S/RES/2271(2016) SC
Security Council resolution 2271 (2016) [on renewal of sanctions until 15 Apr. 2016 and extension of the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2206 (2015) on South Sudan until 15 May 2016]
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| Draft symbol | S/2016/200 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/2271(2016) |
| Category | GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTORS |
| Sponsors (1) |
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| P5 Positions |
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United States
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| UN Document | S/RES/2271(2016) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.7639
Speeches following this vote (2)
Mr. Iliichev
Russia supported resolution 2271 (2016), which extends for a month and a half the existing Security Council sanctions on South Sudan. On the one hand, the technical nature of the resolution reflects the lack of unity in the Council on maintaining or expanding the current the sanctions regime. On the other, it illustrates the extreme importance and the sensitivity of the present moment in resolvin…
Mr. Pressman
The Security Council and the United Nations remain steadfast in their commitment to support the people of South Sudan in their quest for stability, peace and good governance. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go and much work remains to be done. As such, we must work together to send the right signals to South Sudan’s leaders. The Secretary-General perhaps put it best last week when he told th…
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The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and statements on South Sudan, in particular resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2132 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2206 (2015), 2241 (2015), and 2252 (2015),
Determining that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides to renew until 15 April 2016 the measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 12 of resolution 2206 (2015), and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 of resolution 2206 (2015);
2. Decides to extend until 15 May 2016 the mandate of the Panel of Experts as set out in paragraph 18 of resolution 2206 (2015), expresses its intention to review the mandate and take appropriate action regarding the further extension no later than 15 April 2016;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Full text of resolution
United Nations S/RES/2271 (2016)
Security Council Distr.: General
2 March 2016
Resolution 2271 (2016)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7639th meeting, on
2 March 2016
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and statements on South Sudan, in particular
resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2132 (2013), 2155 (2014) 2187 (2014), 2206
(2015), 2241 (2015), and 2252 (2015),
Determining that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat
to international peace and security in the region,
Acting under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Decides to renew until 15 April 2016 the measures imposed by
paragraphs 9 and 12 of resolution 2206 (2015), and reaffirms the provisions of
paragraphs 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 of resolution 2206 (2015);
2. Decides to extend until 15 May 2016 the mandate of the Panel of Experts
as set out in paragraph 18 of resolution 2206 (2015), expresses its intention to
review the mandate and take appropriate action regarding the further extension no
later than April 15, 2016;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
16-03379 (E)
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