United Nations Security Council draft resolution S/2023/638
Date: 2023-08-30 (meeting 9408)
Agenda: The situation in Mali
Vetoed by: RUSSIA/USSR

United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
30 August 2023
Original: English
France and United Arab Emirates: draft resolution
The Security Council,
Recalling all its previous resolutions, statements of its President and press
statements on the situation in Mali, and also recalling resolution 2664 (2022),
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial
integrity of Mali, emphasizing that the Malian authorities have primary responsibility
for the provision of stability and security throughout the territory of Mali, and
underscoring the importance of achieving national ownership of peace- and security-
related initiatives,
Recalling the provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali
("the Agreement") calling upon the Security Council to give its full support to the
Agreement, to closely monitor its implementation and, if necessary, to take measures
against anyone hindering the implementation of the commitments contained therein
or the realization of its objectives,
Reiterating that the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic
Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other international partners
remain firmly committed to the implementation of the Agreement as a means to
achieve long-term peace and stability in Mali, commending the role played by Algeria
and other members of the international mediation team to assist the Malian parties to
implement the Agreement, emphasizing the need for increased engagement by the
members of the international mediation team for the implementation of the
Agreement, and further underlining the central role the United Nations should
continue to play to support and oversee the implementation of the Agreement by the
Malian parties to the Agreement,
Expressing concern at the stalled implementation of the Agreement and threats
to the ceasefire, calling on all parties to adhere to the Agreement and implement its
provisions, and to cooperate fully with the United Nations during MINUSMA's
drawdown, withdrawal and liquidation to ensure the orderly and safe withdrawal of
the mission, as well as to mitigate any negative impact of MINUSMA's withdrawal
on the Agreement,
Recalling the need for Member States to ensure that all measures taken by them
to implement this resolution comply with their obligations under international law,
including international humanitarian law, international human rights law and
international refugee law, as applicable,
Taking note of the decisions of the Security Council Committee established
pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali ("the Committee") of
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20 December 2018 and 10 July 2019 that several individuals be placed on the list of
individuals and entities subject to measures pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) ("the
2374 Sanctions List") and further taking note of the intention of the Committee to
consider the removal of these individuals from the 2374 Sanctions List if the priority
measures listed in paragraph 4 of resolution 2584 (2021) are fully implemented and
the individuals designated cease all illicit activities, including those listed in the
statement of case, while stressing that the Security Council has not yet seen sufficient
progress to merit such consideration,
Taking note of the final report (S/2023/578) of the Panel of Experts,
Noting the importance of continued cooperation and information exchange
between the Panel of Experts and all other United Nations entities operating in Mali,
within their mandates and capabilities,
Acknowledging the letter from the Transition Government of Mali dated
15 August 2023 (S/2023/605) and its request to lift the sanctions regime concerning
Mali,
Determining that the situation in Mali continues to constitute a threat to
international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides to renew until 31 August 2024 the measures as set out in
paragraphs 1 to 7 of resolution 2374 (2017);
2.
Reaffirms that these measures shall apply to individuals and entities as
designated by the Committee, as set forth in paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution 2374
(2017);
3. Decides to extend until 30 September 2024 the mandate of the Panel of
Experts, as set out in paragraphs 11 to 15 of resolution 2374 (2017), recalls paragraph
6 of resolution 2664 (2022), expresses its intention to review the mandate and take
appropriate action regarding its further extension no later than 31 August 2024,
requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as
expeditiously as possible to re-establish the Panel of Experts, in consultation with the
Committee, drawing, as appropriate, on the expertise of the current members of the
Panel of Experts, and calls upon all Member States to facilitate the work of the Panel;
4.
Requests the Panel of Experts to provide to the Council, after discussion
with the Committee, a midterm report no later than 28 February 2024, a final report
no later than 15 August 2024, and periodic updates in between, as appropriate;
5.
Emphasizes its readiness to review the continuation of the measures
contained in resolution 2374 (2017), including modification, suspension or lifting of
the measures, as may be appropriate at any time;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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Voting result: 13 yes, 1 no, 1 abstentions
Votes by member:
country: Albania
vote: Y
country: Brazil
vote: Y
country: China
vote: A
country: Ecuador
vote: Y
country: France
vote: Y
country: Gabon
vote: Y
country: Ghana
vote: Y
country: Japan
vote: Y
country: Malta
vote: Y
country: Mozambique
vote: Y
country: Russian Federation
vote: N
country: Switzerland
vote: Y
country: United Arab Emirates
vote: Y
country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
vote: Y
country: United States of America
vote: Y