Security Council resolution 2201 (2015) [on the situation in Yemen]
Symbol: S/RES/2201 (2015)
Date: 2015-02-15
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/70 [58] YEMEN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
Subjects: Houthis|National Dialogue Conference (Yemen)|Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative (2011)|RECONCILIATION|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|CONSTITUTIONS|YEMEN
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: ANGOLA
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: MALAYSIA
vote: yes
country: NEW ZEALAND
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SPAIN
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/2201 (2015)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              15 February 2015




               Resolution 2201 (2015)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7382nd meeting, on
               15 February 2015

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its resolutions 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012) and 2140 (2014) and
               presidential statements of 15 February 2013 and 29 August 2014,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
               territorial integrity of Yemen, and its commitment to stand by the people of Yemen,
                    Supporting the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and commending its
               engagement in assisting the political transition in Yemen,
                     Deploring the unilateral actions taken by the Houthis to dissolve parliament
               and take over Yemen’s government institutions, which have seriously escalated the
               situation, expressing alarm at the acts of violence committed by the Houthis and
               their supporters, which have undermined the political transition process in Yemen,
               and jeopardized the security, stability, sovereignty and unity of Yemen,
                     Emphasizing that the political transitional process agreed upon by the parties
               in the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the
               outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and the Peace and
               National Partnership Agreement has been undermined,
                     Expressing grave concern that the Houthis are holding Yemeni government
               officials, including President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister Khalid
               Bahah and members of the Cabinet, under house arrest,
                    Expressing grave concern over reports of the use of child soldiers by Houthi
               forces, Ansar Al-Sharia, and government forces,
                    Underscoring the importance of all parties allowing all Yemenis to assemble
               peacefully without fear of attack, injury, arrest, or retaliation,
                   Noting the formidable economic, security and social challenges confronting
               Yemen, which have left many Yemenis in acute need of humanitarian assistance,
                    Emphasizing the need for the return to the implementation of the Gulf
               Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes
               of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, including drafting a new
               constitution, electoral reform, the holding of a referendum on the draft constitution

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               and timely general elections, to avoid further deterioration of the humanitarian and
               security situation in Yemen,
                     Reiterating the need for comprehensive, independent and impartial
               investigations consistent with international standards into alleged human rights
               violations and abuses in line with the outcomes of the comprehensive National
               Dialogue Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its
               Implementation Mechanism, to ensure full accountability,
                     Stressing that the solution to the situation in Yemen is through a peaceful,
               inclusive, orderly and Yemeni-led political transition process that meets the
               legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for peaceful change and
               meaningful political, economic and social reform, as set out in the Gulf Cooperation
               Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the
               comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, and the Peace and National
               Partnership Agreement, and in this regard reaffirms its full support for, and
               commitment to, the efforts of the Special Advisor of the Secretary-General on
               Yemen, Mr. Jamal Benomar,
                     Condemning the growing number of attacks carried out or sponsored by
               Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, and expresses its determination to address this
               threat in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law
               including applicable human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, and in this regard,
               through the Al-Qaida sanctions regime administered by the Committee pursuant to
               resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and reiterates its readiness, under the
               above-mentioned regime, to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings and
               entities who do not cut off all ties to Al-Qaida and associated groups,
                    Expressing concern at the ability of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula to
               benefit from the deterioration of the political and security situation in Yemen,
               mindful that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their
               motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed,
                   Recalling its determination in resolution 2140 (2014) that the situation in
               Yemen constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
                     1.   Strongly deplores actions taken by the Houthis to dissolve parliament and
               take over Yemen’s government institutions, including acts of violence;
                     2.    Reiterates its call for all parties in Yemen to adhere to resolving their
               differences through dialogue and consultation, reject acts of violence to achieve
               political goals, and refrain from provocation and all unilateral actions to undermine
               the political transition;
                     3.   Expresses grave concern over the takeover by the Houthis of state media
               outlets and rejects the use of the media to incite violence;
                     4.  Strongly calls upon all parties, in particular the Houthis, to abide by the
               Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the
               outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and the Peace and
               National Partnership Agreement and its security annex, which provide for a Yemeni -
               led democratic transition;
                    5.   Urges all parties, in particular the Houthis, to accelerate inclusive United
               Nations-brokered negotiations, to continue the political transition in order to reach a



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           consensus solution in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and
           its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National
           Dialogue conference, and the Peace and National Partnership Agreement and its
           security annex, and to implement it;
                6.    Urges all parties to agree upon and announce publicly dates for
           completing the constitutional consultation process, to hold a referendum on the
           constitution, and to conduct elections under the new electoral law pursuant to the
           new constitution;
                7.    Demands that the Houthis immediately and unconditionally:
                (a)   engage in good faith in the United Nations-brokered negotiations;
                 (b) withdraw their forces from government institutions, including in the
           capital Sana’a, and normalize the security situation in the capital and other
           provinces, and relinquish government and security institutions;
                (c) safely release President Hadi, Prime Minister Bahah, members of the
           Cabinet and all individuals under house arrest or arbitrarily detained;
                 (d) refrain from further unilateral actions that could undermine the political
           transition and the security of Yemen;
                8.   Demands that all parties in Yemen cease all armed hostilities against the
           people and the legitimate authorities of Yemen and relinquish the arms seized from
           Yemen’s military and security institutions, in accordance with the Peace and
           National Partnership Agreement and its security annex;
                 9.    Calls on all member States to refrain from external interference which
           seeks to foment conflict and instability and instead to support the political
           transition;
                10. Calls on all parties to abide by commitments to ensure the security of the
           diplomatic community and its premises;
                 11. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his good offices role, notes
           with appreciation the work of his Special Adviser, Jamal Benomar, stresses the
           importance of the United Nations close coordination with international partners,
           including the Gulf Cooperation Council, Group of Ambassadors in Sana ’a, and other
           actors, in order to contribute to the successful transition;
                 12. Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to coordinate
           assistance from the international community in support of the transition, and to
           propose options for strengthening the office of the Special Adviser to enable him to
           fulfil his mandate, including on United Nations assistance for finalizing and
           adopting the draft constitution, undertaking electoral reform, holding general
           elections, and creating mechanisms for disarmament, demobilization and
           reintegration as well as security sector reform;
                 13. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of this
           resolution, and to continue to report on developments in Yemen, including on the
           implementation of the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation
           Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and
           the Peace and National Partnership Agreement and its security annex within 15 days
           after the date of adoption of this resolution and every 60 days thereafter;



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                    14. Declares its readiness to take further steps in case of non-implementation
               by any Yemeni party of this resolution, in particular paragraphs 5 , 6, 7, and 8 above;
                    15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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