United Nations Security Council Resolution 2208 – Libya
Resolution 2208 (2015)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolution 1970 (2011) and all its subsequent resolutions on Libya,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) (S/2015/144),
Taking note also of the special report of the Secretary-General on the strategic assessment of the UN presence in Libya (S/2015/113) including the recommendations on the configuration of the UN presence made therein,
Supporting the ongoing efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate a political solution to the increasing challenges facing the country,
Recognizing, in the current circumstances, the need for a short extension of the mandate of UNSMIL,
Recognizing also the need for a short extension of the authorizations provided by and the measures imposed by resolution 2146 (2014),
Determining that the situation in Libya continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
- Decides to extend until 31 March 2015 the authorizations provided by and the measures imposed by resolution 2146 (2014);
2. Decides to extend until 31 March 2015 the mandate of UNSMIL, as set out in paragraph 6 of resolution 2144 (2014), under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership;
3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7399th meeting, on 5 March 2015.
