Security Council Resolution 2014 (2011) [on the Situation in Yemen]

S/RES/2014(2011)View PDF

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 58The situation in the Middle East, published in 2011.

What other versions does this mandate have?

4 versions · 2011–2015

This is an older version — the most recent is S/RES/2201 (2015)

2015S/RES/2201 (2015)Security Council resolution 2201 (2015) [on the situation in Yemen]LatestCompare with previous version
2014S/RES/2140 (2014)Security Council resolution 2140 (2014) [on the situation in Yemen]Compare with previous version
2012S/RES/2051(2012)Security Council resolution 2051 (2012) [on the situation in Yemen]Compare with previous version
2011S/RES/2014(2011)Security Council resolution 2014 (2011) [on the situation in Yemen]

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What subjects does this mandate have?

11 topics

Children in Armed Conflicts Freedom of Expression Good Offices Human Rights in Armed Conflicts Human Rights Violations Humanitarian Assistance Political Conditions Political Parties Right of Assembly Women in Armed Conflicts Yemen

What does this mandate say?

13 operative paragraphs

Expresses profound regret at the hundreds of deaths, mainly of civilians, including women and children;

Strongly condemns the continued human rights violations by the Yemeni authorities, such as the excessive use of force against peaceful protestors as well as the acts of violence, use of force, and human rights abuses perpetrated by other actors, and stresses that all those responsible for violence, human rights violations and abuses should be held accountable;

Demands that all sides immediately reject the use of violence to achieve political goals;

Reaffirms its view that the signature and implementation as soon as possible of a settlement agreement on the basis of the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative is essential for an inclusive, orderly, and Yemeni-led process of political transition, notes the signing of the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative by some opposition parties and the General People’s Congress, calls on all parties in Yemen to commit themselves to implementation of a political settlement based upon this initiative, notes the commitment by the President of Yemen to immediately sign the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and encourages him, or those authorized to act on his behalf, to do so, and to implement a political settlement based upon it, and calls for this commitment to be translated into action, in order to achieve a peaceful political transition of power, as stated in the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and the Presidential decree of 12 September, without further delay;

Demands that the Yemeni authorities immediately ensure their actions comply with obligations under applicable international humanitarian and human rights law, allow the people of Yemen to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms, including their rights of peaceful assembly to demand redress of their grievances and freedom of expression, including for members of the media, and take action to end attacks against civilians and civilian targets by security forces;

Calls upon all concerned parties to ensure the protection of women and children, to improve women’s participation in conflict resolution and encourages all parties to facilitate the equal and full participation of women at decision-making levels;

Urges all opposition groups to commit to playing a full and constructive part in the agreement and implementation of a political settlement on the basis of the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative, and demands that all opposition groups refrain from violence, and cease the use of force to achieve political aims;

Further demands that all armed groups remove all weapons from areas of peaceful demonstration, refrain from violence and provocation, refrain from the recruitment of children, and urges all parties not to target vital infrastructure;

Expresses its concern over the presence of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, and its determination to address this threat in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law including applicable human rights, refugee and humanitarian law;

Encourages the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to Yemen, and in this regard requests all parties in Yemen to facilitate the work of the United Nations agencies and other relevant organizations, and ensure full, safe and unhindered access for the timely delivery of the humanitarian aid to persons in need across Yemen;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue his Good Offices, including through visits by the Special Adviser, and to continue to urge all Yemeni stakeholders to implement the provisions of this resolution, and encourage all States and regional organizations to contribute to this objective;

Requests the Secretary-General to report on implementation of this resolution within 30 days of its adoption and every 60 days thereafter;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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