The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Monday to extend the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) until June 17, 2027. If approved, this move will return the mission to its usual one-year renewal cycle while initiating a strategic review of its operations.<\/p>\n
According to a report by the New York-based research organization Security Council Report, the draft resolution from UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres calls for a strategic assessment of UNAMA\u2019s structure and functions to enhance its effectiveness, with specific recommendations to be provided.<\/p>\n
In March this year, contrary to the usual practice, the Security Council extended UNAMA’s mandate for only three months. This decision followed calls, especially from the United States, to evaluate the mission\u2019s effectiveness and capacity in the current Afghan context.<\/p>\n
The US has emphasized the need to clarify whether UNAMA\u2019s tasks remain realistic, prioritized, and feasible or if adjustments and simplifications are necessary. However, Russia questioned the necessity of such a review and opposed language that could highlight debates over the mission\u2019s continuation and future.<\/p>\n
In the final agreed text, the Secretary-General is requested to conduct the strategic review \u201cin support of the effective implementation of the UNAMA mandate.\u201d Some contentious issues among members during negotiations have been removed from the resolution.<\/p>\n
The approach of the international community toward Afghanistan was also a focal point of disagreement. Several Western countries insisted on maintaining references to the Doha process as the main framework for international engagement with Afghanistan, while Russia sought greater attention to regional initiatives and criticized the emphasis on the Doha process.<\/p>\n
The manner of referring to the Taliban administration was also debated. The US, UK, and France opposed the use of the term \u201cauthorities in power,\u201d viewing it as conferring legitimacy. In the final version, the phrase was replaced with \u201crelevant authorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Human rights, especially the rights of women and girls, were central to the negotiations. The draft resolution urges UNAMA to continue documenting the human rights situation, including that of women, children, and cases of gender-based violence. This issue has become a major concern for the international community following the Taliban administration\u2019s extensive restrictions on women\u2019s education, work, and social participation.<\/p>\n
Established in 2002, UNAMA is the UN\u2019s most significant political mission in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban\u2019s return to power in August 2021, it has played a key role in coordinating humanitarian aid, monitoring human rights, and facilitating communication between Afghanistan and the international community.<\/p>\n
If the resolution is adopted, UNAMA\u2019s mandate will be extended until June 2027, marking the beginning of one of the most comprehensive reviews of the mission\u2019s priorities and working methods in recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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