               United Nations                                                                S/RES/2266 (2016)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              24 February 2016




               Resolution 2266 (2016)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7630th meeting, on
               24 February 2016

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012), 2140 (2014), 2201 (2015),
               2204 (2015), 2216 (2015) and the statements of its President dated 15 February
               2013 (S/PRST/2013/3), 29 August 2014 (S/PRST/2014/18) and 22 March 2015
               (S/PRST/2015/8) concerning Yemen,
                      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
               territorial integrity of Yemen,
                     Expressing concern at the ongoing political, security, economic and
               humanitarian challenges in Yemen, including the ongoing violence, and threats
               arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of weapons,
                     Reiterating its call for all parties in Yemen to adhere to resolving their
               differences through dialogue and consultation, reject acts of violence to achieve
               political goals, and refrain from provocation,
                     Reaffirming the need for all parties to comply with their obligatio ns under
               international law, including international humanitarian law and international human
               rights law as applicable,
                    Expressing its support for and commitment to the work of the Special Envoy
               for Yemen to the Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, in support of the
               Yemeni transition process,
                    Expressing its grave concern that areas of Yemen are under the control of
               Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and about the negative impact of their
               presence, violent extremist ideology and actions on sta bility in Yemen and the
               region, including the devastating humanitarian impact on the civilian populations,
               expressing concern at the increasing presence and future potential growth of the
               Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL also known as Da’esh) affilia tes in Yemen
               and reaffirming its resolve to address all aspects of the threat posed by AQAP, ISIL
               (Da’esh), and all other associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities,




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                     Recalling the listing of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and
               associated individuals on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List and
               stressing in this regard the need for robust implementation of the measures in
               paragraph 2 of resolution 2253 (2015) as a significant tool in combating terrorist
               activity in Yemen,
                    Noting the critical importance of effective implementation of the sanctions
               regime imposed pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and resolution 2216 (2015),
               including the key role that Member States from the region can play in this regard,
               and encouraging efforts to further enhance cooperation,
                     Recalling the provisions of paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) imposing a
               targeted arms embargo,
                    Gravely distressed by the continued deterioration of the devastating
               humanitarian situation in Yemen, expressing serious concern at all instances of
               hindrances to the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance, including limitations
               on the delivery of vital goods to the civilian population of Yemen,
                    Emphasising the necessity of discussion by the Committee established
               pursuant to paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014) (“the Committee”), of the
               recommendations contained in the Panel of Experts reports,
                     Determining that the situation in Yemen continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Reaffirms the need for the full and timely implementation of the political
               transition following the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, in line with
               the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, and in
               accordance with resolutions 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012), 2140 (2014), 2201 (2015),
               2204 (2015) and 2216 (2015), and with regard to the expectations of the Yemeni
               people;
                    2.    Decides to renew until 26 February 2017 the measures imposed by
               paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), reaffirms the provisions of
               paragraphs 12, 13, 14 and 16 of resolution 2140 (201 4), and further reaffirms the
               provisions of paragraphs 14 to 17 of resolution 2216 (2015);

               Designation Criteria
                     3.    Reaffirms that the provisions of paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140
               (2014) and paragraph 14 of 2216 (2015) shall apply to individuals or entities
               designated by the Committee, or listed in the annex to resolution 2216 (2015) as
               engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or
               stability of Yemen;
                    4.   Reaffirms the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution
               2140 (2014) and paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015);

               Reporting
                     5.   Decides to extend until 27 March 2017 the mandate of the Panel of
               Experts as set out in paragraph 21 of resolution 2140 (2014), and paragraph 21 of
               resolution 2216 (2015), expresses its intention to review the mandate and take


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           appropriate action regarding the further extension no later than 27 February 2017,
           and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures as
           expeditiously as possible to re-establish the Panel of Experts, in consultation with
           the Committee until 27 March 2017 drawing, as appropriate, on the expert ise of the
           members of the Panel established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014);
                6.    Requests the Panel of Experts to provide a midterm update to the
           Committee no later than 27 July 2016, and a final report no later than 27 January
           2017 to the Security Council, after discussion with the Committee;
                 7.   Directs the Panel to cooperate with other relevant expert groups
           established by the Security Council to support the work of its Sanctions
           Committees, in particular the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitorin g Team
           established by resolution 1526 (2004) and extended by resolution 2253 (2015);
                  8.    Urges all parties and all Member States, as well as international, regional
           and subregional organizations to ensure cooperation with the Panel of Experts and
           further urges all Member States involved to ensure the safety of the members of the
           Panel of Experts and unhindered access, in particular to persons, documents and
           sites, in order for the Panel of Experts to execute its mandate;
               9.    Emphasizes the importance of holding consultations with concerned
           Member States, as may be necessary, in order to ensure full implementation of the
           measures set forth in this resolution;
                 10. Calls upon all Member States which have not already done so to report to
           the Committee as soon as possible on the steps they have taken with a view to
           implementing effectively the measures imposed by paragraphs 11 and 15 of
           resolution 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015) and recalls in
           this regard that Member States undertaking cargo inspections pursuant to paragraph
           15 of resolution 2216 (2015) are required to submit written reports to the Committee
           as set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2216 (2015);
                11. Recalls the Informal Working Group on General issues of Sanctions
           report (S/2006/997) on best practices and methods, including paragraphs 21, 22 and
           23 that discuss possible steps for clarifying methodological standards for monitoring
           mechanisms;
                 12. Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Yemen under continuous
           review and its readiness to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in
           this resolution, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of
           the measures, as may be needed at any time in light of developments;
                13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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