Security Council resolution 2204 (2015) [on renewal of sanctions against Yemen imposed by Security Council resolution 2140 (2014) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 25 Mar. 2016]
Symbol: S/RES/2204 (2015)
Date: 2015-02-24
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/70 [58] YEMEN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
Subjects: UN. Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2140 (2014)|UN|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|YEMEN
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ANGOLA
vote: yes
country: CHAD
vote: yes
country: CHILE
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: JORDAN
vote: yes
country: LITHUANIA
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: NEW ZEALAND
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)
vote: yes

                United Nations                                                               S/RES/2204 (2015)*
                Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                               24 February 2015




                Resolution 2204 (2015)
                Adopted by the Security Council at its 7390th meeting, on
                24 February 2015

                     The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012), 2140 (2014), 2201 (2015)
                and the statements of its President dated 15 February 2013 ( S/PRST/2013/3) and
                29 August 2014 (S/PRST/2014/18) concerning Yemen,
                       Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
                territorial integrity of Yemen,
                      Expressing concern at the ongoing political, security, economic and
                humanitarian challenges in Yemen, including the ongoing violence, and threats
                arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of weapons,
                      Reiterating 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,
                      Expressing its support for and commitment to the work of the Special Adviser
                to the Secretary-General on Yemen, Jamal Benomar, in support of the Yemeni
                transition process,
                     Recalling the listing of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and
                associated individuals on the Al-Qaida sanctions list established by the Committee
                pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and stressing in this regard the
                need for robust implementation of the measures in paragraph 1 of resolution 216 1
                (2014) as a significant tool in combating terrorist activity in Yemen,
                      Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
                regime imposed pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), including the key role that
                Member States from the region can play in this regard and encouraging efforts to
                further enhance cooperation,
                      Determining that the situation in Yemen continues to constitute a threat to
                international peace and security,
                     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,


           * Reissued for technical reasons on 3 March 2015.


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                     1.    Reaffirms the need for the full and timely implementation of the political
               transition following the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, in line with
               the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the Peace
               and National Partnership Agreement and in accordance with resolution 2014 (2011),
               2051 (2012), and 2140 (2014) and with regard to the expectations of the Yemeni
               people;
                    2.   Decides to renew until 26 February 2016 the measures imposed by
               paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), and reaffirms the provisions of
               paragraphs 12, 13, 14 and 16 of resolution 2140 (2014);

               Designation Criteria
                     3.    Reaffirms that the provisions of paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140
               (2014) shall apply to individuals or entities designated by the Committee
               established pursuant to paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014) (“the Committee”)
               as engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or
               stability of Yemen;

               Reporting
                     4.   Decides to extend until 25 March 2016 the mandate of the Panel of
               Experts as set out in paragraph 21 of resolution 2140 (2014), expresses its intention
               to review the mandate and take appropriate action regarding the further extension no
               later than 25 February 2016, and requests the Secretary-General to take the
               necessary administrative measures as expeditiously as possible to re -establish the
               Panel of Experts, in consultation with the Committee, for a period of 13 months
               from the date of this resolution, drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the
               members of the Panel established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014);
                    5.   Requests the Panel of Experts to provide a midterm update to the
               Committee no later than 24 September 2015, and a final report no later than
               24 January 2016 to the Security Council, after discussion with the Committee;
                     6.   Directs the Panel to cooperate with other relevant expert groups
               established by the Security Council to support the work of its Sanctions
               Committees, in particular the Analytical Support and Sa nctions Monitoring Team
               established by resolution 1526 (2004) and extended by resolution 2161 (2014);
                      7.    Urges all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional
               and subregional organizations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Exp erts and
               further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the
               Panel of Experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents and
               sites, in order for the Panel of Experts to execute its mandate;
                   8.    Emphasizes the importance of holding consultations with concerned
               Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full implementation of the
               measures set forth in this resolution;
                     9.   Calls upon all Member States to report to the Committee within 90 days
               of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a view to
               implementing effectively the measures imposed by paragraphs 11 and 15 of
               resolution 2140 (2014);




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                 10. Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Yemen under continuous
           review and its readiness to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in
           this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of
           the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of developments;

           United Nations involvement
                 11. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his good offices role, notes
           with appreciation the work of his Special Adviser, Jamal Benomar, and 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 sup port 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.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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