S/RES/2009 (2011)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
16 September 2011
Resolution 2009 (2011)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 6620th meeting, on
16 September 2011
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
integrity and national unity of Libya,
Reaffirming its previous resolutions 1674 (2006) and 1894 (2009) on the
protection of civilians in armed conflict, 1612 (2006), 1882 (2009), 1998 (2011) on
children in armed conflict, and 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) 1889
(2009),and 1960 (2010) on women, peace and security,
Recalling its decision to refer the situation in Libya to the Prosecutor of the
International Criminal Court, and the importance of cooperation for ensuring that
those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law
or complicit in attacks targeting the civilian population are held accountable,
Strongly condemning all violations of applicable human rights and
international humanitarian law, including violations that involve unlawful killings,
other uses of violence against civilians, or arbitrary arrests and detentions, in
particular of African migrants and members of minority communities,
Also strongly condemning sexual violence, particularly against women and
girls, and the recruitment and use of children in situations of armed conflict in
contravention of applicable international law,
Considering that the voluntary and sustainable return of refugees and
internally displaced persons will be a critical factor for the consolidation of peace in
Libya,
Stressing that national ownership and national responsibility are key to
establishing sustainable peace and the primary responsibility of national authorities
in identifying their priorities and strategies for post-conflict peace-building,
Recalling the letter of the Secretary-General of 7 September 2011
(S/2011/542) and welcoming his intention to dispatch, at the request of the Libyan
authorities, an initial deployment of personnel, to be led by a Special Representative
of the Secretary-General,
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