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Published date: 26 February 2014

UN Resolution 2140 (2014) - Middle East

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7119th meeting, on 26 February 2014

The Security Council

Recalling its resolution 2014 (2011), 2051 (2012) and presidential statement of 15 February 2013, 

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

Commending the engagement of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in assisting the political transition in Yemen, 

Welcoming the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, signed by all political parties, and whose decisions provide a road map for a continued Yemeni led democratic transition underpinned by a commitment to democracy, good governance, rule of law, national reconciliation, and respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the people of Yemen, 

Commending those who have facilitated the outcome of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference through their constructive participation, in particular the leadership of President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi,  

Expressing concern at the ongoing political, security, economic and humanitarian challenges in Yemen, including the ongoing violence, 

Recalling the listing of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and associated individuals on the Al-Qaida sanctions list established by the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and stressing in this regard the need for robust implementation of the measures in paragraph 1 of resolution 2083 as a significant tool in combating terrorist activity in Yemen,