United Nations Security Council Resolution 1980

Resolution

Observations

The Security Council reiterated that previous resolutions authorising sanctions were taken to contribute to the stability of Côte d'Ivoire and support its peace process. It welcomed the fact that Alassane Ouattara had assumed all the responsibilities of Head of State and condemned all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

Acts

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the arms embargo, diamond trade ban and financial and travel sanctions against selected Ivorian officials were renewed until April 30, 2012. The Council noted that the removal of the measures was conditional upon the holding of elections, the implementation of important parts of the peace process, the protection of human rights and the stability of the country. The measures would be reviewed by October 31, 2011.

The resolution urged illegal combatants to lay down their arms immediately, which would be collected by peacekeepers from the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and Ivorian government. There was also concern at the presence of mercenaries in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly from neighbouring countries; both Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia were urged to address the problem.

Finally, the Security Council extended the mandate of an expert group monitoring the implementation of sanctions against the country until April 30, 2012.

References

References

1. (April 28, 2011). "Security Council renews Côte d'Ivoire arms embargo, diamond trade ban, targeted sanctions until 30 April 2012". United Nations.
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3. Rawat, Dinesh Singh. (29 April 2011). "UNSC Continues Ban Côte d’Ivoire Diamond Trade By 2012 Read more about UNSC Continues Ban Côte d’Ivoire Diamond Trade By 2012".