S/RES/2685(2023) SC
Security Council resolution 2685 (2023) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until 3 Dec. 2023]
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Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/2023/399 |
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| Adopted symbol | S/RES/2685(2023) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
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United States
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| UN Document | S/RES/2685(2023) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.9337
Speeches following this vote (9)
Mr. Kariuki
With resolution 2685 (2023), the Security Council has sent a unified endorsement of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). I would like to pay tribute to the efforts of all the United Nations staff in the Sudan, as well as those providing support from outside the country, who continue to do vital work under extremely challenging circumstances. Let me i…
Mr. Biang
Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique just voted in favour of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) in order to enable the Mission to continue its mandate, despite the deteriorating security and political context.
The security situation in the Sudan continues to deteriorate. The country is at a critical juncture in its history, facing a …
Mr. Wood
The United States is grateful that the Security Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan for another six months. We voted in favour of resolution 2685 (2023) to express our strong support for Special Representative of the Secretary-General Volker Perthes and the entire Mission.
We strongly regret that the Council was unable to find c…
Mr. Ishikane
I too would like to thank the penholder on resolution 2685 (2023), the United Kingdom, for its tireless work to consolidate the Security Council’s position.
Clashes continue in the Sudan despite the repeated ceasefire agreements between the parties. Currently, there is no clear positive sign of a return to the political process. The humanitarian situation in the Sudan and its neighbours is worse…
Mrs. Baeriswyl
As I take the floor for the first time since you began your presidency, Madam, allow me to congratulate you, wish you every success and assure you of our full support in the month of June.
Switzerland welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2685 (2023), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) for six months. That is a …
Ms. Gatt
Malta welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2685 (2023), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission (UNITAMS) for six months. Malta expresses its gratitude to the penholder country for its extensive efforts in bridging and leading the members of the Security Council towards a consensus. Today’s adoption reflects the Council’s continued commitm…
Mr. Geng Shuang
The ongoing armed conflict in the Sudan has resulted in heavy casualties and a dire humanitarian crisis. The Council has just unanimously adopted resolution 2685 (2023) to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and agreed on press statement SC/15305, demonstrating the common aspiration of the international community to maintain peac…
Ms. Evstigneeva
The Russian Federation voted in favour of resolution 2685 (2023) on a six-month technical rollover of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) prepared by the United Kingdom.
The situation in the Sudan remains worrisome. On 15 April, the conflict started between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces began, and it has not s…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates welcomes the adoption of today’s resolution 2685 (2023). We thank the United Kingdom, in its capacity as penholder, for its efforts in facilitating the consultations for both the renewal of the
mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan…
Full text of resolution
United Nations S/RES/2685 (2023)
Security Council Distr.: General
2 June 2023
Resolution 2685 (2023)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9337th meeting, on
2 June 2023
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions, presidential statements and press
statements concerning the situation in Sudan,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence, and
territorial integrity of Sudan,
Taking note of the Report of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the
situation in Sudan and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Transition
Assistance Mission (UNITAMS) (S/2023/355),
1. Decides to extend the mandate of UNITAMS until 3 December 2023 as
contained in paragraph 3 of resolution 2579 (2021) and as previously extended by
resolution 2636 (2022);
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Security
Council every 90 days on the implementation of UNITAMS mandate as set out in
resolution 2579 (2021), with the next report due by 30 August;
3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
23-10555 (E)
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