Security Council resolution 2016 (2011) [on termination of the provisions of paras. 4, 5 and 6 to 12 of Security Council resolution 1973 (2011) concerning Libya]
Symbol: S/RES/2016(2011)
Date: 2011-10-27
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/66 [219] LIBYA SITUATION
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POST-CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|SANCTIONS|AIRSPACE|AIRCRAFT|LIBYA|DEMOCRACY|GOVERNANCE|RULE OF LAW|RECONCILIATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
vote: yes
country: BRAZIL
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: COLOMBIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GABON
vote: yes
country: GERMANY
vote: yes
country: INDIA
vote: yes
country: LEBANON
vote: yes
country: NIGERIA
vote: yes
country: PORTUGAL
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SOUTH AFRICA
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/2016 (2011)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               27 October 2011




               Resolution 2016 (2011)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6640th meeting,
               on 27 October 2011

                    The Security Council,
                   Recalling its resolutions 1970 (2011) of 26 February 2011, 1973 (2011) of
               17 March 2011, and 2009 (2011) of 16 September 2011,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Libya,
                     Taking note of the National Transitional Council’s “Declaration of Liberation”
               of 23 October 2011 in Libya,
                    Looking forward to a future for Libya based on national reconciliation, justice,
               respect for human rights and the rule of law,
                    Reiterating the importance of promoting the full and effective participation of
               members of all social and ethnic groups, including the equal participation of women
               and minority communities in the discussions related to the post-conflict phase,
                     Recalling its decision to refer the situation in Libya to the Prosecutor of the
               International Criminal Court, and the importance of cooperation for ensuring that
               those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law
               or complicit in attacks targeting the civilian population are held accountable,
                     Reiterating that the voluntary and sustainable return of refugees and internally
               displaced persons will be an important factor for the consolidation of peace in
               Libya,
                    Expressing concern at the proliferation of arms in Libya and its potential
               impact on regional peace and security, and also expressing its intention
               expeditiously to address that issue further,
                    Expressing grave concern about continuing reports of reprisals, arbitrary
               detentions, wrongful imprisonment and extrajudicial executions in Libya,
                     Reiterating its call to the Libyan authorities to promote and protect human
               rights and fundamental freedoms, including those of people belonging to vulnerable
               groups, to comply with their obligations under international law, including
               international humanitarian law and human rights law, and urging respect for the


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               human rights of all people in Libya, including former officials and detainees, during
               and after the transitional period,
                    Recalling its decisions in resolution 2009 (2011) to:
                     (a) Modify the provisions of the arms embargo imposed by paragraph 9 of
               resolution 1970 to provide for additional exemptions,
                     (b) Terminate the asset freeze imposed by paragraphs 17, 19, 20 and 21 of
               resolution 1970 (2011) and paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (2011) with respect to
               the Libyan National Oil Corporation and Zueitina Oil Company, and to modify the
               asset freeze imposed by paragraphs 17, 19, 20 and 21 of resolution 1970 (2011) and
               paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (2011) with respect to the Central Bank of Libya,
               the Libyan Arab Foreign Bank, the Libyan Investment Authority, and the Libyan
               Africa Investment Portfolio, and
                    (c)   Cease the measures imposed by paragraph 17 of resolution 1973 (2011),
                    Recalling also its intention to keep the measures imposed by paragraphs 6 to
               12 of resolution 1973 (2011) under continuous review and to lift, as appropriate and
               when circumstances permit, those measures and to terminate authorization given to
               Member States in paragraph 4 of resolution 1973 (2011), in consultation with the
               Libyan authorities,
                    Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
               and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Welcomes the positive developments in Libya which will improve the
               prospects for a democratic, peaceful and prosperous future there;
                     2.    Looks forward to the swift establishment of an inclusive, representative
               transitional Government of Libya, and reiterates the need for the transitional period
               to be underpinned by a commitment to democracy, good governance, rule of law,
               national reconciliation and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of
               all people in Libya;
                     3.   Strongly urges the Libyan authorities to refrain from reprisals, including
               arbitrary detentions, calls upon the Libyan authorities to take all steps necessary to
               prevent reprisals, wrongful imprisonment and extrajudicial executions, and
               underscores the Libyan authorities’ responsibility for the protection of its
               population, including foreign nationals and African migrants;
                     4.   Urges all Member States to cooperate closely with the Libyan authorities
               in their efforts to end impunity for violations of international human rights and
               international humanitarian law;

               Protection of Civilians
                    5.    Decides that the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 5 of resolution 1973
               (2011) shall be terminated from 23.59 Libyan local time on 31 October 2011;




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           No-Fly Zone
                6.    Decides also that the provisions of paragraphs 6 to 12 of resolution 1973
           (2011) shall be terminated from 23.59 Libyan local time on 31 October 2011;
                7.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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