United Nations Security Council Resolution 1413 – Afghanistan
Resolution 1413 (2002)
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution1386 (2001) of 20 December 2001,
Reaffirming also its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
Supporting international efforts to root out terrorism, in keeping with the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirming also its resolutions 1368 (2001) of 12September 2001 and 1373 (2001) of 28 September 2001,
Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order throughout the country resides with the Afghans themselves, and welcoming in this respect the cooperation of the Afghan Interim Authority with the International Security Assistance Force,
Expressing its appreciation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for taking the lead in organizing and commanding the International Security Assistance Force and recognizing with gratitude the contributions of many nations to the International Security Assistance Force,
Welcoming the letter from the Foreign Minister of Turkey to the Secretary-General of 7 May 2002 (S/2002/568), and taking note of Turkey’s offer contained therein to assume the lead in commanding the International Security Assistance Force,
Recalling the letter dated 19 December 2001 from Dr. Abdullah Abdullah to the President of the Security Council (S/2001/1223),
Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to international peace and security,
Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of the International Security Assistance Force, in consultation with the Afghan Interim Authority and its successors established by the Bonn Agreement,
Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the UnitedNations,
1. Decides to extend the authorization, for a period of six months beyond 20June 2002, of the International Security Assistance Force, as defined in resolution 1386 (2001);
2. Authorizes the Member States participating in the International Security Assistance Force to take all necessary measures to fulfil the mandate of the International Security Assistance Force;
3. Calls upon Member States to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources to the International Security Assistance Force, and to make contributions to the Trust Fund established pursuant to resolution 1386 (2001);
4. Requests the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force to provide monthly reports on implementation of its mandate, through the Secretary-General;
5. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4541st meeting,on 23 May 2002.
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