UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1662 (2006), has had its life and scope extended by Resolution

Humanitarian assistance
umanitarian assistance delivery; helping authorities protect internally displaced persons and creating an environment conducive to their voluntary return;

Governance
The latest resolution called on the Afghan Government and international organizations to fully implement the Afghanistan Compact and meet its benchmarks and timelines for progress in security, governance, the rule of law and human rights, socio-economic issues and counter-narcotics.

Election
Council called for all efforts to ensure the credibility, safety and security of the ballot. It recognized UNAMA’s key role in supporting the 2009 Afghanistan presidential election.

UN History in Afghanistan
The first mission was under Lakhdar Brahimi, whose local adviser was Ashraf Ghani.