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UN Security Council Extends UNISFA Mandate
(MENAFN) The UN Security Council on Friday approved a one-year extension of the mandate for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
The resolution, put forward by the United States, garnered 12 votes in support, while Russia, China, and Pakistan abstained from voting.
US Deputy UN envoy Dorothy Shea praised the decision, stating, "While this mandate differs from past mandate renewals, it aligns with the important and necessary goal of making sure missions are guided by clear benchmarks that track progress and ensure host countries are invested in the mission's success."
The US-drafted resolution highlighted that the Council should "consider further renewal of the mission based on demonstrable progress by Sudan and South Sudan."
It outlined three benchmarks, which most Council members opposed but ultimately voted in favor of, recognizing the critical role of UNISFA in the region.
These benchmarks include the withdrawal of all unauthorized armed groups from Abyei, the resumption of Joint Political and Security Mechanism (JPSM) meetings between Sudan and South Sudan, and the creation of the Abyei Joint Security Police.
"These benchmarks will help describe the mission's impact and provide a critical tool to hold host governments accountable for measurable progress," Shea added.
China’s Deputy UN envoy Sun Lei voiced reservations about the US-led approach, emphasizing that “any major adjustment to a mission’s mandate or the withdrawal of a mission should be based on the situation on the ground, respect the visions of the host country, and take into account the views of stakeholders.”
The resolution, put forward by the United States, garnered 12 votes in support, while Russia, China, and Pakistan abstained from voting.
US Deputy UN envoy Dorothy Shea praised the decision, stating, "While this mandate differs from past mandate renewals, it aligns with the important and necessary goal of making sure missions are guided by clear benchmarks that track progress and ensure host countries are invested in the mission's success."
The US-drafted resolution highlighted that the Council should "consider further renewal of the mission based on demonstrable progress by Sudan and South Sudan."
It outlined three benchmarks, which most Council members opposed but ultimately voted in favor of, recognizing the critical role of UNISFA in the region.
These benchmarks include the withdrawal of all unauthorized armed groups from Abyei, the resumption of Joint Political and Security Mechanism (JPSM) meetings between Sudan and South Sudan, and the creation of the Abyei Joint Security Police.
"These benchmarks will help describe the mission's impact and provide a critical tool to hold host governments accountable for measurable progress," Shea added.
China’s Deputy UN envoy Sun Lei voiced reservations about the US-led approach, emphasizing that “any major adjustment to a mission’s mandate or the withdrawal of a mission should be based on the situation on the ground, respect the visions of the host country, and take into account the views of stakeholders.”
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