Security Council Resolution 2047 (2012) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Interim Security Force for Abyei (Unisfa) for a Period of 6 Months]

S/RES/2047(2012)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 217 Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan, published in 2012.

What other versions does this mandate have?

2 versions · 2011–2012

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2012	S/RES/2047(2012)	Security Council resolution 2047 (2012) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for a period of 6 months]	1,596	53%Compare
2011	S/RES/2032(2011)	Security Council resolution 2032 (2011) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for a period of 5 months]	1,325	–

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

6 reports · 2012

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2012	S/2012/890	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei	S/RES/2047(2012)
2012	S/2012/722	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei	S/RES/2047(2012)
2012	S/2012/583	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei	S/RES/2047(2012)
2012	S/2012/358	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei	S/RES/2047(2012)
2012	S/2012/175	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei	S/RES/2032(2011)

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 subjects

Abyei (Sudan)Boundaries Demilitarized Zones Human Rights in Armed Conflicts Internal Security Negotiation Sex Crimes South Sudan Sudan

What’s in this document?

17 operative paragraphs

Decides to extend, for a period of 6 months, the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) as set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1990 (2011) and modified by resolution 2024 (2011), and acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the tasks set out in paragraph 3 of resolution 1990;

Welcomes the redeployment of South Sudanese military and police personnel from the Abyei Area in compliance with resolution 2046, and demands that the Government of Sudan redeploy all remaining military and police personnel from the Abyei Area immediately and without preconditions, and reiterates, in accordance with relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1990 and resolution 2046, that the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized from any forces other than UNISFA and the Abyei Police Service;

Demands that Sudan and South Sudan urgently finalize the establishment of the Abyei Area Administration, including by resolving the deadlock over senior appointments, and constitute the Abyei Police Service, in accordance with their commitments in the 20 June 2011 Agreement;

Urges Sudan and South Sudan to make regular use of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee to ensure steady progress on the implementation of the 20 June 2011 Agreement;

Reiterates its decisions in resolution 2046 that Sudan and South Sudan shall unconditionally withdraw all of their armed forces to their side of the border in accordance with previously adopted Agreements, and activate the necessary border security mechanisms namely the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism and the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone (SDBZ), in accordance with the administrative and security map presented to the Parties by the AUHIP in November 2011, it being understood that this map in no way prejudices ongoing negotiations on the disputed areas and demarcation of the border, and to activate the ad hoc Committee, under the Joint Political and Security Mechanism;

Welcomes the Secretary-General’s efforts to assist the parties in the immediate establishment of a temporary JBVMM headquarters;

Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNISFA after a period of 4 months for possible reconfiguration of the mission in light of the compliance by Sudan and South Sudan with the decisions set forth in resolution 2046 and their commitments as set forth in the Agreements of June 20, June 29, and July 30, 2011, including the redeployment of all forces from the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone, achieving full operational capability for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism, and completing the full demilitarization of the Abyei Area;

Calls on all Member States, in particular Sudan and South Sudan, to ensure the free, unhindered and expeditious movement to and from Abyei and throughout the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone of all personnel, as well as equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles, aircraft, and spare parts, which are for the exclusive and official use of UNISFA;

Notes that the status-of-forces agreement referred to in paragraph 4 of resolution 1990 (2011) continues to apply mutatis mutandis in respect of UNISFA and demands that Sudan and South Sudan conclude immediately a Status of Forces Agreement with the Secretary-General, and provide full support to the United Nations, including by issuing visas to military and civilian UN personnel without prejudice to their nationality, facilitating basing arrangements and flight clearances, and providing logistical support;

Demands that the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan facilitate the deployment of the United Nations Mine Action Service as well as the identification and clearance of mines in the Abyei Area;

Demands that all parties involved provide humanitarian personnel with full, safe and unhindered access to civilians in need of assistance and all necessary facilities for their operations, in accordance with applicable international humanitarian law;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that effective human rights monitoring is carried out, and the results included in his reports to the Council, and calls upon the Government of Sudan and the Government of South Sudan to extend their full cooperation to the Secretary-General to this end, including by issuing visas to the concerned UN personnel;

Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to ensure full compliance of UNISFA with the United Nations zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuses and to keep the Council informed if cases of such conduct occur;

Stresses that improved cooperation between the Government of Sudan and Government of South Sudan is also critical for peace, security and stability and the future relations between them;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue to inform the Council of progress in implementing UNISFA’s mandate in 60 day intervals, and continue to bring to the Council’s immediate attention any serious violations of the above referenced agreements;

Notes the Secretary-General’s efforts to ensure close cooperation among UN missions in the region, including UNISFA, UNMISS and UNAMID, and requests him to continue this practice;

Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.

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