Extending the mandate of UNAMI in Iraq for a new year
Extending the mandate of UNAMI in Iraq for a new year
26/07/2016 8:06
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UN Security Council adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq , “UNAMI , ” for a full year ending in July 31, 2017.
The resolution , which the United States drafted its “deep concern at the current security situation in Iraq , the continued presence of terrorist groups and the threat posed by these groups, particularly the organization of Daash and associated armed groups.”
He called on the Council , which holds the No. 2299 resolution , “all political entities in Iraq to intensify efforts to overcome divisions and engage in inclusive political process under way at the right time in order to consolidate Iraqi national unity and strengthen the sovereignty and independence of the country.
He urged the Council decision of the Iraqi government to “continue to strengthen governance and institutional reform in order to raise the standard of living of citizens , including through anti – corruption and promotion of human rights and the rule of law and improve the conditions of women , especially women affected them from organizing Daash. ”
the resolution also urged the government also to” accelerate its efforts to support stability and sustainable development in order to create conditions conducive to the return of refugees and displaced persons is voluntary and lasting way safeguard their dignity and the intrusion of their safety. ”
He condemned the Security Council in its resolution , ” the destruction of the cultural heritage of Iraq, especially by al Daash, including the deliberate destruction of places of religious monuments.”
the resolution expressed readiness of the Security Council imposed sanctions on more individuals, groups, undertakings and entities who support Daash.
the United Nations Mission to help Iraq [UNAMI] was established under Security Council resolution 1500 of 14 August 2003 , and was scheduled to expire for another extension of its work before the end of July of this decision to extend for a year.
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