Security Council resolution 2169 (2014) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2015]
Symbol: S/RES/2169 (2014)
Date: 2014-07-30
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/69 [124] UN ASSISTANCE MISSION FOR IRAQ
S/69 [119] IRAQ SITUATION
Subjects: UN Assistance Mission for Iraq|INTERNAL SECURITY|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|IRAQ|IRAQ SITUATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ARGENTINA
vote: yes
country: AUSTRALIA
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: LUXEMBOURG
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: REPUBLIC OF KOREA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: RWANDA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/2169 (2014)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                 30 July 2014




               Resolution 2169 (2014)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7230th meeting, on
               30 July 2014

                       The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular 1500
               (2003), 1546 (2004), 1557 (2004), 1619 (2005), 1700 (2006), 1770 (2007), 1830
               (2008), 1883 (2009), 1936 (2010), 2001 (2011), 2061 (2012), 2110 (2013), and
               resolution 2107 (2013) on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait,
                       Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
               Iraq,
                     Emphasizing the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for the people
               of Iraq, the region, and the international community,
                     Expressing grave concern at the current security situation in Iraq as a result of
               a large-scale offensive carried out by terrorist groups, in particular the I slamic State
               in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and associated armed groups, involving a steep
               escalation of attacks, heavy human casualties including children, the displacement
               of more than one million Iraqi civilians, and the threats against all religious an d
               ethnic groups, condemning the attacks perpetrated by these terrorist groups and
               associated armed groups, in particular the events in Anbar province in January 2014
               and the city of Mosul and other parts of the country in June 2014 by ISIL, against
               the people of Iraq in an attempt to destabilize the country and region, and reiterating
               its commitment to Iraq’s security and territorial integrity,
                     Noting that the advance of ISIL on Iraq’s sovereign territory is a major threat
               to Iraq’s future, underscoring that the only way to address this threat is for all Iraqis
               to work together by addressing needs in the security as well as the political realm,
               stressing the long-term solution to the instability will require the political leadership
               of Iraq to make decisions that will unite the country, and emphasizing the
               importance of the international community supporting Iraq in this regard,
                     Calling on all political entities to overcome divisions and work together in an
               inclusive and timely political process aimed at strengthening Iraq’s national unity,
               sovereignty and independence; and for Iraq’s leaders to engage, as quickly as
               possible, to form a Government that represents the will and sovereignty of all
               segments of the Iraqi population and that would contribute to fi nding a viable and
               sustainable solution to the country’s current challenges; and reaffirming its belief

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               that through its democratic institutions, in cooperation with Iraqi society, Iraq can
               work to address the challenges facing the country for the benefit of all Iraqis,
                     Underscoring the need for all segments of the Iraqi population to participate in
               the political process, an inclusive political dialogue, and in the economic and social
               life of Iraq, to refrain from statements and actions which could aggrava te tensions,
               to reach a comprehensive solution on the fair distribution of resources, and to ensure
               stability and develop a just and fair solution for the nation ’s disputed internal
               boundaries and work to strengthen national unity, and stressing the importance of a
               comprehensive and inclusive Iraqi-led political process to support dialogue for all
               those who renounce violence, have no links to international terrorist organizations
               including ISIL, and respect the constitution,
                     Reiterating its praise for Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission
               (IHEC), the Iraqi security forces, and the Iraqi people, candidates, and coalitions for
               the successful holding of parliamentary elections despite the security challenges
               Iraq faces,
                     Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening democracy and
               the rule of law, improving security and public order, combating terrorism and
               sectarian violence, and countering incitement motivated by extremism and
               intolerance across the country, and reiterating its support to the people and the
               Government of Iraq in their efforts to build a secure, stable, federal, united and
               democratic nation, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights,
                     Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regiona l
               cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq and to prevent terrorist groups included on the
               sanctions list established by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and
               1989 (2011), in particular ISIL, from using the territories of Iraq and neighbouring
               States to carry out violence or other illicit acts to destabilize Iraq and the region,
               expressing its readiness to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings, and
               entities who are supporting ISIL, also expressing grave concern over reports of
               access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Iraq by terrorist groups listed by
               the Committee, strongly condemning any engagement in direct or indirect trade in
               oil from Iraq involving these terrorist groups, and emphasizing that such
               engagement constitutes financial support for such terrorists and may lead to further
               sanctions listings by the Committee,
                     Reaffirming the importance of the United Nations, in particular the United
               Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in advising, supporting and assisting
               the Iraqi people, including civil society, and Government to strengthen democratic
               institutions, advance inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation
               according to the Constitution, facilitate regional dialogue, develop processes
               acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries, aid
               youth and vulnerable groups including refugees and internally displaced persons ,
               promote the protection of human rights, gender equality, children and youth, and
               vulnerable groups, and promote judicial and legal reform, and emphasizing the
               importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, prioritizing advice,
               support, and assistance to the Iraqi people, including civil society, and Government
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                 Urging the Government of Iraq to continue to promote and protect human
           rights and also to consider additional steps to support the Independent High
           Commission for Human Rights in carrying out its mandate,
                 Recognizing the efforts of the Government of Iraq in the promotion and
           protection of the rights of women and reaffirming its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820
           (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009), 1960 (2010), 2106 (2013), and 2122 (2013) on
           women, peace, and security and reiterating the need for the full, equal, and effective
           participation of women; calling on all parties to protect the civilian population, in
           particular women and children, especially in light of recent violence; expressing
           grave concern at the recruitment and use of children by ISIL and other armed groups
           in violation of international law; reaffirming the key role women can play in
           re-establishing the fabric of society and stressing the need for their full political
           participation, including in peace and political-decision making processes and the
           development of national strategies in order to take into account their perspectives,
           and looking forward to the full implementation of Iraq’s National Action Plan on
           Security Council resolution 1325,
                 Expressing grave concern for the more than one million individuals seeking
           refuge in other areas of Iraq, reiterating its gratitude to the host communities,
           emphasizing the importance of addressing humanitarian issues confronting the Iraqi
           people, stressing the need to continue to plan and implement a coordinated response
           and to provide adequate resources to address these issues, encouraging Member
           States to support the United Nations’ humanitarian response in Iraq, working with
           the Government of Iraq, to assist all Iraqi individuals affected by the ongoing
           conflict, and commending the efforts of Member States that have contributed to the
           humanitarian effort,
                 Underscoring the sovereignty of the Government of Iraq, reaffirming that all
           parties should continue to take all feasible steps and to develop modalities to ensure
           the protection of affected civilians, including children, women and members of
           religious and ethnic minority groups, and should create conditions conducive to the
           voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced
           persons or local integration of internally displaced persons, welcoming
           commitments and encouraging continued efforts of the Government of Iraq for the
           relief of internally displaced persons, refugees and returnees, noting the important
           role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refug ees, based on
           its mandate, in providing continued advice and support to the Government of Iraq,
           in coordination with UNAMI on these issues, and encouraging the Government of
           Iraq to continue working with UNAMI and humanitarian agencies to ensure the
           delivery of humanitarian relief to those in need,
                  Urging all those concerned to comply fully with international humanitarian
           law, including the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Regulations, as applicable,
           and to allow full unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to all people in need
           of assistance, and to make available, as far as possible, all necessary facilities for
           their operations, and to promote the safety, security, and freedom of movement of
           humanitarian personnel and United Nations staff, its associ ated personnel and their
           assets, and also to respect and protect health care workers and medical transport and
           facilities,
                Recognizing that the situation that now exists in Iraq is significantly different
           from that which existed at the time of the adoption of resolution 661 (1990), and


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               further recognizing the importance of Iraq achieving international standing equal to
               that which it held prior to the adoption of resolution 661 (1990),
                     Expressing deep gratitude to all the United Nations staff in Iraq for their
               courageous and tireless efforts, and commending the leadership and good offices
               role of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Nickolay Mladenov,
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission
               for Iraq (UNAMI) until July 31, 2015;
                     2.   Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
               and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the
               letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General
               (S/2014/523, annex), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in
               resolution 2110 (2013); and recalls the provisions of resolution 2107 (2013);
                    3.   Recognizes that security of United Nations personnel is essential for
               UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Iraq and calls upon the
               Government of Iraq to continue to provide security and logistical support to the
               United Nations presence in Iraq;
                     4.    Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing UNAMI with
               the financial, logistical, and security resources and support that it needs to fulfil its
               mission and calls upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with
               sufficient resources and support;
                   5.    Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve
               months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq;
                    6.    Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every three
               months on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI ’s
               responsibilities;
                    7.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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