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S/RES/2629(2022) SC

Security Council resolution 2629 (2022) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 31 July 2022]

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Draft symbol S/2022/356
Adopted symbol S/RES/2629(2022)
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
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UN Document S/RES/2629(2022) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.9025 April 29, 2022

✓ Yes (15)
Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates)
The United Arab Emirates welcomes the adoption of resolution 2629 (2022) to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We thank the United Kingdom, as the penholder, for its efforts in facilitating the negotiations that led to the adoption of the resolution, which reaffirms the Security Council’s support for a Libyanled and Libyan-owned comprehensive political pro…
Ms. Byrne Nason (Ireland)
First, I would like to express our appreciation to the United Kingdom for its determined efforts as penholder on this mandate renewal. Ireland voted in favour of resolution 2629 (2022) today because we believe that an effective United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is vital to support the Libyan people and their legitimate expectations of a democratic and peaceful future. With the ado…
Mr. Hoxha (Albania)
Albania welcomes the mandate renewal of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), which we supported. I would like to thank you, Madam President, and the United Kingdom team, the penholder, for its relentless work and commend it for the outcome. Albania further welcomes the focus of resolution 2629 (2022) on the implementation of the independent strategic review and strongly encourages i…
Mr. De Almeida Filho (Brazil)
I thank the members of the Security Council for the flexibility shown throughout the negotiations to ensure that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has a robust mandate equipped to meet the challenges of the peace process and the expectations placed in the Council by the Libyan people. The implementation of the recommendations of the independent strategic review is long overdue…
Mr. Gómez Robledo Verduzco (Mexico)
Mexico voted in favour of resolution 2629 (2022) because of the importance of the continuity of the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in the face of the precarious situation of the Libyan political process. While the recommendations of the independent strategic review have been incorporated into the new mandate, particularly with regard to the reconfiguration of the Mi…
Ms. Heimerback (Norway)
Norway would like to thank the penholder for its efforts to get agreement on a substantial renewal of the mandate of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We appreciate that resolution 2629 (2022)requests UNSMIL to implement the recommendations from the strategic review and reaffirms the Council’s support for elections. However, we regret that the Council was not able to agree on a f…
Mr. Biang (Gabon)
Gabon voted in favour of the technical rollover of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We did not want to break with consensus. Nevertheless, we note that the Council members once again were unable to overcome their differences in the interests of the Libyan people. We therefore must emphasize and deplore that this is the third technical rollover. At a key moment…
Mr. Nebenzia (Russian Federation)
The Russian Federation supported resolution 2629 (2022), prepared by the United Kingdom, on extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Nonetheless, we have many questions about the Mission’s work, which we raised very actively during negotiations on the draft. We are convinced that keeping the current configuration of the United Nations mediation efforts in Li…
Mr. Korbieh (Ghana)
We wish to thank the United Kingdom for its hard work during the negotiations on resolution 2629 (2022). Ghana voted in favour of the resolution in order to move the process in Libya forward and for consensus-building. It is, however, regrettable that the resolution did not reflect issues related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as reconciliation and a substantive renewal…
Mr. Kiboino (Kenya)
Kenya considers it crucially important that the United Nations provide full support to Libya’s peace process in a dedicated and on-the-ground manner. That is why we voted to renew the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) this morning. We have seen remarkable positive developments in the peace process over the past two years, an indication of the commitment and desire o…
Mr. Xing Jisheng (China)
At present, the ceasefire in Libya is generally holding, with a notable increase in the uncertainty of the political process and related risks and challenges. It is imperative for the parties in Libya to strengthen dialogue and consultation and quickly reach consensus on the relevant arrangements for the political transition so as to put the political transition back on track. We hope that the Li…
Mrs. Gasri (France)
I should like to thank you, Madam President, for the efforts that you and your team deployed in these negotiations, which made it possible for us to adopt resolution 2629 (2022) unanimously. By voting in favour of this text, France is reaffirming its full support to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and its restructuring, in accordance with the recommendations of the United Na…
Mr. DeLaurentis (United States of America)
The United States is disappointed that negotiations again failed to achieve the adoption of a substantive, year-long mandate that authorizes the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to continue its work in Libya with the foundation it needs to be successful. UNSMIL is an essential partner in Libya, particularly at this critical moment when United Nations-facilitated dialogue has begu…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I welcome the adoption of resolution 2629 (2022), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). I particularly welcome the decision to implement the independent strategic review and look forward to the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The reso…
Full text of resolution CR-UNSC
United Nations S/RES/2629 (2022) Security Council Distr.: General 29 April 2022 Resolution 2629 (2022) Adopted by the Security Council at its 9025th meeting, on 29 April 2022 The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on Libya, including resolutions 2259 (2015), 2510 (2020), 2542 (2020) and 2570 (2021), Reaffirming its strong commitment to a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations, to create a path to hold free, fair and inclusive national Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Libya as soon as possible, in this regard, expressing support for the ongoing facilitation of intra-Libyan consultations to create the conditions and circumstances for elections on a constitutional and legal basis, and recalling the timeline elaborated in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) roadmap and the role of all relevant institutio ns in delivering elections, Recalling its determination in its resolution 2213 (2015) that the situation in Libya continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security, 1. Decides to extend until 31 July 2022 the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), as an integrated special political mission to carry out its mandate, as set out in resolution 2542 (2020) and paragraph 16 of resolution 2570 (2021); 2. Takes note of the Independent Strategic Review of UNSMIL (S/2021/716), requests the Mission to implement its recommendations, decides that UNSMIL should be led by a Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), in Tripoli, supported by two Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary -General, and calls upon the Secretary-General to appoint a SRSG promptly; 3. Requests that, in the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategic Review, UNSMIL explores all avenues to increase efficiency and redeploy existing resources, including through prioritisation and the reconfiguration of tasks and resources, as needed and where appropriate; 4. Calls upon all parties to refrain from any actions that could undermine the political process or the 23 October 2020 ceasefire in Libya, which should be implemented in full, and recalls that the measures set out in resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by subsequent resolutions, shall apply to individuals and entities determined by the United Nations Sanctions Committee to be engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, stability or security of Libya or 22-06441 (E) *2206441* S/RES/2629 (2022) obstruct or undermine the successful completion of its political transition, including by obstructing or undermining the elections; 5. Emphasises that there can be no military solution in Libya and demands full compliance by all Member States with the arms embargo imposed under resolution 1970 (2011), as modified by subsequent resolutions; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of this resolution every 30 days up until 31 July 2022; 7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. 2/2 22-06441

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