Resolution 2051 (2012)

  Adopted by the Security Council at its 6784th meeting, on 12 June 2012

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolution 2014 (2011) and presidential statement of 29 March 2012,

Expressing grave concern at the political, security, economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen, 

Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Yemen,

Welcoming the Secretary-General’s statement of 21 May 2012 encouraging all sides to play a full and constructive role in implementing Yemen’s political Transition Agreement in accordance with Security Council resolution 2014, Noting the co-chairs’ statement following  the Friends of Yemen Ministerial meeting in Riyadh on 23 May 2012 and the support expressed for the political Transition Agreement in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and Implementation  Mechanism, including the proposal by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to host a donor meeting in late June 2012,

Expressing grave concern at the security  situation and continuing terrorist attacks, in particular by Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, within Yemen, and reaffirming that terrorism in all its 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,

Condemning all terrorist, and other, attacks against civilians, oil, gas and electricity infrastructure  and against the legitimate authorities, including those aimed at undermining the political process in Yemen, including the attack in Sana’a on 21 May 2012, 

Noting the formidable economic and social challenges confronting Yemen, which have left many Yemenis in acute need of humanitarian assistance,

Welcoming the Government of National Unity’s focus on short term stabilization of the economy through implementation of the IMF Rapid Credit Facility program,

Stressing that the best solution to the situation in Yemen is through a peaceful, inclusive, orderly and Yemeni-led political transition process that meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for peaceful change and meaningful political, economic and social reform, as set forth in the GCC Initiative and implementation Mechanism and in resolution 2014 (2011),

Recalling that the transition process requires the involvement and cooperation of all sides in Yemen, including groups that were not party to the GCC Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism,

Expressing concern at the recent deterioration of cooperation among some political actors and actions that could adversely affect or delay the political transition process, 

Reiterating the need for comprehensive, independent and impartial investigations consistent with international standards into alleged human rights violations and abuses, to ensure full accountability, 

Welcoming the continuing engagement of the Secretary-General’s good offices including the visits to Yemen by his Special Adviser, Mr. Jamal Benomar,

Mindful of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations, and emphasizing the need for progress in the implementation of the GCC Initiative and Implementation Mechanism to avoid further deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation in Yemen that threatens peace and security in the region,

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