United Nations Security Council Resolution 1939
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1939, adopted unanimously on September 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Nepal
, including Resolution 1922
(2010), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal
(UNMIN) until January 15, 2011 amid concern over rising political tensions in the country.
The extension of UNMIN would be the seventh and last. In his report, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
said he was not in favour of repeated extensions of the mission due to "persistent and unfounded criticism" that impaired its ability to carry out its mandate, in accordance with Resolution 1740
(2007).
and subsequent agreements towards a durable settlement. It recognised the will of the Nepalese people for peace and democracy
and expressed a readiness to continue to support the peace process. Noting that a deadline for the promulgation of a new constitution
was extended until May 28, 2011, the Council also noted recent political tensions in the country. It called on all political parties in Nepal to resolve their differences through negotiations, while recognising the role of civil society
, the protection of human rights
and roles of marginalised groups in the transition.
of UNMIN was extended after a request from the Nepalese government
, taking into account that some elements of its mandate had been completed and ongoing work concerning the monitoring of arms
management. Furthermore, the Council also decided that UNMIN's mandate would terminate on January 15, 2011 and leave the country, and called upon all parties to ensure the completion of UNMIN's mandate by that date.
The resolution urged the Nepalese government and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to implement an agreement from September 13, 2010 in addition to a plan for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel. All Nepalese political parties were encouraged to co-operate, compromise and achieve consensus in order for the country to continue the transition to democratic
future. Furthermore, the parties were asked to ensure the safety and freedom of movement
for UNMIN personnel.
Finally, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was requested to report on discussions between the United Nations, the caretaker Nepalese government and political parties by October 15, 2010.
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United Nations Security Council Resolution
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1939, adopted unanimously on September 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, including Resolution 1922
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1922
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1922, adopted unanimously on May 12, 2010, after recalling resolutions 1769 , 1778 , 1834 , 1861 and 1913 , the Council noted that the situation in the region of Darfur in Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic constituted a threat to international...
(2010), the Council extended the mandate of 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 January 15, 2011 amid concern over rising political tensions in the country.
The extension of UNMIN would be the seventh and last. In his report, 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...
said he was not in favour of repeated extensions of the mission due to "persistent and unfounded criticism" that impaired its ability to carry out its mandate, in accordance with Resolution 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).
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council reaffirmed the Comprehensive Peace AccordComprehensive 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...
and subsequent agreements towards a durable settlement. It recognised the will of the Nepalese people for peace and democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
and expressed a readiness to continue to support the peace process. Noting that a deadline for the promulgation of a new constitution
Constitution of Nepal
Nepal is governed under the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2007. It came into force on January 15, 2007. the Interim Constitution was drafted by a committee headed by the late Justice Laxman Prasad Aryal...
was extended until May 28, 2011, the Council also noted recent political tensions in the country. It called on all political parties in Nepal to resolve their differences through negotiations, while recognising the role of civil society
Civil society
Civil society is composed of the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society, as distinct from the force-backed structures of a state , the commercial institutions of the market, and private criminal...
, the protection of human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
and roles of marginalised groups in the transition.
Acts
The mandateMandate (international law)
In international law, a mandate is a binding obligation issued from an inter-governmental organization like the United Nations to a country which is bound to follow the instructions of the organization....
of UNMIN was extended after a request from the Nepalese government
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....
, taking into account that some elements of its mandate had been completed and ongoing work concerning the monitoring of arms
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...
management. Furthermore, the Council also decided that UNMIN's mandate would terminate on January 15, 2011 and leave the country, and called upon all parties to ensure the completion of UNMIN's mandate by that date.
The resolution urged the Nepalese government and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to implement an agreement from September 13, 2010 in addition to a plan for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel. All Nepalese political parties were encouraged to co-operate, compromise and achieve consensus in order for the country to continue the transition to democratic
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
future. Furthermore, the parties were asked to ensure the safety and freedom of movement
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement, mobility rights or the right to travel is a human right concept that the constitutions of numerous states respect...
for UNMIN personnel.
Finally, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was requested to report on discussions between the United Nations, the caretaker Nepalese government and political parties by October 15, 2010.
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