United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2629-2639 United Nations Security Council Resolutions are available at: <https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/resolutions-0>

Resolution 2629 (April 29, 2022) –

The Security Council reaffirmed its commitment to free and fair elections in Libya and recalled the timeline for achieving this as set out in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum roadmap. It decided to extend until July 31, 2022, the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and requested the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Strategic Review of UNSMIL. The Council also called upon “all parties to refrain from any actions that could undermine the political process” or the ceasefire in Libya.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2629(2022)]

Resolution 2630 (May 12, 2022) –

The Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until November 15, 2022, and, acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, extended until the same date the tasks of UNISFA as set out in resolution 1990 (2011). The Council also extended its mandate modification as set out in resolutions 2024 (2011) and 2075 (2012). The Council urged the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan “to provide full support for UNISFA” and “to facilitate the smooth functioning of all UNISFA bases.”

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2630(2022)]

Resolution 2631 (May 26, 2022) –

The Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until May 31, 2023, and requested that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI to engage in a number of actions, including providing advice, support, and assistance to the Government of Iraq, the Independent High Electoral Commission, and other stakeholders concerning, inter alia, the electoral process, cooperation on border security and energy issues, and the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance. The Council also asked that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI to assist with gender mainstreaming and ensuring the safety of children affected by armed conflict.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2631(2022)]

Resolution 2632 (May 26, 2022) –

The Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) until October 31, 2022 and decided that UNSOM should continue to implement its mandate as set out in resolution 2692 (2021).

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2632(2022)]

Resolution 2633 (May 26, 2022) –

The Security Council expressed “grave concern regarding increased violence between armed groups in some parts of South Sudan” as well as condemned “past and ongoing human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law.” Therefore, acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Council renewed arms measures imposed by resolution 24 (2018), reiterated its call for progress on the implementation of public finance management reforms as set out in the Revitalised Agreement, and requested updates on the progress achieved on benchmarks set out in resolution 2577 (2021). The Council also authorized “all Member States to, and that all Member States shall, upon discovery of items the supply, sale, or transfer of which is prohibited by . . . resolution 2428 (2018), seize and dispose . . . of such items.” The Security Council renewed sanctions imposed in resolutions 2206 (2015) and 2428 (2018) and demonstrated its willingness to impose additional sanctions to “support the search for an inclusive and sustainable peace in South Sudan.” The Council also renewed the mandate of the Panel of Experts until July 1, 2023.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2633(2022)]

Resolution 2634 (May 31, 2022) –

The Security Council “underlin[ed] the importance of determining the existence of any possible or potential links between piracy and armed robbery at sea and terrorist groups in West and Central Africa and the Sahel region” and “strongly condemn[ed] piracy and armed robbery at sea.” It called upon member states to criminalize such acts and investigate and prosecute or extradite such crimes in accordance with international law. The Council “stress[ed] the need for a comprehensive response to prevent and suppress piracy and sustainably tackle its underlying causes,” calling on the international community to cooperate with the States of the Gulf of Guinea in this endeavor. It also stressed the importance of “enhanced coordination” between UN member states and international, regional, and subregional organizations, and encouraged member states to share information with INTERPOL.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2634(2022)]

Resolution 2635 (June 3, 2022) –

Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council extended the authorizations set out in resolution 2578 (2021) regarding the arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2635(2022)]

Resolution 2636 (June 3, 2022) –

The Security Council extended the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan until June 3, 2023.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2636(2022)]

Resolution 2637 (June 22, 2022) –

Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Security Council appointed Serge Brammertz as Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals from July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2024, urged member states to fully cooperate with the Mechanism. The Council also noted its concern “that despite reaching an earlier agreement, the Mechanism continues to face problems in the relocation of acquitted persons and convicted persons who have completed serving their sentence” and stressed the importance of finding “expeditious and durable solutions to these problems.” The Council commended the cooperation between the Mechanism, states, and international organizations with regard to recent Mechanism judgment and developments in locating fugitives. It also called upon the Mechanism to take note of the views and recommendations made by the Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2637(2022)]

Resolution 2638 (June 22, 2022) –

The Security Council noted the death of Judge Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade on May 29, 2022, and decided that the election to fill the vacancy would take place on November 4, 2022.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2638(2022)]

Resolution 2639 (June 27, 2022) –

The Council noted its concern that tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain as such and could possibly escalate tensions between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic. It reiterated “its readiness to consider listing individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities providing support to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da'esh) or to the Al-Busra Front (also known as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham or Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham).” It emphasized the importance of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) having all necessary resources at its disposal to safely and securely carry out its mandate and expressed its “profound appreciation” for UNDOF and its personnel. The Council also reinforced the obligation to fully respect the terms of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement and to “exercise maximum restraint and prevent any breaches of the ceasefire and the area of separation.” It called upon all parties to cooperate with UNDOF and provide it with support and renewed the mandate of UNDOF until December 31, 2022.

[http://undocs.org/en/S/RES/2639(2022)]