               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2246 (2015)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                10 November 2015

               Resolution 2246 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7554th meeting, on
               10 November 2015

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, especially
               resolutions 1814 (2008), 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008), 1844 (2008), 1846 (2008), 1851
               (2008), 1897 (2009), 1918 (2010), 1950 (2010), 1976 (2011), 2015 (2011),
               2020 (2011), 2077 (2012) 2125 (2013), and 2184 (2014) as well as the Statement of
               its President (S/PRST/2010/16) of 25 August 2010 and (S/PRST/2012/24) of
               19 November 2012,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/776), as requested by
               resolution 2184 (2014), on the implementation of that resolution and on the
               situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence, and unity of Somalia, including Somalia’s sovereign rights in
               accordance with international law, with respect to offshore natural resourc es,
               including fisheries,
                     Noting that the joint counter-piracy efforts of States, regions, organizations,
               the maritime industry, the private sector, think tanks, and civil society have resulted
               in a steady decline in pirate attacks as well as hijackings si nce 2011, and continuing
               to be gravely concerned by the ongoing threat that piracy and armed robbery at sea
               poses to the prompt, safe, and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia and
               the region, to the safety of seafarers and other persons, to in ternational navigation
               and the safety of commercial maritime routes, and to other ships, including fishing
               activities in conformity with international law,
                     Expressing concern about the reported involvement of children in piracy off
               the coast of Somalia, reported sexual exploitation of women and children in areas
               controlled by pirates, as well as their reported coercion to participate in activities
               that support piracy,
                     Further reaffirming that international law, as reflected in the United Nations
               Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (“The Convention”), sets
               out the legal framework applicable to activities in the ocean, including countering
               piracy and armed robbery at sea,

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                     Recognizing the need to investigate and prosecute not only suspects captured
               at sea, but also anyone who incites or intentionally facilitates piracy operations,
               including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize,
               facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attacks, and reiterating its concern
               over persons suspected of piracy having been released without facing justice,
               reaffirming that the failure to prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and
               armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia undermines anti -piracy efforts,
                     Noting with concern that the continuing limited capacity and domestic
               legislation to facilitate the custody and prosecution of suspected pirates after their
               capture has hindered more robust international action against pirates off the coast of
               Somalia, too often has led to pirates being released without facing justice,
               regardless of whether there is sufficient evidence to support prosecution, and
               reiterating that, consistent with the provisions of The Convention concerning the
               repression of piracy, the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts
               Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (“SUA Convention”) provides for parties
               to create criminal offences, establish jurisdiction, and accept delivery of persons
               responsible for, or suspected of seizing, or exercising control over, a ship by force
               or threat thereof, or any other form of intimidation,
                     Underlining the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the fight
               against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, noting the several
               requests from Somali authorities for international assistance to counter piracy off its
               coast, including the letter of 4 November 2014, from the Permanent Representative
               of Somalia to the United Nations expressing the appreciation of Somali authorities
               to the Security Council for its assistance, expressing their willingness to consider
               working with other States and regional organizations to combat piracy and armed
               robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and requesting that the provisions of
               resolution 2125 (2013) be renewed for an additional twelve months,
                     Welcoming the participation of the Federal Government of Somalia and
               regional partners in the 18th plenary session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the
               Coast of Somalia (CGPCS), hosted by the European Union (EU) in New York City,
               July 2015,
                     Recognizing the work of the CGPCS and the Law Enforcement Task Force to
               facilitate the prosecution of suspected pirates, and of the Working Group on
               Capacity Building of the CGPCS to coordinate judicial, penal, and maritime
               capacity-building efforts to enable regional states to better tackle piracy,
                     Welcoming the financing provided by the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of
               States Combating Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (the Trust Fund) to strengthen
               regional ability to prosecute suspected pirates and imprison those convicted in
               accordance with applicable international human rights law, noting with appreciation
               the assistance provided by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
               Maritime Crime Programme, and being determined to continue efforts to ensure that
               pirates are held accountable,
                     Commending the efforts of the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation
               ATALANTA, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Ocean Shield,
               Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 151, the counter -piracy activities
               of the African Union onshore in Somalia and the naval activities of the Southern
               Africa Development Community, and other States acting in a national capacity in

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           cooperation with Somali authorities and each other to suppress piracy and to protect
           ships transiting through the waters off the coast of Soma lia, and welcoming the
           Shared Awareness and Deconfliction Initiative (SHADE) and the efforts of
           individual countries, including China, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan,
           Republic of Korea, and the Russian Federation, which have deployed naval coun terpiracy missions in the region,
                Noting the efforts of flag States for taking measures to permit vessels sailing
           under their flag transiting the High Risk Area (HRA) to embark vessel protection
           detachments and privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP), and to
           allow charters that favour arrangements that make use of such measures, while
           urging States to regulate such activities in accordance with applicable international
           law,
                Noting that HRA boundaries are set and defined by the insurance and maritime
           industry, and have been redefined in October 2015,
                 Welcoming the capacity-building efforts in the region made by the
           International Maritime Organization (IMO) funded Djibouti Code of C onduct, the
           Trust Fund and the European Union’s activities under the EU Mission on Regional
           Maritime Capacity in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP Nestor), which is working with
           the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen its criminal justice system, and
           recognizing the need for all engaged international and regional organizations to
           coordinate and cooperate fully,
                 Supporting the development of a coastal police force, noting with appreciation
           the efforts made by the IMO and the shipping industry to develop and update
           guidance, best management practices, and recommendations to assist ships to
           prevent and suppress piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia, including in the Gulf
           of Aden, and in relevant parts of the Indian Ocean that are still within the High Risk
           Area and recognizing the work of the IMO and the CGPCS in this regard, noting the
           efforts of the International Organization for Standardization, which has developed
           industry standards of training and certification for Private Maritime Security
           Companies when providing PCASP on board ships in high-risk areas, and further
           welcoming the European Union’s EUCAP Nestor, which is working to develop the
           maritime security capacities of Somalia,
                Underlining the importance of continuing to enhance the collection,
           preservation, and transmission to competent authorities of evidence of acts of piracy
           and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and welcoming the on-going
           work of the IMO, INTERPOL, and industry groups to develop guidance to seafarers
           on preservation of crime scenes following acts of piracy, and noting the importance
           of enabling seafarers to give evidence in criminal proceedings to prosecute acts of
           piracy,
                 Further recognizing that pirate networks continue to rely on kidnapping and
           hostage-taking to help generate funding to purchase weapons, gain recruits, and
           continue their operational activities, thereby jeopardizing the safety and security of
           civilians and restricting the flow of commerce, and welcoming international efforts
           to coordinate the work of investigators and prosecutors, inter alia, through the Law
           Enforcement Task Force and collect and share information to disrupt the pirate
           enterprise, as exemplified by INTERPOL’s Global Database on Maritime Piracy,
           and taking note of the ongoing efforts of the Regional Fusion and Law Enforcement

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               Centre for Safety and Security at Sea, hosted by Seychelles to combat piracy and
               transnational organized crime,
                     Reaffirming international condemnation of acts of kidnapping and hostage -
               taking, including offences contained within the International Convention against the
               Taking of Hostages, strongly condemning the continuing practice of hostage-taking
               by pirates operating off the coast of Somalia, expressing serious concern at the
               inhumane conditions hostages face in captivity, recognizing the adverse impact on
               their families, calling for the immediate release of all hostages, and noting the
               importance of cooperation between Member States on the issue of hostage -taking
               and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages,
                     Commending Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Seychelles, for their efforts to
               prosecute suspected pirates in their national courts, and noting with appreciation the
               assistance provided by the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme, the Trust Fund,
               and other international organizations and donors, in coordination with the CGPCS,
               to support Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Somalia, and other States in the
               region with their efforts to prosecute, or incarcerate in a third State after prosecution
               elsewhere, pirates, including facilitators and financiers ashore, consistent with
               applicable international human rights law, and emphasizing the need for States and
               international organizations to further enhance international efforts in this regard,
                     Welcoming the readiness of the national and regional administrations of
               Somalia to cooperate with each other and with States who have prosecuted
               suspected pirates with a view to enabling convicted pirates to be repatriated back to
               Somalia under suitable prisoner transfer arrangements, consistent with applicable
               international law, including international human rights law, and acknowledging the
               return from Seychelles to Somalia of convicted prisoners willing and eligible to
               serve their sentences in Somalia,
                    Welcoming the establishment of the Maritime Security Coordination
               Committee (MSCC), as an important mechanism of information sharing and
               encourages it to begin work as soon as possible,
                     Expressing serious concern over recent reports of illegal fishing in Somalia’s
               Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and noting the complex relationship between
               illegal fishing and piracy,
                    Recognizing the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia
               towards the development of a legal regime for the distribution of fishing license s,
               and encouraging further efforts in this regard, with the support of the international
               community,
                     Recalling the reports of the Secretary General which illustrate the seriousness
               of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia and provide use ful
               guidance for the investigation and prosecution of pirates, including on specialized
               anti-piracy courts,
                     Stressing the need for States to consider possible methods to assist the
               seafarers who are victims of pirates, and welcoming in this regard the eff orts of the
               “Hostage Support Programme” and the Piracy Survivor Family Fund launched at the
               2014 CGPCS to provide support to hostages during their release and return home, as
               well as to their families throughout the hostage situation,

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                 Recognizing the progress made by the CGPCS and UNODC in the use of
           public information tools to raise awareness of the dangers of piracy and highlight
           the best practices to eradicate this criminal phenomenon,
                 Further noting with appreciation the on-going efforts by UNODC to support
           efforts to enhance Somalia’s maritime security and law enforcement capacities, and
           also noting efforts by UNODC and UNDP and the funding provided by the Trust
           Fund, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other donors
           to develop regional judicial and law enforcement capacity to investigate, arrest, and
           prosecute suspected pirates and to incarcerate convicted pirates consistent with
           applicable international human rights law,
                 Bearing in mind the Djibouti Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of
           Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf
           of Aden, noting the operations of information-sharing centres in Yemen, Kenya, and
           Tanzania, recognizing the efforts of signatory States to develop the appropriate
           regulatory and legislative frameworks to combat piracy, enhance their capacity to
           patrol the waters of the region, interdict suspect vessels, and prosecute suspected
           pirates,
                 Emphasizing that peace and stability within Somalia, the strengthening of
           State institutions, economic and social development, and respect for human rights
           and the rule of law are necessary to create the conditions for a durable eradication of
           piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and further emphasizing
           that Somalia’s long-term security rests with the effective development by Somali
           authorities of the Somali National Security Forces,
                Welcoming the Padang Communique and Maritime Cooperation Declaration
           adopted by the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its 15th Council of
           Ministers meeting, which call upon members to support and strengthen cooperation
           to address maritime challenges including piracy and illegal trafficking of drugs, and
           which note Somalia’s impending membership in the IORA before its next Council
           of Ministers meeting, thereby strengthening Somalia’s cooperation with its
           neighbours on maritime safety and security,
                Recognizing that the ongoing instability in Somalia and the acts of piracy and
           armed robbery at sea off its coast are inextricably linked, and stressing the need to
           continue the comprehensive response by the international community to repress
           piracy and armed robbery at sea and tackle its underlying causes, and further
           recognizing the need to undertake long-term and sustainable efforts to repress piracy
           and the need to create adequate economic opportunities for the citizens of Somalia,
                 Determining that the incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, as well as the activity of pirate groups in Somalia, are an important
           factor exacerbating the situation in Somalia, which 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.    Reiterates that it condemns and deplores all acts of piracy and armed
           robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                 2.    While noting improvements in Somalia, recognizes that piracy
           exacerbates instability in Somalia by introducing large amounts of illicit cash that
           fuels additional crime and corruption;

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                    3.    Stresses the need for a comprehensive response to prevent and suppress
               piracy and tackle its underlying causes by the international community;
                      4.    Underlines the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the
               fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, welcomes the
               draft coast guard law which the Somali authorities, with the support of the European
               Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nest or have
               submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval by Parliament and urges the
               Somali authorities, to continue their work to pass a comprehensive set of anti -piracy
               and maritime laws without further delay and establish security forces with clear
               roles and jurisdictions to enforce these laws and to continue to develop, with
               international support as appropriate, the capacity of Somali courts to investigate and
               prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery, including key
               figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize, facilitate, or
               illicitly finance or profit from such attacks;
                     5.    Recognizes the need to continue investigating and prosecuting those who
               plan, organize, or illicitly finance or profit from pirate attacks off the coast of
               Somalia, including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy, urges
               States, working in conjunction with relevant international organizations, to adopt
               legislation to facilitate prosecution of suspected pirates off the coas t of Somalia;
                    6.    Calls upon the Somali authorities to interdict, and upon interdiction to
               have mechanisms in place to safely return effects seized by pirates, investigate and
               prosecute pirates and to patrol the territorial waters off the coast of Somalia to
               prevent and suppress acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea;
                     7.   Calls upon the Somali authorities to make all efforts to bring to justice
               those who are using Somali territory to plan, facilitate, or undertake criminal acts of
               piracy and armed robbery at sea, and calls upon Member States to assist Somalia, at
               the request of Somali authorities and with notification to the Secretary -General, to
               strengthen maritime capacity in Somalia, including regional authorities and, stresses
               that any measures undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with
               applicable international law, in particular international human rights law;
                    8.    Calls upon States to cooperate also, as appropriate, on the issue of
               hostage taking, and the prosecution of suspected pir ates for taking hostages;
                     9.   Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all seafarers held
               hostage by Somali pirates, and further calls upon the Somali authorities and all
               relevant stakeholders to redouble their efforts to secure their safe and immediate
               release;
                      10. Welcomes the initiative of the Seychelles authorities to establish a court
               for piracy and maritime crime and further welcomes the commencing of the first
               trial before it;
                    11. Recognizes the need for States, international and regional organizations,
               and other appropriate partners to exchange evidence and information for anti-piracy
               law enforcement purposes with a view to ensuring effective prosecution of
               suspected, and imprisonment of convicted, pirates and with a view to the arrest and
               prosecution of key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan,
               organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance and profit from piracy operations, and keeps
               under review the possibility of applying targeted sanctions against individuals or

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           entities that plan, organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from piracy
           operations if they meet the listing criteria set out in paragraph 43 of resolution 2093
           (2013), and calls upon all States to cooperate fully with the Somalia and Eritrea
           Monitoring Group, including on information-sharing regarding possible violations
           of the arms embargo or charcoal ban;
                 12. Renews its call upon States and regional organizations that are able to do
           so to take part in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of
           Somalia, in particular, consistent with this resolution and international law, by
           deploying naval vessels, arms, and military aircraft, by providing basing and
           logistical support for counter-piracy forces, and by seizing and disposing of boats,
           vessels, arms, and other related equipment used in the commission of piracy and
           armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, or for which there are reasonable
           grounds for suspecting such use;
                13. Highlights the importance of coordination among States and international
           organizations in order to deter acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, commends the work of the CGPCS to facilitate such coordination in
           cooperation with the IMO, flag States, and Somali authorities, and urges continued
           support of these efforts;
                 14. Encourages Member States to continue to cooperate with Somali
           authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea, notes the primary role
           of Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, and decides that, for a further period of twelve months from the date of
           this resolution to renew the authorizations as set out in paragraph 10 of resolution
           1846 (2008) and paragraph 6 of resolution 1851 (2008), as renewed by paragraph 7 of
           resolution 1897 (2009), paragraph 7 of resolution 1950 (2010), paragraph 9
           of resolution 2020 (2011), paragraph 12 of resolution 2077 (2012), paragraph 12 of
           resolution 2125 (2013), and paragraph 13 of resolution 2184 (2014) granted to States
           and regional organizations cooperating with Somali authorities in the fight against
           piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, for which advance
           notification has been provided by Somali authorities to the Secretary-General;
                15. Affirms that the authorizations renewed in this resolution apply only with
           respect to the situation in Somalia and shall not affect the rights, obligations, or
           responsibilities of Member States under international law, including any rights or
           obligations under The Convention, with respect to any other situation, and
           underscores in particular that this resolution shall not be considered as establishing
           customary international law; and affirms further that such authorizations have been
           renewed based on the receipt of the 4 November 2014 le tter conveying the consent
           of Somali authorities;
                 16. Decides that the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by paragraph 5 of
           resolution 733 (1992) and further elaborated upon by paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution
           1425 (2002) and modified by paragraphs 33 to 38 of resolution 2093 does not apply to
           supplies of weapons and military equipment or the provision of assistance destined for
           the sole use of Member States, international, regional, and subregional organizations
           undertaking measures in accordance with paragraph 14 above;
                 17. Requests that cooperating States take appropriate steps to ensure that the
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               the practical effect of denying or impairing the right of innocent passage to the ships
               of any third State;
                     18. Calls upon all States, and in particular flag, port, and coastal States,
               States of the nationality of victims and perpetrators of piracy and armed robbery,
               and other States with relevant jurisdiction under international law and national
               legislation, to cooperate in determining jurisdiction and in the investigation and
               prosecution of all persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery off the
               coast of Somalia, including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who
               plan, organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attack, consistent
               with applicable international law including international human rights law, to ensure
               that all pirates handed over to judicial authorities are subject to a judicial process,
               and to render assistance by, among other actions, providing disposition and logistics
               assistance with respect to persons under their jurisdiction and control, such as
               victims, witnesses, and persons detained as a result of operations cond ucted under
               this resolution;
                     19. Calls upon all States to criminalize piracy under their domestic law and
               to favourably consider the prosecution of suspected, and imprisonment of those
               convicted, pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia, and their fac ilitators and
               financiers ashore, consistent with applicable international law, including
               international human rights law, and decides to keep these matters under review,
               including, as appropriate, the establishment of specialized anti -piracy courts in
               Somalia with substantial international participation and/or support as set forth
               in resolution 2015 (2011), and encourages the CGPCS to continue its discussions in
               this regard;
                    20. Welcomes, in this context, the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme’s
               continued work with authorities in Somalia and in neighbouring States to ensure
               that individuals suspected of piracy are prosecuted and those convicted are
               imprisoned in a manner consistent with international law, including international
               human rights law;
                     21. Encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to accede to the United
               Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, as part of its efforts to
               target money laundering and financial support structures on which piracy networks
               survive;
                    22. Urges all States to take appropriate actions under their existing domestic
               law to prevent the illicit financing of acts of piracy and the laundering of its
               proceeds;
                    23. Urges States, in cooperation with INTERPOL and Europol, to further
               investigate international criminal networks involved in piracy off the coast of
               Somalia, including those responsible for illicit financing and facilitation;
                    24. Urges all States to ensure that counter-piracy activities, particularly landbased activities, take into consideration the need to protect women and children
               from exploitation, including sexual exploitation;
                    25. Urges all States to share information with INTERPOL for use in the
               global piracy database, through appropriate channels;

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                26. Commends the contributions of the Trust Fund and the IMO -funded
           Djibouti Code of Conduct and urges both state and non-State actors affected by
           piracy, most notably the international shipping community, to contribute to them;
                 27. Urges States parties to The Convention and the SUA Convention to
           implement fully their relevant obligations under these conventions and customary
           international law and to cooperate with the UNODC, IMO, and other States and
           international organizations to build judicial capacity for the succ essful prosecution
           of persons suspected of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                 28. Acknowledges the recommendations and guidance provided by the IMO
           on preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery at sea; and urges States, in
           collaboration with the shipping and insurance industries and the IMO, to continue to
           develop and implement avoidance, evasion, and defensive best practices and
           advisories to take when under attack or when sailing in the waters off the coast of
           Somalia, and further urges States to make their citizens and vessels available for
           forensic investigation as appropriate at the first suitable port of call immediately
           following an act or attempted act of piracy or armed robbery at sea or release
           from captivity;
                29. Encourages flag States and port States to further consider the
           development of safety and security measures on board vessels, including, where
           applicable, developing regulations for the use of PCASP on board ships, aimed at
           preventing and suppressing piracy off the coast of Somalia, through a consultative
           process, including through the IMO and ISO;
                 30. Invites the IMO to continue its contributions to the prevention and
           suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, in coordination, in
           particular, with the UNODC, the World Food Program (WFP), the shipping industry,
           and all other parties concerned, and recognizes the IMO’s role concerning privately
           contracted armed security personnel on board ships in high -risk areas;
                 31. Notes the importance of securing the safe delivery of WFP assistance by
           sea, and welcomes the ongoing work by the WFP, EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta,
           and flag States with regard to Vessel Protection Detachments on WFP vessels;
                 32. Requests States and regional organizations cooperating with Somali
           authorities to inform the Security Council and the Secretary -General in nine months
           of the progress of actions undertaken in the exercise of the authorizations provided
           in paragraph 14 above and further requests all States contributing through the
           CGPCS to the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia, including Somalia and
           other States in the region, to report by the same deadline on their efforts to establish
           jurisdiction and cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of pir acy;
                 33. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
           eleven months of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation of this
           resolution and on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off
           the coast of Somalia;
                 34. Expresses its intention to review the situation and consider, as
           appropriate, renewing the authorizations provided in paragraph 14 above for
           additional periods upon the request of Somali authority;
                35.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2247 (2015)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              10 November 2015

               Resolution 2247 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7555th meeting, on
               10 November 2015

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the
               Former Yugoslavia and relevant statements of its President, including resolutions
               1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1423 (2002)
               of 12 July 2002, 1491 (2003) of 11 July 2003, 1551 (2004) of 9 July 2004, 1575
               (2004) of 22 November 2004, 1639 (2005) of 21 November 2005, 1722 (2006) of
               21 November 2006, 1764 (2007) of 29 June 2007, 1785 (2007) of 21 November
               2007, 1845 (2008) of 20 November 2008, 1869 (2009) of 25 March 2009, 1895
               (2009) of 18 November 2009, 1948 (2010) of 18 November 2010, 2019 (2011) of
               16 November 2011, 2074 (2012) of 14 November 2012, 2123 (2013) of 12 November
               2013 and 2183 (2014) of 11 November 2014,
                     Reaffirming its commitment to the political settlement of the conflicts in the
               Former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states
               there within their internationally recognized borders,
                     Underlining its commitment to support the implementation of the General
               Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the annexes
               thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, Annex), as well as the
               relevant decisions of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC),
                     Taking note of the twentieth anniversary of the Peace Agreement, which plays
               an important role in post-conflict reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well
               as in the broader region, and paves the way for the implementation of t he current
               ongoing reforms,
                     Welcoming the adoption in July 2015 of the reform Agenda by Bosnia and
               Herzegovina authorities, which marks an important step for the credible
               implementation of the commitments undertaken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ’s
               leadership, and calling on the latter to maintain positive momentum in
               implementing the reforms, in line with citizen’s demands and in cooperation with
               civil society,
                     Recalling all the agreements concerning the status of forces referred to in
               Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminding the parties of
               their obligation to continue to comply therewith,

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                    Further recalling the provisions of its resolution 1551 (2004) concerning the
               provisional application of the status of forces agreements contained in A ppendix B
               to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement,
                    Welcoming the continued presence of EUFOR ALTHEA, successfully focusing
               on capacity-building and training while also retaining the capability to contribute to
               the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities’ deterrence capacity if the situation so
               requires,
                    Reiterating its calls on the competent authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to
               take necessary steps to complete the 5+2 agenda, which remains necessary for
               closure of the Office of the High Representative, as confirmed by the PIC Steering
               Board communiqués,
                    Reaffirming provisions concerning the High Representative as set out in its
               previous resolutions,
                    Taking note of the support expressed by the Bosnia and Herzegovina’s
               leadership towards a European perspective, on the basis of the Peace Agreement,
                     Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
               implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with all the authorities in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina themselves and notes the continued willingness of the international
               community and major donors to support them in implementing the Peace
               Agreement, and calls upon all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully
               cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as
               well as with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, in order
               to complete its work and facilitate the closure of the Tribunal as expeditiously as
               possible;
                   2.  Welcomes the EU’s intention to maintain an EU military operation
               (EUFOR ALTHEA) in Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 2015;
                     3.    Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
               EU to establish for a further period of twelve months, starting from the date of the
               adoption of this resolution, a multinational stabilization force (EUFOR ALTHEA) as
               a legal successor to SFOR under unified command and control, which will fulfil its
               missions in relation to the implementation of Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the Peace
               Agreement in cooperation with the NATO Headquarters presence in accordance
               with the arrangements agreed between NATO and the EU as communicated to the
               Security Council in their letters of 19 November 2004, which recognize that
               EUFOR ALTHEA will have the main peace stabilization role under the military
               aspects of the Peace Agreement;
                     4.   Decides to renew the authorization provided by paragraph 11 of its
               resolution 2183 (2014) for a further period of twelve months starting from the date
               of adoption of this resolution;
                    5.   Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 3 and 4 above to
               take all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure
               compliance with annexes 1-A and 2 of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the parties

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           shall continue to be held equally responsible for the compliance with that annex and
           shall be equally subject to such enforcement action by EUFOR ALTHEA and the
           NATO presence as may be necessary to ensure implementation of those annexes and
           the protection of EUFOR ALTHEA and the NATO presence;
                 6.    Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
           of either EUFOR ALTHEA or the NATO Headquarters, in defence of the EUFOR
           ALTHEA or NATO presence respectively, and to assist both organizations in
           carrying out their missions, and recognizes the right of both EUFOR ALTHEA and
           the NATO presence to take all necessary measures to defend themselves from attack
           or threat of attack;
                 7.   Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 3 and 4 above, in
           accordance with annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary measures
           to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures governing command and control
           of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all civilian and military air
           traffic;
                8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2248 (2015)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                12 November 2015

               Resolution 2248 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7557th meeting, on
               12 November 2015

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling the statements of its President on Burundi, in particular the statements
               of 18 February 2015 (2015/6), of 26 June 2015 (2015/13) and of 28 October 2015
               (2015/18),
                     Expressing its deep concern about the ongoing escalation of insecurity and the
               continued rise in violence in Burundi, as well as the persisting political impasse in
               the country, marked by a lack of dialogue among Burundian stakeholders,
                    Stressing that the situation prevailing in Burundi has the potential to seriously
               undermine the significant gains achieved through the Arusha Agreement, with
               devastating consequences for Burundi and the region as a whole,
                     Stressing the primary responsibility of the Government of Burundi for
               ensuring security in its territory and protecting its populatio n with respect for the
               rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law, as applicable,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, political independence,
               territorial integrity and unity of Burundi,
                     Strongly condemning the increased cases of human rights violations and
               abuses, including those involving extra-judicial killings, acts of torture and other
               cruel, inhuman and/or degrading treatment, arbitrary arrests, illegal detentions,
               harassment and intimidation of human rights defend ers and journalists, and all
               violations and abuses of human rights committed in Burundi both by security forces
               and by militias and other illegal armed groups,
                     Underscoring its deep concerns on the prevalence of impunity, on the daily
               assassinations, on the restrictions on enjoyment of the freedom of expression,
               including for members of the press, and on the continued worsening of the
               humanitarian situation, marked by the more than 200 000 Burundian citizens
               seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, and commending the host countries for
               their efforts,
                    Strongly condemning all public statements, coming from in or outside of the
               country, that appear aimed at inciting violence or hatred towards different groups in
               Burundian society,

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                    Urging the Government of Burundi to bring to justice and hold accountable all
               those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law or violations and
               abuses of human rights, as applicable,
                     Recognizing the role and efforts of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
               to assess and report on the situation of human rights in Burundi,
                    Recalling that Burundi is a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International
               Criminal Court, and has undertaken obligations to fight impunity for crimes falling
               within the jurisdiction of the Court, and emphasizing that the International Criminal
               Court is complementary to national criminal jurisdictions,
                     Stressing the utmost importance of respecting the letter and the spirit of the
               Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement of 28 August 2000 which has helped to
               sustain a decade of peace in Burundi,
                    Reiterating its conviction that only a genuine and inclusive dialogue, based on
               respect for the Constitution and Arusha Agreement, would best enable the
               Burundian stakeholders to find a consensual solution to the crisis facing their
               country, preserve peace and consolidate democracy and the rule of law,
                     Stressing the urgency of convening an inter-Burundian dialogue in
               coordination with the Government of Burundi and all concerned and peaceful
               stakeholders, both who are in Burundi and those outside the country, in order to find
               a consensual and nationally owned solution to the current crisis, and taking note of
               the establishment of the National Commission for the inter -Burundian dialogue,
                     Calling for the reinforcement of the mediation efforts led by President Yoweri
               Museveni of Uganda on behalf of the East African Community (EAC) and as
               endorsed by the African Union, welcoming the visit recently undertaken by the
               representative of the Mediator in Bujumbura for consultations with the Government
               of Burundi and other stakeholders, and underlining the need to expedite the
               preparatory process of the dialogue, including the convening of a pre -dialogue
               consultation involving all relevant international facilitators, under the leadership of
               the Mediator, to ensure an adequate preparation of the inter-Burundian dialogue and
               its success,
                    Urging the Government of Burundi and other concerned stakeholders to
               extend full cooperation to the Mediator,
                    Welcoming the continued engagement of all concerned stakeholders, including
               the Burundi Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, and encouraging the
               continued cooperation between the Government of Burundi and the Peacebuilding
               Commission,
                    Welcoming the statement of the African Union Peace and Security Council
               (PSC) on 17 October 2015, and the proposed next steps adopted on that occasion,
               and looking forward to their full implementation,
                     Welcoming the deployment of African Union human rights observers and
               military experts and urging the Government of Burundi and other stakeholders to
               provide them full cooperation in order to facilitate the implementation of their
               mandate,
                    Noting the decision of the African Union to impose targeted sanctions,
               including travel ban and asset freeze, against all the Burundian stakeholders whose

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           actions and statements contribute to the perpetuation of violence and impede the
           search for a solution,
                 1.   Calls upon the Government of Burundi and all parties to reject any kind
           of violence and demands that all sides in Burundi refrain from any action that would
           threaten peace and stability in the country;
                 2.   Calls upon the Government of Burundi to respect, protect and guarantee
           all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in line with the country’s
           international obligations, and to adhere to the rule of law and undertake transparent
           accountability for acts of violence, and to cooperate fully with the Office of the
           High Commissioner in the fulfilment of its mandate;
                 3.   Urges the Government of Burundi to cooperate with the EAC-led, AU
           endorsed mediation to enable it to immediately convene an inclusive and genuine
           inter-Burundian dialogue involving all concerned and peaceful stakeholders, both
           those who are in Burundi and those outside the country, in order to find a
           consensual and nationally owned solution to the current crisis;
                4.   Expresses its full support to the mediation efforts led by President
           Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on behalf of the East African Community (EAC) and
           as endorsed by the African Union, and stresses the importance of close coordination
           between the region and relevant international facilitators;
                 5.   Welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to appoint a Special
           Advisor on Conflict Prevention, including in Burundi, to work with the government
           of Burundi and other concerned stakeholders, as well as sub-regional, regional and
           other international partners, in support of an inclusive inter -Burundian dialogue and
           peaceful resolution of conflict and in support of national efforts to build and sustain
           peace;
                6.    Expresses its intention to consider additional measures against all
           Burundian actors whose actions and statements contribute to the perpetuation of
           violence and impede the search for a peaceful solution;
                 7.    Stresses the importance of the Secretary-General following closely the
           situation in Burundi and invites him to deploy a team in Burundi to coordinate and
           work with the Government of Burundi, African Union and other partners to assess
           the situation and develop options to address political and security concerns;
                8.     Requests the Secretary-General to update the Security Council within 15
           days, including by presenting options on the future presence of the United Nations
           in Burundi, and then regularly on the situation in Burundi, in particular on security
           and on violations and abuses of human rights, and incitement to violence or hatred
           against different groups in Burundian society;
                 9.    Affirms the importance of United Nations and African Union contingency
           planning, to enable the international community to respond to any further
           deterioration of the situation;
                10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2249 (2015)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                20 November 2015

               Resolution 2249 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7565th meeting, on
               20 November 2015

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1368 (2001), 1373 (2001), 1618
               (2005), 1624 (2005), 2083 (2012), 2129 (2013), 2133 (2014), 2161 (2014), 2170
               (2014), 2178 (2014), 2195 (2014), 2199 (2015), 2214 (2015) and its relevant
               presidential statements,
                    Reaffirming the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence
               and unity of all States in accordance with purposes and principles of the United
               Nations Charter,
                     Reaffirming that terrorism in all forms and manifestations constitutes one of
               the most serious threats to international peace and security and that any acts of
               terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever
               and by whomsoever committed,
                     Determining that, by its violent extremist ideology, its terrorist acts, its
               continued gross systematic and widespread attacks directed against civilians, abuses
               of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, in cluding those
               driven on religious or ethnic ground, its eradication of cultural heritage and
               trafficking of cultural property, but also its control over significant parts and natural
               resources across Iraq and Syria and its recruitment and training of forei gn terrorist
               fighters whose threat affects all regions and Member States, even those far from
               conflict zones, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as
               Da’esh), constitutes a global and unprecedented threat to international peace and
               security,
                     Recalling that the Al-Nusrah Front (ANF) and all other individuals, groups,
               undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida also constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Determined to combat by all means this unprecedented threat to international
               peace and security,
                    Noting the letters dated 25 June 2014 and 20 September 2014 from the Iraqi
               authorities which state that Da’esh has established a safe haven outside Iraq’s
               borders that is a direct threat to the security of the Iraqi people and territory,

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                     Reaffirming that Member States must ensure that any measures taken to
               combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in
               particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law,
                     Reiterating that the situation will continue to deteriorate further in the absence
               of a political solution to the Syria conflict and emphasizing the need to implement
               the Geneva Communiqué of 30 June 2012 endorsed as Annex II of its resolution
               2118 (2013), the Joint Statement on the outcome of the multilateral talks on Syria in
               Vienna of 30 October 2015 and the Statement of the International Syria Support
               Group (ISSG) of 14 November 2015,
                     1.    Unequivocally condemns in the strongest terms the horrifying terrorist
               attacks perpetrated by ISIL also known as Da’esh which took place on 26 June 2015
               in Sousse, on 10 October 2015 in Ankara, on 31 October 2015 over Sinaï, on
               12 November 2015 in Beirut and on 13 November 2015 in Paris, and all other
               attacks perpetrated by ISIL also known as Da’esh, including hostage -taking and
               killing, and notes it has the capability and intention to carry out further attacks and
               regards all such acts of terrorism as a threat to peace and security;
                    2.    Expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their
               families and to the people and Governments of Tunisia, Turkey, Russian Federation,
               Lebanon and France, and to all Governments whose citizens were targeted in the
               above-mentioned attacks and all other victims of terrorism;
                    3.    Condemns also in the strongest terms the continued gross, systematic and
               widespread abuses of human rights and violations of humanitarian law, as well as
               barbaric acts of destruction and looting of cultural heritage carried out by ISIL also
               known as Da’esh;
                     4.    Reaffirms that those responsible for committing or otherwise responsible
               for terrorist acts, violations of international humanitarian law or violations or abuses
               of human rights must be held accountable;
                     5.    Calls upon Member States that have the capacity to do so to take all
               necessary measures, in compliance with international law, in particular with the
               United Nations Charter, as well as international human rights, refugee and
               humanitarian law, on the territory under the control of ISIL also known as Da’esh,
               in Syria and Iraq, to redouble and coordinate their efforts to prevent and suppress
               terrorist acts committed specifically by ISIL also known as Da’esh as well as ANF,
               and all other individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities associated with
               Al Qaeda, and other terrorist groups, as designated by the United Nations Security
               Council, and as may further be agreed by the International Syria Support Group
               (ISSG) and endorsed by the UN Security Council, pursuant to the Statement of the
               International Syria Support Group (ISSG) of 14 November, and to eradicate the safe
               haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria;
                     6.    Urges Member States to intensify their efforts to stem the flow of foreign
               terrorist fighters to Iraq and Syria and to prevent and suppress the financing of
               terrorism, and urges all Member States to continue to fully implement the above -
               mentioned resolutions;
                      7.   Expresses its intention to swiftly update the 1267 committee sanctions
               list in order to better reflect the threat posed by ISIL also known as Da’esh;
                    8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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                United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2250 (2015)*
                Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                                9 December 2015

                Resolution 2250 (2015)
                Adopted by the Security Council at its 7573rd meeting, on
                9 December 2015

                     The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010),
                2106 (2013), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015) on Women, Peace and Security and all
                relevant statements of its President, its resolutions on Countering Terrorism 2178
                (2014) and 2195 (2014) and the Statement of its President S/PRST/2015/11, and the
                Statements of its President on Post-Conflict Peacebuilding S/PRST/2012/29 and
                S/PRST/2015/2,
                      Recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1894 (2009) on the Protection of
                Civilians in Armed Conflict,
                     Bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
                Nations and the primary responsibility of the Security Council under the Charter for
                the maintenance of international peace and security,
                      Noting that the term youth is defined in the context of this resolution as
                persons of the age of 18-29 years old, and further noting the variations of definition
                of the term that may exist on the national and international levels, including the
                definition of youth in the General Assembly resolutions A/RES/50/81 and
                A/RES/56/117,
                      Recognizing that today’s generation of youth is the largest the world has ever
                known and that young people often form the majority of the population of countries
                affected by armed conflict,
                     Expressing concern that among civilians, youth account for many of those
                adversely affected by armed conflict, including as refugees and internally displaced
                persons, and that the disruption of youth’s access to education and economic
                opportunities has a dramatic impact on durable peace and reconc iliation,
                     Recognizing the important and positive contribution of youth in efforts for the
                maintenance and promotion of peace and security,
                      Affirming the important role youth can play in the prevention and resolution of
                conflicts and as a key aspect of the sustainability, inclusiveness and success of
                peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts,

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                    Recognizing that youth should actively be engaged in shaping lasting peace
               and contributing to justice and reconciliation, and that a large youth population
               presents a unique demographic dividend that can contribute to lasting peace and
               economic prosperity if inclusive policies are in place,
                    Recognizing that the rise of radicalization to violence and violent extremism,
               especially among youth, threatens stability and development, and can often derail
               peacebuilding efforts and foment conflict, and stressing the importance of
               addressing conditions and factors leading to the rise of radicalization to violence
               and violent extremism among youth, which can be conducive to terrorism,
                     Expressing concern over the increased use, in a globalized society, by
               terrorists and their supporters of new information and communication te chnologies,
               in particular the Internet, for the purposes of recruitment and incitement of youth to
               commit terrorist acts, as well as for the financing, planning and preparation of their
               activities, and underlining the need for Member States to act cooperat ively to
               prevent terrorists from exploiting technology, communications and resources to
               incite support for terrorist acts, while respecting human rights and fundamental
               freedoms and in compliance with other obligations under international law,
                     Noting the important role youth can play further as positive role models in
               preventing and countering violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism,
               and fuels conflict, inhibits socioeconomic development and fosters regional and
               international insecurity,
                     Noting that the Secretary-General is finalizing a Plan of Action to Prevent
               Violent Extremism to integrate youth’s participation, leadership and empowerment
               as core to the United Nations strategy and responses,
                     Noting the World Programme of Action for Youth, the Guiding Principles on
               Young People’s Participation in Peacebuilding, the August 2015 Global Forum on
               Youth, Peace and Security, the Amman Declaration on Youth, Peace and Security,
               the September 2015 Global Youth Summit against Violent Extremism and t he
               Action Agenda to Prevent Violent Extremism and Promote Peace, and
               acknowledging their role in creating a foundation that promotes young people ’s
               inclusive participation and positive contribution to building peace in conflict and
               post-conflict situations,
                     Acknowledging the on-going work of national governments and regional and
               international organisations to engage youth in building and maintaining peace,
                     Encouraging Member States to consider developing a UN common approach
               to inclusive development as a key for preventing conflict and enabling long-term
               stability and sustainable peace, and highlighting in this regard the importance of
               identifying and addressing social, economic, political, cultural and religious
               exclusion, intolerance, as well as violent extremism, which can be conducive to
               terrorism, as drivers of conflict,
                     Recognizing that the protection of youth during conflict and post -conflict and
               their participation in peace processes can significantly contribute to the maintenance
               and promotion of international peace and security, and being convinced that the
               protection of civilians, including youth, in armed conflict should be an important
               aspect of any comprehensive strategy to resolve conflict and build peace,

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                Noting relevant provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal
           Court,

           Participation
                 1.    Urges Member States to consider ways to increase inclusive
           representation of youth in decision-making at all levels in local, national, regional
           and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention and resolution of
           conflict, including institutions and mechanisms to counter violent extremism, which
           can be conducive to terrorism, and, as appropriate, to consider establishing
           integrated mechanisms for meaningful participation o f youth in peace processes and
           dispute-resolution;
                 2.    Calls on all relevant actors, including when negotiating and
           implementing peace agreements, to take into account, as appropriate, the
           participation and views of youth, recognising that their marginalis ation is
           detrimental to building sustainable peace in all societies, including, inter alia, such
           specific aspects as:
                (a) The needs of youth during repatriation and resettlement and for
           rehabilitation, reintegration and post-conflict reconstruction;
                (b) Measures that support local youth peace initiatives and indigenous
           processes for conflict resolution, and that involve youth in the implementation
           mechanisms of peace agreements;
                (c)     Measures to empower youth in peacebuilding and conflict resolution;
                 3.   Stresses the importance of Security Council missions taking into account
           youth-related considerations including, as appropriate, through consultation with
           local and international youth groups;

           Protection
                 4.    Calls upon all parties to armed conflict to comply strictly with the
           obligations applicable to them under international law relevant to the protection of
           civilians, including those who are youth, including the obligations applicable to
           them under the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Pro tocols thereto of
           1977;
                 5.   Further calls upon states to comply with the obligations applicable to
           them under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugee and the Protocol
           thereto of 1967, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
           against Women of 1979 and the Optional Protocol thereto of 1999 and the
           Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;
                 6.    Further calls upon Member States to comply with their respective
           obligations to end impunity and further calls on them to investigate and prosecute
           those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other
           egregious crimes perpetrated against civilians, including youth, noting that the fight
           against impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern has been
           strengthened through the work on and prosecution of these crimes by the
           International Criminal Court, ad hoc and mixed tribunals and specialized chambers
           in national tribunals;

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                    7.    Calls on all parties to armed conflict to take the necessary measures to
               protect civilians, including those who are youth, from all forms of sexual and
               gender-based violence;
                     8.   Reaffirms that states must respect and ensure the human rights of all
               individuals, including youth, within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction as
               provided for by relevant international law and reaffirms that each state bears the
               primary responsibility to protect its populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic
               cleansing, and crimes against humanity;
                     9.    Urges Member States to consider specific measures, in conformity with
               international law, that ensure, during armed conflict and post conflict, the protection
               of civilians, including youth;

               Prevention
                     10. Urges Members States to facilitate an inclusive and enabling
               environment in which youth actors, including youth from different backgrounds, are
               recognised and provided with adequate support to implement violence prevention
               activities and support social cohesion;
                     11. Stresses the importance of creating policies for youth that would
               positively contribute to peacebuilding efforts, including social and economic
               development, supporting projects designed to grow local economies, and provide
               youth employment opportunities and vocational training, fostering their education,
               and promoting youth entrepreneurship and constructive political engagement;
                    12. Urges Member States to support, as appropriate, quality education for
               peace that equips youth with the ability to engage constructively in civic structures
               and inclusive political processes;
                    13. Calls on all relevant actors to consider instituting mechanisms to
               promote a culture of peace, tolerance, intercultural and interreligious dialogue that
               involve youth and discourage their participation in acts of violence, terrorism,
               xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination;

               Partnerships
                     14. Urges Member States to increase, as appropriate, their political,
               financial, technical and logistical support, that take account of the needs and
               participation of youth in peace efforts, in conflict and post -conflict situations,
               including those undertaken by relevant entities, funds and programmes, inter alia,
               the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office, United Nations Peacebuilding
               fund, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Population Fund,
               UN-Women, and by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
               Refugees, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,
               the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other relevant bodies, and actors
               at regional and international levels;
                    15. Stresses the vital role the Peacebuilding Commission in addressing the
               conditions and factors leading to the rise of radicalization to violence and violent
               extremism among youth, which can be conducive to terrorism, by including in its
               advice and recommendations for peace building strategies ways to engage youth
               meaningfully during and in the aftermath of armed conflict;

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                 16. Encourages Member States to engage relevant local communities and
           non-governmental actors in developing strategies to counter the viol ent extremist
           narrative that can incite terrorist acts, address the conditions conducive to the spread
           of violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, including by
           empowering youth, families, women, religious, cultural and education leaders, and
           all other concerned groups of civil society and adopt tailored approaches to
           countering recruitment to this kind of violent extremism and promoting social
           inclusion and cohesion;

           Disengagement & reintegration
                 17. Encourages all those involved in the planning for disarmament,
           demobilization and reintegration to consider the needs of youth affected by armed
           conflict, including, inter alia, such specific aspects as:
                 (a) evidence-based and gender-sensitive youth employment opportunities,
           inclusive labour policies, national youth employment action plans in partnership
           with the private sector, developed in partnership with youth and recognising the
           interrelated role of education, employment and training in preventing the
           marginalisation of youth;
                (b) investment in building young persons’ capabilities and skills to meet
           labour demands through relevant education opportunities designed in a manner
           which promotes a culture of peace;
                (c) support for youth-led and peacebuilding organisations as partners in
           youth employment and entrepreneurship programs;
                18. Notes its readiness, whenever measures are adopted under Article 41 of
           the Charter of the United Nations, to consider their potential impact on the
           population, including youth;

           Next steps
                 19. Invites relevant entities of the United Nations, Rapporteurs and Special
           Envoys and Representatives of the Secretary-General, including the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth and the Special Envoy for Youth Refugees, to improve
           the coordination and interaction regarding the needs of youth during armed conflicts
           and post-conflict situations;
                 20. Requests the Secretary-General to carry out a progress study on the
           youth’s positive contribution to peace processes and conflict resolution, in o rder to
           recommend effective responses at local, national, regional and international levels,
           and further requests the Secretary-General to make the results of this study available
           to the Security Council and all Member States of the United Nations;
                21. Also requests the Secretary-General to include in his reports in the
           context of situations that are on the agenda of the Council the measures taken in the
           implementation of this resolution, including information on youth in situations of
           armed conflict and the existence of measures relating to the prevention,
           partnerships, participation, protection, disengagement and reintegration of youth
           under this resolution;
                22.     Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 2250 (2015) [on youth, peace and security]

YOUTH|PEACEBUILDING|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|EDUCATION FOR PEACE|TOLERANCE|PARTNERSHIP|REINTEGRATION

S/70 [11] YOUTH
S/70 [10] INTERNATIONAL SECURITY