United Nations Security Counsil Resolutions 2785-2790*
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S/RES/2785 (2025) The question concerning Haiti (BINUH) (July 14, 2025) –
On July 14, 2025, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2785, reaffirming its commitment for Haiti’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity. The Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) until January 31, 2026. It also called for relevant sanctions to be imposed or extended. There is intention to consider a possible UN role in maintaining security and stability in the country. The Council emphasized its continued support for Haitian-led efforts to address the root causes of Haiti’s crisis.
https://docs.un.org/en/S/RES/2785(2025)
S/RES/2786 (2025) The situation in the Middle East (UNMHA) (July 14, 2025) –
On July 14, 2025, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2786, reaffirming its support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and standing with the Yemeni people. The Council endorsed the Hodeidah Agreement between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis, called on both sides to fully implement it, and emphasized the need for the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) to operate freely, including carrying out patrols.
The Council:
1. Extended UNMHA’s mandate until January 28, 2026.
2. Requested monthly reports from the Secretary-General on progress.
3. Asked the Secretary-General to review UNMHA by November 28, 2025, to improve efficiency and coordination with other UN missions in Yemen.
4. Planned to review UNMHA’s future, making changes as needed to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or respond to developments such as a lasting ceasefire.
5. Continued monitoring the situation.
S/RES/2787 (2025) Maintenance of international peace and security (Red Sea) (July 15, 2025) –
On July 15, 2025, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2787, extended its request to provide written reports on any further Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea through January 15, 2026. The Council also recalled all its previous relevant resolutions on the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea.
S/RES/2788 (2025) Maintenance of international peace and security (July 22, 2025) –
On July 22, 2025, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2783, reaffirming its commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. It emphasized that all states should settle international disputes peacefully through dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation, ensuring that international peace, security, and justice are not threatened. The Council stated that all member states must avoid the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state and should use the peaceful settlement mechanisms in Chapter VI of the UN Charter.
The Council urged member states to use the methods in Article 33 of the Charter, including negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, regional arrangements, or other peaceful means, and said it would recommend their use when appropriate. member states were called on to take steps to implement Security Council resolutions on peaceful dispute settlement. The Council committed to preventing disputes from escalating through timely diplomacy, mediation, and confidence-building supported by the UN.
The Secretary-General was asked to provide recommendations one year after adoption to strengthen mechanisms for peaceful dispute settlement, through briefings and reporting. The Council is also committed to reviewing these mechanisms to ensure they remain effective and adaptable, including holding an open debate one year after adoption, and decided to remain engaged on the matter.
S/RES/2789 (2025) Peace and security in Africa (2745 sanctions) (July 29, 2025) –
On July 29, 2025, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2789, recalling previous resolutions and reaffirming its support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and unity of the Central African Republic (CAR). The Council also emphasized the importance of non-interference, good-neighborliness, and regional cooperation, noting that armed groups in the CAR pose a threat to regional peace. Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Council extended certain measures from Resolution 2745 (2024) until July 31, 2026, extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts until August 31, 2026, and continued to closely monitor the situation.
S/RES/2790 (2025) The situation in the Middle East (UNIFIL) (August 28, 2025) –
The Security Council expressed concern over the humanitarian issue in Lebanon that resulted in numerous civilian casualties and the displaced thousands of civilians on both sides of the Blue Line. The Council welcomed efforts of the Lebanese government to reassert sovereignty over its entire territory through the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) including ongoing deployment of additional LAF personnel in southern Lebanon. The Council reaffirmed that no authority other than that of the Lebanese state should operate within its borders.
The Council called on Israel to withdraw its forces north of the Blue Line, including from positions inside Lebanese territory, and urged the lifting of buffer zones. The Council extended UNIFIL’s mandate until December 31, 2026, followed by a time-bound drawdown and withdrawal of UNIFIL personnel. The objective is to make the Lebanese Government the sole provider of security in southern Lebanon.
The Council encouraged enhanced diplomatic efforts to resolve remaining border disputes with United Nations support and requested the Secretary-General to continue reporting every four months.