Resolution 1401 (2002) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4501st meeting, on 28 March 2002

Security Council resolution 1401 (2002) [on establishment of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)]

Endorses the establishment, for the initial period of 12 months from the date of adoption of this resolution, of a UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, with the mandate and structure laid out in the report of the Secretary-General of 18 Mar. 2002 (S/2002/278); stresses that provision of focussed recovery and reconstruction assistance can greatly assist in implementation of the Bonn Agreement; urges bilateral and multilateral donors, in particular through Afghanistan Support Group and Implementation Group, to coordinate closely with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Afghan Interim Administration and its successors; stresses also that recovery and reconstruction assistance ought to be provided and implemented effectively, where local authorities contribute to maintenance of a secure environment and demonstrate respect for human rights; calls upon all Afghan parties to cooperate with UNAMA in implementation of its mandate and to ensure security and freedom of movement of its staff throughout the country.

Adopted unanimously, 4501st meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 January 2001-31 July 2002 - S/INF/57 - (SCOR, 57th year).