Abstract
S/RES/1921 (2010)
Security Council Distr.: General
12 May 2010
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Resolution 1921 (2010)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 6311th meeting, on
12 May 2010
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 1909 (2010), 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… [read more] implementation 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, and concerned that, to date, the political
parties are yet to reach consensus on the new constitution or on extending the tenure
of the Constituent Assembly,
Expressing concern at the recent tensions in Nepal, and calling on all sides to
resolve their differences through peaceful negotiation,
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
recognising 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 28 April 2010 on UNMIN
(S/2010/214),
Recalling the completion of two phases of the verification process, 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, and noting also in this regard the need to address outstanding
issues without further delay,
Welcoming the completion of the discharge process for disqualified Maoist
army personnel as agreed in the 16 December 2009 action plan for the discharge and
rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel disqualified as minors agreed between the
Government of Nepal, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and the
United Nations, and calling upon all parties to continue implementing this action
plan, with the appropriate monitoring and reporting activities, in accordance with
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
5 May 2010 (S/2010/229), which recognises UNMIN’s contribution and requests an
extension of the mandate of UNMIN until 15 September 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 of Nepal, 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 September 2010, taking into
account the completion of some elements of the mandate and 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;
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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 September 2010;
3. Underlines that the current arrangements were conceived as temporary
measures, rather than long-term solutions, and decides that, working with the
parties, UNMIN should immediately begin to make the necessary arrangements for
its withdrawal, including handing over any residual monitoring responsibilities by
15 September 2010;
4. Calls upon the Government of Nepal and the Unified Communist Party
of Nepal (Maoist) to agree and implement a timetabled action plan with clear
benchmarks for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel, 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 September 2010 on the implementation of this resolution;
8. Decides to remain seized of the matter. [^]