UN Security Council
2018

9. Stresses that, in the context of the evolving security situation, drawdown of the Mission should be based on progress against the indicators and benchmarks as outlined in paragraph 50, and the conditions on the ground, and implemented in a gradual, phased, flexible and reversible manner, and that a reduction in the uniformed component should preserve the hybrid nature of the M ission and should prioritise the retention of the highest performing contingents; 10. Underlines the need for appropriate staffing levels in accordance with the reconfiguration of UNAMID, including the increased focus on stabilising the situation in Darfur; 11. Decides that UNAMID’s redefined strategic priorities, as recommended in the Special Report, are: (i) The protection of civilians, monitoring and reporting on human rights, sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against children, the facilitation of humanitarian assistance and the safety and security of humanitarian personnel; (ii) Mediation between the Government of Sudan and non-signatory armed movements on the basis of the DDPD; (iii) Support for the mediation of inter-communal or other local conflict that