United Nations Security Council Resolution 2678 – The situation in Afghanistan
Resolution 2678 (2023)
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its resolution 2626 (2022) extending through 17 March 2023 the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA),
Stressing the important role that the United Nations will continue to play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its continued support for the people of Afghanistan,
- Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations’ long-term commitment to support the people of Afghanistan and reiterates its full support to the work of UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and stresses the need for its continued field presence;
2. Welcomes UNAMA’s ongoing efforts in the implementation of its mandated tasks and priorities;
3. Decides to extend until 17 March 2024 the mandate of UNAMA, as defined in resolution 2626 (2022);
4. Stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes across Afghanistan, and calls upon all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, including relevant authorities as needed, as well as international actors to coordinate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country;
5. Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three months on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate, including at the subnational level;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 9283rd meeting, on 16 March 2023.
