UN Security Council
2016

noting further that progress in the negotiations is essential in order to improve the quality of life of the people of Western Sahara in all its aspects, Affirming full support for the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara Ambassador Christopher Ross and his work in facilitating negotiations between the parties, and, welcoming to that effect his recent initiatives and ongoing consultations with the parties and neighbouring states, 2/4 16-07084 S/RES/2285 (2016) Affirming full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary -General for Western Sahara and Head of MINURSO Kim Bolduc, Regretting that MINURSO’s ability to fully carry out its mandate has been affected as the majority of its civilian component, including political personnel, cannot perform their duties within MINURSO’s area of operations, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 April 2016 (S/2016/355), 1. Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 30 April 2017; 2. Emphasizes the urgent need for MINURSO to return to full functionality; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to brief the Council within 90 days on