Security Council Resolution 1990 (2011) [on Establishment of the Un Interim Security Force for Abyei (Unisfa)]

S/RES/1990(2011)View PDF

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 217Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan, published in 2011.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

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What subjects does this mandate have?

10 topics

Abyei (Sudan)Freedom of Movement Humanitarian Assistance Internal Security Mine Clearance Peacekeeping Operations Relief Personnel South Sudan Staff Security Sudan

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

3 reports of the Secretary-General submitted under this mandate, 2011.

2011S/2011/741Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei
2011S/2011/603Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei
2011S/2011/451Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei

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What does this mandate say?

26 operative paragraphs

Decides to establish, for a period of 6 months, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), taking into account the Agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area, and further decides that UNISFA shall comprise a maximum of 4,200 military personnel, 50 police personnel, and appropriate civilian support;

Decides that UNISFA shall have the following mandate, in addition to tasks set out in paragraph 3:

Monitor and verify the redeployment of any Sudan Armed Forces, Sudan People’s Liberation Army or its successor, from the Abyei Area as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration; henceforth, the Abyei Area shall be demilitarized from any forces other than UNISFA and the Abyei Police Service,

Participate in relevant Abyei Area bodies as stipulated in the Agreement,

Provide, in cooperation with other international partners in the mine action sector, de-mining assistance and technical advice,

Facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and the free movement of humanitarian personnel in coordination with relevant Abyei Area bodies as defined by the Agreement,

Strengthen the capacity of the Abyei Police Service by providing support, including the training of personnel, and coordinate with the Abyei Police Service on matters of law and order, and

When necessary and in cooperation with the Abyei Police Service, provide security for oil infrastructure in the Abyei Area;

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, authorizes UNISFA within its capabilities and its area of deployment to take the necessary actions to:

protect UNISFA personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment,

protect United Nations personnel, facilities, installations, and equipment,

ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel, humanitarian personnel and members of the Joint Military Observers Committee and Joint Military Observer Teams,

without prejudice to the responsibilities of the relevant authorities, to protect civilians in the Abyei Area under imminent threat of physical violence,

protect the Abyei Area from incursions by unauthorized elements, as defined in the Agreement, and

ensure security in the Abyei Area.

Requests that the Secretary-General and the Government of Sudan, in consultation with the Government of Southern Sudan or its successor, conclude a status-of-forces agreement immediately after the adoption of this resolution, taking into consideration General Assembly resolution 64/77 on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel, and, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decides that, until such an agreement is concluded, the status-of-forces agreement for the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of UNISFA;

Calls on all Member States to ensure the free, unhindered and expeditious movement to and from Abyei of all personnel, as well as equipment, provisions, supplies and other goods, including vehicles and spare parts, which are for the exclusive and official use of UNISFA;

Underscores the imperative of expeditious deployment of UNISFA and urges the Secretary-General to take necessary steps to ensure rapid and efficient implementation;

Urges the Government of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan or its successor to fully cooperate with each other and provide full support to UNISFA, enabling it to fully implement the mandate;

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

Calls upon the Government of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan or its successor urgently to fulfil their commitment under the CPA to resolve peacefully the final status of Abyei, and calls upon them to consider in good faith proposals the African Union High Level Implementation Panel shall make to resolve this matter;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that effective human rights monitoring is carried out, and the results included in his reports to the Council;

Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed of the progress in implementing the Agreement and to report to the Council no later than thirty days after the adoption of this resolution and every 60 days thereafter;

Decides to review UNISFA’s role in the implementation of the Agreement not later than 3 months after adoption of this resolution;

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;

Decides to remain actively seized of matter.

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