S/2023/638 SC

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 MINUS MA’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 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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