Abstract
S/RES/1909 (2010)
Security Council Distr.: General
21 January 2010
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Resolution 1909 (2010)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 6262nd meeting,
on 21 January 2010
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1879 (2009), 1864 (2009), 1825 (2008), 1796 (2008),
and 1740 (2007), and the statement of its President of 5 May 2009
(S/PRST/2009/12),
Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of
Nepal and its ownership of the implementation… [read more] of the Comprehensive Peace
Agreement and subsequent agreements,
Recalling the signing on 21 November 2006 by the Government of Nepal and
the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and
the stated commitment of both parties to find a permanent and sustainable peace,
Acknowledging the strong desire of the Nepalese people for peace and the
restoration of democracy and the importance in this respect of the implementation of
the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and subsequent agreements by the relevant
parties,
Expressing its continued readiness to support the peace process in Nepal in the
timely and effective implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and
subsequent agreements, in particular the 25 June 2008 Agreement, as requested by
the Government of Nepal,
Noting that the deadline for the promulgation of the new democratic
constitution of Nepal is 28 May 2010,
Welcoming the recent formation of a high-level political mechanism to focus
on the timely promulgation of the new constitution and to bring the ongoing peace
process to its logical conclusion,
Echoing the Secretary-General’s call for all parties in Nepal to move forward
swiftly in the implementation of the agreements reached, noting the Secretary-
General’s assessment that the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) is well
placed to assist in the monitoring of the management of arms and armed personnel
in accordance with the 25 June 2008 Agreement between the political parties, and
recognizing UNMIN’s ability to assist the parties in this, as requested, in order to
achieve a durable solution,
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Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 8 January 2010 on UNMIN,
Recalling the completion of two phases of the verification process and
welcoming continuing assistance with the monitoring of the management of arms
and armed personnel of both sides in accordance with resolution 1740 (2007) and in
line with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, noting the
importance of a durable long-term solution in helping to create the conditions for
completion of UNMIN’s activities, noting also in this regard the need to address
outstanding issues without further delay,
Welcoming the signing of an action plan on 16 December 2009 between the
Government of Nepal, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and the
United Nations for the discharge and rehabilitation process for Maoist army
personnel disqualified as minors, and calling upon all political parties to implement
this process fully and expeditiously, and for continued reporting on this issue as
required under resolution 1612 (2005), and 1882 (2009),
Recalling that with the successful holding of the Constituent Assembly
elections, some of the elements of the mandate of UNMIN as set out in resolution
1740 (2007) have already been accomplished,
Taking note of the Government of Nepal’s letter to the Secretary-General of
9 January 2010 (S/2010/25), which recognizes UNMIN’s contribution and requests
an extension of the mandate of UNMIN until 15 May 2010,
Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the needs and the role of
women, children and traditionally marginalized groups in the peace process, as
mentioned in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and resolution 1325 (2000),
Recognizing the need to address impunity and to promote and protect human
rights, and to strengthen the capacity of independent national human rights
institutions in accordance with international principles,
Recognizing that civil society can play an important role in democratic
transition and conflict prevention,
Expressing appreciation for the contribution of the Secretary-General’s
representative and the efforts of her team in UNMIN, and the United Nations
Country Team, including the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
which is monitoring human rights at the request of the Government, and stressing
the need for coordination and complementarity of efforts between the mission and
all the United Nations actors in the mission area, particularly in order to ensure
continuity, as the mandate comes to an end,
1. Decides in line with the request from the Government of Nepal and the
Secretary-General’s recommendations, to renew the mandate of UNMIN as
established under resolution 1740 (2007) until 15 May 2010, taking into account the
completion of some elements of the mandate, the ongoing work on the monitoring
of the management of arms and armed personnel in line with the 25 June 2008
Agreement among the political parties, which will support the completion of the
peace process;
2. Calls upon all parties to take full advantage of the expertise and
readiness of UNMIN, within its mandate, to support the peace process to facilitate
the completion of outstanding aspects of UNMIN’s mandate by 15 May 2010;
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3. Decides that, working with the parties, UNMIN should make the
necessary arrangements with the Government of Nepal for its withdrawal, including
handing over any residual monitoring responsibilities by 15 May 2010;
4. Welcomes the recent understanding between the Government of Nepal
and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) on having a timetabled action
plan for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel by 15 May 2010
and calls upon them to work together to ensure the completion and implementation
of this plan, with the support of the Special Committee for the supervision,
integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel, and its Technical
Committee;
5. Calls upon all political parties in Nepal to expedite the peace process,
and to work together in a spirit of cooperation, consensus and compromise in order
to continue the transition to a durable long-term solution to enable the country to
move to a peaceful, democratic and more prosperous future;
6. Requests the parties in Nepal to take the necessary steps to promote the
safety, security and freedom of movement of UNMIN and associated personnel in
executing the tasks defined in the mandate;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council by
1 May on the implementation of this resolution;
8. Decides to remain seized of the matter. [^]