Security Council resolution 2510 (2020) [on endorsement of the conclusions of the Berlin Conference on Libya convened on 19 Jan. 2020]
Symbol: S/RES/2510 (2020)
Date: 2020-02-12
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/75 [219] LIBYA SITUATION
S/ X The situation in Libya.
Subjects: UN Support Mission in Libya|Conclusions of the Berlin Conference on Libya (2020)|PEACEMAKING|CEASEFIRES|LIBYA
Votes in favour: 14
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 1
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: ESTONIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: NIGER
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: abstention
country: SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: TUNISIA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VIET NAM
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/2510 (2020)
               Security Council                                                   Distr.: General
                                                                                  12 February 2020




               Resolution 2510 (2020)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8722nd meeting, on
               12 February 2020

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on Libya,
               including resolutions 2259 (2015) and 2486 (2019) and the statements of its President,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Libya,
                    Reaffirming its strong support for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations
               Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Representative of the Secretary -
               General, recalling that there can be no military solution in Libya and underscoring
               the importance of the United Nations central role in facilitating a Libyan-led and
               Libyan-owned inclusive political process,
                    Welcoming the Berlin Conference convened on 19 January 2020, and thanking
               the government of Germany for hosting the meeting,
                     Recalling the commitment of the participants at the Berlin Conference to refrain
               from interference in the armed conflict or in the internal affairs of Libya and their call
               on all international actors to do the same,
                     Recognising the important role of neighbouring countries and regio nal
               organisations, notably the African Union, League of Arab States and European Union,
               underlining the importance of harmonised, coordinated and strengthened efforts,
               inviting them to consider how they might support the UN and welcoming the planned
               African Union intra-Libyan reconciliation meeting in support of UN efforts,
                     Welcoming the discussions that took place on Libya at the 33rd ordinary session
               of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa from 9 to 11 February 2020,
                    Affirming the need for a lasting ceasefire in Libya at the earliest opportunity,
               without pre-conditions,
                    Expressing grave concern over the exploitation of the conflict by terrorist and
               violent groups, and reaffirming the need to combat, in accordance with international
               law including the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and
               security caused by terrorist acts,




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                    Expressing grave concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya
               including deteriorating living standards and insufficient provision of bas ic services,
               and the situation faced by migrants, refugees and internally displaced people,
                     Recalling that Libya’s oil resources are for the benefit of all Libyans and need
               to remain under the exclusive control of the National Oil Corporation (NOC),
                     Welcoming the economic dialogue, particularly efforts to establish the Libyan
               Expert Economic Commission, taking place in Libya and the region and UNSMIL’s
               role in support,
                    Expressing concern over the growing involvement of mercenaries in Libya,
                    Recalling its determination in its resolution 2213 (2015) that the situation in
               Libya continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security,
                    1.    Welcomes the Berlin Conference convened on 19 January 2020 and
               emphasises the vital importance of making progress towards a political solution to
               end the conflict;
                     2.   Endorses the Conference Conclusions as contained in the document
               circulated as S/2020/63 and notes that these represent an important element of a
               comprehensive solution to the situation in Libya;
                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to take forward as quickly as possible the
               tasks ascribed to UNSMIL in the operationalisation paper as contained in S/2020/63
               as consistent with its mandate set out in resolution 2486 (2019), and to make
               recommendations to the Council on the options reflected in the paper, calls on all
               relevant Libyan parties and institutions to cooperate constructively in this endeavour
               and for Member States to offer their support;
                     4.    Welcomes the nomination of representatives to the 5+5 Joint Military
               Commission and calls for the meetings of the Joint Military Commission to continue
               to take place with full participation and without further delay in order to agree a
               permanent ceasefire including the terms of reference for a ceasefire monitoring and
               verification mechanism, the separation of forces, confidence building measures and
               the establishment of associated working groups supported by the UN;
                     5.   Requests, in the light of paragraph 4, the Secretary-General to submit an
               interim report on the necessary conditions for, and proposals on effective ceasefire
               monitoring under the auspices of the UN, including reporting and dispute resolution
               mechanisms with a view to making detailed recommendations to the Security Council
               as soon as possible, when a ceasefire is agreed by the Libyan parties;
                   6.    Condemns the recent increase in levels of violence and demands the parties
               commit to a lasting ceasefire according to the terms agreed by the Joint Military
               Commission;
                    7.   Recalls resolution 2441 (2018) which expresses concern about activities
               which could damage the integrity and unity of Libyan state financial institutions and
               the NOC, condemns the recent blockade of oil facilities and stresses that operations
               should continue unimpeded for the benefit of all Libyans;
                    8.     Reaffirms its intention to ensure that assets frozen pursuant to paragraph
               17 of resolution 1970 (2011) shall at a later stage be made available to and for the
               benefit of the Libyan people;
                    9.     Recalls its decision that individuals or entities engaging in, or providing
               support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya , may be
               designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 of resolution 1970
               (2011) for the travel ban and asset freeze measures specified in resolution 1970 (2011)


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           as modified by subsequent resolutions and stresses that the Committee shall consider
           the designation of individuals or entities who breach the arms embargo or the
           ceasefire, once agreed;
                10. Recalls the commitments made at Berlin to abide by the arms embargo and
           demands full compliance including by all Member States with the arms embargo
           imposed under resolution 1970 (2011) as modified by subsequent resolutions,
           including by ceasing all support for and withdrawing all armed mercenary personnel,
           and demands all Member States not to intervene in the conflict or take measures that
           exacerbate the conflict;
                 11. Demands that all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under
           international law including international humanitarian law;
                12. Further requests the Secretary-General to report on progress regarding the
           work of the International Follow-Up Committee called for at the Berlin Conference;
                13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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