Security Council resolution 2376 (2017) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 Sept. 2018]
Symbol: S/RES/2376 (2017)
Date: 2017-09-14
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/72 [220] UN SUPPORT MISSION IN LIBYA
S/72 [219] LIBYA SITUATION
Subjects: UN Support Mission in Libya|SPECIAL MISSIONS|LIBYA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA (PLURINATIONAL STATE OF)
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: KAZAKHSTAN
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SENEGAL
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: URUGUAY
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2376 (2017)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              14 September 2017




               Resolution 2376 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8048th meeting, on
               14 September 2017

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on
               Libya,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
               territorial integrity and national unity of Libya,
                   Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) (S/2017/726),
                     Expressing its strong support for the ongoing efforts of UNSMIL, welcoming
               the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary -General (SRSG)
               and underscoring the importance of the United Nations central role, to facilitate a
               Libyan-led political solution to the challenges facing Lib ya,
                     Recalling resolution 2259 (2015) which endorses the Rome Communiqué of
               13 December 2015 to support the Government of National Accord (GNA) as the
               sole legitimate government of Libya, with Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj as the leader
               of the Presidency Council,
                     Reiterating its support for the full implementation of the Libyan Political
               Agreement (LPA) of Skhirat, Morocco signed on 17 December 2015 to form a GNA
               consisting of the Presidency Council and Cabinet supported by the other institutions
               of state including the House of Representatives and State Council,
                     Welcoming the endorsement in principle of the LPA by the House of
               Representatives on 25 January 2016 and the subsequent meetings of the Libyan
               Political Dialogue which reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the LPA,
                     Emphasizing the importance of continued inclusiveness, strongly encouraging
               the GNA to engage with all parties in support of reconciliation and to enhance
               political outreach throughout Libya, and urging all parties and institutions in Libya
               to engage constructively with the LPA in good faith and with sustained political
               will,
                     Welcoming recent efforts to strengthen an inclusive political dialogue among
               all Libyans, including important efforts by Libya’s neighbours, international
               partners and regional organizations, and the meeting in Paris on 25 July 2017 and
               the Joint declaration issued after the meeting as set out in a Security Council press



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               statement on 27 July 2017, within the framework of the LPA endorsed by resolution
               2259 (2015), and supporting the Secretary-General’s call to consolidate the various
               initiatives under the leadership of the United Nations,
                    Looking forward to a comprehensive strategy and action plan for the
               engagement of the United Nations system in Libya, and to the high level event to be
               held in the margins of the seventy-second session of the General Assembly in
               support of the central role of the United Nations in facilitating a Libyan-led political
               dialogue to build security, stability and national unity in Libya,
                     Urging the full, equal and effective participation of women in all activities
               relating to the democratic transition, conflict resolution and peacebuildi ng,
               supporting the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to
               facilitate wider engagement and participation of women from across the spectrum of
               Libyan society in the political process and public institutions, and calling on the
               Libyan authorities to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict, including
               addressing impunity for sexual violence crimes in line with relevant Security
               Council resolutions, including resolutions 1325 (2000), 2106 (2013), 2122 (2013),
               2242 (2015) and 2331 (2016),
                     Reaffirming the need for all parties in Libya to engage constructively with the
               United Nations and refrain from any actions that could undermine UN -mediated
               political dialogue and reiterating that there can be no military solution in Libya,
                     Further reaffirming that all parties must comply with their obligations under
               international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as applicable,
               and emphasizing that those responsible for violations of international humanitarian
               law and violations and abuses of human rights must be held accountable,
                     Fully supporting the Vienna Communiqué of 16 May 2016 which urged all
               parties to work constructively towards the completion of the transitiona l
               institutional framework and welcomed the creation of the Presidential Guard by the
               Presidency Council, encouraging further progress towards establishing the
               Presidential Guard, and stressing that ensuring security and defending Libya from
               terrorism must be the task of unified and strengthened national security forces under
               the sole authority of the GNA in accordance with the LPA,
                     Further recalling resolution 2259 (2015) which called on Member States to
               cease support to and official contact with parallel institutions claiming to be the
               legitimate authority, but which were outside the LPA, as specified by the
               Agreement,
                     Encouraging the GNA to finalize interim security arrangements for stabilizing
               Libya as a critical step towards tackling Libya’s political, security, humanitarian,
               economic and institutional challenges and recognizing the need for the GNA to plan
               for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups in that regard,
               and encouraging the GNA to continue stabilization efforts in affected cities
               including in Sirte and Benghazi to consolidate gains against terrorism,
                    Expressing grave concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya
               including deteriorating living standards and provision of basic services,
                    Taking note of the economic dialogue taking place in Libya and the region and
               welcoming the commitment of the representatives of the Presidency Council, the
               Government of National Accord, the Central Bank of Libya, the Audit Bureau and
               the National Oil Corporation to alleviate urgently the suffering of the Libyan people
               by speeding up the delivery of public services, increasing oil production, and
               improving liquidity,



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                 Reiterating its request that all Member States fully support the efforts of the
           SRSG and work with the Libyan authorities and UNSMIL to develop a coordinated
           package of support to build the capacity of the GNA, in line with Libyan priorities
           and in response to requests for assistance, and further reiterating its call upon all
           parties to cooperate fully with the activities of UNSMIL, including taking necessary
           steps to ensure the security and unhindered movement for the United Nations and
           associated personnel,
                Welcoming the recommendations of the Strategic Assessment Review to
           enhance UNSMIL’s ability to support the political process and to strengthen
           coordination across UNSMIL and the United Nations country team,
                 Reiterating its concern at the smuggling of migrants and human trafficking
           through Libya, and welcoming the work of UNSMIL in coordinating and supporting
           the provision of humanitarian assistance for refugees and migrants through the UN
           Country Team, particularly the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the
           International Organization for Migration,
                 Encouraging UNSMIL to continue to prioritize its tasks and mediation efforts
           in full consultation with the Presidency Council and other Libyan insti tutions and in
           response to its needs and the evolving situation in the country,
                 Underscoring the importance of ensuring that existing sanctions measures are
           fully implemented and that cooperation continues with Libyan authorities to ensure
           violations are reported to the United Nations Sanctions Committee,
                Recalling its determination in resolution 2213 (2015) that the situation in
           Libya continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security ,
                 1.   Decides to extend until 15 September 2018 the mandate of UNSMIL,
           under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary -General, as an
           integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of
           national ownership to exercise mediation and good offices to support:
                 (i) an inclusive political process within the framework of the Libyan
           Political Agreement;
                (ii)   continued implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement;
                (iii) consolidation of the governance, security and economic arrangements of
           the Government of National Accord; and
                (iv) subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process;
                2.    Further decides that UNSMIL, within operational and               security
           constraints, should undertake the following tasks:
                (i)    support to key Libyan institutions;
                (ii) support, on request, for the provision of essential services, and delivery
           of humanitarian assistance and in accordance with humanitarian principles;
                (iii) human rights monitoring and reporting;
                (iv) support for securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and
           countering their proliferation; and
                 (v) coordination of international assistance, and provision of advice and
           assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those
           liberated from Da’esh;




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                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to develop a series of detailed objectives
               for the implementation of UNSMIL’s mandated tasks, and to report on progress
               towards these objectives in his regular reporting;
                     4.    Requests UNSMIL to take fully into account a gender perspective
               throughout its mandate and to assist the GNA in ensuring the full and effective
               participation of women in the democratic transition, reconciliation efforts, the
               security sector and in national institutions in line with resolution 1325 (2000);
                     5.    Recognizes that since 30 March 2016 UNSMIL has facilitated a
               consistent presence in Libya to support the Presidency Council and Temporary
               Security Committee and encourages UNSMIL to continue working towards
               re-establishing a presence in Tripoli and other parts of Libya, through a phased
               return, as security conditions allow and to make the necessary security arrangements
               to this effect;
                    6.    Welcomes the recommendations from the Secretary-General’s Strategic
               Assessment Review for UNSMIL to implement a comprehensive political strategy
               as well as for greater integration and strategic coordination of UNSMIL and United
               Nations agencies, funds and programmes in Libya to support GN A-led efforts
               towards the stabilization of Libya;
                   7.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Security
               Council on the implementation of this resolution at least every 60 days;
                    8.     Requests the Secretary-General to report as necessary following
               consultations with the Libyan authorities on recommendations for UNSMIL’s
               support to the subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process and UNSMIL’s
               security arrangements;
                    9.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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