UN Security Council
2016

United Nations S/RES/2016 (2011) Security Council Distr.: General 27 October 2011 Resolution 2016 (2011) Adopted by the Security Council at its 6640th meeting, on 27 October 2011 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 1970 (2011) of 26 February 2011, 1973 (2011) of 17 March 2011, and 2009 (2011) of 16 September 2011, Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, Taking note of the National Transitional Council’s “Declaration of Liberation” of 23 October 2011 in Libya, Looking forward to a future for Libya based on national reconciliation, justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law, Reiterating the importance of promoting the full and effective participation of members of all social and ethnic groups, including the equal participation of women and minority communities in the discussions related to the post-conflict phase, Recalling its decision to refer the situation in Libya to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and the importance of cooperation for ensuring that those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law