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Security Council Resolution 2048 (2012) [on the Situation in Guinea-Bissau]

S/RES/2048(2012)View PDF

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 186The situation in Guinea-Bissau, published in 2012.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

iExtracted automatically from each entity’s budget submission.

What subjects does this mandate have?

14 topics
ConstitutionsCooperation Between OrganizationsCoups D'etatDrug ControlEconomic ReformElectionsGuinea-BissauHumanitarian AssistanceMediationMilitary PersonnelReport PreparationSanctionsSecurity Sector ReformTravel Restrictions

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

9 reports of the Secretary-General submitted under this mandate, 2012–2015.

Reports
9
  • 2015S/2015/619Report of the Secretary-General on the progress made with regard to the stabilization of and restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau
  • 2014S/2014/603Report of the Secretary-General on the restoration of and respect for constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau
  • 2014S/2014/332Report of the Secretary-General on the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau
  • 2014S/2014/105Report of the Secretary-General on the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau
  • 2013S/2013/680Report of the Secretary-General on the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau

iIdentified automatically from the metadata in each report’s UN Digital Library catalogue record.

What does this mandate say?

30 operative paragraphs

18 May 2012

1
Demands that the Military Command takes immediate steps to restore and respect constitutional order, including a democratic electoral process, by ensuring that all soldiers return to the barracks, and that members of the “Military Command” relinquish their positions of authority;
2
Stresses the need for all national stakeholders and Guinea-Bissau’s international bilateral and multilateral partners to remain committed to the restoration of constitutional order, as affirmed in paragraph 1 above and, in this context, encourages ECOWAS to continue its mediation efforts aimed at the restoration of constitutional order, in close coordination with the United Nations, the AU and CPLP;
3
Requests the Secretary-General to be actively engaged in this process, in order to harmonize the respective positions of international bilateral and multilateral partners, particularly the AU, ECOWAS, CPLP and the EU, and ensure maximum coordination and complementarity of international efforts, with a view to developing a comprehensive integrated strategy with concrete measures aimed at implementing security sector reform, political and economic reforms, combating drug-trafficking and fighting impunity;

Travel ban

4
Decides that all Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories of individuals listed in the annex of this resolution or designated by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 9 below, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige a State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory;
5
Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 4 above shall not apply:
a
Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation;
b
Where entry or transit is necessary for the fulfilment of a judicial process;
c
Where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that an exemption would further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau and stability in the region;

Designation criteria

6
Decides that the measures contained in paragraph 4 shall apply to the individuals designated by the Committee, pursuant to paragraph 9 (b):
a
Seeking to prevent the restoration of the constitutional order or taking action that undermines stability in Guinea-Bissau, in particular those who played a leading role in the coup d’état of 12 April 2012 and who aim, through their actions, at undermining the rule of law, curtailing the primacy of civilian power and furthering impunity and instability in the country;
b
Acting for or on behalf of or at the direction of or otherwise supporting or financing individuals identified in subparagraph (a);
7
Notes that such means of support or financing include, but are not limited to, the proceeds from organized crime, including the illicit cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotic drugs and their precursors originating in and transiting through Guinea-Bissau;
8
Strongly encourages Member States to submit to the Committee names of individuals who meet the criteria set out in paragraph 6 above;

New Sanctions Committee

9
Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the Council (herein “the Committee”), to undertake to following tasks:
a
To monitor implementation of the measures imposed in paragraph 4;
b
To designate those individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 4 and to consider requests for exemptions in accordance with paragraph 5 above;
c
To establish such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of the measures imposed above;
d
To report within thirty days to the Security Council on its work for the first report and thereafter to report as deemed necessary by the Committee;
e
To encourage a dialogue between the Committee and interested Member States and international, regional and subregional organizations, in particular those in the region, including by inviting representatives of such States or organizations to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation of the measures;
f
To seek from all States and international, regional and subregional organizations whatever information it may consider useful regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the measures imposed above;
g
To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged violations or non-compliance with the measures contained in this resolution;
10
Calls upon all Member States to report to the Committee within 120 days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with a view to implementing effectively paragraph 4;
11
Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council an initial report on the implementation of paragraph 1 above within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution, and regular reports, every 90 days thereafter, on the implementation of all its elements, as well as on the humanitarian situation in Guinea-Bissau;

Commitment to review

12
Affirms that it shall keep the situation in Guinea-Bissau under continuous review and that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in this resolution, including the strengthening through additional measures, such as an embargo on arms and financial measures, modification, suspension or lifting of the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of the progress achieved in the stabilization of the country, the restoration of the constitutional order, in compliance with this resolution;
13
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Annex

Travel ban

1
General António INJAI (a.k.a António INDJAI)

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Date of birth: 20 January 1955

Place of birth: Encheia, Sector de Bissorá, Região de Oio, Guinea-Bissau

Parentage: Wasna Injai and Quiritche Cofte

Official function: Lieutenant General – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

Passport: Diplomatic passport AAID00435

Date of issue: 18.02.2010

Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau

Date of expiry: 18.02.2013

2
Major General Mamadu TURE (a.k.a. N’KRUMAH)

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Date of birth: 26 April 1947

Official function: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

Passport: Diplomatic passport DA0002186

Date of issue: 30.03.2007

Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau

Date of expiry: 26.08.2013

3
General Estêvão NA MENA

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Date of birth: 07 March 1956

Official function: Inspector-General of the Armed Forces

4
Brigadier General Ibraima CAMARÁ (a.k.a. “Papa Camará”)

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Date of birth: 11 May 1964

Parentage: Suareba Camará and Sale Queita

Official function: Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Passport: Diplomatic passport AAID00437

Date of issue: 18.02.2010

Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau

Date of expiry: 18.02.2013

5
Lieutenant colonel Daba NAUALNA (a.k.a. Daba Na Walna)

Nationality: Guinea-Bissau

Date of birth: 6 June 1966

Parentage: Samba Naualna and In-Uasne Nanfafe

Passport: Passport SA000417

Date of issue: 29.10.2003

Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau

Date of expiry: 10.03.2013

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