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2676 (2023) SC

Security Council resolution 2676 (2023) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005) on the Sudan until 12 Mar. 2024]

78
Session
13
Yes
0
No
2
Abstentions
Draft symbol S/2023/179
Adopted symbol 2676 (2023)
Category GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTORS
P5 Positions
Russia ~ United States United Kingdom China ~ France
UN Document 2676 (2023) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.9278 March 8, 2023

— Abstain (2)
✓ Yes (13)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Kelley (United States of America)
The United States wishes to thank Council members for their constructive engagement on a resolution (resolution 2676 (2023)) to renew the mandate of the Panel of Experts. The text adopted today incorporates the views of all Council members following nearly two months of consultations and negotiations. The Panel of Experts continues to play a critical role in reporting on conflict and promoting p…
Mr. Polyanskiy (Russian Federation)
The Russian Federation abstained in the voting on the resolution prepared by the United States on the sanctions regime in relation to the Sudan (resolution 2676 (2023)). We continue to believe that the Sudan sanctions regime no longer reflects the actual situation in Darfur. Moreover, it hinders the Sudanese Government’s implementation of State-building plans and the region’s socioeconomic develo…
Mr. Dai Bing (China)
China abstained in the voting on resolution 2676 (2023). I would like to explain our position. The Security Council’s sanctions on Darfur, the Sudan, which began in 2004, were aimed at ending the armed conflict that broke out in Darfur and helping the Sudan return to peace and stability. With the help of various parties working in concert, the Sudanese transitional Government and the armed oppos…
Mr. De Almeida Filho (Brazil)
During the negotiations, we tried to work constructively with all the members of the Security Council. Although we would have preferred a different text, with a shorter sunset clause and clearer and more concise benchmarks, we also believe that the facilitators were able to take into consideration many of the concerns raised. On the other hand, progress on the negotiations should not be measured…
Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates)
I deliver this explanation of vote on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3) — Ghana, Gabon and Mozambique — and the United Arab Emirates. The A3 and the United Arab Emirates would like to recognize and thank the penholder for its efforts in facilitating the negotiations process. In the same vein, we negotiated in good faith by laying bare our concerns and engaging with…
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