               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2198 (2015)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                29 January 2015

               Resolution 2198 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7371st meeting, on
               29 January 2015
                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR C),
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
               territorial integrity of the DRC as well as all States in the region and emphasizing
               the need to respect fully the principles of non-interference, good neighbourliness
               and regional cooperation,
                     Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of the DRC for
               ensuring security in its territory and protecting its populations with respect for the
               rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law,
                     Taking note of the interim report (S/2014/428) and the final report (S/2015/19)
               of the Group of Experts on the DRC (“the Group of Experts”) established pursuant
               to resolution 1771 (2007) and extended pursuant to resolutions 1807 (2008), 1857
               (2008), 1896 (2009), 1952 (2010), 2021 (2011), 2078 (2012) and 2136 (2014) and of
               their recommendations,
                     Recalling the strategic importance of the implementation of the Peace,
               Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the DRC and the region, and
               reiterating its call to all signatories to fulfil promptly, fully and in good faith their
               respective commitments under this agreement in order to address the root causes of
               conflict and put an end to recurring cycles of violence,
                     Reiterating its deep concern regarding the security and humanitarian crisis in
               eastern DRC due to ongoing military activities of foreign and domestic armed
               groups and the smuggling of Congolese natural resources, stressing the importance
               of neutralizing all armed groups, including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation
               of Rwanda (FDLR), the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the Lord’s Resistance
               Army (LRA), the National Liberation Forces (FNL), and all other armed groups in
               the DRC, in line with resolution 2147 (2014),
                     Recalling its Presidential statement of 8 January 2015 (S/PRST/2015/1) and
               reiterating that the swift neutralization of the FDLR is a top priority in bringing
               stability to and protecting civilians of the DRC and the Great Lakes region, noting
               with deep concern repeated reports of collaboration between elements of the

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               Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) and the FDLR at a local level, recalling that the
               FDLR is a group under UN sanctions whose leaders and members include
               perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which Hutu
               and others who opposed the genocide were also killed, and have continued to
               promote and commit ethnically based and other killings in Rwanda and in the DRC,
                     Noting with great concern that the 2 January 2015 deadline set by the
               International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Southern
               African Development Community (SADC) has passed, and that the FDLR has n ot
               only failed to unconditionally and fully surrender and demobilize, but has also
               continued to recruit new fighters in their ranks,
                     Condemning the brutal killings of hundreds of civilians in the Beni area in
               recent months, expressing deep concern regarding the persistence of violence in this
               region, and stressing the need for a thorough and prompt investigation into these
               attacks in order to ensure that those responsible are held to account, as well as
               calling the DRC for further military action, in accordance with international law,
               including international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as
               applicable, and with the support of the United Nations Organization Stabilization
               Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), in accordance with its mandate und er resolution
               2147 (2014), to end the threat posed by the ADF and all other armed groups
               operating in the region,
                     Reaffirming the importance of completing the permanent demobilization of the
               former 23 March Movement (M23) combatants, stressing the importance of
               ensuring that its ex-combatants do not regroup or join other armed groups, and
               calling for the acceleration of implementation of the Nairobi Declarations and of the
               Disarmament, Demobilisation, Repatriation, Reintegration and Resettlement
               (DDRRR) of M23 ex-combatants, including overcoming obstacles to repatriation, in
               coordination with the regional States concerned,
                     Reiterating its strong condemnation of any and all internal or external support
               to armed groups active in the region, including through financial, logistical and
               military support,
                     Condemning the illicit flow of weapons within and into the DRC, including
               their recirculation to and between armed groups, in violation of resolutions 1533
               (2004), 1807 (2008), 1857 (2008), 1896 (2009), 1952 (2010), 2021 (2011), 2078
               (2012) and 2136 (2014), and declaring its determination to continue to monitor
               closely the implementation of the arms embargo and other measures set out by its
               resolutions concerning the DRC,
                    Acknowledging in this respect the important contribution the Councilmandated arms embargo makes to countering the illicit transfer of small arms and
               light weapons in the DRC, and in supporting post-conflict peacebuilding,
               disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants and security sector
               reform,
                     Underlining that the transparent and effective management of its natural
               resources is critical for the DRC’s sustainable peace and security, stressing its full
               respect for the sovereignty of the Government of the DRC over its natural r esources
               and its responsibility to effectively manage these resources in this regard,

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                 Recalling the linkage between the illegal exploitation of natural resources,
           including poaching and illegal trafficking of wildlife, illicit trade in such resources,
           and the proliferation and trafficking of arms as one of the major factors fuelling and
           exacerbating conflicts in the Great Lakes region, and encouraging the continuation
           of the regional efforts of the ICGLR and the governments involved against the
           illegal exploitation of natural resources, and stressing, in this regard, the importance
           of regional cooperation and deepening economic integration with special
           consideration for the exploitation of natural resources,
                 Noting with concern reports indicating the involvement of elements of the
           FARDC, as well as armed groups, in the illegal minerals trade, the illegal production
           and trade of charcoal and wood, and wildlife poaching and trafficking,
                 Noting with great concern the persistence of serious human rights abuses and
           international humanitarian law violations against civilians in the eastern part of the
           DRC, including summary executions, sexual and gender based violence and large
           scale recruitment and use of children committed by armed groups,
                 Noting with deep concern reports and allegations indicating the persistence of
           serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations committed by
           some members of the FARDC and Congolese National Police (PNC), and recalling
           the importance of fighting against impunity within all ranks of the FARDC and
           PNC, commending the DRC authorities for recent prosecutions and condemnations
           of two high-ranking FARDC officers for crimes against humanity and war crimes,
           and stressing the need for the Government of the DRC to continue to ensure the
           professionalism of its security forces,
                Calling for all those responsible for violations of international humanitarian
           law and violations or abuses of human rights including those involving violence or
           abuses against children and acts of sexual and gender-based violence, to be swiftly
           apprehended, brought to justice and held accountable,
                 Recalling all its relevant resolutions on women and peace and security, on
           children and armed conflict, and on the protection of civilians in armed co nflicts,
           also recalling the conclusions of the Security Council Working Group on Children
           and Armed Conflict pertaining to the parties in armed conflict of the DRC
           (S/AC.51/2014/3) adopted on 18 September 2014,
                 Calling on all parties to cooperate fully with MONUSCO and to remain
           committed to the full and objective implementation of the Mission’s mandate,
           reiterating its condemnation of any attacks against peacekeepers, and emphasizing
           that those responsible for such attacks must be brought to justice,
                Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
           regime, including the key role that neighbouring States, as well as regional and
           subregional organizations, can play in this regard and encouraging efforts to further
           enhance cooperation,
                Underlining the fundamental importance of timely and detailed notifications to
           the Committee concerning arms, ammunition and training as set out in section 11 of
           the Guidelines of the Committee,
                 Determining that the situation in the DRC continues to constitute a threat to
           international peace and security in the region,

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                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               Sanctions regime
                     1.   Decides to renew until 1 July 2016 the measures on arms imposed by
               paragraph 1 of resolution 1807 (2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 2, 3
               and 5 of that resolution and further decides that the measures on arms imposed by
               paragraph 1 and 5 of resolution 1807 (2008) shall not apply to the supply of arms and
               related materiel, as well as assistance, advice or training, intended solely for the
               support of or use by MONUSCO or the African Union-Regional Task Force;
                     2.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
               measures on transport imposed by paragraphs 6 and 8 of resolution 1807 (2008) and
               reaffirms the provisions of paragraph 7 of that resolution;
                    3.    Decides to renew, for the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the
               financial and travel measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1807
               (2008) and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10 and 12 of resolution 1807
               (2008) in relation to those measures;
                    4.    Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 9 of resolution 1807
               (2008) shall not apply as per the criteria set out in paragraph 10 of resolution 2078;
                     5.   Decides that the measures referred to in paragraph 3 above shall apply to
               individuals and entities as designated by the Committee for engaging in or providing
               support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security of the DRC, and
               decides that such acts include:
                    (a) acting in violation of the measures taken by Member States in accordance
               with paragraph 1 above;
                    (b) being political and military leaders of foreign armed groups operating in
               the DRC who impede the disarmament and the voluntary repatriation or resettlement
               of combatants belonging to those groups;
                     (c) being political and military leaders of Congolese militias, including those
               receiving support from outside the DRC, who impede the participation of their
               combatants in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes;
                    (d) recruiting or using children in armed conflict in the DRC in violation of
               applicable international law;
                     (e) being involved in planning, directing, or participating in the targeting of
               children or women in situations of armed conflict, including killing and maiming,
               rape and other sexual violence, abduction, forced displacement, and attacks on
               schools and hospitals;
                    (f) obstructing the access to or the distribution of humanitarian assistance in
               the DRC;
                    (g) supporting individuals or entities, including armed groups, involved in
               destabilizing activities in the DRC through illicit trade of natural resources,
               including gold or wildlife as well as wildlife prod ucts;
                    (h) acting on behalf of or at the direction of a designated individual or entity,
               or acting on behalf of or at the direction of an entity owned or controlled by a
               designated individual or entity;

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              (i) planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks against
           MONUSCO peacekeepers or UN personnel;
                 (j) providing financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or
           services to, a designated individual or entity;

           Group of Experts
                 6.   Decides to extend until 1 August 2016 the mandate of the Group of
           Experts established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) and renewed by subsequent
           resolutions, expresses its intention to review the mandate and take appropriate
           action regarding the further extension no later than 1 July 2016, and requests the
           Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as expeditiously as
           possible to re-establish the Group of Experts, in consultation with the Committee,
           for a period of 18 months from the date of this resolution, drawing, as appropriat e,
           on the expertise of the members of the Group established pursuant to previous
           resolutions;
                 7.    Requests the Group of Experts to fulfil its mandate as consolidated
           below, with a focus on areas affected by the presence of illegal armed groups, and to
           provide to the Council, after discussion with the Committee, a mid -term report no
           later than 30 October 2015, and a final report no later than 15 June 2016, as well as
           submit progress updates to the Committee, especially in situations of urgency, or as
           the Group deems necessary:
                 (a) assist the Committee in carrying out its mandate, including through
           providing the Committee with information relevant to the potential designation of
           individuals and entities who may be engaging in the activities described in
           paragraph 4 above;
                 (b) gather, examine and analyze information regarding the implementation,
           with a focus on incidents of non-compliance, of the measures decided in this
           resolution;
                (c) consider and recommend, where appropriate, ways of improving the
           capabilities of Member States, in particular those in the region, to ensure the
           measures imposed by this resolution are effectively implemented;
                 (d) gather, examine and analyze information regarding the regional and
           international support networks to armed groups and criminal networks in the DRC;
                  (e) gather, examine and analyze information regarding the supply, sale or
           transfer of arms, related materiel and related military assistance, including through
           illicit trafficking networks and the transfer of arms and related materiel to armed
           groups from the DRC security forces;
                 (f) gather, examine and analyze information regarding perpetrators of
           serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights violations and
           abuses, including those within the security forces, in the DRC;
                (g) evaluate the impact of minerals traceability referred to in paragraph 22
           below and continue collaboration with other forums;
                 (h) assist the Committee in refining and updating information on the list of
           individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by this resolution,

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               including through the provision of identifying information and additional
               information for the publicly-available narrative summary of reasons for listing;
                    8.    Expresses its full support to the UN Group of Experts of the 1533
               Committee and calls for enhanced cooperation between all States, particularly those
               in the region, MONUSCO, relevant UN bodies and the Group of Experts,
               encourages further that all parties and all States ensure cooperation with the Group
               of Experts by individuals and entities within their jurisdiction or under their control
               and reiterates its demand that all parties and all States ensure the safety of its
               members and its support staff, and that all parties and all States, including t he DRC
               and countries of the region, provide unhindered and immediate access, in particular
               to persons, documents and sites the Group of Experts deems relevant to the
               execution of its mandate;
                    9.  Calls upon the Group of Experts to cooperate actively with other Panels
               or Groups of Experts established by the Security Council, as relevant to the
               implementation of its mandate;

               Armed groups
                     10. Strongly condemns all armed groups operating in the region and their
               violations of international humanitarian law as well as other applicable international
               law, and abuses of human rights including attacks on the civilian population,
               MONUSCO peacekeepers and humanitarian actors, summary executions, sexual and
               gender based violence and large scale recruitment and use of children, and reiterates
               that those responsible will be held accountable;
                    11. Demands that the FDLR, the ADF, the LRA and all other armed groups
               operating in the DRC cease immediately all forms of violence and other
               destabilizing activities, including the exploitation of natural resources, and that their
               members immediately and permanently disband, lay down their arms, and liberate
               and demobilize all children from their ranks;
                     12. Calls upon all States, especially those in the region, to take effective steps
               to ensure that there is no support, in and from their territories, for armed groups in the
               DRC, stressing the need to address the networks of support, financing and recruitment
               of armed groups active in the DRC, as well as the need to address the ongoing
               collaboration between FARDC elements and armed groups at a local level, and calls
               upon all States to take steps to hold accountable, where appropriate, leaders and
               members of the FDLR and other armed groups residing in their countries;
                     13. Demands that the Government of the DRC, per its commitments in the
               Nairobi Declarations of 12 December 2013, accelerate the implementation of its
               Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration programme, in coordination with
               neighbouring countries where former M23 combatants have found refuge and the
               United Nations and international organizations, and stresses the importance of
               overcoming obstacles to the repatriation of these ex-combatants, ensuring that the
               DDRRR programme is fully funded and implemented, particularly those
               programmes necessary to support the successful demobilisation and reintegration of
               former M23 combatants, that the M23 does not regroup and resume military
               activities, and that its members do not join or support other armed groups, in line
               with the Nairobi declarations and relevant UN Security Council resolutions ;

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           Commitments of the Government of the DRC
                 14. Welcomes the progress made to date by the Government of the DRC on
           ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, urges the Government
           of the DRC to continue the full implementation and dissemination throughout the
           military chain of command, including in remote areas, of its commitments made in
           the action plan signed with the United Nations detailing concrete, time -bound
           measures to release and reintegrate children associated with the Congolese armed
           forces and to prevent further recruitment, and for the protection of girls and boys
           from sexual violence, and further calls upon the Government of the DRC to ensure
           that children are not detained on charges related to association with armed groups;
                15. Also calls on the Government of DRC to pursue its action plan
           commitments to end sexual violence and violations committed by its armed forces
           and undertake further efforts in that regard, noting that failure to do so may result in
           the FARDC being named in the Secretary-General’s report on sexual violence;
                 16. Stresses the importance of the Government of the DRC actively seeking
           to hold accountable those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in
           the country and of regional cooperation to this end, including through its ongoing
           cooperation with the International Criminal Court, encourages MONUSCO to use
           its existing authority to assist the government of the DRC in th is regard, and calls
           on all signatories of the PSC Framework Agreement to continue to implement their
           commitments and cooperate fully with one another and the Government of the DRC,
           as well as MONUSCO to this end;
                 17. Recalls that there should be no impunity for any of those responsible for
           violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human
           rights in the DRC and the region, and, in this regard, urges the DRC, all countries in
           the region and other concerned UN Member States to bring perpetrators to justice
           and hold them accountable;
                 18. Calls on the Government of the DRC to enhance stockpile security,
           accountability and management of arms and ammunition, with the assistance of
           international partners, to address urgently reports of diversion to armed groups, as
           necessary and requested, and to urgently implement a national weapons marking
           program, in particular for state-owned firearms, in line with the standards
           established by the Nairobi Protocol and the Regional Centre on Small Arms;
                 19. Emphasizes the primary responsibility of the Government of the DRC to
           reinforce State authority and governance in eastern DRC, including through
           effective security sector reform to allow army, police and justice sector reform, and
           to end impunity for violations and abuses of human rights and violations of
           international humanitarian law, urges the Government of the DRC to increase efforts
           in this regard, in accordance with its national commitments under the PSC
           Framework;

           Natural resources
                  20. Further encourages the continuation of efforts by the Government of the
           DRC to address issues of illegal exploitation and smuggling of natural resources,
           including holding accountable those members of the FARDC who participate in the
           illicit trade of natural resources, particularly gold and wildlife products;

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                    21. Stresses the need to undertake further efforts to cut off financing for
               armed groups involved in destabilizing activities through the illicit trade of natural
               resources, including gold or wildlife products;
                     22. Welcomes in this regard the measures taken by the Congolese
               Government to implement the due diligence guidelines on the supply chain of
               minerals, as defined by the Group of Experts and the Organization for Economic
               Cooperation and Development (OECD), recognizes the Congolese Government’s
               efforts to implement minerals traceability schemes, and calls on all States to assist
               the DRC, the ICGLR and the countries in the Great Lakes region to develop a
               responsible minerals trade;
                     23. Welcomes measures taken by the Governments in the region to implement
               the Group of Experts due diligence guidelines, including adopting the Regional
               Certification Mechanism of the ICGLR into their national legislation, in accordance
               with OECD Guidance and international practice, and requests the extension of the
               certification process to other Member States in the region, and encourages all
               States, particularly those in the region, to continue to raise awareness of the due
               diligence guidelines;
                     24. Encourages a swift response by the ICGLR to put in place the necessary
               technical capacity required to support Member States in their fight against the
               illegal exploitation of natural resources, and further encourages the ICGLR to take
               immediate actions to fully implement the mineral certification process;
                     25. Encourages all States to continue efforts to end the illicit trade in natural
               resources, in particular in the gold sector, and to hold those complicit in the illicit
               trade accountable, as part of broader efforts to cut off financing for armed groups
               and criminal networks, including those with members in the FARDC;
                    26. Reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 7 to 9 of resolution 2021 (2011)
               and calls upon the DRC and States in the Great Lakes region to cooperate at the
               regional level to investigate and combat regional criminal networks and armed
               groups involved in the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including wildlife
               poaching and trafficking, and require their customs authorities to strengthen their
               control on exports and imports of minerals from the DRC;

               Role of MONUSCO
                    27. Recalls the mandate of MONUSCO to support the Congolese authorities
               in the implementation of their national commitments under the PSC Framework
               agreement, in line with resolution 2147 (2014);
                     28. Recalls the mandate of MONUSCO to monitor the implementation of the
               arms embargo, in cooperation with the Group of Experts, and in particular to
               observe and report on flows of military personnel, arms or related materiel across
               the eastern border of the DRC, including by using surveillance capabilities provided
               by unmanned aerial systems, seize, collect and dispose of arms or related materiels
               brought into the DRC in violation of the measures imposed by paragraph 1, in
               accordance with paragraph 4 c) of paragraph 2147 (2014);
                    29. Notes that MONUSCO has a role to play in encouraging the
               consolidation of an effective national civilian structure that controls key mining

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           activities and manages in an equitable manner the extraction and trade of natu ral
           resources in eastern DRC, in line with resolution 2147 (2014);
                 30. Requests MONUSCO to assist the Committee established pursuant to
           paragraph 8 of resolution 1533 (2004) and the Group of Experts established by the
           same resolution, within its capabilities, including by passing information relevant to
           the implementation of the sanctions measures;

           Reporting and review
                 31. Calls upon all States, particularly those in the region and those in which
           individuals and entities designated pursuant to paragraph 5 of this resolution are
           based, to regularly report to the Committee on the actions they have taken to
           implement the measures imposed by paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 and recommended in
           paragraph 8 of resolution 1952 (2010);
                32. Emphasizes the importance of holding regular consultations with
           concerned Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full
           implementation of the measures set forth in this resolution;
                33. Requests the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
           Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative for Sexual Violence in
           Conflict to continue sharing relevant information with the Committee in accordance
           with paragraph 7 of resolution 1960 (2010) and paragraph 9 of resolution 1998
           (2011);
                 34. Decides that, when appropriate and no later than 1 July 2016, it shall
           review the measures set forth in this resolution, with a view to adjusting them, as
           appropriate, in light of the security situation in the DRC, in particular progress in
           security sector reform including the integration of the armed forces and the reform
           of the national police, and in disarming, demobilizing, repatriating, resettling and
           reintegrating, as appropriate, Congolese and foreign armed groups, with a particular
           focus on children among them;
                35.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                S/RES/2199 (2015)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              12 February 2015

               Resolution 2199 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7379th meeting, on
               12 February 2015

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international
               peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                     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 motiva tions, whenever
               and by whomsoever committed,
                    Reaffirming the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter
               of the United Nations and international law, including applicable international
               human rights, refugee, and humanitarian law, threats to international peace and
               security caused by terrorist acts, stressing in this regard the important role the
               United Nations plays in leading and coordinating this effort,
                     Emphasizing that sanctions are an important tool under the Charter of the
               United Nations in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and
               security including countering terrorism, and underlining 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,
                    Recalling its Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 2161 (2014), 2170 (2014),
               and 2178 (2014) and its Presidential Statements of 28 July 2014 and 19 November
               2014, including its stated intention to consider additional measures to disrupt oil
               trade by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Daesh),
               Al-Nusrah Front (ANF) and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
               associated with Al-Qaida, as a source of terrorism financing,
                    Recognizing the importance of the role that financial sanctions play in
               disrupting ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
               associated with Al-Qaida, and emphasizing also the need for a comprehensive
               approach to fully disrupt ISIL and ANF that integrates multilateral strategies with
               national action by Member States,

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                    Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the
               Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic, and reaffi rming further the purposes
               and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     Reaffirming also that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any
               religion, nationality, or civilization,
                     Stressing that terrorism can only be defeated by a sustained and
               comprehensive approach involving the active participation and collaboration of all
               States, and international and regional organizations to impede, impair, isolate and
               incapacitate the terrorist threat,
                    Expressing, in this regard, its deep appreciation for Arab League Resolution
               7804 (7 September 2014), the Paris Statement (15 September 2014), the FATF
               statement on countering the financing of ISIL (24 October 2014) and the Manama
               declaration on countering terrorist finance (9 November 2014),
                     Reaffirming its resolution 1373 (2001) and in particular its decisions that all
               States shall prevent and suppress the financing of terrorist acts and 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,
                    Recognizing the significant need to build capacities of Member States to
               counter terrorism and terrorist finance,
                      Reiterating its deep concern that oilfields and their related infrastructure, as
               well as other infrastructure such as dams and power plants, controlled by ISIL, ANF
               and potentially other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with
               Al-Qaida, are generating a significant portion of the groups’ income, alongside
               extortion, private foreign donations, kidnap ransoms and stolen money from the
               territory they control, which support their recruitment efforts and strengthen their
               operational capability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks,
                    Condemning in the strongest terms abductions of women and children,
               expressing outrage at their exploitation and abuse, including rape, sexual abuse,
               forced marriage, committed by ISIL, ANF, and other individuals, gr oups,
               undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, and encouraging all state and
               non-state actors with evidence to bring it to the attention of the Council, along with
               any information that human trafficking may support the perpetrators financially,
                     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,
                     Expressing its concern that economic resources such as oil, oil products,
               modular refineries and related material, other natural resources including precious
               metals such as gold, silver, and copper, diamonds, and any other assets are made
               available to ISIL, ANF, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
               associated with Al-Qaida, and noting that direct or indirect trade with ISIL and ANF
               in such materials could constitute a violation of the obligations imposed by
               resolution 2161 (2014),

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                 Reminding all States of their obligation to ensure that any person who
           participates in the financing, planning, preparation or perpetration of terrorist acts or
           in supporting terrorist acts is brought to justice,
                 Reaffirming its decision 2133 (2014) and noting again that ransom payments
           to terrorist groups are one of the sources of income which supports their recruitment
           efforts, strengthens their operational capability to organize and carry out terro rist
           attacks, and incentivizes future incidents of kidnapping for ransom,
                 Expressing concern at the increased use, in a globalized society, by terrorists
           and their supporters, of new information and communications technologies, in
           particular the Internet, to facilitate terrorist acts, as well as their use to incite,
           recruit, fund or plan terrorist acts,
                Expressing grave concern at the increased incidents of kidnapping and
           hostage-murdering committed by ISIL, and condemning those heinous and cowardly
           murders which demonstrate that terrorism is a scourge impacting all of humanity
           and people from all regions and religions or belief,
                Welcoming the report on ANF and ISIL from the Analytical Support and
           Sanctions Monitoring Team, published on 14 November 2014, and taking note of its
           recommendations,
                 Noting with concern the continued threat posed to international peace and
           security by ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
           associated with Al-Qaida, and reaffirming its resolve to address all aspects of that
           threat,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

           Oil Trade
                 1.   Condemns any engagement in direct or indirect trade, in particular of oil
           and oil products, and modular refineries and related material, with ISIL, ANF and
           any other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities designated as associated
           with Al-Qaida by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989
           (2011), and reiterates that such engagement would constitute support for such
           individuals, groups, undertakings and entities and may lead to further listings by the
           Committee;
                2.    Reaffirms that States are required by resolution 2161 (2014) to ensure
           that their nationals and those in their territory not make assets or economic
           resources, directly or indirectly, available to ISIL, ANF and all other individuals,
           groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, and notes that this
           obligation applies to the direct and indirect trade in oil and refined oil products,
           modular refineries and related material;
                 3.    Reaffirms that States are required by resolution 2161 (2014) to freeze
           without delay the funds and other financial assets or economic resources of ISIL,
           ANF, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with
           Al-Qaida, including funds derived from property owned or controlled directly or
           indirectly, by them or by persons acting on their behalf or at their direction;
                4.   Reaffirms that States are required by resolution 2161 (2014) to ensure
           that no funds, other financial assets or economic resources are made available,

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               directly or indirectly, by their nationals or by persons within their territory for the
               benefit of ISIL, ANF, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities
               associated with Al-Qaida;
                     5.    Recalls that funds and other financial assets or economic resources made
               available to or for the benefit of listed individuals or entities are not always held
               directly by them, and recalls in addition that in identifying such funds and benefi ts,
               States should be alert to the possibility that property owned or controlled indirectly
               by the listed party may not be immediately visible;
                     6.    Confirms that economic resources include oil, oil products, modular
               refineries and related material, other natural resources, and any other assets which
               are not funds but which potentially may be used to obtain funds, goods or services;
                     7.    Emphasizes therefore that States are required by UN Security Council
               resolution 2161 (2014) to freeze without delay funds, other financial assets and
               economic resources of ISIL, ANF, and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with Al-Qaida, including oil, oil products, modular refineries and
               related material and other natural resources owned or contro lled by them, or persons
               acting on their behalf or at their direction, as well as any funds or negotiable benefit
               arising from such economic resources;
                     8.    Recognizes the need to take measures to prevent and suppress the
               financing of terrorism, individual terrorists, and terrorist organizations, including
               from the proceeds of organized crime, inter alia, the illicit production and
               trafficking of drugs and their chemical precursors, and the importance of continued
               international cooperation to that aim;
                     9.   Emphasizes that States are required to ensure that their nationals and
               persons in their territory not make available, directly or indirectly, any funds, other
               financial assets or economic resources, including oil, oil products, modular
               refineries and related material and other natural resources that are identified as
               directed to, collected for, or otherwise for the benefit of ISIL, ANF, and other
               individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al -Qaida, as well as
               any funds or negotiable benefit arising from such economic resources;
                     10. Expresses concern that vehicles, including aircraft, cars and trucks and
               oil tankers, departing from or going to areas of Syria and Iraq where ISIL, ANF or
               any other groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida operate, could
               be used to transfer oil and oil products, modular refineries and related material,
               cash, and other valuable items including natural resources such as precious metals
               and minerals like gold, silver, copper and diamonds, as well as grain, livestock,
               machinery, electronics, and cigarettes by or on behalf of such entities for sale on
               international markets, for barter for arms, or for use in other ways that would result
               in violations of the asset freeze or arms embargo in paragraph 1 of resolution 2161
               (2014) and encourages Member States to take appropriate steps in accordance with
               international law to prevent and disrupt activity that would result in violations of the
               asset freeze or targeted arms embargo in paragraph 1 of resolu tion 2161 (2014);
                     11. Reaffirms that all States shall ensure that any person who participates in
               the financing, planning, preparation or perpetration of terrorist acts or in supporting
               terrorist acts is brought to justice and ensure that such terrorist a cts are established
               as serious criminal offenses in domestic laws and regulations and that the
               punishment duly reflects the seriousness of such terrorist acts, and emphasizes that

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           such support may be provided through trade in oil and refined oil products, modular
           refineries and related material with ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups,
           undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida;
                 12. Decides that Member States shall inform the 1267/1989 Committee
           within 30 days of the interdiction in their territory of any oil, oil products, modular
           refineries, and related material being transferred to or from ISIL or ANF, and calls
           upon Member States to report to the Committee the outcome of proceedings brought
           against individuals and entities as a result of such activity;
                 13. Encourages the submission of listing requests to the Committee by
           Member States of individuals and entities engaged in oil trade -related activities with
           ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated
           with Al-Qaida and directs the 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee to
           immediately consider designations of individuals and entities engaged in oil trade -
           related activities with ISIL, the ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings
           and entities associated with Al-Qaida;
                 14. Calls upon Member States to improve international, regional, and
           subregional cooperation, including through increased sharing of information for the
           purpose of identifying smuggling routes used by ISIL and ANF, and for Member
           States to consider provision of technical assistance and capacity building to assist
           other Member States to counter smuggling of oil and oil products, and modular
           refineries and related material, by ISIL, ANF and any other individual, group,
           undertaking or entity associated with Al-Qaida;

           Cultural Heritage
                 15. Condemns the destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria
           particularly by ISIL and ANF, whether such destruction is incidental or deliberate,
           including targeted destruction of religious sites and objects;
                 16. Notes with concern that ISIL, ANF and other individuals, groups,
           undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, are generating income from
           engaging directly or indirectly in the looting and smuggling of cultural heritage
           items from archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives, and other sites in Iraq
           and Syria, which is being used to support their recruitment efforts and strengthen
           their operational capability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks;
                 17. Reaffirms its decision in paragraph 7 of resolution 1483 (2003) and
           decides that all Member States shall take appropriate steps to prevent the trade in
           Iraqi and Syrian cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical,
           cultural, rare scientific, and religious importance illegally removed from Iraq since
           6 August 1990 and from Syria since 15 March 2011, including by prohibiting cross -
           border trade in such items, thereby allowing for their eventual safe return to the
           Iraqi and Syrian people and calls upon the United Nations Educational, Scientific,
           and Cultural Organization, Interpol, and other international organizations, as
           appropriate, to assist in the implementation of this paragraph;

           Kidnapping for Ransom and External Donations
                 18. Reaffirms its condemnation of incidents of kidnapping and hostagetaking committed by ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and
           entities associated with Al-Qaida for any purpose, including with the aim of raising

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               funds or gaining political concessions and expresses its determination to prevent
               kidnapping and hostage-taking committed by terrorist groups and to secure the safe
               release of hostages without ransom payments or political concessions, in accordance
               with applicable international law;
                     19. Reaffirms that the requirements of paragraph 1 (a) of resolution 2161
               (2014) apply to the payment of ransoms to individuals, groups, undertakings or
               entities on the Al-Qaida Sanctions List, regardless of how or by whom the ransom is
               paid, emphasizes that this obligation applies to ISIL and ANF, and calls upon all
               Member States to encourage private sector partners to adopt or to follow relevant
               guidelines and good practices for preventing and responding to terrorist kidnappings
               without paying ransom;
                     20. Reiterates its call upon all Member States to prevent terrorists from
               benefiting directly or indirectly from ransom payments or from political concessions
               and to secure the safe release of hostages, and reaffirms the need for all Member
               States to cooperate closely during incidents of kidnapping and hostage-taking
               committed by terrorist groups;
                     21. Expresses its grave concern of reports that external donations continue to
               make their way to ISIL, ANF and other individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities associated with Al-Qaida, and recalls the importance of all Member States
               complying with their obligation to ensure that their nationals and persons within
               their territory do not make donations to individuals and entities designated by the
               Committee or those acting on behalf of or at the direction of designated entities;
                     22. Stresses that donations from individuals and entities have played a role in
               developing and sustaining ISIL and ANF, and that Member States have an obligation
               to ensure that such support is not made available to those terrorist groups and other
               individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al -Qaida by their
               nationals and persons within their territory, and urges Member States to address this
               directly through enhanced vigilance of the international financial system and by
               working with their non-profit and charitable organizations to ensure financial flows
               through charitable giving are not diverted to ISIL, ANF or any other individuals,
               groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida;

               Banking
                    23. Urges Member States to take steps to ensure that financial institutions
               within their territory prevent ISIL, ANF or other individuals, groups, undertakings
               or entities associated with Al-Qaida from accessing the international financial
               system;

               Arms and related materiel
                     24. Reaffirms its decision that States shall prevent the direct or indirect
               supply, sale, or transfer to ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings
               and entities associated with Al-Qaida from their territories or by their nationals
               outside their territories, 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 advice, assistance or training related to military activities, as well as its
               calls for States to find ways of intensifying and accelerating the exchange of

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           operational information regarding traffic in arms, and to enhance coordination of
           efforts on national, subregional, regional and international levels;
                 25. Expresses concern at the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of
           all types, in particular man-portable surface-to-air missiles, to ISIL, ANF and all
           other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al -Qaida, and
           its potential impact on regional and international peace and security and impeding
           efforts to combat terrorism in some cases;
                 26. Reminds Member States of their obligation pursuant to paragraph 1 (c) of
           resolution 2161 (2014), to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of
           arms and related materiel of all types to listed individuals and entities, including
           ISIL and ANF;
                 27. Calls upon all States to consider appropriate measures to prevent the
           transfer of all arms and related materiel of all types, in particular man -portable
           surface-to-air missiles, if there is a reasonable suspicion that such arms and related
           materiel would be obtained by ISIL, the ANF or other individuals, groups,
           undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida;

           Asset Freeze
                 28. Reaffirms that the requirements in paragraph 1 (a) of Security Council
           resolution 2161 apply to financial and economic resources of every kind, includi ng
           but not limited to those used for the provision of Internet hosting or related services,
           used for the support of Al-Qaida and other individuals, groups, undertakings or
           entities included on the Al-Qaida Sanctions List;

           Reporting
                 29. Calls upon Member States to report to the Committee within 120 days on
           the measures they have taken to comply with the measures imposed in this
           resolution;
                 30. Requests the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, in close
           cooperation with other United Nations counter-terrorism bodies to conduct an
           assessment of the impact of these new measures and to report to the Committee
           established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) within 150 days,
           and thereafter to incorporate reporting on the impact of these new measures into
           their reports to the Committee in order to track progress on implementation, identify
           unintended consequences and unexpected challenges, and to help facilitate further
           adjustments as required, and further requests the Committee est ablished pursuant to
           resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) to update the Security Council on the
           implementation of this resolution as part of its regular oral reports to the Council on
           the state of the overall work of the Committee and the Monitoring Tea m;
                31.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                12 February 2015

               Resolution 2200 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7380th meeting, on
               12 February 2015

                    The Security Council,
                   Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President concerning
               Sudan,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the cause of peace throughout Sudan, to the
               sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, and to the full
               and timely implementation of resolution 1591 (2005), and recalling the importance
               of the principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the
               relations among States in the region, and recalling that the Government of Sudan
               bears the primary responsibility for protecting all populations within its territory,
               with respect for the rule of law, international human rights law and international
               humanitarian law,
                     Reiterating the need for an end to the violence and continued abuses in Darfur,
               underscoring the importance of fully addressing the root causes of the conflict in
               the search for a sustainable peace, and recognizing that the Darfur conflict cannot be
               resolved militarily and a durable solution can only be obtained through an inclusive
               political process,
                     Noting the importance of the work of the African Union High -Level
               Implementation Panel (AUHIP), the aims of the Doha Document for Peace in
               Darfur (DDPD), and the stated commitment of the Government of Sudan to an
               inclusive national dialogue building on the AUHIP’s ongoing peace efforts, and
               calling for an environment conducive to that national dialogue,
                     Expressing deep concern at the increased violence and insecurity in Darfur in
               recent months, including fighting between the government and armed groups and
               inter-communal fighting, expressing deep concern that such violence has had an
               adverse effect on the security situation, has contributed to the significant increase in
               the number of internally displaced persons observed in 2014, and continues to
               restrict humanitarian access to conflict areas where vulnerable civilian populations
               reside, and reaffirming the crucial need to address the urgent humanitarian crisis
               faced by the people of Darfur, including by facilitating safe, timely and unhindered
               humanitarian access to all areas by humanitarian agencies and personnel, consistent
               with the United Nations guiding principles of humanitarian assistance, including

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               humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, and the relevant provisions of
               international law,
                     Emphasizing the imperative for all armed actors to refrain from all acts of
               violence against civilians, in particular members of vulnerable groups such as women
               and children, and to end all violations and abuses of human rights and violations of
               international humanitarian law, and further emphasizing that some of these acts may
               amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity under international law,
                     Expressing concern about the external links, in particular military, between
               non-signatory armed groups in Darfur and groups outside Darfur, and demanding
               that direct or indirect military support for such armed groups i n Darfur ceases, and
               condemning actions by any armed group aimed at forced overthrow of the
               Government of Sudan, noting there is no military solution to the conflict in Sudan,
                     Demanding that the parties to the conflict exercise restraint and cease militar y
               action of all kind, including aerial bombardments,
                     Recalling its resolution 2117 (2013) and expressing concern at the threat to
               peace and security in Darfur arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing
               accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons, and the use of such
               weapons against civilians affected by armed conflict, and the continued threats to
               civilians posed by unexploded ordnance,
                      Deploring the continued violations of resolution 1591 (2005) by the
               Government of Sudan, including its Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and governmentaffiliated armed groups involving the routine movement of weapons and
               ammunition into Darfur, without prior authorization of the 1591 committee,
                     Demanding an immediate and complete cessation by all parties to the armed
               conflict of all acts of sexual violence against civilians, recruitment and use of
               children in violation of applicable international law, other violations and abuses
               against children, and indiscriminate attacks on civilians, in line with all relevan t
               resolutions on these issues,
                    Reaffirming its concern over the negative effect of ongoing violence in Darfur
               on the stability of Sudan as a whole, as well as the region, welcoming the ongoing
               good relations between Sudan and Chad, and encouraging Sudan and the countries
               of the region to continue to cooperate in order to achieve peace and stability in
               Darfur and the wider region,
                     Deploring the violations of international humanitarian law and human rights
               violations and abuses committed by Government of Sudan security forces, their
               proxies, and armed groups, including those opposing the Government of Sudan,
               especially at the Khor Abeche Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp and at
               Taweisha, North Darfur, as reported by the Panel of Experts,
                     Expresses concern at the continued obstacles imposed by the Government of
               Sudan on the work of the Panel of Experts during the course of its mandate,
               including restrictions to the freedom of movement of the Panel of Experts, and
               limitations on access to areas of armed conflict and areas of reported violations and
               abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law,
                    Welcoming improved cooperation between the Government of Sudan and the
               Panel of Experts, encouraging increased cooperation by the Government of Sudan

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           to accede to requests from the Panel for access to areas of armed conflict and for
           information, and reiterating its call on all parties in Darfur to cooperate fully with
           the mission, including by ensuring its free and unfettered access,
                Recalling the 12 December 2014 report (S/2015/31) by the Panel of Experts,
           and expressing its intent to further study, through the Committee, the Panel’s
           recommendations and to consider appropriate next steps,
                Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the United Nations Charter
           concerning privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and
           Immunities of the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and
           persons engaged in such operations,
                Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
           regime, including the key role that neighbouring states, as well as regional and
           subregional organizations can play in this regard, and encouraging efforts to further
           enhance cooperation,
                Reminding all States, particularly States in the region, including the Government
           of Sudan, of the obligations contained in resolutions 1556 (2004), 1591 (2005), and
           1945 (2010), in particular those obligations relating to arms and r elated materiel,
                  Calling on the Government of Sudan to fulfil all its commitments, including
           lifting the state of emergency in Darfur, allowing free expression and undertaking
           effective efforts to ensure accountability for violations and abuses of human r ights
           and violations of international humanitarian law, by whomsoever perpetrated,
                 Noting that acts of hostility, violence or intimidation against the civilian
           population, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in Darfur, endanger or
           undermine the Parties’ commitment to a complete and durable cessation of
           hostilities, and would be inconsistent with the aims of the DDPD,
                 Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
           international peace and security in the region,
                Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                 1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts, originally
           appointed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and previously extended by
           resolutions 1651 (2005), 1665 (2006), 1713 (2006), 1779 (2007), 1841 (2008), and
           1891 (2009), 1945 (2010), 1982 (2011), 2035 (2012), 2091 (2013), and 2138 (2014)
           until 12 March 2016, expresses its intent to review the mandate and take appropriate
           action regarding further extension no later than 12 February 201 6, and requests the
           Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures, including basing
           arrangements, as expeditiously as possible;
                 2.    Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 12 August 2015, a
           midterm update on its work to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 3 (a)
           of resolution 1591 (2005) (hereinafter “the Committee”) and a final report no later
           than 15 January 2016 to the Council with its findings and recommendations;
                 3.    Requests the Panel of Experts to provide updates every three months to
           the Committee regarding its activities, including Panel travel, and requests that any
           obstacles encountered to the fulfilment of its mandate, as well as violations of any
           part of the sanctions regime be reported immediately;

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                    4.   Requests the Panel of Experts to report, in the timeframe identified in
               paragraph 3, on the implementation and effectiveness of paragraph 10 of resolution
               1945 (2010);
                    5.    Reiterates its support for the efforts of the United Nations/African Union
               Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the United Nations Secretary-General, the
               African Union High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan (AUHIP), the Joint
               Special Representative, and the leaders of the region to promote peace and stability
               in Darfur;

               Arms Embargo
                     6.    Expresses its concern that the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to
               Sudan of technical assistance and support, including training, financial or other
               assistance and the provision of spare parts, weapons systems and related materiel,
               could be used by the Government of Sudan to support military aircraft being used in
               violation of resolutions 1556 (2005) and 1591 (2005), including those aircraft
               identified by the panel, and urges all States to be mindful of this risk in light of the
               measures contained in resolution 1591 (2005);
                     7.   Recalls the Government of Sudan’s obligations under resolution 1591
               (2005), including the requirement to request advance approval from the Committee
               for the movement of military equipment and supplies into the Darfur region;
                      8.    Calls upon the Government of Sudan to address the illicit transfer,
               destabilizing accumulation, and misuse of small arms and light weapons in Darfur,
               which also contributes to instability in the region, and further to ensure the safe and
               effective management, storage and security of their stockpiles of small arms and
               light weapons, and the collection and/or destruction of surplus, seized, unmarked, or
               illicitly held weapons and ammunition;
                     9.    Expresses its concern that certain items continue to be converted for
               military purposes and transferred to Darfur, and urges all States to be mindful of this
               risk in light of the measures contained in resolution 1591 (2005);

               Implementation
                      10. Condemns the continued violations of the measures contained in
               paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556 (2004) and paragraph 7 of resolution 1591
               (2005), as updated in paragraph 9 of resolution 1945 (2010) and 4 of resolution 2035
               (2012) and directs the Committee, in line with its mandate and guidelines, to consult
               as soon as possible with any Member State about which the Committee deems there is
               credible information that provides reasonable grounds to believe the State is
               facilitating such violations or any other acts of non-compliance with these measures;
                     11. Expresses its concern that the travel ban and asset freeze on designated
               individuals is not being implemented by all Member States, requests the Panel to
               share with the Committee any information regarding possible non -compliance with
               the travel ban and asset freeze as soon as possible, and directs the Committee to
               respond effectively to any reports of non-compliance by Member States with
               paragraph 3 of resolution 1591 (2005) and resolution 1672 (2006), including by
               engaging immediately with all relevant parties;

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                 12. Reiterates that all States, particularly those in the region, shall take the
           necessary measures to prevent entry into or transit through their territories of all
           persons as designated by the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 3 of
           resolution 1591 (2005), and calls upon the Government of Sudan to enhance
           cooperation and information sharing with other States in this regard;
                 13. Urges all States, in particular those in the region, to report to the
           Committee on the actions they have taken to implement measures imposed by
           resolutions 1591 (2005) and 1556 (2004), including imposition of targeted measures;
                14. Expresses its intention, following the midterm update, to review the state
           of implementation, including obstacles to full and effective impleme ntation of the
           measures, imposed in resolution 1591 (2005) and 1945 (2010), with a view to
           ensuring full compliance;
                 15. Regrets that some individuals of the Government of Sudan and armed
           groups in Darfur continue to commit violence against civilians, imp ede the peace
           process, and disregard the demands of the Council, expresses its intention to impose
           targeted sanctions against individuals and entities that meet the listing criteria of
           paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005), and encourages the Panel of Experts, in
           coordination with the Joint African Union/United Nations Mediation, to provide to
           the Committee when appropriate the names of any individuals, groups, or entities
           that may meet the listing criteria;
                 16. Deplores the attacks against UNAMID and calls upon the Government of
           Sudan to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice, taking into account
           the findings of the 2014 final report of the Panel of Experts, and reaffirms its deep
           condolences to the Governments and families of those killed;
                 17. Condemns the use of civilian establishments, in particular the camps for
           internally displaced persons, by the armed groups, including those opposing the
           Government of Sudan, to gain a military advantage in a manner that places the
           civilians and civilian objects at risk from the dangers arising from armed conflict;
                 18. Requests the Panel of Experts to continue to investigate the financing and
           role of armed, military, and political groups in attacks against UNAMID personnel
           in Darfur;
                 19. Recalls that individuals and entities who plan, sponsor or participate in
           such attacks constitute a threat to stability in Darfur and may therefore meet the
           designation criteria provided for in paragraphs 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005), and
           expresses its intention to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities who
           plan, sponsor or participate in such attacks;

           Cooperation
                 20. Insists that the Government of Sudan remove all restrictions, limitations
           and bureaucratic impediments imposed on the work of the Panel of Experts, including
           by issuing timely multiple-entry visas to all members of the Panel of Experts for the
           duration of its mandate, and by waiving the requirement of Darfur travel permits for
           said Panel members, and, enhance its cooperation and information sharing with the
           Panel and allow the Panel free and unfettered access to all of Darfur;
               21. Urges the Government of Sudan respond to the Committee requests on
           measures put in place to protect civilians in various parts of Darfur, including those

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               affected by new displacements; investigations conducted and accountability
               measures undertaken for unlawful killings of civilians and other human rights
               violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law, including
               investigations conducted and accountability measures undertaken for attacks against
               peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel; and the situation of civilian populations
               in areas such as eastern Jebel Marra and especially those areas in North Darfur
               where the Panel of Experts, UNAMID and humanitarian agencies and personnel
               have been denied access, and measures taken to allow timely, safe, and unhindered
               access for humanitarian relief to these areas, in accordance with international law,
               including international humanitarian law, and the United Nations guiding principles
               of humanitarian assistance, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality and
               independence;
                    22. Welcomes the Committee’s work, which has drawn on the reports of the
               Panel and taken advantage of the work done in other fora, and urges all States,
               relevant United Nations bodies, the African Union and other interested parties, to
               cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of Experts, in particular by
               supplying any information at their disposal on implementatio n of the measures
               imposed by resolution 1591 (2005), resolution 1556 (2004), and resolution 1945
               (2010) and to provide timely responses to information requests;
                    23. Requests the Panel of Experts to continue to coordinate its activities as
               appropriate with the operations of the United Nations/African Union Hybrid
               Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), with international efforts to promote a political
               process in Darfur, and with other Panels or Groups of Experts, established by the
               Security Council, as relevant to the implementation of its mandate;
                     24. Requests the Panel of Experts to assess in its midterm update and final
               report progress towards reducing violations by all parties of the measures imposed
               by paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556 (2005), paragraph 7 of resolution 1591
               (2005), and paragraph 10 of resolution 1945 (2010), and progress towards removing
               impediments to the political process, threats to stability in Darfur and the region;
               violations of international humanitarian law or violations or abuses of human rights,
               including those that involve attacks on the civilian population, sexual - and genderbased violence and violations and abuses against children, and other violations of
               the above-mentioned resolutions, and to provide the Committee with informat ion on
               the individuals and entities that meet the listing criteria in paragraph 3 (c) of
               resolution 1591;

               Sanctions Committee
                     25. Reaffirms the mandate of the Committee to encourage dialogue with
               interested Member States, in particular those in the re gion, including by inviting
               representatives of such States to meet with the Committee to discuss
               implementation of the measures and further encourages the Committee to continue
               its dialogue with UNAMID;
                    26. Emphasizes the importance of holding regular consultations with
               concerned Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full
               implementation of the measures set forth in this resolution;
                    27.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              15 February 2015

               Resolution 2201 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7382nd meeting, on
               15 February 2015

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012) and 2140 (2014) and
               presidential statements of 15 February 2013 and 29 August 2014,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
               territorial integrity of Yemen, and its commitment to stand by the people of Yemen,
                    Supporting the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and commending its
               engagement in assisting the political transition in Yemen,
                     Deploring the unilateral actions taken by the Houthis to dissolve parliament
               and take over Yemen’s government institutions, which have seriously escalated the
               situation, expressing alarm at the acts of violence committed by the Houthis and
               their supporters, which have undermined the political transition process in Yemen,
               and jeopardized the security, stability, sovereignty and unity of Yemen,
                     Emphasizing that the political transitional process agreed upon by the parties
               in the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the
               outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and the Peace and
               National Partnership Agreement has been undermined,
                     Expressing grave concern that the Houthis are holding Yemeni government
               officials, including President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khalid
               Bahah and members of the Cabinet, under house arrest,
                    Expressing grave concern over reports of the use of child soldiers by Houthi
               forces, Ansar Al-Sharia, and government forces,
                    Underscoring the importance of all parties allowing all Yemenis to assemble
               peacefully without fear of attack, injury, arrest, or retaliation,
                   Noting the formidable economic, security and social challenges confronting
               Yemen, which have left many Yemenis in acute need of humanitarian assistance,
                    Emphasizing the need for the return to the implementation of the Gulf
               Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes
               of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, including drafting a new
               constitution, electoral reform, the holding of a referendum on the draft constitution

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               and timely general elections, to avoid further deterioration of the humanitarian and
               security situation in Yemen,
                     Reiterating the need for comprehensive, independent and impartial
               investigations consistent with international standards into alleged human rights
               violations and abuses in line with the outcomes of the comprehensive National
               Dialogue Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its
               Implementation Mechanism, to ensure full accountability,
                     Stressing that the solution to the situation in Yemen is through a peaceful,
               inclusive, orderly and Yemeni-led political transition process that meets the
               legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for peaceful change and
               meaningful political, economic and social reform, as set out in the Gulf Cooperation
               Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the
               comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, and the Peace and National
               Partnership Agreement, and in this regard reaffirms its full support for, and
               commitment to, the efforts of the Special Advisor of the Secretary-General on
               Yemen, Mr. Jamal Benomar,
                     Condemning the growing number of attacks carried out or sponsored by
               Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, and expresses its determination to address this
               threat in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law
               including applicable human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, and in this regard,
               through the Al-Qaida sanctions regime administered by the Committee pursuant to
               resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and reiterates its readiness, under the
               above-mentioned regime, to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities who do not cut off all ties to Al-Qaida and associated groups,
                    Expressing concern at the ability of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula to
               benefit from the deterioration of the political and security situation in Yemen,
               mindful that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their
               motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed,
                   Recalling its determination in resolution 2140 (2014) that the situation in
               Yemen constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
                     1.   Strongly deplores actions taken by the Houthis to dissolve parliament and
               take over Yemen’s government institutions, including acts of violence;
                     2.    Reiterates its call for all parties in Yemen to adhere to resolving their
               differences through dialogue and consultation, reject acts of violence to achieve
               political goals, and refrain from provocation and all unilateral actions to undermine
               the political transition;
                     3.   Expresses grave concern over the takeover by the Houthis of state media
               outlets and rejects the use of the media to incite violence;
                     4.  Strongly calls upon all parties, in particular the Houthis, to abide by the
               Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the
               outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and the Peace and
               National Partnership Agreement and its security annex, which provide for a Yemeni -
               led democratic transition;
                    5.   Urges all parties, in particular the Houthis, to accelerate inclusive United
               Nations-brokered negotiations, to continue the political transition in order to reach a

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           consensus solution in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and
           its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National
           Dialogue conference, and the Peace and National Partnership Agreement and its
           security annex, and to implement it;
                6.    Urges all parties to agree upon and announce publicly dates for
           completing the constitutional consultation process, to hold a referendum on the
           constitution, and to conduct elections under the new electoral law pursuant to the
           new constitution;
                7.    Demands that the Houthis immediately and unconditionally:
                (a)   engage in good faith in the United Nations-brokered negotiations;
                 (b) withdraw their forces from government institutions, including in the
           capital Sana’a, and normalize the security situation in the capital and other
           provinces, and relinquish government and security institutions;
                (c) safely release President Hadi, Prime Minister Bahah, members of the
           Cabinet and all individuals under house arrest or arbitrarily detained;
                 (d) refrain from further unilateral actions that could undermine the political
           transition and the security of Yemen;
                8.   Demands that all parties in Yemen cease all armed hostilities against the
           people and the legitimate authorities of Yemen and relinquish the arms seized from
           Yemen’s military and security institutions, in accordance with the Peace and
           National Partnership Agreement and its security annex;
                 9.    Calls on all member States to refrain from external interference which
           seeks to foment conflict and instability and instead to support the political
           transition;
                10. Calls on all parties to abide by commitments to ensure the security of the
           diplomatic community and its premises;
                 11. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his good offices role, notes
           with appreciation the work of his Special Adviser, Jamal Benomar, stresses the
           importance of the United Nations close coordination with international partners,
           including the Gulf Cooperation Council, Group of Ambassadors in Sana ’a, and other
           actors, in order to contribute to the successful transition;
                 12. Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to coordinate
           assistance from the international community in support of the transition, and to
           propose options for strengthening the office of the Special Adviser to enable him to
           fulfil his mandate, including on United Nations assistance for finalizing and
           adopting the draft constitution, undertaking electoral reform, holding general
           elections, and creating mechanisms for disarmament, demobilization and
           reintegration as well as security sector reform;
                 13. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of this
           resolution, and to continue to report on developments in Yemen, including on the
           implementation of the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation
           Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and
           the Peace and National Partnership Agreement and its security annex within 15 days
           after the date of adoption of this resolution and every 60 days thereafter;

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                    14. Declares its readiness to take further steps in case of non-implementation
               by any Yemeni party of this resolution, in particular paragraphs 5 , 6, 7, and 8 above;
                    15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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