Abstract
S/RES/2017 (2011)
Security Council Distr.: General
31 October 2011
11-57333 (E)
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Resolution 2017 (2011)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 6644th meeting, on
31 October 2011
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions 1373 (2001), 1526 (2004), 1540 (2004),
1970 (2011), 1973 (2011), 1977 (2011), 1989 (2011), 2009 (2011) and 2016 (2011),
and the statements of its Presidents S/PRST/2005/7 and S/PRST/2010/6,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty,… [read more] independence, territorial
integrity and national unity of Libya,
Stressing that national ownership and national responsibility are key to
establishing sustainable peace in Libya,
Stressing also the importance of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya,
in accordance with its mandate under resolution 2009 (2011), assisting and
supporting Libyan national efforts, inter alia to restore public security and order,
Recalling that, pursuant to paragraph 10 of resolution 1970 (2011), Member
States are obliged to prohibit the procurement of all arms and related materiel from
Libya by their nationals, or using their flagged vessels or aircraft, and whether or
not originating in the territory of Libya,
Expressing concern at the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of all
types, in particular man-portable surface-to-air missiles, from Libya, in the region
and its potential impact on regional and international peace and security,
Underlining the risk of destabilization posed by the dissemination in the Sahel
region of illicit small arms and light weapons, and recalling in that regard the
Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for
West Africa (S/2011/388), which, inter alia calls for strengthened cooperation in the
Sahel area, as well as the work of the United Nation Office for Central Africa,
Recognizing the urgent need for additional efforts to be made at the national,
regional and international levels, in order to prevent the proliferation of all arms and
related materiel of all types, in particular man-portable surface-to-air missiles, in the
region,
Recognizing also the urgent need to secure and destroy chemical weapons
stockpiles in Libya, in accordance with its international obligations,
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Emphasizing that the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of all types,
in particular, man-portable surface-to-air missiles, in the region could fuel terrorist
activities, including those of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb,
Reaffirming, in that regard, that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious
threats to international peace and security,
Reiterating the obligation of Member States to cooperate in order to prevent
the movement of terrorist groups, and the proliferation of arms in support of
terrorist activities, inter alia through effective border control,
Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
and security,
1. Calls upon the Libyan authorities to take all necessary steps to prevent
the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of all types, in particular manportable
surface-to-air missiles, to ensure their proper custody, as well as to meet
Libya’s arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation obligations under
international law, through the full implementation of their plans in this regard;
2. Further calls upon the Libyan authorities to continue their close
coordination with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, with
the aim of destroying their stockpiles of chemical weapons, in accordance with their
international obligations;
3. Calls upon States in the region to consider appropriate measures to
prevent the proliferation of all arms and related materiel of all types, in particular
man-portable surface-to-air missiles, in the region;
4. Calls upon Member States, international and regional organizations and
entities, including relevant United Nations bodies, to provide the necessary
assistance to the Libyan authorities and States in the region in order to achieve this
goal;
5. Requests the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011),
with assistance from its Panel of Experts, and in cooperation with the Counter-
Terrorism Executive Directorate, and working with other relevant United Nations
bodies including the International Civil Aviation Organization, and in consultation
with international and regional organizations and entities, to assess the threats and
challenges, in particular related to terrorism, posed by the proliferation of all arms
and related materiel of all types, in particular man-portable surface-to-air missiles,
from Libya, in the region, and to submit a report to the Council on proposals to
counter this threat, and to prevent the proliferation of arms and related materiel,
including, inter alia, measures to secure these arms and related materiel, to ensure
that stockpiles are managed safely and securely, to strengthen border control and to
enhance transport security;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to include in his reports pursuant to
resolution 2009 (2011) to the Security Council updates on the implementation of
this resolution;
7. Decides to remain seized of the matter. [^]