UN Security Council
2016

and the overall progress made in Côte d’Ivoire, including with respect to the capacity of the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to take over UNOCI’s security role, requests the Secretary-General to implement this plan, in close cooperation with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and all relevant stakeholders; 14. Decides that the mandate of UNOCI as set out in paragraphs 15 and 18 below shall be extended for a final period until 30 June 2017; 15. Decides that until 30 April 2017, the mandate of UNOCI shall be the following: (a) Protection of civilians – To support the Ivorian security forces to protect civilians in the event of a deterioration of the security situation that could risk a strategic reversal of peace and stability in the country, taking into account UNOCI’s reduced capabilities and areas of deployment; (b) Political support – To provide, by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, political facilitation and political support for the efforts of the Ivorian au thorities to address the root causes of the conflict and consolidate peace and stability in