United Nations Security Council Resolution 1916
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Security Council Resolution
1916, adopted unanimously on March 19, 2010, after recalling resolutions 733
(1992), 1519
(2003), 1558
(2004), 1587
(2004), 1630
(2005), 1676
(2006), 1724
(2006), 1744
(2007), 1766
(2007), 1772
(2007), 1801
(2008), 1811
(2008), 1844
(2008), 1853
(2008), 1862
(2009), 1894
(2009) and 1907
(2009), the Council extended the term of the Monitoring Group for 12 months and expanded its mandate to include the monitoring of the arms embargo
on Eritrea
in addition to Somalia
.
on Somalia does not apply to weapons or military equipment destined for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) or for assistance provided to develop security sector institutions in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee established in Resolution 751
(1992). The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Djibouti
, Eritirea and Somalia was reaffirmed, as was the Djibouti Peace Agreement as a basis for a solution to the conflict. Concern was expressed at acts of intimidation against the Monitoring Group in interference in its work, and flows of weapons and ammunition supplies to and through Somalia and Eritrea in violations of the arms embargoes imposed in resolutions 733 and 1907 respectively were condemned as potential threats to international peace and security. All Member States were urged to refrain from any action in violation of the resolutions and that violators would be held accountable. The Council determined that the situation in Somalia, Eritrea's actions undermining peace and reconciliation in Somalia, as well as the dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, continue to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.
, the Council stressed that all countries should comply with the provisions of the arms embargoes against Eritrea and Somalia, reiterating its intention to consider further measures to improve the implementation and ensure compliance with the provisions. The importance of humanitarian aid
operations was underscored, while the politicisation, misuse, and misappropriation of humanitarian assistance by armed groups was condemned, requesting states and United Nations agencies to put an end to such practices.
The Council then decided to ease some restrictions and obligations under the international sanctions
regime to enable the delivery of supplies and technical assistance by international, regional and subregional organisations and to ensure the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance, reviewing the effects of the provision every 120 days. In this regard, the United Nations Humanitarian Aid Coordinator for Somalia was requested to report every 120 days on the implementation of this provision. The mandate of the Monitoring Group was then expanded as follows:
to continue taks set out in previous resolutions; to investigate activities that provided revenues used to violate the arms embargoes against Eritrea and Somalia; to investigate the use of transport, routes, seaports, airports and other facilities in connection with violations of the arms embargoes; to continue collecting information relating to individuals and entities engaged in the above acts and present to the Committee for further possible measures by the Council; to make recommendations based on its investigations; to co-operate closely with the Committee on specific recommendations for additional measures to ensure compliance with the arms embargoes; to identify areas where the capacities of states in the region could be strengthened to improve facilitation of the implementation of the arms embargoes; to provide a midterm briefing to the Council via the Committee and report monthly on progress; to submit a final report 15 days before the termination of the mandate of the Monitoring Group.
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
was requested to secure financial arrangements to support the Monitoring Group. The Committee was required to make recommendations based on the reports of the Monitoring Group to ensure improved compliance with the arms embargoes and resolutions imposed by the Security Council on Somalia and Eritrea. All states in the region, including Eritrea and the Transitional Federal Government
in Somalia were urged to co-operate with the Monitoring Group, allowing unimpeded access in order to complete its mandate.
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1916, adopted unanimously on March 19, 2010, after recalling resolutions 733
United Nations Security Council Resolution 733
United Nations Security Council Resolution 733, adopted unanimously on January 23, 1992, after expressing its alarm at the situation in Somalia regarding the heavy loss of life, destruction to property and threat to regional stability, the Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations...
(1992), 1519
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1519
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1519, adopted unanimously on December 16, 2003, after recalling resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1356 , 1407 , 1425 and 1474 , the Council requested the establishment of a monitoring group to investigate violations...
(2003), 1558
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1558
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1558, adopted unanimously on August 17, 2004, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 and 1519 , the Council re-established a group to monitor the arms embargo against the country for a further six...
(2004), 1587
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1587
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1587, adopted unanimously on March 15, 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1519 and 1558 , the Council re-established a group to monitor the arms embargo against the country for a further...
(2004), 1630
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1630
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1630, adopted unanimously on October 14, 2005, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1519 , 1558 and 1587 , the Council re-established a group to monitor the arms embargo against the country for a...
(2005), 1676
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1676
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1676, adopted unanimously on May 10, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1519 , 1558 , 1587 and 1630 , the Council re-established a group to monitor the arms embargo against the country...
(2006), 1724
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1724
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1724, adopted unanimously on November 29, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Somalia, particularly resolutions 733 , 1519 , 1558 , 1587 , 1630 and 1676 , the Council re-established a group to monitor the arms embargo against...
(2006), 1744
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1744
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1744 was unanimously adopted on 21 February 2007.- Resolution :The Security Council this afternoon gave the green light to the African Union to establish a mission in Somalia for six months, and requested the Secretary-General to send a technical...
(2007), 1766
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1766
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1766 was unanimously adopted on 23 July 2007.- Resolution :Condemning an inflow of weapons that continued to threaten peace and security in Somalia, the Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the Group it established in 2004 to monitor the...
(2007), 1772
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1772
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1772 was unanimously adopted on 20 August 2007.- Resolution :The Security Council this morning authorized the African Union to maintain its operation in Somalia for a further six months, and to take all necessary measures to support dialogue and...
(2007), 1801
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1801
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1801 was unanimously adopted on 20 February 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council this afternoon extended its authorization of the African Union Mission in Somalia for a further period of six months, until 20 August.Unanimously adopting resolution 1801 ...
(2008), 1811
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1811
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1811 was unanimously adopted on 29 April 2008.- Resolution :Condemning flows of weapons and ammunition supplies to and through Somalia as a serious threat to peace and stability in that country, the Security Council reiterated this morning its intention to...
(2008), 1844
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1844
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1844 was unanimously adopted on 20 November 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council today strengthened the arms embargo on the violence-plagued nation of Somalia by specifying sanctions on violators and expanding the mandate of the Committee that oversees...
(2008), 1853
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1853
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1853 was unanimously adopted on 19 December 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council today authorized the re-establishment of the group monitoring the arms embargo in Somalia for one year and added a fifth expert to handle the additional tasks it assigned...
(2008), 1862
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1862
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1862 was unanimously adopted on 14 January 2009.- Resolution :Expressing its deep concern about the continuing tense border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea and its possible impact on subregional stability and security, the Security Council today urged...
(2009), 1894
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1894
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1894 was unanimously adopted on 11 November 2009.- Resolution :Expressing deep regret that civilians continued to account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts, the Security Council reaffirmed today its readiness to respond to the...
(2009) and 1907
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1907
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1907, adopted on December 23, 2009, imposed an arms embargo on Eritrea, travel bans on its leaders, and froze the assets of some of the country's political and military officials as punishment for aiding anti-government rebels in Somalia and refusing to...
(2009), the Council extended the term of the Monitoring Group for 12 months and expanded its mandate to include the monitoring of the arms embargo
Arms embargo
An arms embargo is an embargo that applies to weaponry. It may also include "dual use" items. An arms embargo may serve one or more purposes:# to signal disapproval of behavior by a certain actor,# to maintain neutral standing in an ongoing conflict, or...
on Eritrea
Eritrea
Eritrea , officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea derives it's name from the Greek word Erethria, meaning 'red land'. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast...
in addition to Somalia
Somalia
Somalia , officially the Somali Republic and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic under Socialist rule, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. Since the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991 there has been no central government control over most of the country's territory...
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Observations
The Council recalled that the arms embargoArms embargo
An arms embargo is an embargo that applies to weaponry. It may also include "dual use" items. An arms embargo may serve one or more purposes:# to signal disapproval of behavior by a certain actor,# to maintain neutral standing in an ongoing conflict, or...
on Somalia does not apply to weapons or military equipment destined for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) or for assistance provided to develop security sector institutions in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee established in Resolution 751
United Nations Security Council Resolution 751
United Nations Security Council Resolution 751, adopted unanimously on April 24, 1992, after reaffirming resolutions 733 and 746 and considering a report by the Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on the ongoing civil war in Somalia, the Council established a United Nations Operation in...
(1992). The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Djibouti
Djibouti
Djibouti , officially the Republic of Djibouti , is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east...
, Eritirea and Somalia was reaffirmed, as was the Djibouti Peace Agreement as a basis for a solution to the conflict. Concern was expressed at acts of intimidation against the Monitoring Group in interference in its work, and flows of weapons and ammunition supplies to and through Somalia and Eritrea in violations of the arms embargoes imposed in resolutions 733 and 1907 respectively were condemned as potential threats to international peace and security. All Member States were urged to refrain from any action in violation of the resolutions and that violators would be held accountable. The Council determined that the situation in Somalia, Eritrea's actions undermining peace and reconciliation in Somalia, as well as the dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, continue to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.
Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations CharterChapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council stressed that all countries should comply with the provisions of the arms embargoes against Eritrea and Somalia, reiterating its intention to consider further measures to improve the implementation and ensure compliance with the provisions. The importance of humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
operations was underscored, while the politicisation, misuse, and misappropriation of humanitarian assistance by armed groups was condemned, requesting states and United Nations agencies to put an end to such practices.
The Council then decided to ease some restrictions and obligations under the international sanctions
International sanctions
International sanctions are actions taken by countries against others for political reasons, either unilaterally or multilaterally.There are several types of sanctions....
regime to enable the delivery of supplies and technical assistance by international, regional and subregional organisations and to ensure the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance, reviewing the effects of the provision every 120 days. In this regard, the United Nations Humanitarian Aid Coordinator for Somalia was requested to report every 120 days on the implementation of this provision. The mandate of the Monitoring Group was then expanded as follows:
to continue taks set out in previous resolutions; to investigate activities that provided revenues used to violate the arms embargoes against Eritrea and Somalia; to investigate the use of transport, routes, seaports, airports and other facilities in connection with violations of the arms embargoes; to continue collecting information relating to individuals and entities engaged in the above acts and present to the Committee for further possible measures by the Council; to make recommendations based on its investigations; to co-operate closely with the Committee on specific recommendations for additional measures to ensure compliance with the arms embargoes; to identify areas where the capacities of states in the region could be strengthened to improve facilitation of the implementation of the arms embargoes; to provide a midterm briefing to the Council via the Committee and report monthly on progress; to submit a final report 15 days before the termination of the mandate of the Monitoring Group.
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
was requested to secure financial arrangements to support the Monitoring Group. The Committee was required to make recommendations based on the reports of the Monitoring Group to ensure improved compliance with the arms embargoes and resolutions imposed by the Security Council on Somalia and Eritrea. All states in the region, including Eritrea and the Transitional Federal Government
Transitional Federal Government
The Transitional Federal Government is the current internationally recognized government of the Republic of Somalia. It was established as one of the Transitional Federal Institutions of government as defined in the Transitional Federal Charter adopted in November 2004 by the Transitional...
in Somalia were urged to co-operate with the Monitoring Group, allowing unimpeded access in order to complete its mandate.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Somali Civil WarSomali Civil WarThe Somali Civil War is an ongoing civil war taking place in Somalia. The conflict, which began in 1991, has caused destabilisation throughout the country, with the current phase of the conflict seeing the Somali government losing substantial control of the state to rebel forces...
- War in Somalia (2009–)War in Somalia (2009–)The 2009–present phase of the Somali Civil War is concentrated in southern Somalia. It began in early February 2009, with the conflict between, on the one hand, the forces of the Somali Transitional Federal Government assisted by African Union peacekeeping troops, and on the other, various militant...
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