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human rights of all people in Libya, including former officials and detainees, during
and after the transitional period,
Recalling its decisions in resolution 2009 (2011) to:
(a) Modify the provisions of the arms embargo imposed by paragraph 9 of
resolution 1970 to provide for additional exemptions,
(b) Terminate the asset freeze imposed by paragraphs 17, 19, 20 and 21 of
resolution 1970 (2011) and paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (2011) with respect to
the Libyan National Oil Corporation and Zueitina Oil Company, and to modify the
asset freeze imposed by paragraphs 17, 19, 20 and 21 of resolution 1970 (2011) and
paragraph 19 of resolution 1973 (2011) with respect to the Central Bank of Libya,
the Libyan Arab Foreign Bank, the Libyan Investment Authority, and the Libyan
Africa Investment Portfolio, and
(c)
Cease the measures imposed by paragraph 17 of resolution 1973 (2011),
Recalling also its intention to keep the measures imposed by paragraphs 6 to
12 of resolution 1973 (2011) under continuous review and to lift, as appropriate and
when circumstances permit, those measures and to terminate authorization given to
Member States in paragraph 4 of resolution 1973 (2011), in consultation with the
Libyan authorities,
Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
and security under the Charter of the United Nations,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1.
Welcomes the positive developments in Libya which will improve the
prospects for a democratic, peaceful and prosperous future there;
2.
Looks forward to the swift establishment of an inclusive, representative
transitional Government of Libya, and reiterates the need for the transitional period
to be underpinned by a commitment to democracy, good governance, rule of law,
national reconciliation and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of
all people in Libya;
Strongly urges the Libyan authorities to refrain from reprisals, including
3.
arbitrary detentions, calls upon the Libyan authorities to take all steps necessary to
prevent reprisals, wrongful imprisonment and extrajudicial executions, and
underscores the Libyan authorities’ responsibility for the protection of its
population, including foreign nationals and African migrants;
4.
Urges all Member States to cooperate closely with the Libyan authorities
in their efforts to end impunity for violations of international human rights and
international humanitarian law;
Protection of Civilians
5.
Decides that the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 5 of resolution 1973
(2011) shall be terminated from 23.59 Libyan local time on 31 October 2011;
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