United Nations Security Council Resolution 1936
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1936, adopted unanimously on August 5, 2010, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Iraq
, including resolutions 1500
(2003), 1546
(2004), 1557
(2004), 1619
(2005), 1700
(2006), 1770
(2007), 1830
(2008) and 1883
(2009), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq
(UNAMI) for a further period of 12 months, until July 31, 2011.
The resolution was sponsored by Japan
, Turkey
, the United Kingdom
and the United States
.
and its people, the region and international community
. The Iraqi government was urged to continue to strengthen democracy
and the rule of law
and improvements in the security situation in the country were welcomed, though the Council noted that challenges remained. It underlined the need for an inclusive political process and the role of the United Nations.
The Council further welcomed the March 7, 2010 parliamentary election and called for an inclusive government to be formed as soon as possible. The Secretary-General's report had expressed concern at the delay in forming a new government. Greater efforts were urged with regard to human rights
and humanitarian issues of the Iraqi people. It reaffirmed that all parties should take steps to protect civilians and create conditions for the return of refugee
s and internally displaced person
s.
The preamble concluded by thanking Ad Melkert
, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
, for his leadership of UNAMI and recognised the importance of Iraq achieving an international standing to that prior to the adoption of Resolution 661
(1990).
of UNAMI and the Special Representative was extended for one year and would be reviewed at the end of that period or soon if requested to do so by the Iraqi government. The security of UNAMI personnel was emphasised in order for the operation to carry out its work and the Iraqi government and other countries were called upon to provide support to the United Nations in the country. The Council appreciated the efforts of countries that had provided financial, logistical, and security resources to UNAMI.
Finally, the Resolution 1936 concluded by requesting the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
to report every four months on progress made by UNAMI in fulfiling its responsibilities.
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1936, adopted unanimously on August 5, 2010, after recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
, including resolutions 1500
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1500
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1500, adopted on August 14, 2003, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly Resolution 1483 , the Council established the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq and welcomed the creation of the Iraqi Governing Council.The Security...
(2003), 1546
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546, adopted unanimously on June 8, 2004, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, the Council endorsed the formation of the Iraqi Interim Government, welcomed the end of the occupation and determined the status of the multinational force and its...
(2004), 1557
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1557
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1557, adopted unanimously on August 12, 2004, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly resolutions 1500 and 1546 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq for a further period of twelve months...
(2004), 1619
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1619
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1619, adopted unanimously on August 11, 2005, after reaffirming previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly resolutions 1500 , 1546 and 1557 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq for a further period of twelve...
(2005), 1700
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1700
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1700, adopted unanimously on August 10, 2006, after recalling previous resolutions on Iraq, particularly resolutions 1500 , 1546 , 1557 and 1619 , the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq for a further period of...
(2006), 1770
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1770
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1770 was unanimously adopted on 10 August 2007.- Resolution :Approving a 12-month mandate extension for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq , the Security Council today expanded the world body’s political role in Iraq, aimed at bringing together...
(2007), 1830
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1830
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1830 was unanimously adopted on 7 August 2008.- Resolution :Unanimously adopting resolution 1830 , the Council further decided that the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq should continue to pursue...
(2008) and 1883
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1883
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1883 was unanimously adopted on 7 August 2009.- Resolution :The Security Council, reiterating its support to the people and Government of Iraq in their efforts “to build a secure, stable, federal, united and democratic nation, based on the rule of law and...
(2009), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq
United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq is an entity that was formed by the United Nations in Security Council Resolution 1500 on 14 August 2003.-Mandate:...
(UNAMI) for a further period of 12 months, until July 31, 2011.
The resolution was sponsored by Japan
Japan
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, Turkey
Turkey
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, the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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and the United States
United States
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.
Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Security Council emphasised the importance of stability and security of IraqIraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and its people, the region and international community
International community
The international community is a term used in international relations to refer to all peoples, cultures and governments of the world or to a group of them. The term is used to imply the existence of common duties and obligations between them...
. The Iraqi government was urged to continue to strengthen democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
and the rule of law
Rule of law
The rule of law, sometimes called supremacy of law, is a legal maxim that says that governmental decisions should be made by applying known principles or laws with minimal discretion in their application...
and improvements in the security situation in the country were welcomed, though the Council noted that challenges remained. It underlined the need for an inclusive political process and the role of the United Nations.
The Council further welcomed the March 7, 2010 parliamentary election and called for an inclusive government to be formed as soon as possible. The Secretary-General's report had expressed concern at the delay in forming a new government. Greater efforts were urged with regard to human rights
Human rights
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and humanitarian issues of the Iraqi people. It reaffirmed that all parties should take steps to protect civilians and create conditions for the return of refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
s and internally displaced person
Internally displaced person
An internally displaced person is someone who is forced to flee his or her home but who remains within his or her country's borders. They are often referred to as refugees, although they do not fall within the current legal definition of a refugee. At the end of 2006 it was estimated there were...
s.
The preamble concluded by thanking Ad Melkert
Ad Melkert
Adrianus Petrus Wilhelmus "Ad" Melkert is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party . He served as chair of the parliamentary party and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment for the social-democratic PvdA. He led the PvdA to a historic low in the contentious 2002 general elections, which were won...
, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
Special Representative of the Secretary-General
A Special Representative of the Secretary-General is a highly respected expert who has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to represent her/him in meetings with heads of state on critical human rights issues...
, for his leadership of UNAMI and recognised the importance of Iraq achieving an international standing to that prior to the adoption of Resolution 661
United Nations Security Council Resolution 661
In United Nations Security Council Resolution 661, adopted on August 6, 1990, reaffirming Resolution 660 and noting Iraq's refusal to comply with it and Kuwait's right of self-defence, the Council took steps to implement international sanctions on Iraq under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter...
(1990).
Acts
The mandateMandate (international law)
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of UNAMI and the Special Representative was extended for one year and would be reviewed at the end of that period or soon if requested to do so by the Iraqi government. The security of UNAMI personnel was emphasised in order for the operation to carry out its work and the Iraqi government and other countries were called upon to provide support to the United Nations in the country. The Council appreciated the efforts of countries that had provided financial, logistical, and security resources to UNAMI.
Finally, the Resolution 1936 concluded by requesting the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
to report every four months on progress made by UNAMI in fulfiling its responsibilities.
See also
- Iraq War
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
- Post-invasion Iraq