S/RES/2349 (2017)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
31 March 2017
Resolution 2349 (2017)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7911th meeting, on
31 March 2017
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions and presidential statements on counter terrorism, conflict prevention in Africa, the protection of civilians, women, peace
and security, children and armed conflict, and on the United Nations Office for West
Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the United Nations Regional Office for
Central Africa (UNOCA),
Recalling its visit to the Lake Chad Basin Region (the Region) from 2 to
7 March 2017 to engage in dialogue with the Governments of Cameroon, Chad,
Niger, and Nigeria, displaced persons, security and humanitarian personnel, civil
society including women’s organizations, and regional bodies,
Affirming its solidarity and full support for the conflict-affected populations of
the Region including displaced and host communities who are suffering from the
ongoing security crisis, humanitarian emergency, and development deficits resulting
from the violence by terrorist groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and
the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da’esh), and its solidarity with the r espective
Governments in their efforts to address these urgent needs, whilst addressing
adverse economic conditions,
Affirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
territorial integrity of Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria,
Recognizing the determination and ownership of the Governments in the
Region, as well as well as sub-regional and regional organizations, to address the
impact of Boko Haram and ISIL,
Expressing grave concern at the ongoing terrorist attacks perpetrated by Boko
Haram and ISIL, and the dire humanitarian situation across the Region caused by
the activities of Boko Haram, including large-scale displacement, and the risk of
famine in north-east Nigeria,
Reaffirming that terrorism in all forms and manifestations constitutes one of
the most serious threats to international peace and security and that any acts of
terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivations, whenever
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