UNAMI Mandate to end 31 July 2011

UNAMI Mandate

From Security Council Resolution 1936 - 5 August 2010 The Security Council, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31 July 2011; 2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the letter of 28 July 2010 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary General (S/2010/404, annex), shall continue to pursue their mandate as stipulated in resolution 1883 (2009); From Security Council Resolution 1883 - 7 August 2009 The Security Council, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution; 2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, and taking into account the letter of 29 July 2009 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary General (S/2009/ 395, annex), shall continue to pursue their expanded mandate as stipulated in resolutions 1770 (2007) and 1830 (2008); From Security Council Resolution 1830 - 7 August 2008 The Security Council, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve months from the date of this resolution; 2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq and taking into account the letter of 4 August 2008 from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General (S/2008/523, annex), shall continue to pursue their expanded mandate as stipulated in resolution 1770 (2007); UNAMI Mandate Renewed-UNSCR 1770 The UN Security Council renewed UNAMI’s Mandate (UN Security Council Resolution 1770) expanding UN role in Iraq. Below the main points pertaining to the new mandate: The Security Council, Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMI for another period of twelve months from the date of this resolution; Decides further that, as circumstances permit, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government of Iraq, shall advise, support, and assist: the Government and people of Iraq on advancing their inclusive, political dialogue and national reconciliation; the Government of Iraq and the Independent High Electoral Commission on the development of processes for holding elections and referenda; the Government of Iraq and the Council of Representatives on Constitutional review and the implementation of constitutional provisions, as well as on the development of processes acceptable to the Government of Iraq to resolve disputed internal boundaries; the Government of Iraq on facilitating regional dialogue, including on issues of border security, energy, and refugees; the Government of Iraq at an appropriate time and in connection with progress on reconciliation efforts, on planning, funding and implementing reintegration programmes for former members of illegal armed groups; the Government of Iraq on initial planning for the conduct of a comprehensive census; promote, support, and facilitate, in coordination with the Government of Iraq: the coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance and the safe, orderly, and voluntary return, as appropriate, of refugees and displaced persons; the implementation of the International Compact with Iraq, including coordination with donors and international financial institutions; the coordination and implementation of programmes to improve Iraq’s capacity to provide essential services for its people and continue active donor coordination of critical reconstruction and assistance programmes through the International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq (IRFFI); economic reform, capacity-building and the conditions for sustainable development, including through coordination with national and regional organizations and, as appropriate, civil society, donors, and international financial institutions; the development of effective civil, social and essential services, including through training and conferences in Iraq when possible; the contributions of UN agencies, funds, and programmes to the objectives outlined in this resolution under a unified leadership of the Secretary-General through his Special Representative for Iraq; and also promote the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reform in order to strengthen the rule of law in Iraq; Recognizes the important role of the Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I) in supporting UNAMI, including security and logistical support, and further recognizes that security is essential for UNAMI to carry out its work on behalf of the people of Iraq; Calls on Member States to continue providing UNAMI with the necessary financial, logistical and security resources and support to fulfil its mission; Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in twelve months or sooner, if requested by the Government of Iraq; Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council within three months from the date of this resolution on UNAMI operations in Iraq, and on a quarterly basis thereafter on the progress made towards the fulfilment of all UNAMI’s responsibilities; and Decides to remain seized of the matter UNAMI Mandate - UNSCR 1546 In accordance with Security Council Resolution 1546, the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is as follows: “… in implementing, as circumstances permit, their mandate to assist the Iraqi people and government, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), as requested by the Government of Iraq, shall: (a) Play a leading role to: (i) Assist in the convening, during the month of July 2004, of a national conference to select a Consultative Council; (ii) Advise and support the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, as well as the Interim Government of Iraq and the Transitional National Assembly, on the process for holding elections; (iii) Promote national dialogue and consensus-building on the drafting of a national constitution by the people of Iraq; (b) and also: (i) advise the Government of Iraq in the development of effective civil and social services; (ii) Contribute to the coordination and delivery of reconstruction, development, and humanitarian assistance; (iii) Promote the protection of human rights, national reconciliation, and judicial and legal reform in order to strengthen the rule of law in Iraq; and (iv) Advise and assist the Government of Iraq on initial planning for the eventual conduct of a comprehensive census;