Security council 6498th meeting and full text of resolution 1973 2011. General 23 december 2015 resolution 2259 2015 1522841 e 1522841 adopted by the security council at its 7598th meeting, on 23 december 2015 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 and all its subsequent resolutions on libya, reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence. This endorsed the conclusions of the berlin conference on libya. Understanding the russian response to the intervention in. Pages in category united nations security council resolutions concerning libya the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. How far does the resolution permit the coalition now acting in. United nations security council resolution 1973, on the situation in libya, is a measure that was adopted on 17 march 2011. On the 17th of march 2011, the security council of the united nations adopted resolution 1973, authorising an intervention in libya.
Demands that the libyan authorities comply with their obligations under international law. This paper examines libyas most recent and ongoing. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 10 to zero, with 5 abstentions. The truth is that the new resolution erodes the international law to the point of virtually killing it. The united nations security council on friday adopted a resolution on libya. On 17 march 2011, the security council adopted a new resolution scr 1973, this time with a 100 vote and five abstentions by brazil, china, germany, india and the russian federation. This is primarily because of the scale, pace and brutality of the events unfolding there. Resolution 1970 establishes, among other provisions. United nations resolutions are formal expressions of the opinion or will of united nations organs. The security council, recalling resolution 2240 2015, resolution 2312 2016 and presidential statement 201525, reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of libya, welcoming the secretarygenerals report s2017761, recalling that international law, as reflected in the.
The security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 and all its subsequent resolutions on libya, reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of libya, taking note of the report of the secretarygeneral on the united nations support mission in libya unsmil s2017726. The security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970 2011, expressing grave concern at the deteriorating situation, the escalation of violence, and the heavy civilian. Why libya and not ivory coast, or other cases of imminent violence against civilians. Ochadavid ohana on 17 march the security council adopted resolution 1973 2011 which authorizes the use of force in libya to protect civilians from attack. After last weeks security council resolution 1973 though, the libyan crisis has become more relevant to us for another reason.
Security council dist general 17 march 2011 resolution 1973 2011. Resolution 688 1991 of 5 april 1991 the security council, mindful of its duties and its responsibilities under the charter of the united nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, recalling the provisions of article 2, paragraph 7, of the charter. Interpretation of security council resolution 1973 on libya. The law of politics produced by the berkeley electronic press, 2012. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The council then adopted resolution 1973 2011 by a vote of 10 in favour to none against, with 5 abstentions brazil, china, germany, india, russian federation. Security council distr general 26 february 2011 1124558 e 1124558 resolution 1970 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6491st meeting, on 26 february 2011 the security council, expressing grave concern at the situation in the libyan arab jamahiriya and condemning the violence and use of force against civilians. The security councils resolution authorising the use of all necessary measures to protect libyan civilians and civilian populated areas number 1973, march 17 confirms the intention of. Adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011. United nations cnn jubilant libyan rebels in benghazi erupted with fireworks. Security council resolution 1973 constitutes the legal basis for the armed operation by nato and its allies in libya. Libya and the united nations security council resolution.
The entities are the central bank of libya and the libyan foreign bank. This renewed the mandate of the panel of experts assisting the 1970 libya sanctions committee until 15 may 2021 as well as the measures related to the illicit export from libya of petroleum until 30 april 2021. United nations security council resolution 1973 wikipedia. Security council met to debate a resolution authorizing the use of force to protect libyan citizens being attacked by government forces for their participation in antigovernment struggles. There has been strong debate about the intention behindand thelawfulness and legitimacy of the execution of the resolution by the intervening powers, in particular nato.
Explicitly resolutions 1970 and 1973 call for protecting the libyan civilians apparently from. In resolution 1973 the security council recalls its earlier resolution 1970, which together with resolution 1973 have a combined and cumulative effect. While the scope and limits of the authorization to use armed force in. The security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970. Resolution 1973 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6498th meeting, on 17 march 2011 the security council, recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011, deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with resolution 1970 2011, expressing grave concern at the deteriorating situation, the escalation of. Fidh welcomes this resolution which finally offers protection to civilians in libya, who are the targets of crimes which can be considered crimes against humanity. Yet russia abstained from the united nations security council vote on resolution 1973 authorizing intervention for humanitarian purposes in libya. United nations sres1970 2011 security council distr general 26 february 2011 1124558 e 1124558 resolution 1970 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6491st meeting, on 26 february 2011 the security council, expressing grave concern at the situation in the libyan arab jamahiriya and. Deploring the failure of the libyan authorities to comply with. In accordance with resolution 1973 2011, the panel of. Australias involvement in the libyan crisis and security.
It also freezes assets of libyan oil companies and the countrys central bank. The implementation of the united nations security council. The adoption came after the qadhafiregime had violently responded to what. Imposes additional measures in connection with the situation in the libyan arab jamahiriya. Navigating the grey area between legitimacy and legality the crisis in libya is getting intense media coverage in australia. The comprehensive resolution also included provisions for a more robust arms embargo and called for travel bans and asset freezes on additional libyan individuals, companies, banks and other entities. In followup to resolution 1970, the security council met on 17 march to confront the increasing threat to populations and voted on resolution 1973, calling for a nofly zone as well as a ceasefire. United nations security council resolution 1973 2011. Prasident dmitri medwedew musse nun im sicherheitsrat darauf hinwirken.
The security council of the united nations organization adopted, on 17 march 2011, resolution 1973, which authorizes the use of force in libya based on chapter vii of the united nations charter. The security council today renewed until 31 july 2017 the measures imposed by its resolution 2146 2014 on the prevention of illicit crude oil exports from libya. Recalling its resolution 1970 2011 of 26 february 2011. The resolution imposes a nofly zone over the african state and authorizes possible military action except for ground forces. United nations s security council distr general 23. Security council renews measures against illicit oil. They generally consist of two clearly defined sections. By resolution 1970 2011 and resolution 1973 2011, the security council decided.
United nations sres2017 2011 security council distr general 31 october 2011 1157333 e 1157333 resolution 2017 2011 adopted by the security council at its 6644th meeting, on 31 october 2011 the security council, recalling its previous resolutions 73 2001, 1526 2004, 1540 2004. I spent much of yesterday conducting interviews with the media about the situation in libya. The security council has adopted resolution 1973 as a measure to maintain or restore international peace and security under chapter vii of the united nations charter. Security council resolutions and statements unsmil. Enthaltung im unsicherheitsrat zur resolution 1973 falsch gewesen sei. United nations sres1540 2004 security council distr general 28 april 2004 0432843 e 0432843 resolution 1540 2004 adopted by the security council at its 4956th meeting, on 28 april 2004 the security council, affirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as.
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