29 May 2014 - The Security Council today extended the mandate of UNIOGBIS with its efforts to advance stability, security and development.

The Security Council voted unanimously to extend by six months the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), stressing that the consolidation of peace and stability could only result from a consensual, inclusive and nationally owned transition process.

In deciding to extend the mandate until 30 November, the Council, by resolution 2157 (2014), called upon the authorities of Guinea-Bissau to review, adopt and implement national legislation and mechanisms to more effectively combat transnational organized crime. It urged both the authorities and its security and defence services to demonstrate full commitment to combating drug trafficking. The Council also called upon international partners to support their efforts.

Further to the text, the 15-member body condemned violations and abuses of human rights and urged the authorities to take all necessary measures to protect rights, end impunity, identify perpetrators and bring them to justice. The Council urged authorities to take steps to mitigate the climate of fear resulting from restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.

The Council also strongly emphasized the importance of convening an international pledging conference on Guinea-Bissau's recovery.