| UNSecurity Council Resolution 1623 | ||||
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.jpg) ISAF units in Afghanistan | ||||
| Date | 13 September 2005 | |||
| Meeting no. | 5,260 | |||
| Code | S/RES/1623 (Document) | |||
| Subject | The situation in Afghanistan | |||
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| Result | Adopted | |||
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United Nations Security Council resolution 1623, adopted unanimously on 13 September 2005, after reaffirming allresolutions on the situation inAfghanistan, particularly resolutions1386 (2001),1413 (2002),1444 (2002),1510 (2003) and1563 (2004), and resolutions1368 (2001) and1373 (2001) on terrorism, the council extended the authorisation of theInternational Security Assistance Force (ISAF) until mid-October 2006.[1]
The security council recognised that the responsibility for providing security and law and order throughout Afghanistan resided with Afghans themselves. It recalled theBonn Agreement and its provision for the progressive expansion of ISAF to other areas beyond Kabul. The council also stressed the importance of the expansion of central government authority, security sector reform and comprehensivedisarmament,demobilisation and combating thenarcotics trade. There were concerns that the Bonn Agreement could not be fully implemented due to the security situation in parts of the country.
The resolution welcomed the co-operation of theAfghan Transitional Administration and the intention of ISAF andOperation Enduring Freedom to assist withnational elections.[2] It also appreciatedItaly for taking lead of ISAF in place ofTurkey, and commended nations that had contributed toEurocorps. The Council determined the situation in Afghanistan to be a threat to international peace and security.
Acting underChapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council expanded themandate ofISAF for a period of twelve months beyond 13 October 2005. ISAF was asked to work with the transitional administration and its successors, theSpecial Representative of the Secretary-General and Operation Enduring Freedom.[2]
States participating in the force were authorised to use all necessary measures to fulfil the mandate, while other member states were asked to contribute personnel and resources to the operation. Finally, the ISAF leadership was requested to provide quarterly reports on the implementation of its mandate.[3]
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