Security Council resolution 1881 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID)]
Symbol: S/RES/1881(2009)
Date: 2009-07-30
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/64 [160] SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/64 [204] AU/UN HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
Subjects: AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur|UN Mission in Sudan|UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad|African Union|Joint African Union-UN Chief Mediator for Darfur|Darfur Peace Agreement (2006)|Doha Agreement (2009)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|INTERNAL SECURITY|DARFUR (SUDAN)|SUDAN|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|LOGISTICS|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|STAFF SECURITY|HUMAN RIGHTS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|CEASEFIRES|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|MEDIATION|FOREIGN RELATIONS|CHAD|ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING|COORDINATION WITHIN UN SYSTEM|ELECTIONS|RELIEF PERSONNEL|DISPLACED PERSONS|GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE|RIGHTS OF THE CHILD|WOMEN IN ARMED CONFLICTS|CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: AUSTRIA
vote: yes
country: BURKINA FASO
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COSTA RICA
vote: yes
country: CROATIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
vote: yes
country: MEXICO
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: TURKEY
vote: yes
country: UGANDA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VIET NAM
vote: yes

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                Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
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                Resolution 1881 (2009)
                Adopted by the Security Council at its 6175th meeting, on
                30 July 2009

                     The Security Council,
                      Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and presidential statements concerning
                the situation in Sudan,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and
                territorial integrity of Sudan and its determination to work with the Government of
                Sudan, in full respect of its sovereignty, to assist in tackling the various challenges
                in Sudan,
                      Recalling also its previous resolutions 1674 (2006) on the protection of
                civilians in armed conflict, which reaffirms, inter alia, the relevant provisions of the
                United Nations World Summit outcome document, 1612 (2005) on children in
                armed conflict, 1502 (2003) on the protection of humanitarian and United Nations
                personnel, and 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security,
                      Taking note of the report on Children in Armed Conflict in Sudan dated
                10 February 2009 (S/2009/84), including his recommendations, and the report on
                Children in Armed Conflict in the Sudan (S/2007/520) dated 29 August 2007, and
                recalling the conclusions endorsed by the Security Council Working Group on
                Children in Armed Conflict in Sudan (S/AC.51/2008/7),
                     Welcoming the important role of the African Union,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 13 July (S/2009/352) on the
                African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID),
                     Stressing the need for the Council to pursue a rigorous, strategic approach to
                peacekeeping deployments,
                      Expressing concern, two years after the adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), at
                the continued seriousness of the security situation and deterioration of the
                humanitarian situation in Darfur, and at the recurring attacks on the civilian
                population, reiterating its condemnation of all violations of human rights and
                international humanitarian law in Darfur, calling on all parties to comply with their
                obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, emphasizing the

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               need to bring to justice the perpetrators of such crimes and urging the Government
               of Sudan to comply with its obligations in this respect,
                    Reaffirming its concern over the negative affect of the ongoing violence in
               Darfur on the stability of Sudan as a whole as well as the region, noting with
               concern the negative effect of ongoing tensions between the Governments of Sudan
               and Chad, reiterating that a reduction in these tensions and rebel activity in both
               countries must be addressed to achieve long-term peace in Darfur and in the region,
               and encouraging Sudan and Chad to engage constructively with the Dakar Contact
               Group and the international community,
                     Expressing its strong commitment and determination to promote and support
               the political process in Darfur, and the efforts of the Chief Mediator, and deploring
               the fact that some groups continue to refuse to join the political process,
                    Determining that the situation in Sudan constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMID as set out in resolution 1769
               (2007) for a further 12 months to 31 July 2010;
                    2.     Underlines the need for UNAMID to make full use of its mandate and
               capabilities, particularly with regard to (a) the protection of civilians across Darfur,
               and (b) ensuring safe, timely and unhindered humanitarian access, the safety and
               security of humanitarian personnel and the protection of humanitarian convoys;
                     3.   Commends the contribution of troop- and police-contributing countries
               and donors to UNAMID; calls on United Nations Member States to pledge and
               contribute the remaining helicopter, aerial reconnaissance, ground transport, medical
               and logistical units and other force enablers required; underlines the need for
               capable battalions effectively able to carry out UNAMID’s mandated tasks; in this
               regard requests the continuing assistance of donors in ensuring battalions are
               suitably trained and equipped; and further requests UNAMID to examine how it
               could maximize the use of its capabilities in Darfur;
                     4.    Welcomes the improvement in the Government of Sudan’s cooperation
               with UNAMID, commends the credible work of the Tripartite Commission, calls on
               all parties in Darfur to remove all obstacles to the full and expeditious deployment
               of UNAMID and the proper discharge of its mandate, including by ensuring its
               security and freedom of movement; and in this regard calls on the Government of
               Sudan to comply with the Status of Forces Agreement fully and without delay,
               particularly the timely provision of visas for UNAMID personnel and of flight and
               equipment clearances;
                     5.   Reiterates its condemnation of previous attacks on UNAMID by armed
               groups; underlines that any attack or threat on UNAMID is unacceptable; demands
               that there be no recurrence of such attacks; and stresses the need to enhance the
               safety and security of UNAMID personnel;
                     6.   Stresses the importance of achievable and realistic targets against which
               the progress of United Nations peacekeeping operations can be measured; and in
               this regard requests the Secretary-General, following consultations with the African
               Union, to:




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                (a) submit, for the Council’s consideration, a strategic workplan containing
           benchmarks to measure and track progress being made by UNAMID in
           implementing its mandate,
                (b) include in his next report an assessment of progress made against these
           benchmarks, as well as consequent recommendations regarding UNAMID’s
           mandate and configuration, and
                 (c) report to the Council every 90 days thereafter on progress made towards
           implementing UNAMID’s mandate across Darfur, as well as on progress on the
           political process, on the security and humanitarian situation and on all parties
           compliance with their international obligations;
                 7.   Demands that all parties to the conflict in Darfur immediately end
           violence, attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, and
           comply with their obligations under human rights and international humanitarian
           law; calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to commit
           themselves to a sustained and permanent ceasefire; requests the Secretary-General
           to consult with relevant parties with a view to developing a more effective ceasefire
           monitoring mechanism; and underlines the need for UNAMID to report on major
           instances of violence which undermines the parties’ full and constructive efforts
           towards peace;
                 8.    Reiterates there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur and
           that an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are
           essential to re-establishing peace; reaffirms its full support for the African
           Union/United Nations led political process for Darfur and the work of Joint Chief
           Mediator Mr. Djibrill Yipènè Bassolé; demands that all parties to the conflict,
           including all rebel groups, immediately engage fully and constructively in the peace
           process without preconditions, including by entering into talks under the mediation
           of Mr. Bassolé with a view to finalizing a Framework Agreement; welcomes the
           work of Qatar and Libya in this regard and the support of other countries in the
           region; calls on UNAMID to support the Joint Chief Mediator and the Joint
           Mediation Team; and underlines the need for the engagement of civil society,
           including women and women-led organizations, community groups and tribal
           leaders in order to create a conducive environment for peace and security through
           constructive and open dialogue;
                 9.   Calls on Sudan and Chad to abide by their obligations under the Doha
           Agreement of 3 May 2009, the Dakar Agreement of 13 March 2008, and previous
           bilateral agreements; and reaffirms the need for both countries to engage
           constructively with the Dakar Contact Group with a view to normalizing relations,
           ceasing support for armed groups, strengthening actions to combat armed trafficking
           in the region, the establishment of effective joint border monitoring, and
           cooperating through diplomatic means to establish peace and stability in Darfur and
           the wider region;
                10. Notes that conflict in one area of Sudan affects other areas of Sudan and
           the wider region; and urges UNAMID to coordinate closely with other United
           Nations missions in the region, including the United Nations Mission in Sudan
           (UNMIS) and the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad
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                     11. Requests UNAMID, consistent with its current capabilities and mandate,
               to assist and complement UNMIS efforts in preparing for credible national elections
               through the provision of advice and assistance where required;
                     12. Expresses its serious concern at the continued deterioration of the
               humanitarian situation in Darfur, calls for the full implementation of the
               Communiqué between the Government of Sudan and the United Nations on
               Facilitation of Humanitarian Activities in Darfur; and demands that the Government
               of Sudan, all militias, armed groups and all other stakeholders ensure the full, safe
               and unhindered access of humanitarian organizations and relief personnel and the
               delivery of humanitarian assistance to populations in need;
                    13. Demands that all parties to the conflict in Darfur create the conditions
               conducive to allowing the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of
               refugees and internally displaced persons;
                     14. Demands that the parties to the conflict immediately take appropriate
               measures to protect civilians, including women and children, from all forms of
               sexual violence, in line with resolution 1820 (2008); and requests the Secretary-General to develop a comprehensive strategy for providing protection to women and
               girls from sexual violence and gender-based violence and to ensure that the relevant
               provisions of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) are implemented by
               UNAMID and to include information on this in his reporting to the Council;
                     15. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure (a) continued monitoring and
               reporting, as part of the reports referred to in paragraph 6 above, of the situation of
               children and (b) continued dialogue with the parties to the conflict towards the
               preparation of time bound action plans to end the recruitment and use of child
               soldiers and other violations of international humanitarian law against children;
                    16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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