Resolution 1909 (2010) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6262nd meeting, on 21 January 2010

Security Council resolution 1909 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN)]

Decides in line with the request from the Government of Nepal and the Secretary-General's recommendations, to renew the mandate of the UN Political Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) as established under resolution 1740 (2007) until 15 May 2010; calls upon all parties to take full advantage of the expertise and readiness of UNMIN to support the peace process to facilitate the completion of outstanding aspects of UNMIN's mandate by 15 May 2010; decides that UNMIN should make the necessary arrangements with the Government of Nepal for its withdrawal, including handing over any residual monitoring responsibilities by 15 May 2010; welcomes the recent understanding between the Government of Nepal and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) on having a timetabled action plan for the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist army personnel by 15 May 2010; calls upon all political parties in Nepal to expedite the peace process; requests the parties in Nepal to take the necessary steps to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of UNMIN and associated personnel in executing the tasks defined in the mandate.

Adopted unanimously, 6262nd meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2009-31 July 2010 - S/INF/65 - (SCOR, 65th year).