Security Council resolution 2131 (2013) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2014]
Symbol: S/RES/2131 (2013)
Date: 2013-12-18
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/68 [55] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
S/68 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Subjects: UN Disengagement Observer Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TRUCE SUPERVISION|ISRAEL|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: AUSTRALIA
vote: yes
country: AZERBAIJAN
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GUATEMALA
vote: yes
country: LUXEMBOURG
vote: yes
country: MOROCCO
vote: yes
country: PAKISTAN
vote: yes
country: REPUBLIC OF KOREA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: RWANDA
vote: yes
country: TOGO
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/2131 (2013)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                18 December 2013




               Resolution 2131 (2013)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7089th meeting, on
               18 December 2013

                    The Security Council,
                    Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely
               to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the
               Middle East problem can be reached,
                     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 3 December 2013 (S/2013/716), and also
               reaffirming its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Stressing that both parties must abide by the terms of the 1974 Disengagement
               of Forces Agreement between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic and scrupulously
               observe the ceasefire,
                     Concurring with the Secretary-General’s findings that the ongoing military
               activities conducted by any actor in the area of separation continue to have the
               potential to escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic,
               jeopardize the ceasefire between the two countries, and pose a risk to the local
               civilian population and United Nations personnel on the ground,
                    Expressing grave concern at all violations of the Disengagement of Forces
               Agreement,
                     Stressing that there should be no military forces in the area of separation other
               than those of UNDOF,
                     Strongly condemning the recent intense fighting in the area of separation and
               calling on all parties to the Syrian domestic conflict to cease military actions in the
               UNDOF area of operation, noting in particular the significant confrontations of
               12 and 16 September and of 1 to 4 October, and the increased use by elements of the
               Syrian opposition and other groups of improvised explosive devices in the UNDOF
               area of operation,
                     Strongly condemning the incidents threatening the safety and security of
               United Nations personnel in recent months, including fighting on 1 October in the
               vicinity of Khan Arnabeh that resulted in an injury to UNDOF personnel, the firing
               on UNDOF vehicles carrying mission personnel on 15 October and 5 November by
               the Syrian Arab Armed Forces in Al Samdaniyah village and in the vicinity of Jaba

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               in the area of limitation, respectively, the firing on and detention of four UNDOF
               personnel on 1 November by armed elements of the Syrian opposition in the vicinity
               of Mughur Al-Mir village in the area of limitation, and the firing on an UNDOF
               convoy on 28 November by armed elements of the Syrian opposition in the vicinity
               of Ruihinahin in the area of limitation that resulted in an injury to UN personnel,
                     Underscoring the need for UNDOF to have at its disposal all necessary means
               and resources to carry out its mandate safely and securely, and recalling that the
               theft of United Nations weapons and ammunition, vehicles and other assets, and the
               looting and destruction of United Nations facilities, are unacceptable,
                    Expressing its profound appreciation to UNDOF’s military and civilian
               personnel, including those from Observer Group Golan, for their service and
               continued contribution, in an increasingly challenging operating environment,
               underscoring the important contribution UNDOF’s continued presence makes to
               peace and security in the Middle East, welcoming steps taken to enhance the safety
               and security of UNDOF, including Observer Group Golan, personnel, and stressing
               the need for continued vigilance to ensure the safety and security of UNDOF and
               Observer Group Golan personnel,
                    1.   Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
               338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                     2.   Stresses the obligation on both parties to scrupulously and fully respect
               the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, calls on the parties to
               exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area
               of separation, and underscores that there should be no military activity of any kind
               in the area of separation, including military operations by the Syrian Arab Armed
               Forces;
                     3.    Underlines that there should be no military activity of the armed
               opposition groups in the area of separation, and urges Member States to convey
               strongly to the Syrian armed opposition groups in UNDOF’s area of operation to
               halt all activities that endanger United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and to
               accord the United Nations personnel on the ground the freedom to carry out their
               mandate safely and securely;
                     4.     Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF, to
               respect its privileges and immunities and to ensure its freedom of movement, as well
               as the security of and unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations
               personnel carrying out their mandate, including the temporary use of an alternative
               port of entry and departure, as required, to ensure safe and secure troop rotation
               activities, in conformity with existing agreements, and welcomes prompt reporting
               by the Secretary-General to the Security Council and troop-contributing countries of
               any actions that impede UNDOF’s ability to fulfil its mandate;
                     5.   Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance
               policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its
               personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General
               to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security
               Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and
               disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in
               cases involving their personnel;


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                 6.   Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
           Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 30 June 2014, and requests
           the Secretary-General to ensure that UNDOF has the required capacity and
           resources to fulfil the mandate, as well as to enhance the Force’s ability to do so in a
           safe and secure way;
                 7.    Requests the Secretary-General to report every 90 days on developments
           in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).




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