Abstract
S/RES/1994 (2011)
Security Council Distr.: General
30 June 2011
11-39653 (E)
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Resolution 1994 (2011)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 6572nd meeting, on
30 June 2011
The Security Council,
Noting with concern that the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely
to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the
Middle East problem can be reached,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement… [read more] Observer Force of 13 June 2011 (S/2011/359), and also reaffirming
its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
Expressing grave concern at the serious events that occurred in UNDOF’s area
of operations on 15 May and 5 June that put the long-held ceasefire in jeopardy,
1. Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
2. Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF and
to ensure the security of as well as unhindered and immediate access for the United
Nations personnel carrying out their mandate, in conformity with existing
agreements;
3. Recalls the obligation on both parties to fully respect the terms of the
1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, and calls on the parties to exercise
maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area of
separation;
4. 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;
5. Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 31 December 2011;
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6. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a
report on developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement
resolution 338 (1973), including an assessment, with recommendations if any, of the
operational capacity of UNDOF to ensure the Force is most appropriately
configured to fulfil its mandated tasks. [^]