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Security Council Resolution 1536 (2004) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama)]

S/RES/1536(2004)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 47The situation in Afghanistan, published in 2004.

What other versions does this mandate have?

8 versions · 2003–2010
This is an older version — the most recent is S/RES/1917(2010)
  • 2010S/RES/1917(2010)Security Council resolution 1917 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]LatestCompare with previous version
  • 2009S/RES/1868(2009)Security Council resolution 1868 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]Compare with previous version
  • 2008S/RES/1806(2008)Security Council resolution 1806 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]Compare with previous version
  • 2007S/RES/1746(2007)Security Council resolution 1746 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]Compare with previous version
  • 2006S/RES/1662(2006)Security Council resolution 1662 (2006) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]Compare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

27 topics
AfghanistanAfghanistan SituationAppointment of OfficialsAuthorityConstitutionsConsultationsDisarmamentDrug ControlDrug TrafficElection VerificationElectionsFreedom of MovementHuman RightsInterim GovernmentsInternal SecurityJudicial SystemMilitary DemobilizationNarcotic DrugsNeighbouring StatesPolice

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

3 reports of the Secretary-General submitted under this mandate, 2004–2005.

  • 2005A/59/744The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan : report of the Secretary-General
  • 2004A/59/581The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan : report of the Secretary-General
  • 2004A/58/868The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security report of the Secretary-General

iIdentified automatically from the metadata in each report’s UN Digital Library catalogue record.

What does this mandate say?

15 operative paragraphs
1
Decides to extend UNAMA for an additional period of 12 months from the date of adoption of this resolution;
2
Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 23 March 2004 (S/2004/230) and the recommendations contained therein;
3
Stresses the importance of the provision of sufficient security and of significant donor support for the holding of credible national elections in accordance with the Afghan constitution and the Bonn Agreement and to this end urges member states and international organizations to coordinate closely with UNAMA and the Transitional Administration;
4
Encourages Afghan authorities to enable an electoral process that provides for voter participation that is representative of the national demographics including women and refugees and calls upon all eligible Afghans to fully participate in the registration and electoral processes;
5
Encourages UNAMA and the Afghan authorities, in this regard, to accelerate voter registration efforts in preparation for elections and urges close coordination between Afghan and UN authorities;
6
Welcomes the progress made since the commencement of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process in October 2003 and the contribution of the International Observer Group in this regard; stresses that efforts on the part of the Afghan Authorities and all Afghan parties, supported by the international community, to achieve further progress on DDR are critical, particularly for the creation of an environment more conducive to the conduct of free and fair elections; and in this regard, calls upon all Afghan parties to abide by commitments made in the Bonn Agreement including its Annex 1;
7
Welcomes the efforts to date of the Afghan authorities to implement their National Drug Control Strategy adopted in May 2003 and urges the Afghan authorities to make further efforts in that regard and Member States to support its implementation with the necessary resources;
8
Stresses that tackling the drugs trade cannot be separated from creating a strong economy and a secure environment in Afghanistan and cannot be achieved without increased cooperation among neighbouring states and countries along trafficking routes to strengthen anti-narcotic controls to curb the drug flow, and notes with concern in this regard the assessment made by UNODC in its last Afghan opium survey;
9
Welcomes the appointment of Jean Arnault as new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan; reaffirms its continued strong support for the SRSG and the concept of a fully integrated mission and endorses his full authority, in accordance with all relevant resolutions, over all United Nations activities in Afghanistan;
10
Requests UNAMA, with the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to continue to assist the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission in the full implementation of the human rights provisions of the new Afghan constitution, in particular those regarding the full enjoyment by women of their human rights; requests also that UNAMA support the establishment of a fair and transparent judicial system, and work towards the strengthening of the rule of law;
11
Calls upon all Afghan parties to cooperate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its staff throughout the country;
12
Welcomes the progress made by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), in expanding its presence outside of Kabul and in implementing its mandate in accordance with resolutions 1444 (2002) and 1510 (2003), requests that ISAF continue working in close consultation with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative; calls upon troop contributors to provide the necessary resources to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF;
13
Welcomes the development of the new Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police as important steps towards the goal of Afghan security forces providing security and ensuring the rule of law throughout the country, and also welcomes the readiness of ISAF to provide security assistance for the organization of the forthcoming elections in support of the Afghan authorities and UNAMA in accordance with resolution 1510;
14
Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council in a timely manner on developments in Afghanistan, including, after elections, on the future role of UNAMA;
15
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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