Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6119th meeting, 5 May 2009, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Letter dated 22 November 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2006/920)"]

Expresses its concern about the current political crisis in Nepal, and underscores the urgent need for the Government of Nepal and all political parties to continue to work together in the spirit of compromise; reaffirms its full support for the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN); recalls the Government of Nepal's commitment to discharge minors from the cantonment sites and calls upon the Government of Nepal to implement this commitment in accordance with international law.

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