Security Council Resolution 2257 (2015) [on Renewal of the Mandate of the Un Disengagement Observer Force (Undof) Until 30 June 2016]

S/RES/2257 (2015)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 55 The situation in the Middle East, published in 2015.

What other versions does this mandate have?

5 versions · 2011–2015

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2015	S/RES/2257 (2015)	Security Council resolution 2257 (2015) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2016]	—	—
2014	S/RES/2192 (2014)	Security Council resolution 2192 (2014) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2015]	—	—
2013	S/RES/2131 (2013)	Security Council resolution 2131 (2013) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2014]	—	—
2012	S/RES/2084 (2012)	Security Council resolution 2084 (2012) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2013]	—	—
2011	S/RES/2028(2011)	Security Council resolution 2028 (2011) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) until 30 June 2012]	383	–

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

5 reports · 2013–2016

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2016	S/2016/520	Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 1 March to 20 May 2016	S/RES/2257 (2015)
2016	S/2016/242	Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 19 November 2015 to 29 February 2016	S/RES/2257 (2015)
2015	S/2015/405	Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 3 March to 28 May 2015	S/RES/2192 (2014)
2015	S/2015/177	Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 20 November 2014 to 3 March 2015	S/RES/2192 (2014)
2013	S/2013/174	Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2013	S/RES/2084 (2012)

What subjects does this mandate have?

3 subjects

Middle East Situation Peacekeeping Operations Truce Supervision

What’s in this document?

10 operative paragraphs

Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;

Stresses the obligation on both parties to scrupulously and fully respect the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, calls on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area of separation, encourages the parties to take advantage of UNDOF’s liaison function regularly to address issues of mutual concern, as appropriate, and underscores that there should be no military activity of any kind in the area of separation, including military operations by the Syrian Arab Armed Forces;

Underlines that there should be no military activity of the armed opposition groups in the area of separation, and urges Member States to convey strongly to the Syrian armed opposition groups in UNDOF’s area of operations to halt all activities that endanger United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and to accord the United Nations personnel on the ground the freedom to carry out their mandate safely and securely;

Calls on all groups other than UNDOF to abandon all UNDOF positions and the Quneitra crossing point, and return the peacekeepers’ vehicles, weapons, and other equipment;

Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF, to respect its privileges and immunities and to ensure its freedom of movement, as well as the security of and unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations personnel carrying out their mandate, including the unimpeded delivery of UNDOF equipment and the temporary use of alternative ports of entry and departure, as required, to ensure safe and secure troop rotation and resupply activities, in conformity with existing agreements, and urges prompt reporting by the Secretary-General to the Security Council and troop-contributing countries of any actions that impede UNDOF’s ability to fulfil its mandate;

Recognizes the need to put in place efficient temporary procedures for UNDOF personnel crossing between the Alpha and Bravo sides in the absence of the established crossing at Quneitra, and in this regard, calls on the parties to constructively engage with UNDOF, with the understanding that the Quneitra crossing will be re-opened as soon as security conditions permit;

Welcomes the efforts being undertaken by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force to implement the Secretary-General’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and to ensure full compliance of its personnel with the United Nations code of conduct, requests the Secretary-General to continue to take all necessary action in this regard and to keep the Security Council informed, and urges troop-contributing countries to take preventive and disciplinary action to ensure that such acts are properly investigated and punished in cases involving their personnel;

Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 30 June 2016, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that UNDOF has the required capacity and resources to fulfil the mandate in a safe and secure way;

Requests the Secretary-General to report every 90 days on developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973);

Further requests that the next report of the Secretary-General provide an assessment of UNDOF’s equipment, resources, and requirements with respect to maximizing the force’s effectiveness in its current temporary configuration, as well as UNDOF’s strategy for augmenting these capabilities should a return to vacated positions in the area of separation become possible.

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