United Nations Security Council resolution 1401, adopted unanimously on 28 March 2002, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in

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, including resolutions

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(2001),

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(2001) and

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(2001), the Council endorsed the establishment of the

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(UNAMA). It would replace the longstanding

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. The Security Council recalled its support for the Bonn Agreement and the right of the

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to determine their own political future. It stressed the importance of combating the

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and threat of

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s, 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

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and structure described in a report of the Secretary-General

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. 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

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in the conduct of United Nations activities in Afghanistan. Afghan parties were urged to ensure the security and

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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

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should be provided when needed and for Afghan authorities to maintain a secure environment and respect human rights. Finally, the

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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.

References

External links

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.orgUNAMA website
{{UNSCR 2002 1401 2002 in Afghanistan 1401 March 2002