           countries from the central African region and the support provided by the United
           Nations, and Member States to finalize all aspects of the transition from MICOPAX
           to MISCA, including the outcome of the meetings held in Addis Ababa from 7 to
           10 October 2013;
                30. Requests the AU and ECCAS to ensure that the transfer of authority from
           MICOPAX to MISCA takes effect on 19 December 2013 and, in this regard, notes
           that the AU Commission has been called by the AU-PSC to urgently and
           successfully transfer authority from MICOPAX to MISCA and further welcomes the
           appointment of the new leadership of MISCA;
                31. Emphasizes the need for strong coordination and information-sharing
           between BINUCA, the African Union-Regional Task Force (AU-RTF) and the
           MISCA in the context of their protection of civilians activities and counter-LRA
           operations;
                 32. Requests the African Union, in close coordination with the Secretary-General and other international organizations and bilateral partners involved in the
           crisis, to report to the Security Council every 60 days on the deployment and
           activities of MISCA;
                 33. Emphasizes the need for MISCA, and all military forces in CAR, while
           carrying out their mandate, to act in full respect of the sovereignty, territorial
           integrity and unity of CAR and in full compliance with applicable international
           humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law and recalls the importance of
           training in this regard;

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               International support
                     34. Welcomes contributions already made by ECCAS countries, calls upon
               African countries (MAR) to contribute to MISCA so it is able to fulfil its mandate,
               and further encourages Members States and regional organizations to cooperate
               closely with the African Union, ECCAS the United Nations, troop-contributing
               countries and other organizations and donors to this end;
                   35. Stresses that all new African troops shall be integrated fully into the
               MISCA command and control structures, and shall operate in accordance with
               MISCA’s mandate as set out in paragraph 28 of this resolution;
                    36. Calls upon the Transitional Authorities and all other parties in the CAR
               to cooperate fully with the deployment and operations of MISCA, in particular by
               ensuring its safety, security and freedom of movement with unhindered and
               immediate access throughout the territory of the CAR to enable it to fully carry out
               its mandate and further calls upon neighbouring countries of the CAR to take
               appropriate measures to support the implementation of MISCA mandate;

               UN support
                     37. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to enhance the provision of
               technical and expert advice to the African Union in the planning and deployment of
               MISCA as well as on the implementation of the MISCA Concept of Operations, on
               the establishment of MISCA mission headquarters, with the view to strengthening
               its command and control and administrative structures, improving communication
               and information technology infrastructure and providing necessary training;
                      38. Further requests the Secretary-General to support MISCA in countering
               illicit proliferation of all arms and related materials of all types, in particular small
               arms to secure stockpiles of explosive weaponry, clear explosive remnants of war
               and conventional munitions disposal;
                    39. Underscores the need to establish appropriate coordination mechanisms
               between BINUCA and MISCA;
                     40. Underlines that the support outlined in paragraphs 37 and 43 of this
               resolution must be in full compliance with the United Nations Human Rights and
               Due Diligence Policy on UN support to non-UN Security forces (HRDDP);

               Funding
                    41. Underlines that regional organizations have the responsibility to secure
               human, financial, logistical and other resources for the work of their organizations
               including through contributions by their members and support from their partners;
                    42. Calls upon Member States and international, regional and subregional
               organizations, to provide financial support and contributions in kind to MISCA to
               enable its deployment and implementation of its mandate and welcomes in this
               regard the willingness of the European Union to provide such financial support to
               MISCA through the mobilization of the African Peace Facility;
                    43. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a trust fund for MISCA
               through which Member States and international, regional and subregional
               organizations can provide financial support to MISCA and further requests the

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           Secretary-General to support, in coordination with the EU, the holding of a donors
           conference of Member States and relevant international, regional and subregional
           organizations which will be organized by the African Union to solicit contributions,
           notably to this trust fund, as soon as possible;
                44. Calls upon Member States to contribute generously and promptly to the
           new UN trust fund for MISCA, while noting that the existence of the trust fund does
           not preclude the conclusion of direct bilateral arrangements and further requests the
           African Union, in consultation with and the Secretary-General, to submit budgetary
           requests to this trust fund;
                45. Notes that the AU-PSC communiqué of 13 November 2013 expresses its
           appreciation to bilateral and multilateral partners of the AU who are committed to
           providing support for the deployment and operation of MISCA;

           PKO
                 46. Takes note of the position of the AU and ECCAS that MISCA may
           require eventual transformation into a United Nations peacekeeping operation and in
           this regard welcomes the Secretary-General’s intention to undertake the necessary
           preparations for the possible transformation of MISCA into a United Nations
           peacekeeping operation;
                47. Requests the Secretary-General to undertake expeditiously contingency
           preparations and planning for the possible transformation into a United Nations
           peacekeeping operation, stressing that a future decision of this Council would be
           required to establish such a mission;
                48. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultations with the AU, to report to
           the Security Council no later than 3 months from the adoption of this resolution
           with recommendations on the possible transformation of MISCA to a United
           Nations peacekeeping operation, including an assessment of progress towards
           meeting the appropriate conditions on the ground referred to in paragraph 45 of the
           Secretary-General report dated 15 November 2013;

           French forces
                49. Notes the AU-PSC communiqué of 13 November 2013 welcoming the
           proposed strengthening of the French forces to better support MISCA and
           encouraging the AU Commission to work towards the establishment of an effective
           operational coordination between MISCA and the French forces;
                 50. Authorizes the French forces in the CAR, within the limits of their
           capacities and areas of deployment, and for a temporary period, to take all necessary
           measures to support MISCA in the discharge of its mandate as provided by
           paragraph 28 above; requests France to report to the Council on the implementation
           of this mandate in the CAR and to coordinate its reporting with the reporting by the
           African Union referred to in paragraph 32 above and decides to review this mandate
           within six months after its commencement and calls upon the Transitional
           Authorities to cooperate fully with the deployment and operations of French forces,
           in particular by ensuring its safety, security and freedom of movement with
           unhindered and immediate access throughout the territory of CAR and further calls
           upon neighbouring countries of CAR to take appropriate measures to support the
           action of French forces;

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               Humanitarian principles, access, funding and action
                     51. Expresses its serious concern at the deterioration of the humanitarian
               situation in the CAR and the restricted humanitarian access resulting from increased
               insecurity and attacks against humanitarian workers;
                     52. Demands that all parties to the conflict, in particular the former Seleka,
               ensure the rapid, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian organizations and
               relief personnel and the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to populations in
               need, while respecting the UN guiding principles of humanitarian assistance,
               including neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence in the provision of
               humanitarian assistance;
                    53. Calls upon Member States to respond swiftly to the United Nations’
               humanitarian appeals to meet the spiralling needs of people inside the CAR and
               refugees who have fled to neighbouring countries and encourages to this effect the
               swift implementation of humanitarian projects by UN and humanitarian
               organizations;

               Sanctions regime
               Arms embargo
                     54. Decides that, for an initial period of one year from the date of adoption
               of this resolution, all Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures
               to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the CAR, from or through
               their territories or by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms
               and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military
               vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the
               aforementioned, and technical assistance, training, financial or other assistance,
               related to military activities or the provision, maintenance or use of any arms and
               related materiel, including the provision of armed mercenary personnel whether or
               not originating in their territories, and decides further that this measure shall not
               apply to:
                     (a) Supplies intended solely for the support of or use by MICOPAX,
               MISCA, BINUCA and its guard unit, the AU-RTF, and the French forces deployed
               in the CAR;
                    (b) Supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for
               humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training, as
               approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 57 below;
                     (c) Protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets,
               temporarily exported to the CAR by United Nations personnel, representatives of
               the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, for
               their personal use only;
                     (d) Supplies of small arms and other related equipment intended solely for
               use in international patrols providing security in the Sangha River Tri-national
               Protected Area to defend against poaching, smuggling of ivory and arms, and other
               activities contrary to the national laws of CAR or CAR’s international legal
               obligations;

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                (e) Supplies of arms and other related lethal equipment to the CAR security
           forces, intended solely for support of or use in the CAR process of SSR, as
           approved in advance by the Committee; or
                 (f) Other sales or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of
           assistance or personnel, as approved in advance by the Committee;
                 55. Decides to authorize all Member States to, and that all Member States
           shall, upon discovery of items prohibited by paragraph 54 of this resolution, seize,
           register and dispose (such as through destruction, rendering inoperable, storage or
           transferring to a State other than the originating or destination States for disposal)
           items the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited by paragraph 54 of
           this resolution and decides further that all Member States shall cooperate in such
           efforts;

           Future measures
                 56. Expresses its strong intent to swiftly consider imposing targeted
           measures, including travel bans and assets freezes, against individuals who act to
           undermine the peace, stability and security, including by engaging in acts that
           threaten or violate transitional agreements, or by engaging or providing, support for
           actions that threaten or impede the political process or fuel violence, including
           through violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, the
           recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in violation of applicable
           international law, sexual violence, or supporting the illegal armed groups or criminal
           networks through the illicit exploitation of natural resources, including diamonds, in
           the CAR, or by violating the arms embargo established in paragraph 54;

           Sanctions Committee
                57. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of
           procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the
           Council (herein “the Committee”), to undertake to following tasks:
                (a) To monitor implementation of the measures imposed in paragraphs 54
           and 55 above with a view to strengthening, facilitating and improving
           implementation of these measures by Member States;
                 (b) To review information regarding those individuals who may be engaging
           in the acts described in paragraph 54;
                (c) To establish such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the
           implementation of the measures imposed above;
                (d) To report within 60 days to the Security Council on its work and
           thereafter to report as deemed necessary by the Committee;
                 (e) To encourage a dialogue between the Committee and 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;
                (f) To seek from all States whatever information it may consider useful
           regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the measures imposed
           above;

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                     (g) To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged
               violations or non-compliance with the measures contained in paragraphs 54 and 55;
                    58. Calls upon all Member States to report to the Committee within ninety
               days from the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a view to
               implementing effectively paragraph 54;
                    59. Requests the Secretary-General to create for an initial period of thirteen
               months, in consultation with the Committee, and to make the necessary financial
               and security arrangements to support the work of the Panel, a group of up to five
               experts (“Panel of Experts”), under the direction of the Committee to carry out the
               following tasks:
                     (a) Assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate as specified in this
               resolution, including through providing the Committee with information relevant to
               the potential designation at a later stage of individuals who may be engaging in the
               activities described in paragraph 54 above;
                    (b) Gather, examine and analyse information from States, relevant United
               Nations bodies, regional organizations and other interested parties regarding the
               implementation of the measures decided in this resolution, in particular incidents of
               non-compliance;
                      (c) Provide to the Council, after discussion with the Committee, an update
               no later than 5 March 2014, an interim report by 5 July 2014 and a final report no
               later than 5 November 2014;
                     (d) To assist the Committee in refining and updating information on the list
               of individuals violating measures imposed by paragraph 54 of this resolution,
               including through the provision of biometric information and additional information
               for the publicly-available narrative summary of reasons for listing;
                      60. Urges all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional
               and subregional organizations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of experts and
               further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the
               Panel of experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents and
               sites in order for the Panel of experts to execute its mandate;

               Continuous review
                     61. Affirms that it shall keep the situation in the CAR under continuous
               review and that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures
               contained in this resolution, including the strengthening through additional
               measures, in particular the freezing of assets, modification, suspension or lifting of
               the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of the progress achieved in the
               stabilization of the country and compliance with this resolution;
                    62.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2128 (2013)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               10 December 2013

               Resolution 2128 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7077th meeting, on
               10 December 2013

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements by its President on the
               situation in Liberia and West Africa,
                     Welcoming the sustained progress made by the Government of Liberia since
               January 2006, in rebuilding Liberia for the benefit of all Liberians, with the support
               of the international community,
                    Acknowledging the 26 September 2013 decision by the Special Court of Sierra
               Leone to uphold Charles Taylor’s conviction for war crimes and crimes against
               humanity and recognizing the United Kingdom’s willingness to house Mr. Taylor for
               the duration of his sentence,
                     Stressing the need for continued progress on security sector reform in Liberia
               to ensure that Liberia’s military, police, and border security forces are selfsufficient, capable, competent, and adequately prepared to protect the Liberian
               people as the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) draws down,
                    Underlining that the transparent and effective management of natural
               resources is critical for Liberia’s sustainable peace and security,
                     Recognizing that the Government of Liberia has taken important steps towards
               better management and protection of Liberia’s forests and other natural resources,
               stressing that further steps need to be taken to protect and properly manage Liberia’s
               natural resources transparently, effectively and in a manner that maximizes the
               social and economic benefits to the community and protects the rights of the
               Liberian people,
                     Encouraging the Government of Liberia to continue to make progress through
               effective implementation and enforcement of the National Forestry Reform Law and
               other new legislation related to revenue transparency (the Liberia Extractive
               Industries Transparency Initiative Act) and resolution of land and tenure rights
               (Community Rights Law with respect to Forest Lands and Lands Commission Act),
                    Acknowledging the contributions and continued importance of the United
               Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in improving security throughout Liberia and
               helping the Government establish its authority throughout the country, particularly

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               in population centres, border areas and Liberia’s diamond, gold, timber, and other
               natural resources producing regions,
                    Encouraging the Government of Liberia to collaborate with UNMIL to
               improve the institutional capacity of the Liberia National Police and customs
               authorities to effectively monitor the borders and ports of entry, and conduct
               investigations and, in this regard, stressing the importance of adopting and
               implementing the Police Act,
                    Taking note of the report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia
               (S/2013/683),
                     Welcoming the efforts made by the Secretariat to expand and improve the
               roster of experts for the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, bearing in
               mind the guidance provided by the Note of the President S/2006/997,
                     Calling on all Liberian leaders to promote meaningful reconciliation and
               inclusive dialogue to consolidate peace and advance Liberia’s democratic
               development,
                     Underlining its determination to support the Government of Liberia in its
               efforts to meet the conditions of resolution 1521 (2003), welcoming the engagement
               of the Peacebuilding Commission, and encouraging all stakeholders, including
               donors, to support the Government of Liberia in its efforts,
                     Underlining the importance of close cooperation between the Government of
               Liberia and neighbouring countries with regard to effective monitoring and control
               of their borders,
                     Determining that, despite significant progress, the situation in Liberia remains
               fragile and 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.   Reaffirms that the measures imposed by paragraph 1 of resolution 1532
               (2004) remain in force;
                     2.    Decides for a period of 12 months from the date of adoption of this
               resolution:
                    (a) To renew the measures on travel imposed by paragraph 4 of resolution
               1521 (2003);
                     (b) To renew the measures on arms, previously imposed by paragraph 2 of
               resolution 1521 (2003) and modified by paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1683
               (2006), by paragraph 1 (b) of resolution 1731 (2006), by paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 of
               resolution 1903 (2009), and by paragraph 3 of resolution 1961 (2010), and to
               modify the associated notification requirements as follows:
                    (i) Notification for non-lethal materials and associated training is no longer
                    required;
                    (ii) The Liberian authorities shall have the primary responsibility to notify to
                    the Committee at least five days in advance of the shipment of any supplies of
                    lethal arms and related materiel, or any provision of assistance, advice or

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                training related to military or other security sector activities for the
                Government of Liberia referred to in paragraph 2 (b) above;
                (iii) Member States delivering assistance may, in the alternative, make this
                notification pursuant to paragraph 2 (b) in consultation with the Government
                of Liberia;
                (iv) Such notifications must contain all relevant information, including the
                purpose and end user, the technical specifications and quantity of the
                equipment to be shipped and, when applicable, the supplier, the proposed date
                of delivery, mode of transportation, and itinerary of shipments;
                 3.    Directs the Committee to review within 90 days all individuals and
           entities subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 1 of resolution 1532 (2004)
           and paragraph 4 of resolution 1521 (2003) and remove on a case-by-case basis all
           those that no longer meet the listing criteria outlined by those measures, with due
           regard for the views of the Government of Liberia;
                 4.   Decides further to review six months from the adoption of this resolution
           all of the above measures with a view to modifying or lifting all or part of the
           measures of the sanctions regime dependent upon Liberia’s progress towards
           meeting the conditions set out in resolution 1521 (2003) for terminating those
           measures;
                 5.   Decides to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts appointed
           pursuant to paragraph 9 of resolution 1903 (2009) for a period of 12 months from
           the date of adoption of this resolution to undertake the following tasks in close
           collaboration with the Government of Liberia and the Côte d’Ivoire Group of
           Experts:
                 (a) To conduct two follow-up assessment missions to Liberia and
           neighbouring States, to investigate and compile a midterm and a final report on the
           implementation, and any violations, of the measures on arms as amended by
           resolution 1903 (2009), and including the various sources of financing for the illicit
           trade of arms, on progress in the security and legal sectors with respect to the
           Government of Liberia’s ability to effectively monitor and control arms and border
           issues, and on the Government of Liberia’s progress on meeting notification
           requirements;
                (b) To provide to the Council, after discussion with the Committee, a
           midterm report no later than 1 June 2014 and a final report no later than 1 December
           2014 on all the issues listed in this paragraph, and to provide informal updates to the
           Committee as appropriate before those dates;
                 (c) To cooperate actively with other relevant panels of experts, in particular
           that on Côte d’Ivoire re-established by paragraph 13 of resolution 1980 (2011);
                 6.   Requests the Secretary-General to reappoint the Panel of Experts, having
           due regard to the Panel’s reduced mandate, to consist of two members, and to make
           the necessary financial and security arrangements to support the work of the Panel;
                 7.   Calls upon all States and the Government of Liberia to cooperate fully
           with the Panel of Experts in all aspects of its mandate;
                8.    Recalls that responsibility for controlling the circulation of small arms
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               with the relevant governmental authorities in accordance with the Economic
               Community of West African States Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons
               of 2006;
                     9.   Requests the Government of Liberia to conduct a needs-based
               assessment, with the assistance of UNMIL and any other relevant actors, for any
               future weapons purchases, and ensure that weapons purchased are strictly necessary
               for the security operations of government agencies;
                    10. Encourages the Governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire and
               Guinea, within the framework of the Mano River Union, to intensify coordination
               and exchange of information with regard to cross-border threats to peace and
               security as well as illicit arms trafficking at both the political and operational levels;
                    11. Urges the Government of Liberia to expedite the adoption and
               implementation of appropriate legislation and take any other steps to establish the
               necessary legal framework to combat the illicit trafficking of arms and ammunition;
                    12. Encourages the international community, including relevant United
               Nations entities, to support the Government of Liberia’s reform efforts aimed at
               ensuring that natural resources are contributing to peace, security and development;
                     13. Encourages the Government of Liberia to actively cooperate with the
               Kimberley Process, implement the minimum requirements of the Kimberley Process
               Certification Scheme and fulfil the recommendations identified during the 2013
               Kimberley Process peer review visit and further encourages the Governments of
               Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone to continue working within the
               Kimberley Process to create a regional approach to improving the control of
               diamonds in the Mano River Basin;
                     14. Reaffirms the need for UNMIL and the United Nations Operations in
               Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI) to regularly coordinate their strategies and operations in
               areas near the Liberian-Côte d’Ivoire border, to contribute to subregional security;
                   15. Reaffirms the need for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and
               UNMIL to cooperate closely and share information with the relevant Security
               Council’s Sanctions Committees’ expert panels;
                    16. States the importance of UNMIL’s continuing assistance to the
               Government of Liberia, the Committee, and the Panel of Experts, within its
               capabilities and areas of deployment, and without prejudice to its mandate, continue
               to carry out its tasks set forth in previous resolutions, including resolution 1683
               (2006);
                    17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2129 (2013)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               17 December 2013

               Resolution 2129 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7086th meeting, on
               17 December 2013

                    The Security Council,
                      Reaffirming that terrorism in all forms and manifestations constitutes one of
               the most serious threats to international peace and security and that any acts of
               terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever
               and by whomsoever committed and remaining determined to contribute further to
               enhancing the effectiveness of the overall effort to fight this scourge on a global
               level,
                     Noting with concern that terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to
               international peace and security, the enjoyment of human rights, the social and
               economic development of all Member States, and undermines global stability and
               prosperity, that this threat has become more diffuse, with an increase, in various
               regions of the world, of terrorist acts including those motivated by intolerance or
               extremism, expressing its determination to combat this threat, and stressing the need
               to ensure that counter-terrorism remains a priority on the international agenda,
                     Recognizing that terrorism will not be defeated by military force, law
               enforcement measures, and intelligence operations alone, and underlining the need
               to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, as outlined in Pillar I
               of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) including,
               but not limited to, the need to strengthen efforts for the successful prevention and
               peaceful resolution of prolonged conflict, and the need to promote the rule of law,
               the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance,
               tolerance, inclusiveness to offer a viable alternative to those who could be
               susceptible to terrorist recruitment and to radicalization leading to violence,
                     Recognizing that development, security, and human rights are mutually
               reinforcing and are vital to an effective and comprehensive approach to countering
               terrorism, and underlining that a particular goal of counter-terrorism strategies
               should be to ensure sustainable peace and security,
                     Reaffirming that Member States must ensure that any measures taken to
               combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in
               particular international human rights, refugee and international humanitarian law,
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               rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are complementary and mutually
               reinforcing, and are an essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort, and
               notes the importance of respect for the rule of law so as to effectively prevent and
               combat terrorism,
                     Reaffirming also that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any
               religion, nationality, civilization or group,
                     Emphasizing that continuing international efforts to enhance dialogue and
               broaden understanding among civilizations in an effort to prevent the indiscriminate
               targeting of different religions and cultures, and addressing unresolved regional
               conflicts and the full range of global issues, including development issues, will
               contribute to strengthening the international fight against terrorism,
                    Expressing deep concern that incitement of terrorist acts motivated by
               extremism and intolerance poses a serious and growing danger to the enjoyment of
               human rights, threatens the social and economic development of all States and
               undermines global stability and prosperity,
                     Strongly condemning incidents of kidnapping and hostage-taking committed by
               terrorist groups for any purpose, including with the aim of raising funds or gaining
               political concessions, deeply concerned by the increase in such kidnappings, and
               underscoring the urgent need to address this issue,
                     Recalling the adoption of resolution 2122, and reaffirming the intention to
               increase its attention to women, peace and security issues in all relevant thematic
               areas of work on its agenda, including in threats to international peace and security
               caused by terrorist acts,
                     Expressing concern regarding the connection, in some cases, between
               terrorism and transnational organized crime and illicit activities such as drugs, arms
               and human trafficking, and money-laundering, and emphasizes the need to enhance
               coordination of efforts on national, subregional, regional and international levels in
               order to strengthen a global response to this serious challenge and threat to
               international security,
                     Reiterating the obligation of Member States to prevent and suppress the
               financing of terrorist acts, and criminalize the wilful provision or collection, by any
               means, directly or indirectly, of funds by their nationals or in their territories with
               the intention that the funds should be used, or in the knowledge that they are to be
               used, in order to carry out terrorist acts,
                     Reaffirming the obligation of Member States to freeze without delay funds and
               other financial assets or economic resources of persons who commit, or attempt to
               commit, terrorist acts or participate in or facilitate the commission of terrorist acts;
               of entities owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such persons; and of persons
               and entities acting on behalf of, or at the direction of such persons and entities,
               including funds derived or generated from property owned or controlled directly or
               indirectly by such persons and associated persons and entities,
                     Reaffirming further the obligation of Member States to prohibit their nationals
               or any persons and entities within their territories from making any funds, financial
               assets or economic resources or financial or other related services available, directly
               or indirectly, for the benefit of persons who commit or attempt to commit or
               facilitate or participate in the commission of terrorist acts, of entities owned or

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           controlled, directly or indirectly, by such persons and of persons and entities acting
           on behalf of or at the direction of such persons,
                 Reiterating that sanctions are an important tool in countering terrorism, and
           underlines the importance of prompt and effective implementation of relevant
           resolutions, in particular Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011)
           as key instruments in the fight against terrorism, and reiterates its continued
           commitment to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals
           and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting
           humanitarian exemptions,
                 Acknowledging the important work on countering the financing of terrorism of
           the United Nations entities and other multilateral bodies and forums, including the
           Financial Action Task Force, and encouraging CTED to cooperate closely with these
           entities,
                 Reiterating further the obligation of Member States to prevent the movement
           of terrorist groups by, inter alia, effective border controls, and, in this context, to
           exchange information expeditiously, improve cooperation among competent
           authorities to prevent the movement of terrorists and terrorist groups to and from
           their territories, the supply of weapons for terrorists and financing that would
           support terrorists,
                 Underlining that safe havens provided to terrorists continue to be a significant
           concern and that all Member States must cooperate fully in the fight against
           terrorism in order to find, deny safe haven and bring to justice, on the basis of the
           principle of extradite or prosecute, any person who supports, facilitates, participates
           or attempts to participate in the financing, planning, preparation or commission of
           terrorist acts or provides safe havens,
                 Expressing concern at the increased use, in a globalized society, by terrorists
           and their supporters of new information and communication technologies, in
           particular the Internet, for the purposes of recruitment and incitement to commit
           terrorist acts, as well as for the financing, planning and preparation of their
           activities, and underlining the need for Member States to act cooperatively to
           prevent terrorists from exploiting technology, communications and resources to
           incite support for terrorist acts, while respecting human rights and fundamental
           freedoms and in compliance with other obligations under international law,
                Recalls its decision that States shall eliminate the supply of weapons,
           including small arms and light weapons, to terrorists, as well as its calls for States to
           find ways of intensifying and accelerating the exchange of operational information
           regarding traffic in arms, and to enhance coordination of efforts on national,
           subregional, regional and international levels,
                 Recognizing the importance of having in place criminal justice institutions that
           can effectively prevent and respond to terrorism within a rule of law framework and
           underlining the importance of strengthening cooperation among Member States and
           with United Nations entities and subsidiary bodies with a view to enhancing their
           individual capabilities, including by supporting their efforts to develop and
           implement rule of law based counter-terrorism practices,
                 Recognizing the challenges faced by Member States in the management of
           terrorists in custody, encourages Member States to collaborate and share best

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               practices regarding the management of terrorists in a secure, well-managed and
               regulated custodial environment in which human rights are respected and the
               development of programs for the rehabilitation and reintegration of convicted
               terrorists, noting the work of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice
               Research Institute (UNICRI), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
               (UNODC), and other relevant United Nations agencies in providing interested
               Member States with technical assistance in these areas, and encouraging interested
               Member States to request such assistance from these agencies,
                     Noting the work of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), in particular
               its publication of several framework documents and good practices, including in the
               areas of countering violent extremism, criminal justice, kidnapping for ransom,
               providing support to victims of terrorism, and community-oriented policing, to
               complement the work of the relevant United Nations counterterrorism entities in
               these areas, and encouraging CTED to continue its interaction with GCTF, in its
               work with Member States to promote the full implementation of resolutions 1373
               (2001) and 1624 (2005),
                     Recognizing the need for Member States to prevent the abuse of
               non-governmental, non-profit and charitable organizations by and for terrorists, and
               calling upon non-governmental, non-profit, and charitable organizations to prevent
               and oppose, as appropriate, attempts by terrorists to abuse their status, while
               recalling the importance of fully respecting the rights to freedom of expression and
               association of individuals in civil society and freedom of religion or belief, and
               noting the relevant recommendation and guidance documents of the Financial
               Action Task Force,
                     Expressing its profound solidarity with the victims of terrorism and their
               families, stresses the importance of assisting victims of terrorism, and providing
               them and their families with support to cope with their loss and grief, recognizes the
               important role that victims and survivor networks play in countering terrorism,
               including by bravely speaking out against violent and extremist ideologies, and in
               this regard, welcomes and encourages the efforts and activities of Member States
               and the United Nations system, including the Counter-Terrorism Implementation
               Task Force (CTITF) in this field,
                     Reiterating its call to Member States to enhance their cooperation and
               solidarity, particularly through bilateral and multilateral arrangements and
               agreements to prevent and suppress terrorist attacks, and encouraging Member
               States to strengthen cooperation at the regional and subregional level, noting also
               the particular benefits to be derived from cross-regional collaboration and training,
               including, as appropriate, law enforcement, corrections and justice sector
               professionals and their staffs, and noting the importance of close collaboration
               within and between all agencies of government and international organizations in
               combating terrorism and its incitement,
                    Reaffirming its call upon all States to become party to the international
               counter-terrorism conventions and protocols as soon as possible, whether or not they
               are a party to regional conventions on the matter, and to fully implement their
               obligations under those which they are a party,

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                 Recognizing the importance of local communities, private sector, civil society
           and media in increasing awareness about the threats of terrorism and more
           effectively tackling them,
                 Recalling resolution 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001, which established the
           Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), and recalling also resolution 1624 (2005) and
           its other resolutions concerning threats to international peace and security caused by
           terrorist acts,
                 Recalling, in particular, resolution 1535 (2004) of 26 March 2004, resolution
           1787 (2007) of 10 December 2007, resolution 1805 (2008) of 20 March 2008, and
           resolution 1963 (2010) of 20 December 2010 which pertain to the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), and recalling also the crucial
           role of the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and CTED in ensuring the full
           implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and underlines the
           importance of capacity-building and technical assistance with a view to increasing
           the capabilities of Member States, regional and subregional organizations for
           effective implementation of its resolutions,
                 Underscoring the central role of the United Nations in the global fight against
           terrorism and welcoming the adoption by the General Assembly of the United
           Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/RES/60/288) of 8 September 2006,
           and expressing support for the activities of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation
           Task Force (CTITF), in accordance with General Assembly resolution 64/235 of
           24 December 2009, to ensure overall coordination and coherence in the counterterrorism efforts of the United Nations system, and its crucial role in promoting the
           United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the full participation, within
           their mandate, of relevant Security Council subsidiary bodies in the work of the
           CTITF and its working groups,
                 Recognizing the work carried out by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism
           Centre (UNCCT) within the CTITF Office, in accordance with the General
           Assembly resolution A/RES/66/10, and its role in building the capacity of Member
           States,
                1.    Underlines that the overarching goal of the CTC is to ensure the full
           implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and recalls CTED’s crucial role in
           supporting the Committee in the fulfilment of its mandate;
                 2.   Decides that CTED will continue to operate as a special political mission
           under the policy guidance of the CTC for the period ending 31 December 2017 and
           further decides to conduct an interim review by 31 December 2015;
                 3.  Welcomes the adoption of, and commends, the “Report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee to the Security Council for its Comprehensive Consideration
           of the Work of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate from 2011 to 2013”;
                4.    Underscores the essential role of CTED within the United Nations to
           assess issues and trends relating to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001)
           and 1624 (2005), and to share information, as appropriate, with relevant United
           Nations counterterrorism bodies and relevant international, regional and subregional
           organizations, welcomes the thematic and regional approach of CTED aimed at
           addressing the counter-terrorism needs of each Member State and region, and in this

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               regard, encourages CTED to promote international cooperation to further the
               implementation of resolutions 1373 and 1624;
                     5.   Directs CTED to identify emerging issues, trends and developments
               related to resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), while taking into account the
               United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, as appropriate, at all levels, in
               consultation with relevant partners, and to advise the CTC on practical ways for
               Member States to implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005);
                     6.   Recalls that CTED provided to the Committee, in accordance with
               resolution 1963 (2010), Global Implementation Surveys of resolutions 1373 (2001)
               and 1624 (2005), and directs CTED to produce updated versions of these Global
               Implementation Surveys to the Committee prior to 31 December 2015;
                     7.   Encourages CTED to cooperate with Member States and regional and
               subregional organizations, upon request, to assess and advise them on formulating
               national and regional counterterrorism strategies to further the implementation of
               resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and to make available its assessments and
               other information, as appropriate, to relevant CTITF entities;
                    8.    Stresses the importance of CTED providing timely country reports to the
               Committee, encourages the Committee and CTED to engage with Member States, as
               appropriate, after relevant country reports are adopted by the Committee, and invites
               CTED to conduct regular follow-up activity with concerned Member States, as
               appropriate;
                     9.   Directs CTED to report to the Committee in a timely manner, on a
               regular basis or when the Committee so requests, through oral and/or written
               briefings on the work of CTED, including its visits to Member States, the conduct of
               assessments, representing the CTC at different international and regional meetings,
               and other activities, including during planning stages, and to conduct an annual
               review and forecast of activities to facilitate implementation of United Nations
               Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and cooperation in this
               area;
                     10. Directs CTED to make available information contained in national
               counterterrorism surveys and assessments, when agreed by concerned Member
               States, and further directs CTED to make available information on regional
               counterterrorism capacities, when approved by the CTC, as appropriate;
                    11. Encourages CTED, in close cooperation with bilateral and multilateral
               donors and technical assistance providers, including relevant United Nations
               counterterrorism bodies, to continue to work with Member States, regional and
               subregional organizations, at their request and in accordance with resolutions 1373
               (2001) and 1624 (2005), to facilitate technical assistance, specifically by promoting
               engagement between providers of capacity-building assistance and recipients, and
               encourages CTED, as appropriate, to assess the impact of its donor-supported
               project activity linked to building capacity and cooperation;
                     12. Encourages CTED, in close cooperation with the CTITF and its relevant
               Working Groups, to continue to pay close attention to resolution 1624 (2005) in its
               dialogue with Member States, and to work with them to develop, in accordance with
               their obligations under international law, strategies which include countering
               incitement of terrorist acts motivated by extremism and intolerance and to facilitate

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           technical assistance for its implementation, as called for in resolution 1624 (2005)
           and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy;
                 13. Reiterates the obligation of Member States to refrain from providing any
           form of support, active or passive, to entities or persons involved in terrorist acts,
           including by suppressing recruitment of members of terrorist groups and eliminating
           the supply of weapons to terrorists, and encourages CTED to continue to fully take
           this obligation into account throughout its activities;
                 14. Notes the evolving nexus between terrorism and information and
           communications technologies, in particular the Internet, and the use of such
           technologies to commit terrorist acts, and to facilitate such acts through their use to
           incite, recruit, fund, or plan terrorist acts, and directs CTED to continue to address
           this issue, in consultation with Member States, international, regional and
           subregional organizations, the private sector and civil society and to advise the CTC
           on further approaches;
                 15. Recalls the adoption by the GCTF of the “Algiers Memorandum on Good
           Practices on Preventing and Denying the Benefits of Kidnapping for Ransom by
           Terrorists” (the “Memorandum”) and encourages CTED to take it into account, as
           appropriate, consistent with its mandate, including in its facilitation of capacitybuilding to Member States;
                16. Expresses its profound solidarity with the victims of terrorism and their
           families, and encourages CTED to take into account the important role that victims
           and survivor networks can play in countering terrorism, in close cooperation with
           CTITF and its relevant Working Groups;
                 17. Recognizes the comprehensive international standards embodied in the
           Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) revised Forty Recommendations on
           Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation,
           and encourages CTED to work closely with the FATF, including in the FATF’s
           mutual evaluations process, focusing on effective implementation of counter
           terrorist financing recommendations;
                 18. Encourages CTED to continue its dialogue with Member States in
           various formats, with their consent, including for the purpose of considering
           advising, as appropriate, on the development of comprehensive and integrated
           national counter-terrorism strategies and the mechanisms to implement them that
           include attention to the factors that lead to terrorist activities, in accordance with
           their obligations under international law, and in close cooperation with the CTITF
           and its Working Groups, with a view to ensuring coherence and complementarity of
           efforts and to avoid any duplication;
                 19. Recognizes the advantages of a comprehensive approach to preventing
           the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, consistent with resolutions 1373
           (2001) and 1624 (2005), and in this regard, invites CTED, as appropriate and in
           consultation with relevant Member States, to further engage and enhance its
           partnerships with international, regional and subregional organizations, civil society,
           academia and other entities in conducting research and information-gathering, and
           identifying good practices, and in that context to support the CTC’s efforts to
           promote the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and
           underscores the importance of engaging with development entities;

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                     20. Stresses the importance of a tailored dialogue and engagement among
               CTED, the CTC, and Member States, and encourages the CTC and CTED to
               continue to arrange meetings involving counter-terrorism officials from Member
               States and relevant international, regional, and subregional organizations, with a
               thematic or regional focus relevant to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001)
               and 1624 (2005);
                    21. Reminds Member States that effective counter-terrorism measures and
               respect for human rights are complementary and mutually reinforcing, and are an
               essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort, notes the importance of
               respect for the rule of law so as to effectively combat terrorism, and encourages
               CTED to further develop its activities in this area, to ensure that all human rights
               and rule of law issues relevant to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and
               1624 (2005) are addressed consistently and even-handedly including, as appropriate,
               on country visits that are organized with the consent of the visited Member State
               and in the delivery of technical assistance;
                     22. Requests the CTC to report orally, through its Chair, at least once per
               year to the Council on the state of the overall work of the CTC and CTED, and, as
               appropriate, in conjunction with the reports by the Chairs of the Committee
               established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and the Committee
               established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), expresses its intention to hold
               informal consultations at least once per year on the work of the Committee, and
               further requests the Committee to hold periodic meetings, including with a regional
               or thematic focus, for all Member States;
                     23. Reiterates the need to enhance the ongoing cooperation among the CTC,
               the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), and
               the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), as well as their
               respective groups of experts, including through, as appropriate, enhanced and
               systematized information sharing, coordination on visits to countries and
               participation in workshops, on technical assistance, on relations with international,
               regional and subregional organizations and agencies, including through the shared
               use of regionally-based focal points, as appropriate and in accordance with
               respective mandates, and on other issues of relevance to all three committees,
               expresses its intention to provide guidance to the committees on areas of common
               interest in order to better coordinate counter-terrorism efforts; and stresses the
               importance of CTED and relevant CTITF entities being co-located and making
               necessary efforts to achieve this objective;
                    24. Directs CTED to increase cooperation with committees that have
               mandates established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), 1988
               (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) and their respective groups of experts;
                    25. Encourages CTED to enhance its dialogue and information sharing with
               Special Envoys, the Department of Political Affairs and the Department of
               Peacekeeping Operations, including during planning stages of missions, as
               appropriate, in relation to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624
               (2005);

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                 26. Welcomes and encourages CTED’s continued active participation in and
           support of all relevant activities under the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism
           Strategy, including within the CTITF and its Working Groups, established to ensure
           overall coordination and coherence in the counter-terrorism efforts of the United
           Nations system;
                27.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               18 December 2013

               Resolution 2130 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7088th meeting, on
               18 December 2013

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its determination to combat impunity for those responsible for
               serious international crimes and the necessity of all persons indicted by the ICTY
               being brought to justice,
                     Taking note of the letter to the President of the Council from the Secretary-General dated 21 November 2013 (S/2013/685) attaching letters from the President
               of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (“the International Tribunal”)
               dated 30 October 2013 and 19 November 2013,
                     Recalling its resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993, 1503 (2003) of 28 August
               2003 and 1534 (2004) of 26 March 2004, and its previous resolutions concerning the
               International Tribunal,
                    Welcoming the commencement of the functioning of the branch of the
               Mechanism for the International Tribunal for former Yugoslavia on 1 July 2013 and
               taking note of the assessment of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
               Tribunals (S/2013/679),
                     Recalling also its previous resolutions on the extension of the terms of office
               of the permanent and ad litem judges at the International Tribunal, who are members
               of the Trial Chambers and the Appeals Chamber,
                    Taking into account the assessments by the International Tribunal in its
               Completion Strategy Report (S/2013/678), and the updated trial and appeals
               schedule,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.   Requests the ICTY to take all possible measures to complete its work as
               expeditiously as possible with the aim to facilitate the closure of the Tribunal,
               taking into account resolution 1966 (2010) which requested the International
               Tribunal to complete its trial and appeals proceedings by 31 December 2014, and
               expresses concern that, in order to complete the work of the ICTY, trials and appeals
               will go beyond 2014;

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                    2.    Decides to extend the term of office of the following permanent and ad
               litem judges at the International Tribunal, who are members of the Trial Chambers
               and the Appeals Chamber, until 31 December 2014 or until the completion of the
               cases to which they are assigned, if sooner:
                    − Koffi Kumelio A. Afande (Togo)
                    − Carmel Agius (Malta)
                    − Liu Daqun (China)
                    − Theodor Meron (United States of America)
                    − Fausto Pocar (Italy)
                    − Patrick Robinson (Jamaica)
                    − Jean-Claude Antonetti (France)
                    − O-Gon Kwon (Republic of Korea)
                    − Burton Hall (The Bahamas)
                    − Howard Morrison (United Kingdom)
                    − Guy Delvoie (Belgium)
                    − Christoph Flügge (Germany)
                    − Alphons Orie (The Netherlands)
                    − Bakone Justice Moloto (South Africa)
                    − Melville Baird (Trinidad and Tobago)
                    − Flavia Lattanzi (Italy)
                    − Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua (Democratic Republic of Congo)
                    3.    Underlines that States should cooperate fully with the International
               Tribunal, including through the provision of information to assist the Tribunal in its
               work, as well as with the Mechanism;
                      4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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