United Nations Security Council Resolution 2092 – Guinea-Bissau

Resolution 2092 (2013)

The Security Council,

Recalling its previous resolutions, statements of its President and press statements on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, in particular resolutions 2030 (2011) and 2048 (2012),

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau, dated 11 January 2013 (S/2013/26) and the recommendations contained therein, and welcoming the activities undertaken by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), despite the political and security challenges in the field,

Remaining seriously concerned about the situation in Guinea-Bissau since the military coup of 12 April 2012, that undermined the conclusion of the democratic electoral process in Guinea-Bissau,

Stressing that the consolidation of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau can only result from a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process, the restoration and respect for constitutional order, the reforms in the defence, security and justice sectors, the promotion of the rule of law, the protection of human rights, the promotion of socioeconomic development and the fight against impunity and drug trafficking,

Taking note of the recent positive political developments in Guinea-Bissau and of the intention of key stakeholders to revise the transitional political pact including setting technically feasible deadlines for the holding of free, fair and transparent presidential and legislative elections in line with national legislation and relevant international standards,

Deploring the continued lack of effective civilian control and oversight over the defence and security forces, which hampers the political process and effective functioning of State institutions,

Stressing the importance of security sector reform (SSR) as a crucial element for long-term stability in Guinea-Bissau, welcoming the efforts of ECOWAS to support the SSR process in Guinea-Bissau and in this regard, taking note of the signing on 7 November 2012 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to work through UNIOGBIS, in coordination with other partners, including ECOWAS and CPLP, on the ongoing dialogue process among political parties, to facilitate the early finalization of a broader political agreement for the restoration of constitutional order and the holding of free, fair and transparent elections;

4. Calls upon Guinea-Bissau stakeholders to continue their efforts to deepen the internal political dialogue in order to create an environment conducive to the holding of free, fair and transparent elections, acceptable to all, for a rapid return to constitutional order and the long-term stabilization of Guinea-Bissau;

5. Reiterates its demand to the armed forces to submit themselves fully to civilian control;

6. Condemns the violations of human rights, including political and civil rights and urges the Guinea-Bissau authorities to take all necessary measures to protect human rights and put an end to impunity and to initiate investigations to identify the perpetrators of such acts and bring them to justice;

7. Expresses its willingness to consider further action, based on additional information, against those involved in drug trafficking and organized crime in Guinea-Bissau in line of paragraphs 6 and 7 of its resolution 2048 (2012);

8. Urges civilian and military officials in Guinea-Bissau to demonstrate greater commitment to effectively combat drug trafficking including by ensuring the proper functioning of state agencies responsible for border control and the fight against drug trafficking, and encourages them to further support the efforts of the international community to that end;

9. Reaffirms the importance of coordination between the main partners of Guinea-Bissau having shared goals and speaking with one voice;

10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 6924th meeting, on 22 February 2013