Situation in Syria and Iraq

UN Security Council renewed the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq

by APA

The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a year, till May 31, 2023, APA reports citing Xinhua.

Resolution 2631, which won the unanimous support of the 15 members of the council, requests the UN secretary-general’s special representative and UNAMI, at the request of the Iraqi government, to prioritize the provision of advice, support, and assistance on advancing inclusive, political dialogue and national and community-level reconciliation.

The resolution recognizes that the security of UN personnel is essential for UNAMI to carry out its work and calls on the Iraqi government to continue to provide security and logistical support to the UN presence in Iraq.

The resolution expresses the Security Council’s intention to review the mandate and reporting cycle of UNAMI by May 31, 2023, or sooner, if requested by the Iraqi government.

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