UN Security Council
2017

demonstrate through their actions clear commitment and steadfast guarantees for implementation of the JBVMM, in line with the steps outlined in paragraph 7, and requests the Secretary-General to report on the status of whether the mechanism has reached full operating capability by 15 October 2017; 9. Decides to decrease the authorized troop ceiling to 4,791 and requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council fully updated on the status of deployment as part of his regular reporting cycle; 10. Urges renewed efforts to determine conclusively the SDBZ centreline on the ground, and reiterates that the centreline of the SDBZ in no way prejudices the current or future legal status of the border, ongoing negotiations on the disputed and claimed areas, and demarcation of the borders; 11. Underscores that UNISFA’s protection of civilians mandate as set out in paragraph 3 of resolution 1990 (2011) includes taking the necessary actions to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence, irrespec tive of the source of such violence, and commending UNISFA’s efforts in that regard; 17-07830 5/8 S/RES/2352 (2017)