United Nations Security Council resolution 1378, adopted unanimously on 14 November 2001, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in

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, including resolutions

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(1999),

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(2000) and

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(2001), the Council affirmed that the United Nations would play an important role in the country and called for the establishment of a transitional administration leading to the formation of a new government. The Security Council recognised the urgency of the situation in Afghanistan, particularly in

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, and supported efforts to combat terrorism according to resolutions

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(2001) and

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(2001). It condemned the

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for allowing Afghanistan to be used as a base and safe haven for

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, other groups and

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and violations of international law. The preamble of the resolution welcomed the declaration by the Six plus Two group and the intention of convening a meeting involving all Afghan processes. The resolution supported the efforts of the Afghan people to establish a new and transitional administration leading to the formation of a government that would be fully representative, respect human rights and its international obligations and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance. It called on the Afghan forces to refrain from reprisals and respect human rights and

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. The Council affirmed a central role for the United Nations in Afghanistan to establish the transitional administration. It called on Member States to provide support towards the establishment of the transitional administration and government, humanitarian assistance and long-term assistance with regard to social and

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and the rehabilitation of the country. Finally, Member States were urged to ensure the security of areas of Afghanistan no longer under Taliban control, particularly Kabul, and protect civilians, transitional authorities and all international personnel.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
{{UNSCR 2001 1378 2001 in Afghanistan 1378 November 2001 events

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