United Nations Security Council Resolution 1921
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Security Council Resolution
1921, adopted unanimously on May 12, 2010, after recalling resolutions 1740
(2007), 1796
(2008), 1825
(2008), 1864
(2009), 1879
(2008) and 1909
(2009), the Council extended the mandate for the United Nations Mission in Nepal
(UNMIN) until September 15, 2010 and stressed that arrangements should be made for the withdrawal of the mission by that date.
The Security Council recalled the Comprehensive Peace Accord
between the Government of Nepal
and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and expressed its support for that agreement. It was concerned that the deadline for the promulgation of a new constitution was May 28, 2010 and that both parties had yet to reach a consensus or extend the tenure of the Constituent Assembly
. The Nepalese parties were co-operating with the United Nations in areas such as monitoring of weapon
s and the discharge of disqualified army personnel.
The mandate
of UNMIN was extended for a further four months at the request of the Nepalese government, taking into account the completion of some aspects of the mandate and the ongoing verification process. The Nepalese parties were urged to take full advantage of UNMIN in support of the peace process. It was acknowledged by the Council that the measures were originally conceived as short-term rather than long-term solutions and that UNMIN was urged to begin preparations for its withdrawal.
Both the Nepalese government and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) were called upon to implement a timetable for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel, ensure the safety of United Nations personnel and continue the transition to a long-term solution to enable Nepal to move a democratic
future. The resolution, drafted by the United Kingdom
, concluded by requesting the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
to report by September 1, 2010 on the implementation of the current resolution.
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1921, adopted unanimously on May 12, 2010, after recalling resolutions 1740
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1740
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1740 was unanimously adopted on 23 January 2007.- Resolution :Recognizing the strong desire of the people of Nepal for peace and the restoration of democracy and noting the request of the Nepalese Government and the Communist Party of Nepal for United...
(2007), 1796
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1796
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1796 was unanimously adopted on 23 January 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council decided this morning to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal for six months, until 23 July, following a request from that country’s Government and on...
(2008), 1825
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1825
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1825 was unanimously adopted on 23 July 2008.- Resolution :With the United Nations Mission in Nepal having already accomplished some elements of its mandate following successful Constituent Assembly elections, the Security Council decided this morning to...
(2008), 1864
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1864
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1864, adopted unanimously January 23, 2009, after recalling resolution 1740 , 1796 and 1825 on the situation in Nepal, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal , whose mandate expired that day, by another six months until...
(2009), 1879
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1879
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1879 was unanimously adopted on 23 July 2009.- Resolution :The Security Council today extended through January 2010 the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal , noting Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s assessment that the operation would be well...
(2008) and 1909
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1909
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1909, adopted unanimously on January 21, 2010, after recalling resolutions 1740 , 1796 , 1825 , 1864 and 1879 , the Council extended the mandate for the United Nations Mission in Nepal until May 15, 2010 at the request of Nepal, deciding that it should...
(2009), the Council extended the mandate for the United Nations Mission in Nepal
United Nations Mission in Nepal
Following the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed on 21 November 2006 between the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal at the end of the Nepalese Civil War, the United Nations received a request for assistance, and established the political mission United Nations Mission in Nepal ...
(UNMIN) until September 15, 2010 and stressed that arrangements should be made for the withdrawal of the mission by that date.
The Security Council recalled the Comprehensive Peace Accord
Comprehensive Peace Accord
The Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed between the Government of Nepal and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal on November 21, 2006 which formally ended the Nepalese People's War that lasted for more than decade...
between the Government of Nepal
Government of Nepal
The Government of Nepal, or Nepal Government, is the executive body and the Central government of Nepal. Prior to the abolition of Monarchy in Nepal, was officially known as His Majesty's Government....
and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and expressed its support for that agreement. It was concerned that the deadline for the promulgation of a new constitution was May 28, 2010 and that both parties had yet to reach a consensus or extend the tenure of the Constituent Assembly
Nepalese Constituent Assembly
The Nepalese Constituent Assembly is a unicameral body of 601 members formed as a result of the Constituent Assembly election that was held on April 10, 2008. The Constituent Assembly is tasked with writing a new constitution, and it will act as the interim legislature for a term of two years...
. The Nepalese parties were co-operating with the United Nations in areas such as monitoring of weapon
Weapon
A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm to living beings or artificial structures or systems...
s and the discharge of disqualified army personnel.
The mandate
Mandate (international law)
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of UNMIN was extended for a further four months at the request of the Nepalese government, taking into account the completion of some aspects of the mandate and the ongoing verification process. The Nepalese parties were urged to take full advantage of UNMIN in support of the peace process. It was acknowledged by the Council that the measures were originally conceived as short-term rather than long-term solutions and that UNMIN was urged to begin preparations for its withdrawal.
Both the Nepalese government and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) were called upon to implement a timetable for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel, ensure the safety of United Nations personnel and continue the transition to a long-term solution to enable Nepal to move a democratic
Democracy
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future. The resolution, drafted by the United Kingdom
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, concluded by requesting the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
to report by September 1, 2010 on the implementation of the current resolution.
See also
- Comprehensive Peace AccordComprehensive Peace AccordThe Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed between the Government of Nepal and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal on November 21, 2006 which formally ended the Nepalese People's War that lasted for more than decade...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Nepalese Civil War
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