Security Council Committee concerning Sudan Considers Final Report by Panel of Experts

On 5 January 2017, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts, submitted in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 2265 (2016).

The Committee heard a presentation by the Panel of Experts on the findings and recommendations contained in the final report.  The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion between Committee members and the Panel.

The Panel of Experts informed the Committee about the intention to travel to Sudan to continue carrying out its tasks as envisaged by the Panel's mandate.

Subsequently, the Committee discussed the three recommendations contained in the final report and is currently considering follow-up actions on the two recommendations that were addressed to the Committee.