United Nations Security Council Resolution 1939

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1939, adopted unanimously on September 15, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on the situation in Nepal, including Resolution 1922 (2010), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) until January 15, 2011 amid concern over rising political tensions in the country.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1939
Communist posters in Nepal
Date15 September 2010
Meeting no.6,385
CodeS/RES/1939 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Nepal
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

The extension of UNMIN would be the seventh and last.[2] In his report, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he was not in favour of repeated extensions of the mission due to "persistent and unfounded criticism" that impaired its ability to carry out its mandate, in accordance with Resolution 1740 (2007).[3]

Resolution

Observations

In the preamble of the resolution, the Council reaffirmed the Comprehensive Peace Accord and subsequent agreements towards a durable settlement. It recognised the will of the Nepalese people for peace and democracy and expressed a readiness to continue to support the peace process. Noting that a deadline for the promulgation of a new constitution was extended until May 28, 2011, the Council also noted recent political tensions in the country. It called on all political parties in Nepal to resolve their differences through negotiations, while recognising the role of civil society, the protection of human rights and roles of marginalised groups in the transition.

Acts

The mandate of UNMIN was extended after a request from the Nepalese government, taking into account that some elements of its mandate had been completed and ongoing work concerning the monitoring of arms management. Furthermore, the Council also decided that UNMIN's mandate would terminate on January 15, 2011 and leave the country, and called upon all parties to ensure the completion of UNMIN's mandate by that date.[4]

The resolution urged the Nepalese government and Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to implement an agreement from September 13, 2010 in addition to a plan for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel. All Nepalese political parties were encouraged to co-operate, compromise and achieve consensus in order for the country to continue the transition to democratic future. Furthermore, the parties were asked to ensure the safety and freedom of movement for UNMIN personnel.[5]

Finally, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was requested to report on discussions between the United Nations, the caretaker Nepalese government and political parties by October 15, 2010.

See also

References
  1. "Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in Nepal by four months, amid concern over recent tensions". United Nations. September 15, 2010.
  2. Xinhua (September 16, 2010). "UN Security Council extends UN Nepal mission for 4 months". China Radio International.
  3. "Security Council votes to end UN mission in Nepal in January". United Nations News Centre. September 15, 2010.
  4. Parashar, Utpal (September 16, 2010). "UN mission in Nepal to leave in January next year". Hindustan Times.
  5. "UN orders end to Nepal peace mission in January". Agence France-Presse. September 15, 2010.
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