S/RES/2169 (2014)
that through its democratic institutions, in 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, an inclusive political dialogue, and in the economic and social
life of Iraq, to refrain from statements and actions which could aggrava te tensions,
to reach a comprehensive solution on the fair distribution of resources, and to ensure
stability and 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,
Reiterating its praise for Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission
(IHEC), the Iraqi security forces, and the Iraqi people, candidates, and coalitions for
the successful holding of parliamentary elections despite the security challenges
Iraq faces,
Encouraging the Government of Iraq to continue strengthening democracy and
the rule of law, improving security and public order, combating terrorism and
sectarian violence, and countering incitement motivated by extremism and
intolerance across the country, 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,
Emphasizing the need to continue efforts to promote international and regiona l
cooperation aimed at supporting Iraq 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 from Iraq involving these terrorist groups, 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
according to the Constitution, facilitate regional dialogue, develop processes
acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries, aid
youth and vulnerable groups including refugees and internally displaced persons ,
promote the protection of human rights, gender equality, children and youth, and
vulnerable groups, and promote judicial and legal reform, and emphasizing the
importance of the United Nations, in particular UNAMI, prioritizing advice,
support, and assistance to the Iraqi people, including civil society, and Government
to achieve these goals,
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