Security Council extends mandate of UNAMI in Iraq for a new year

Security Council extends mandate of UNAMI in Iraq for a new year

AM: 06: 57: 26/07/2016 Khandan



Khandan - The UN Security Council adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq, "UNAMI," for a full year ending in July 31, 2017.

The resolution drafted by the United States expressed "deep concern at the current security situation in Iraq and the continued presence of terrorist groups and the threat posed by these groups, particularly the organization of Daash and associated armed groups."

He called on the Council, which holds the figure in 2299, "all political entities in Iraq to intensify efforts to overcome divisions and engage in inclusive political process decision and take place in a timely manner in order to consolidate Iraqi national unity and strengthen the sovereignty and independence of the country," he said the agency "Anatolia".

The Council urged the Iraqi government's decision to "continue to strengthen governance and institutional reform in order to raise the standard of living of citizens, including through the fight against corruption and promotion of human rights and the rule of law and improve the conditions of women, especially women affected them from organizing Daash."

The resolution also urged the government to "accelerate its efforts to support stability and sustainable development in order to create conditions conducive to the return of refugees and displaced persons is voluntary and lasting way safeguard their dignity and the intrusion of their safety."

He condemned the Security Council in its resolution, "the destruction of the cultural heritage of Iraq, especially by al Daash, including the deliberate destruction of religious places and monuments."

The resolution expressed readiness of the Security Council imposed sanctions on more individuals, groups, undertakings and entities who support Daash.

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) was established under Security Council Resolution 1500 of 14 August 2003, and was scheduled to last for an extension to the end of July of this work completed before the decision to extend for a year the day.

The play, "UNAMI," many of the tasks, including "providing advice, support and assistance to the Government and people of Iraq for the advancement of the overall political Bhawwaarham national reconciliation and coordination of humanitarian assistance and delivery, and the voluntary and safe return and the organization for refugees and displaced persons and to promote the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reforms to strengthen the rule of law in Iraq," according to what the mission announced.

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