Out of the 15 members of the Council, 14 voted in favor 2626 . resolution (2022), with the Russian representative abstaining from the vote.
Priority mission
Approved document renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in a year with the change of priority tasks.
Against the backdrop of the rapidly evolving situation on the ground, mission focused on coordinating the delivery of humanitarian assistance, providing outreach and good offices for dialogue, and promoting good governance and the rule of law.
Other prominent missions include promoting human rights, supporting and promoting gender equality, and monitoring, reporting and advocating on the civil scene.
Through the text, members also called on Afghan political organizations and stakeholders – including relevant agencies where necessary – to coordinate with UNAMA in performing their duties and ensuring the safety, security and freedom of movement of employees.
‘Delete message’ support
After it was passed, Norwegian Ambassador Mona Juul, the “scribe” of the resolution, said the text sent “a clear message” that the Council stood by the people of Afghanistan in a challenging time. and unprecedented instability.
She added that the resolution requires UNAMA to engage with all Afghan parties, including the Taliban, on issues that concern the people of the country.
It also enhances the Mission’s activities in promoting women’s rights and their participation in public life.
Speak like a
UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward said the Council had “one voice in common” in support of UNAMA and its important role.
However, raising concerns about Afghanistan’s actions in fact She cited reports of retaliation against former Government officials as well as attacks and threats against members of minority groups and civil society.
“The Taliban need to prove that extremist groups can no longer thrive in the country,” she said, expressing regret that a Council member decided to abstain from today’s vote, true. when the people of the country need the most support.
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People wait for food distribution in a remote district of Herat province, Afghanistan.
Avoid ‘mission impossible UN mission’
Explaining his stance, Russian Ambassador Vassily A. Nebenzia said that he was forced to abstain because efforts to secure the host country’s consent to the presence of the United Nations had been ignored.
Warning against continuing to follow the path of “stubborn ignorance” and pursuing unrelated approaches, he stressed that more support from in fact the authorities will help UNAMA achieve its mission and avoid turning it into a “mission impossible of the United Nations”.
A new phase
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said that since the events of August last year, Afghanistan has entered a new phase of peaceful reconstruction.
He considered economic recovery as the most urgent task facing the country today, emphasizing that it must be a priority for UNAMA.
Furthermore, the global community needs to uphold the principles of Afghan-owned and Afghan-owned, fighting terrorism in all its forms and restoring economic development.
“We still have a lot of doubts about whether the mandates set forth in this mission are appropriate,” he said, noting that the situation is still evolving rapidly and calling for flexibility. required to make mission changes at any time.
