In resolution 1973 the security council recalls its earlier resolution 1970, which together with resolution 1973 have a combined and cumulative effect. United nations security council resolution 1973 wikipedia. The security council, recalling the arms embargo on libya which was imposed, modified and reaffirmed by resolutions 1970 2011, 1973 2011, 2009 2011, 2040 2012, 2095 20, 2144 2014, 2174 2014, 22 2015, 2214 2015, and 2278 2016, recalling resolution 2259 2015 which welcomed the signing of the 17 december 2015 libyan. Nato secretary general statement following the unscr 1973. Mission to the united nations new york, ny march 17, 2011. African members of the security council condemned the actions of the libyan regime and. The security councils resolution authorising the use of all necessary measures to protect libyan civilians and civilian populated areas number 1973, march 17 confirms the intention of. United nations resolutions are formal expressions of the opinion or will of united nations organs. Panel of experts established pursuant to security council resolution 1973 2011. How far does the resolution permit the coalition now acting in libya to go. United nations security council resolution 418 wikipedia. Explicitly resolutions 1970 and 1973 call for protecting the libyan civilians apparently from. Imposes additional measures in connection with the situation in the libyan arab jamahiriya. It was adopted unanimously by the united nations security council on 24 march 2007.
Unscr search engine for the united nations security council resolutions. United nations s res2174 2014 security council distr general 27 august 2014 resolution 1459959 e 1459959 2174 2014 adopted by the security council at its 7251st meeting, on 27 august 2014 the security council, recalling all its resolutions on libya since resolution 1970 2011, as well as. Final report of the panel of experts on libya submitted in accordance with resolution 2441 2018. United nations security council resolution 1973, on the situation in libya, is a measure that. Letter dated 29 november 2019 from the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 2011 addressed to the president of the security council. Statement by nato secretary general, anders fogh rasmussen, following the united nations security council resolution 1973. Sanctions list materials united nations security council. The security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 and all its subsequent resolutions on libya, reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of libya, taking note of the report of the secretarygeneral on the united nations support mission in libya unsmil s2017726. Panel of experts established pursuant to security council resolution 1973 2011 sanctions. Security council refers libya to icc human rights watch. The united nations security council on friday adopted a resolution on libya. It also freezes assets of libyan oil companies and the countrys central bank.
Unsc resolution on libya authorizes use of force, including nofly zone. What the rules of engagement are in libya, and how far coalition. The implementation of the united nations security council. Security council committee concerning libya renews, amends entry of vessel on its sanctions list. Oct 31, 2017 security council committee concerning libya renews, amends entry of vessel on its sanctions list. On the 17 february 2011, soon after the outbreak of protests in egypt and tunisia, which marked the beginning of the arab spring, libyans in benghazi joined in peaceful protests against the oppressive rule of colonel muammar gaddafi. S2017466 1 june 2017 final report of the panel of experts. United nations sres1540 2004 security council distr general 28 april 2004 0432843 e 0432843 resolution 1540 2004 adopted by the security council at its 4956th meeting, on 28 april 2004 the security council, affirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as. Security council distr general 26 february 2011 1124558 e 1124558 resolution 1970 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6491st meeting, on 26 february 2011 the security council, expressing grave concern at the situation in the libyan arab jamahiriya and condemning the violence and use of force against civilians. Mar 17, 2011 security council 6498th meeting night security council approves nofly zone over libya, authorizing all necessary measures to protect civilians, by vote of 10 in favour with 5. Operative paragraph 4, hun security council resolution 1973h, 17 march 2011.
United nations sres1973 2011 security council distr general 17 march 2011 1126839 e 1126839 resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011. Taking note also of the decision of the council of the league of arab states of 12 march 2011 to call for the imposition of a nofly zone on libyan military aviation, and to establish safe areas in places exposed to shelling as a precautionary measure that allows the protection of the libyan people and foreign nationals residing in the libyan. Security council resolution 1973 constitutes the legal basis for the armed operation by nato and its allies in libya. The resolution imposes a nofly zone over the african state and authorizes possible military action except for ground forces. The security council resolution was proposed by france, lebanon, and the united kingdom. Nov 09, 2016 security council briefing on icc libya 9 november 2016 statement mr.
United nations personnel, including members of the panel of experts established by paragraph 24 of resolution 1973 2011 and modified by resolutions 2040 2012, 2146 2014, 2174 2014, 22 2015 and this resolution the panel and decides that such acts may also include but are not limited to planning, directing or. Interpretation of security council resolution 1973 on libya. The security council, recalling resolution 2240 2015, resolution 2312 2016 and presidential statement 201525, reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of libya, welcoming the secretarygenerals report s2017761, recalling that international law, as reflected in the. Resolutions adopted by the security council in 1973. Letter dated 29 november 2019 from the panel of experts on libya. Security council committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 2011 concerning libya. Recalls the creation, pursuant to paragraph 24 of resolution 1973 2011, of a panel of experts, under the direction of the committee, to carry out the tasks provided for by that paragraph. United nations security council resolution 1747 was a united nations security council resolution that tightened the sanctions imposed on iran in connection with the iranian nuclear program. Explicitly resolutions 1970 and 1973 call for protecting the libyan civilians apparently from an imaginary massacre. United nations security council resolution 1747 wikipedia. United nations bodies, coupled with the information received from various.
Panel of experts established pursuant to security council resolution 1973. How far does the resolution permit the coalition now acting in. Today, the united nations security council gave the international community mandate to intervene in order to protect the civilian population in libye, in conformity with article 7 of the. They generally consist of two clearly defined sections. Title letter dated 29 november 2019 from the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 2011 addressed to the president of the security council other titles letter, 29 nov. Repertoire of the practice of the security council, 20102011. Sres 1973 2011 security council distr general 17 march 2011 1126839 e 1126839 resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970 2011. This endorsed the conclusions of the berlin conference on libya.
On 17 march the security council adopted resolution 1973 2011 which authorizes the use of force in libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of benghazi, which colonel muammar alqadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime. Fidh welcomes this resolution which offers protection to civilians in libya. Letter dated 17 february 2012 from the panel of experts on libya. Libya and the united nations security council resolution. The security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970. Noting the letter of 10 march 2014 from the libyan government to the president of the security council and expressing concern that the illicit export of crude oil from libya undermines the government of libya and poses a threat to the peace, security and stability of libya. Countries in light green are the states that voted for the resolution. Adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011.
Fidh welcomes this resolution which finally offers protection to civilians in libya, who are the targets of crimes which can be considered crimes against humanity. Sres344 1973 peace conference in middle east sres343 1973 the cyprus question resolutions adopted by the security council in 1973 united nations security council skip to main content. Security council dist general 17 march 2011 resolution 1973 2011. Security council committee concerning libya renews, amends. Fatou bensouda, prosecutor of the international criminal court, for the presentation of the 12th report, as mandated by resolution 1970 2011. Recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011. Sres 1973 overview of security council resolutions. Guidance to member states on the application of the provisions. Libya and the united nations security council resolution unscr 1973 posted 24032011 by marty harris the wave of protests sweeping across the middle east in recent months has seen demands for democratic reforms and regime change in several countries, including tunisia, egypt, yemen and bahrain. The political and security situation in libya remained critical during the reporting period, despite the efforts of the presidential council of the government. The adoption came after the qadhafiregime had violently responded to what. Security council 6498th meeting night security council approves nofly zone over libya, authorizing all necessary measures to protect civilians, by vote of 10 in favour with 5. This resolution differed from the earlier resolution 282, which was only voluntary. The adoption of security council resolution 1973 on march 17, 2011, was a landmark in the history of international efforts to protect civilians from mass atrocities.
United nations sres 1973 2011 security council distr general 17 march 2011 1126839 e 1126839 resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011. Security council briefing on icc libya 9 november 2016 statement mr. This renewed the mandate of the panel of experts assisting the 1970 libya sanctions committee until 15 may 2021 as well as the measures related to the illicit export from libya of petroleum until 30 april 2021. The security council, recalling the arms embargo, travel ban, assets freeze and measures concerning illicit oil exports which were imposed and modified by resolutions 1970 2011, 1973 2011, 2009 2011, 2040 2012, 2095 20, 2144 2014, 2146 2014, 2174 2014, 22 2015, 2278 2016, 2292 2016, and 2357 2017 the measures, and. Bbc diplomatic correspondent jonathan marcus deciphers. Titleletter dated 29 november 2019 from the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 2011 addressed to the. While the scope and limits of the authorization to use armed force in.
English 1601029 e 090316 1601029 letter dated 4 march 2016 from the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to resolution 1973 2011 addressed to the president of the security council the panel of experts on libya established pursuant to security. Deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with. United nations security council resolution 1973, on the situation in libya, is a measure that was adopted on 17 march 2011. I spent much of yesterday conducting interviews with the media about the situation in libya. In paragraph 24 d of resolution 1973 2011, the security council requested. When the united nations security council adopted resolution.
The embargo was subsequently tightened and extended by resolution 591. United nations s2016209 security council distr general 9 march 2016 original. Unsc resolution on libya authorizes use of force, including. The united nations security council resolution on the situation in libya is available online. Reports united nations security council the united nations. Resolution 1973 is a welldrafted legal blueprint that provides intervening forces with the mandate necessary for a successful. United nations security council resolution 418, adopted unanimously on 4 november 1977, imposed a mandatory arms embargo against south africa.
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