Security Council resolution 2291 (2016) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 Dec. 2016]
Symbol: S/RES/2291 (2016)
Date: 2016-06-13
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/71 [220] UN SUPPORT MISSION IN LIBYA
S/71 [219] LIBYA SITUATION
S/ X The situation in Libya.
Subjects: UN Support Mission in Libya|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|LIBYA
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ANGOLA
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: NEW ZEALAND
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SENEGAL
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: URUGUAY
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)
vote: yes

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               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              13 June 2016




               Resolution 2291 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7712th meeting, on
               13 June 2016

                    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/2016/452),
                     Expressing its support for the ongoing efforts of UNSMIL and the Special
               Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate a Libyan-led political solution
               to the challenges facing Libya,
                     Recalling resolution 2259 (2015) which endorses the Rome Communiqué of
               13 December 2015 to support the Government of National Accord as the sole
               legitimate government of Libya, and welcoming the arrival in Tripoli on 30 March
               2016 of members of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord,
               led by Prime Minister Fayez Serraj,
                    Reiterating its support for the full implementation of the Libyan Political
               Agreement of Skhirat, Morocco signed on 17 December 2015 to form a Government
               of National Accord 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 Libyan Political Agreement by
               the House of Representatives on 25 January 2016 and further welcoming the
               meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue on 10 March 2016 which reaffirmed its
               commitment to uphold the Libyan Political Agreement,
                     Recognizing the importance of continued inclusiveness, strongly encouraging
               the Government of National Accord to support reconciliation and enhance political
               outreach throughout Libya, and emphasizing the importance of all parties in Libya
               engaging constructively with the Libyan Political Agreement in good faith and with
               sustained political will,



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                     Urging the full, equal and effective participation of women in all activities
               relating to the democratic transition, conflict resolution and peacebuilding in line
               with relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 1325 (2000), 2122
               (2013) and 2242 (2015),
                     Taking note of the Vienna Communiqué of 16 May 2016 which urged all
               parties to work constructively towards the completion of the transitional
               institutional framework and welcomed the creation of the Presidential Guard by the
               Presidency Council, 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 Government of National Accord in accordance with the
               Libyan Political Agreement,
                     Encouraging the Government of National Accord to finalize interim security
               arrangements for stabilizing Libya as a critical step towards tackling Libya ’s
               political, security, humanitarian, economic and institutional challenges and to
               combat the threat of terrorism,
                    Expressing grave concern at the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in
               Libya,
                    Reiterating its request that all Member States fully support the efforts of the
               Special Representative of the Secretary-General and work with the Libyan
               authorities and UNSMIL to develop a coordinated package of support to build the
               capacity of the Government of National Accord, 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 UN and associated personnel,
                    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 December 2016 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, through mediation and good offices, to support implementation
               of the Libyan Political Agreement, the Government of National Accord, formation
               of its security arrangements, and subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process,
               and for UNSMIL within operational and security constraints, to undertake the
               following tasks:
                    (i)   human rights monitoring and reporting;
                    (ii) support for securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and
                    countering its proliferation;
                    (iii) support to key Libyan institutions;
                    (iv) support, on request, for the provision of essential services, and delivery
                    of humanitarian assistance and in accordance with humanitarian principles;
                    (v)   co-ordination of international assistance;
                    2.    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 re-establish a permanent presence



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           in Libya through a phased return, as security conditions allow and to make the
           necessary security arrangements to this effect;
               3.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Security
           Council on the implementation of this resolution at least every 60 days;
                4.     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;
                5.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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