Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for a year
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The Security Council passed a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year.
Resolution 2727 was unanimously approved on Friday by the 15-member council extending UNAMA's mandate until March 17, 2025, Xinhua news agency reported.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of the funds and programs of UNAMA and other UN agencies continuing their presence in Afghanistan.
It calls on all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, as well as international actors, to coordinate with UNAMA to implement its mandate and ensure the safety, security, and freedom of movement of UN and associated personnel throughout the country.
Following the vote, Japanese Ambassador Motohide Yoshikawa, who serves as Council President for March, stated that the resolution guarantees that UNAMA will continue to have a sufficient, robust and flexible mandate as it tackles the multifaceted challenges faced by Afghanistan.
Resolution 2727 is a straightforward renewal of UNAMA's mandate with no changes to its tasks or priorities.
[With inputs from IANS]