S/RES/2233 (2015)
cooperation with Iraqi society, Iraq can work to address the challenges facing the
country for the benefit of all Iraqis,
Underscoring the need for all segments of the Iraqi population to participate in
the political process, in inclusive political dialogue, and in the economic and social
life of Iraq, to refrain from statements and actions which could aggravate tensions ,
to reach a comprehensive solution on the fair distribution of resources, and to
promote stability, develop a just and fair solution for the nation ’s disputed internal
boundaries and work to strengthen national unity, and stressing the importance of a
comprehensive and inclusive Iraqi-led political process to support dialogue for all
those who renounce violence, have no links to international terrorist organizations
including ISIL, and respect the constitution,
Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening governance,
promoting human rights and the rule of law, improving the situation of women and
girls, especially those impacted by ISIL, improving security and public order,
combating terrorism and sectarian violence, and reiterating its support to the people
and the Government of Iraq in their efforts to build a secure, stable, federal, united
and democratic nation, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights,
Expressing grave concern for the more than three million individuals se eking
refuge in other areas of Iraq, reiterating its gratitude to the host communities,
underscoring that host communities should provide access to safe areas for
internally displaced people, emphasizing the urgency of addressing humanitarian
issues confronting the Iraqi people, stressing the need to continue to plan and
implement a coordinated response and to provide adequate resources to address
these issues, calling for an intensification of these efforts by all parties and urging
all Member States to continue to fund the UN humanitarian appeals, encouraging
Member States to support the United Nations’ humanitarian response in Iraq,
working with the Government of Iraq, to assist all Iraqi individuals affected by the
ongoing conflict, and commending the efforts of Member States that have
contributed to the humanitarian effort,
Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regional
cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq both in its reconciliation and political dialogue
and in its fight against ISIL, and to prevent terrorist groups included on the
sanctions list established by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and
1989 (2011), in particular ISIL, from using the territories of Iraq and neighbouring
States to carry out violence or other illicit acts to destabilize Iraq and the region,
expressing its readiness to sanction further individuals, groups, undertakings, and
entities who are supporting ISIL, also expressing grave concern over reports of
access to and seizure of oilfields and pipelines in Iraq by terrorist groups listed by
the Committee, strongly condemning any engagement in direct or indirect trade in
oil and refined oil products, modular refineries and related material, other natural
resources, and antiquities from Iraq involving these terrorist groups, consistent with
Security Council Resolution 2199 (2015), and emphasizing that such engagement
constitutes financial support for such terrorists and may lead to further sanctions
listings by the Committee,
Reaffirming the importance of the United Nations, in particular the United
Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in advising, supporting and assisting
the Iraqi people, including civil society, and Government to strengthen democratic
institutions, advance inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation
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