United Nations Security Council resolution 1401, adopted unanimously on 28 March 2002, after recalling all previous
resolutions on the situation in
Afghanistan, including resolutions
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(2001), the Council endorsed the establishment of the
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
It would replace the longstanding
United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan.
The Security Council recalled its support for the
Bonn Agreement and the right of the
Afghan people to determine their own political future. It stressed the importance of combating the
illegal drug trade,
arms trafficking and threat of
land mines, and encouraged donor countries that pledged financial aid to fulfil their commitments.
The resolution endorsed the establishment of UNAMA for an initial period of 12 months with a
mandate
Mandate most often refers to:
* League of Nations mandates, quasi-colonial territories established under Article 22 of the Covenant of the League of Nations, 28 June 1919
* Mandate (politics), the power granted by an electorate
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and structure described in a report of the Secretary-General
Kofi Annan. According to the report, UNAMA would focus on two main areas: political affairs and on relief, recovery and reconstruction with offices across the country. The Council reaffirmed the role of the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lakhdar Brahimi in the conduct of United Nations activities in Afghanistan. Afghan parties were urged to ensure the security and
freedom of movement
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of UNAMA personnel.
The Council stressed the provision of recovery and reconstruction assistance could assist in the implementation of the Bonn Agreement. Furthermore, it stressed that
humanitarian assistance should be provided when needed and for Afghan authorities to maintain a secure environment and respect human rights.
Finally, the
International Security Assistance Force was asked to work closely with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative,
and the Secretary-General was required to report every four months on the implementation of the current resolution.
See also
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War in Afghanistan (1978–present)
*
List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1401 to 1500 (2002–2003)
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War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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References
External links
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Text of the Resolution at undocs.orgUNAMA website
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