UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mandate For Another Year

(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) ATLANTA (Pajhwok): The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year. The UNSC resolution 2678, extending UNAMA's mandate until 17 March 2024. The Council stressed the critical importance of UNAMA's continued presence in afghanistan . UNAMA said in a tweet. Council also adopted a separate resolution, requesting an independent assessment with forward-looking recommendations from UN chief Antonio Guterres by 17 Nov. for an“integrated and coherent approach” to address challenges in Afghanistan.

All 15 members approved the two motions, written by the UAE and Japan, to continue the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) and to direct Secretary General Antonio Guterres to look into the way ahead in the Taliban-governed country.

The resolution calls on all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, as well as international actors to coordinate with the mission in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of the UN and associated personnel throughout the country.

UK's envoy to United Nation says the mandate sends a clear message that the international community will not abandon Afghan women and girls as the Taliban continues to run the country.

Afghanistan's UN representative Naseer Ahmed Faiq praised the vote, which he said reflected a“new degree of unity and consensus” on the Security Council. He added that the move ensures a“more responsive” UN that will address the many challenges on the ground facing an Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

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