International Security decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Iraq for another year
International Security decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Iraq for another year
05/30/2020 18:11:44
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The International Security Council decided, on Saturday, to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, for another year.
“The Security Council unanimously decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq until May 31, 2021, during a meeting on May 29,” the council said in a statement.
He added, “The Council also decided, when taking resolution 2522 (2020), that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, at the request of the Government of Iraq, give priority to providing advice, support and assistance to the government and people of Iraq on advancing a comprehensive dialogue Political, national and societal reconciliation. ”
He continued, “The Council also decided, in accordance with the resolution, that the Special Representative and the Head of Mission continue to provide advice, support and assistance to the government regarding several initiatives, including constitutional reviews, security sector reform and planning, free and fair implementation of the elections, the provision of humanitarian assistance and the implementation of programs To improve the country’s ability to provide effective basic civil and social services, among other things. ”
The Council also recognized that the security of United Nations personnel is essential for the mission to do its work for the people of Iraq, and called on the government to continue to provide security and logistical support for the United Nations presence in the country.
The Council had previously decided on May 21, 2019 to extend the mandate of the UN mission to provide assistance to Iraq for one year through resolution 2470 (2019) .anthy
Wafa Fatlawi
alforatnews.com
