S/RES/2131 (2013)
Security Council Distr.: General
18 December 2013
13-62544 (E)
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Resolution 2131 (2013)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7089thmeeting, on
18 December 2013
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 Observer Force of 3 December 2013 (S/2013/716), and also
reaffirming its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
Stressing that both parties must abide by the terms of the 1974 Disengagement
of Forces Agreement between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic and scrupulously
observe the ceasefire,
Concurring with the Secretary-General’s findings that the ongoing military
activities conducted by any actor in the area of separation continue to have the
potential to escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic,
jeopardize the ceasefire between the two countries, and pose a risk to the local
civilian population and United Nations personnel on the ground,
Expressing grave concern at all violations of the Disengagement of Forces
Agreement,
Stressing that there should be no military forces in the area of separation other
than those of UNDOF,
Strongly condemning the recent intense fighting in the area of separation and
calling on all parties to the Syrian domestic conflict to cease military actions in the
UNDOF area of operation, noting in particular the significant confrontations of
12 and 16 September and of 1 to 4 October, and the increased use by elements of the
Syrian opposition and other groups of improvised explosive devices in the UNDOF
area of operation,
Strongly condemning the incidents threatening the safety and security of
United Nations personnel in recent months, including fighting on 1 October in the
vicinity of Khan Arnabeh that resulted in an injury to UNDOF personnel, the firing
on UNDOF vehicles carrying mission personnel on 15 October and 5 November by
the Syrian Arab Armed Forces in Al Samdaniyah village and in the vicinity of Jaba
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in the area of limitation, respectively, the firing on and detention of four UNDOF
personnel on 1 November by armed elements of the Syrian opposition in the vicinity
of Mughur Al-Mir village in the area of limitation, and the firing on an UNDOF
convoy on 28 November by armed elements of the Syrian opposition in the vicinity
of Ruihinahin in the area of limitation that resulted in an injury to UN personnel,
Underscoring the need for UNDOF to have at its disposal all necessary means
and resources to carry out its mandate safely and securely, and recalling that the
theft of United Nations weapons and ammunition, vehicles and other assets, and the
looting and destruction of United Nations facilities, are unacceptable,
Expressing its profound appreciation to UNDOF’s military and civilian
personnel, including those from Observer Group Golan, for their service and
continued contribution, in an increasingly challenging operating environment,
underscoring the important contribution UNDOF’s continued presence makes to
peace and security in the Middle East, welcoming steps taken to enhance the safety
and security of UNDOF, including Observer Group Golan, personnel, and stressing
the need for continued vigilance to ensure the safety and security of UNDOF and
Observer Group Golan personnel,
1. Calls upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its resolution
338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
2. Stresses the obligation on both parties to scrupulously and fully respect
the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, calls on the parties to
exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area
of separation, and underscores that there should be no military activity of any kind
in the area of separation, including military operations by the Syrian Arab Armed
Forces;
3. Underlines that there should be no military activity of the armed
opposition groups in the area of separation, and urges Member States to convey
strongly to the Syrian armed opposition groups in UNDOF’s area of operation to
halt all activities that endanger United Nations peacekeepers on the ground and to
accord the United Nations personnel on the ground the freedom to carry out their
mandate safely and securely;
4. Calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the operations of UNDOF, to
respect its privileges and immunities and to ensure its freedom of movement, as well
as the security of and unhindered and immediate access for the United Nations
personnel carrying out their mandate, including the temporary use of an alternative
port of entry and departure, as required, to ensure safe and secure troop rotation
activities, in conformity with existing agreements, and welcomes prompt reporting
by the Secretary-General to the Security Council and troop-contributing countries of
any actions that impede UNDOF’s ability to fulfil its mandate;
5. 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;
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6. Decides to renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement
Observer Force for a period of six months, that is, until 30 June 2014, and requests
the Secretary-General to ensure that UNDOF has the required capacity and
resources to fulfil the mandate, as well as to enhance the Force’s ability to do so in a
safe and secure way;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to report every 90 days on developments
in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 338 (1973).