UNSC SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: VOTING

UNCLAS STATE 105820

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KDEM PGOV PHUM PINS PREL XW UNSC
SUBJECT: UNSC SUDAN SANCTIONS COMMITTEE: VOTING
INSTRUCTION FOR PANEL OF EXPERTS RENEWAL

REF: STATE 102322


1. This is an action request. USUN is authorized to vote in
favor of the draft resolution, text included in para 3 below,
renewing the UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of
Experts' mandate for one year. If there are additional
substantive changes to this text, please consult Washington
for further guidance. Delegations are not expected to make
statements, but USUN may draw from the points in para 3 below
if there is a need for the Mission to speak after the vote.


2. If another delegation breaks silence, USUN is instructed
to have the following para (PP7) reinserted into the preamble:
Demanding that there should be no aerial bombings nor the use
in Darfur, by any party to the conflict, of white aircraft or
aircraft with marking resembling those on United Nations
aircraft, and demanding that the parties to the conflict
exercise restraint and cease military action,

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DRAFT RESOLUTION
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3. The Security Council,

Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its
President concerning Sudan,

Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, unity,
independence and territorial integrity of Sudan, and
recalling the importance of the principles of good
neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the
relations among States in the region,

Stressing again its firm commitment to the cause of peace
throughout Sudan, full implementation of the Comprehensive
Peace Agreement of 9 January 2005, and, bearing in mind the
Darfur Peace Agreement, completion of the political process,
and an end to the violence and abuses in Darfur,

Reiterating the importance of promoting a political process
to restore peace and stability in Darfur, and strongly urging
those parties who have not yet agreed to participate in
negotiations to do so immediately and all parties to the
conflict to engage fully and constructively in the process
and to cooperate with the African Union/United Nations Chief
Mediator Djibril Bassole,

Reiterating the need for a lasting political solution and
sustained security in Darfur, deploring that the Darfur Peace
Agreement has not been fully implemented by the signatories
and not signed by all parties to the conflict in Darfur,

Noting with deep concern the ongoing violence, impunity, and
consequent deterioration of the humanitarian aid situation
and humanitarian access to populations in need, and
reiterating its deep concern about the security of civilians
and humanitarian aid workers, and calling upon all parties in
Darfur to cease offensive actions immediately and to refrain
from further violent attacks,

Demanding that the parties to the conflict exercise restraint
and cease military action of all kinds,

Demanding an immediate and complete cessation by all parties
to armed conflict of all acts of sexual violence against
civilians in line with resolution 1888 (2009),recruitment
and use of children in line with resolutions 1612 (2005) and
1882 (2009),and indiscriminate attacks against civilians,

Commending the efforts of, and reiterating its full support
for, the joint African Union/United Nations Chief Mediator of
the African Union, the United Nations Secretary-General, the
League of Arab States, and the leaders of the region to
promote peace and stability in Darfur, looking forward to the
full and effective deployment of the African Union/United
Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID),and expressing strong
support for the political process under the African
Union/United Nations-led mediation,

Welcoming the announcement from the Department of
Peacekeeping Operations of its intention to develop
guidelines to enhance cooperation and information sharing
between UN peacekeeping missions and the Security Council's
Sanctions Committees' expert panels.

Recalling the 30 April 2009 midterm report by the Panel of
Experts appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to
paragraph 3 (b) of resolution 1591 (2005) and extended by
subsequent resolutions, and taking note of the Panel's final
report (S/2009/xxx),and expressing its intent to study the
Panel's recommendations further and to consider appropriate
next steps,

Expressing concern over the obstacles that have been imposed
on the work of the Panel of Experts during the course of its
last mandate, including to its freedom of movement,

Emphasizing the need to respect the provisions of the Charter
concerning privileges and immunities, and the Convention on
the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, as
applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged
in such operations,

Determining that the situation in Sudan continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security in
the region,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,


1. Decides to extend until 15 October 2010 the mandate of the
current Panel of Experts, originally appointed pursuant to
resolution 1591 (2005) and previously extended by resolutions
1651 (2005),1665 (2006),1713 (2006),1779 (2007),and 1841
(2008),and requests the Secretary-General to take the
necessary administrative measures;


2. Requests the Panel of Experts to provide no later than 31
March 2010 a midterm briefing on its work and no later than
90 days after adoption of this resolution an interim report
to the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 3 (a) of
resolution 1591 (2005) and a final report no later than 30
days prior to termination of its mandate to the Council with
its findings and recommendations;


3. Requests the Panel of Experts to coordinate its activities
as appropriate with the operations of the African
Union/United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID),and with
international efforts to promote the political process in
Darfur, and to assess in its interim and final reports
progress towards reducing violations by all parties of the
measures imposed by paragraphs 7 and 8 of resolution 1556
(2004) and paragraph 7 of resolution 1591 (2005),and
progress towards removing impediments to the political
process, threats to stability in Darfur and the region and
other violations of the above-mentioned resolutions;


4. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies, the
African Union and other interested parties, to cooperate
fully with the Committee and the Panel of Experts, in
particular by supplying any information at their disposal on
implementation of the measures imposed by resolution 1591
(2005) and resolution 1556 (2004);


5. Calls upon all States, in particular those in the region,
to report to the Committee on the actions they have taken to
implement the measures imposed by resolutions 1591 (2005) and
1556 (2004),


6. Reaffirms the mandate of the Committee to encourage
dialogue with interested Member States, in particular those
in the region, including by inviting representatives of such
States to meet with the Committee to discuss implementation
of the measures;


7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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POINTS FOR STATEMENT
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3. - The United States believes targeted sanctions do and
should continue to play an important role in supporting peace
and stability in the region by encouraging reconciliation of
those earnestly committed to peace, while isolating and
deterring the actions of those who would oppose it.

- The United States is deeply troubled by reports of ongoing
violations of the measures adopted by the Security Council,
and supports full implementation of UNSC imposed measures on
Sudan.

- The Panel of Experts can only be effective if Member States
respect the Panel's mandate as set forth by the Security
Council. We are carefully studying the Panel of Experts'
final report and recommendations to find ways to make the
sanctions more effective in assisting with the pursuit of
peace and security to Sudan and the region.

END POINTS.


4. Department appreciates Missions' efforts.
CLINTON