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UNAMI Chief: Continued UN Support To Resolve Kuwaiti Missing Persons, Property Files
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
Interview by Ali Al-Rashedi
KUWAIT, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Al-Hassan, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Kuwait and Iraq in resolving the files of missing persons and Kuwaiti property.
During an interview with KUNA on Tuesday, Al-Hassan stressed UNAMI's dedication to closing the missing persons file "once and for all," in a way that brings solace to the families of the missing and strengthens good-neighborly relations between both countries.
He noted that UNAMI's role is defined under UN Security Council Resolution 2107 (2013), which mandates the Mission to facilitate Iraq's efforts in returning the remains of Kuwaiti and other nationals, as well as restoring Kuwaiti property, including the national archives seized during the 1990 invasion.
Al-Hassan highlighted the recent handover of 400 boxes containing Kuwaiti books and microfilm tapes belonging to Kuwait's Ministry of Information, describing it as a "significant step" in enhancing cooperation and building trust between the two neighbors.
He recalled earlier returns, including 200,000 books in 2019 and 738 boxes of materials in 2022, as part of Iraq's ongoing fulfillment of UN resolutions.
Since assuming its role in 2013, UNAMI has helped identify the remains of 59 Kuwaiti and other nationals found in Iraq, with over 300 individuals still missing, he added.
Al-Hassan further referred to the UN Security Council Resolution 2792 (2025), which calls for the appointment of a High-Level Representative to continue supporting efforts to locate missing persons and recover Kuwaiti property after UNAMI's mandate ends.
He emphasized that continued cooperation between Kuwait and Iraq, supported by modern technology, remains key to achieving closure on this humanitarian file, reaffirming the UN's commitment to stand by both nations until all outstanding issues are resolved. (end)
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KUWAIT, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Al-Hassan, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to supporting Kuwait and Iraq in resolving the files of missing persons and Kuwaiti property.
During an interview with KUNA on Tuesday, Al-Hassan stressed UNAMI's dedication to closing the missing persons file "once and for all," in a way that brings solace to the families of the missing and strengthens good-neighborly relations between both countries.
He noted that UNAMI's role is defined under UN Security Council Resolution 2107 (2013), which mandates the Mission to facilitate Iraq's efforts in returning the remains of Kuwaiti and other nationals, as well as restoring Kuwaiti property, including the national archives seized during the 1990 invasion.
Al-Hassan highlighted the recent handover of 400 boxes containing Kuwaiti books and microfilm tapes belonging to Kuwait's Ministry of Information, describing it as a "significant step" in enhancing cooperation and building trust between the two neighbors.
He recalled earlier returns, including 200,000 books in 2019 and 738 boxes of materials in 2022, as part of Iraq's ongoing fulfillment of UN resolutions.
Since assuming its role in 2013, UNAMI has helped identify the remains of 59 Kuwaiti and other nationals found in Iraq, with over 300 individuals still missing, he added.
Al-Hassan further referred to the UN Security Council Resolution 2792 (2025), which calls for the appointment of a High-Level Representative to continue supporting efforts to locate missing persons and recover Kuwaiti property after UNAMI's mandate ends.
He emphasized that continued cooperation between Kuwait and Iraq, supported by modern technology, remains key to achieving closure on this humanitarian file, reaffirming the UN's commitment to stand by both nations until all outstanding issues are resolved. (end)
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