United Nations Security Council Resolution 1974
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1974, adopted unanimously on March 22, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on Afghanistan
, in particular 1917
(2010), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a period of one year until March 23, 2012.
The adoption of the resolution came as Afghan President Hamid Karzai
announced that seven locations in Afghanistan would be transferred from coalition to Afghan control.
. The Council also welcomed the continued commitment of the international community to support the stability and development of the country, particularly those that were increasing civilian and humanitarian efforts
to assist the Government of Afghanistan and its people.
The resolution welcomed an agreement between the International Security Assistance Force
(ISAF) and the Afghan government to transfer lead security responsibilities to the Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. The Council also recognised the interconnected nature of the challenges in Afghanistan with regards to progress on security, governance, human rights
, the rule of law and development, as well as the issues of anti‑corruption
, counter-narcotics and transparency. The need for greater co-operation between United Nations and international agencies was noted.
Also important to the Council was the humanitarian situation in the country and the delivery and co-ordination of humanitarian assistance, while all attacks against humanitarian workers were condemned. Concern was expressed at the security situation in the country in particular the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda
, illegally armed groups, criminals and those involved in the narcotic
s trade.
(2006), 1746
(2007), 1806
(2008), 1868
(2009) and 1917 was extended until March 23, 2012. It was also guided by the principle of reinforcing Afghan ownership with a particular focus on:
promoting more coherent international support for the Government's development and governance priorities; strengthening co-operation with international security forces as recommended in a report by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
; providing political outreach and good offices to support the implementation of the Afghan-led reconciliation and reintegration programmes; supporting as well as taking into account progress on electoral reform; working in co-operation with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in a variety of areas.
It also stressed the importance of strengthening and expanding the presence of UNAMA and other United Nations entities, and encouraged the Secretary-General to continue his current efforts to take measures to address the security issues associated with such strengthening and expansion. The Council also addressed tackling opium
production, respect for human rights, protection of humanitarian workers, demining
, regional co-operation, refugee
s and enhancing the capabilities of the Afghan National Police
and Afghan National Army
. It also condemned terrorist activities and attacks on humanitarian workers, and welcomed efforts to improve the security situation.
A comprehensive review of United Nations support was to take place at the end of 2011.
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1974, adopted unanimously on March 22, 2011, after recalling previous resolutions on Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
, in particular 1917
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1917
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1917, adopted unanimously on March 22, 2010, after recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular resolutions 1868 , 1662 and 1659 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan until March...
(2010), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a period of one year until March 23, 2012.
The adoption of the resolution came as Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Hamid Karzai
Hamid Karzai, GCMG is the 12th and current President of Afghanistan, taking office on 7 December 2004. He became a dominant political figure after the removal of the Taliban regime in late 2001...
announced that seven locations in Afghanistan would be transferred from coalition to Afghan control.
Observations
The Council recognised that there was no purely military solution to the situation in Afghanistan and reiterated its support to the Afghan people in rebuilding their country. Support was given to the Kabul International Conference held on July 22, 2010. It was stressed that the central role of the United Nations in Afghanistan was promoting peace and stability by leading the efforts of the international communityInternational community
The international community is a term used in international relations to refer to all peoples, cultures and governments of the world or to a group of them. The term is used to imply the existence of common duties and obligations between them...
. The Council also welcomed the continued commitment of the international community to support the stability and development of the country, particularly those that were increasing civilian and humanitarian efforts
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
to assist the Government of Afghanistan and its people.
The resolution welcomed an agreement between the International Security Assistance Force
International Security Assistance Force
The International Security Assistance Force is a NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan established by the United Nations Security Council on 20 December 2001 by Resolution 1386 as envisaged by the Bonn Agreement...
(ISAF) and the Afghan government to transfer lead security responsibilities to the Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. The Council also recognised the interconnected nature of the challenges in Afghanistan with regards to progress on security, governance, human rights
Human rights in Afghanistan
The situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan is a topic of some controversy and conflict. While the Taliban were well known for numerous human rights abuses, several human rights violations continue to take place in the post-Taliban government era....
, the rule of law and development, as well as the issues of anti‑corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
, counter-narcotics and transparency. The need for greater co-operation between United Nations and international agencies was noted.
Also important to the Council was the humanitarian situation in the country and the delivery and co-ordination of humanitarian assistance, while all attacks against humanitarian workers were condemned. Concern was expressed at the security situation in the country in particular the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is a global broad-based militant Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden sometime between August 1988 and late 1989. It operates as a network comprising both a multinational, stateless army and a radical Sunni Muslim movement calling for global Jihad...
, illegally armed groups, criminals and those involved in the narcotic
Narcotic
The term narcotic originally referred medically to any psychoactive compound with any sleep-inducing properties. In the United States of America it has since become associated with opioids, commonly morphine and heroin and their derivatives, such as hydrocodone. The term is, today, imprecisely...
s trade.
Acts
UNAMA's mandate, as set out in resolutions 1662United Nations Security Council Resolution 1662
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1662, adopted unanimously on March 23, 2006, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in Afghanistan, including resolutions 1589 and 1659 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for an...
(2006), 1746
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1746
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1746, adopted unanimously on March 23, 2007, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in Afghanistan, including resolutions 1659 and 1662 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for an...
(2007), 1806
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1806
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1806 was unanimously adopted on 20 March 2008.- Resolution :Stressing the importance of a comprehensive approach to the challenges facing Afghanistan, and reaffirming its support for that country’s Government and people, the Security Council today extended...
(2008), 1868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1868
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1868 was unanimously adopted on 23 March 2009.- Resolution :Deciding this morning to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan by one year, the Security Council strongly condemned all attacks on civilians and on Afghan and...
(2009) and 1917 was extended until March 23, 2012. It was also guided by the principle of reinforcing Afghan ownership with a particular focus on:
promoting more coherent international support for the Government's development and governance priorities; strengthening co-operation with international security forces as recommended in a report by 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...
; providing political outreach and good offices to support the implementation of the Afghan-led reconciliation and reintegration programmes; supporting as well as taking into account progress on electoral reform; working in co-operation with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in a variety of areas.
It also stressed the importance of strengthening and expanding the presence of UNAMA and other United Nations entities, and encouraged the Secretary-General to continue his current efforts to take measures to address the security issues associated with such strengthening and expansion. The Council also addressed tackling opium
Opium
Opium is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy . Opium contains up to 12% morphine, an alkaloid, which is frequently processed chemically to produce heroin for the illegal drug trade. The latex also includes codeine and non-narcotic alkaloids such as papaverine, thebaine and noscapine...
production, respect for human rights, protection of humanitarian workers, demining
Demining
Demining or mine clearance is the process of removing either land mines, or naval mines, from an area, while minesweeping describes the act of detecting of mines. There are two distinct types of mine detection and removal: military and humanitarian.Minesweepers use many tools in order to accomplish...
, regional co-operation, refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s and enhancing the capabilities of the Afghan National Police
Afghan National Police
The Afghan National Police - ANP - is the primary national police force in Afghanistan. It serves as a single law enforcement agency all across the country. The Afghan police force was first created with the establishment of the Afghan nation in the early 18th century...
and Afghan National Army
Afghan National Army
The Afghan National Army is a service branch of the military of Afghanistan, which is currently trained by the coalition forces to ultimately take the role in land-based military operations in Afghanistan. , the Afghan National Army is divided into seven regional Corps. The strength of the Afghan...
. It also condemned terrorist activities and attacks on humanitarian workers, and welcomed efforts to improve the security situation.
A comprehensive review of United Nations support was to take place at the end of 2011.
See also
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Timeline of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
- War in Afghanistan (2001–present)War in Afghanistan (2001–present)The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as the armed forces of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Afghan United Front launched Operation Enduring Freedom...