Afghanistan: Karzai declared elected President

UNAMA key Role

UNAMA’s key role is to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the international community. Together with the Government of Afghanistan the Mission supports the rebuilding of the country and the strengthening of the foundations of peace and a constitutional democracy. The UNAMA mandate from 2008 to 2009 remained defined by the previous resolutions 1662 (2006) and 1746 (2007). The 2008 resolution charged UNAMA and Kai Eide, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to lead civilian efforts to:
* Strengthen cooperation with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF);
* Provide political outreach through a strengthened and expanded presence throughout the country;

* Provide good offices in support of Afghan-led reconciliation programmes;
* Support efforts to improve governance and the rule of law and to combat corruption;
* Play a central coordinating role to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid;
* Monitor the human rights situation of civilians and coordinate human rights protection;
* Support the electoral process through the Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan;
* Support regional cooperation in working for a more stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

On 19 November 1946 Afghanistan was admitted as a member of the United Nations. The UN has a long history in the country, most especially during the years of conflict and since the end of 2001, with many of its major agencies playing a key role in the country’s development and provision of humanitarian assistance. UN agencies and programmes work with many counterparts, national and international NGOs and partners, and recognize the lead role played by the Government of Afghanistan.

MEDIA : Afghanistan’s Election Commission has confirmed the planned run-off ballot has been cancelled as UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon visits the country.

In Kabul- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets UN staff -2 November 2009

“Those who gave their lives … came to Afghanistan armed not with guns or bullets. They came with a more powerful weapon – hope. Hope for a better day for Afghanistan and a commitment to help its people build a better world and a better future. We will not be deterred from this noble mission. We stand by the people of Afghanistan today, and we will do so tomorrow.”

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN Headquarters, 28 October 2009

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