Security Council resolution 2495 (2019) [on extension of the mandate of the AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) until 31 Oct. 2020]
Symbol: S/RES/2495 (2019)
Date: 2019-10-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/74 [204] AU/UN HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
S/74 [160] SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/ X Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.
Subjects: AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DARFUR (SUDAN)|SUDAN
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BELGIUM
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
vote: yes
country: EQUATORIAL GUINEA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: GERMANY
vote: yes
country: INDONESIA
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: POLAND
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/2495 (2019)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 October 2019




               Resolution 2495 (2019)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8654th meeting,
               on 31 October 2019

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and Presidential statements concerning
               the situation in Sudan and underlining the importance of full compliance with and
               implementation of these,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
               territorial integrity of Sudan,
                    Reaffirming the basic principles of peacekeeping, such as consent of the parties,
               impartiality and non-use of force, except in self-defence and defence of the mandate,
               and recognising that the mandate of each peacekeeping mission is specific to the
               country concerned, underlining that the mandates that it authorises are consistent with
               the basic principles, reiterating that the Security Council expects full deliver of the
               mandates it authorises, and recalling in this regard its resolution 2436 (2018),
                     Welcoming the signing of the Constitutional Declaration on 17 August 2019 on
               the establishment of a new civilian-led transitional Government and transitional
               institutions, and further welcoming the inauguration of the Prime Minister and
               Sovereign Council on 21 August 2019, and of the Cabinet on 8 September 2019,
                    Welcoming the commitment in the Constitutional Declaration to achieve a fair
               and comprehensive peace in Sudan by addressing the root causes of conflict and t he
               impact of conflict, commending in this regard the launch of the peace negotiations on
               14 October 2019, and noting with appreciation the role of the Government of South
               Sudan in supporting these negotiations,
                    Calling on the Government of Sudan, the Darfur armed movements and all
               stakeholders, including representatives of the internally displaced persons (IDPs), to
               seize the momentum and engage in inclusive peace negotiations, without
               preconditions and in accordance with the Constitutional Declaration, a nd
               encouraging the parties to the conflict to reach a peace agreement swiftly,
                    Underscoring that it is imperative that the withdrawal of the African Union -
               United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) should take into account the
               progress made in the peace process,
                    Welcoming the improvements in security conditions in Darfur while expressing
               concern that the security situation in some regions of Darfur remains precarious due




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               to the destabilising activities of a number of actors which further exacerb ate
               insecurity, threats against civilians in Darfur, inter-communal violence and acts of
               criminality, and undermines development and the rule of law,
                     Welcoming the decisions of the Government of Sudan to facilitate the delivery
               of humanitarian assistance and create more favourable conditions for humanitarian
               actors and encouraging the full implementation of these decisions in order to ensure
               rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Darfur,
                    Welcoming the agreement signed on 25 September 2019 between the
               Government of Sudan and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to open a
               Country Office with field offices in Sudan and encouraging the swift
               operationalisation of these offices,
                  Taking note of the Special Report of the Chairperson of the African Union
               Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/2019/816),
                   Taking note of the letter by the Government of Sudan addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations dated 22 October 2019,
                    Determining that the situation in Sudan constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.   Decides to extend until 31 October 2020 the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID);
                     2.   Calls upon the Government of Sudan, Darfur armed movements and all
               other stakeholders to meaningfully participate and demonstrate progress in advancing
               peace negotiations with the goal of creating a fair and comprehensive peace, enabling
               UNAMID to fully drawdown;
                     3.    Decides that UNAMID shall continue to implement its mandate as set out
               in resolution 2429 (2018) and, in line with existing tasks and in cooperation with the
               United Nations Country Team, shall focus on:
                    (i) support to the peace process, including to mediation between the
                    Government of Sudan and the Darfur armed movements, the national Peace
                    Commission, and support for the implementation of any peace agreement, as
                    currently reflected in the Government of Sudan’s strategic priority to achieve a
                    fair and comprehensive peace;
                    (ii) support to peacebuilding activities, including strengthening the State
                    Liaison Functions (SLFs) and expanding them into Jebel Marra;
                    (iii) the protection of civilians, monitoring and reporting on human rights ,
                    including sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against
                    children, the facilitation of humanitarian assistance and the safety and security
                    of humanitarian personnel, and contribute to the creation of the necessary
                    security conditions for the voluntary, informed, safe, dignified and sustainable
                    return of refugees and IDPs, or, where appropriate, their local integration or
                    relocation to a third location;
                     4.    Takes note of the first option provided in paragraph 45(i) of the Special
               Report of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary -
               General of the United Nations (S/2019/816) and decides that until 31 March 2020
               UNAMID shall maintain its current troop and police ceilings, and further decides that
               during this period UNAMID shall maintain all team sites for mandate
               implementation, with the exception of its sector headquarters in South Darfur, which
               shall be closed in line with paragraph 5 of this resolution, whilst being prepared for


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           the timely and responsible closure of additional team sites following a decision of the
           Security Council;
                5.    Acknowledges the Government of Sudan’s commitment, in line with
           United Nations rules and regulations, to use handed -over UNAMID team sites
           exclusively for civilian end-user purposes, and urges the Government of Sudan to
           ensure that UNAMID team sites previously handed-over and team sites that will be
           handed over in the future are utilised to this effect;
                6.   Requests the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union
           Commission to provide the Security Council with a Special Report no later t han
           31 January 2020, on the following:
                (i) an assessment of the situation on the ground, an update on the peace
                process, information on the status of previously handed -over UNAMID team
                sites, and recommendations on the appropriate course of action regardi ng the
                drawdown of UNAMID;
                (ii) options for a follow-on presence to UNAMID, based on the views and the
                needs of Government of Sudan;
                 7.   Expresses its intention, taking into account the findings of the Special
           Report requested in paragraph 6 of this resolution, to decide by 31 March 2020,
           courses of action regarding the responsible drawdown and exit of UNAMID in line
           with paragraph 1 of this resolution, and further expresses its intention to adopt a new
           resolution at the same time, establishing a follow-on presence to UNAMID;
                8.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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