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O 221449Z JUL 08
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TO RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK IMMEDIATE 0000
INFO UN SECURITY COUNCIL COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
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UNCLAS STATE 078533 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: UNSC PREL UNMIN NE
SUBJECT: NEPAL -- INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESOLUTION ON THE 
RENEWAL OF UNMIN 
 
¶1.  The Department requests that USUN vote in favor of the 
following resolution renewing the mandate of the UN 
Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), scheduled for consideration by 
the UN Security Council on Tuesday, July 22. 
 
¶2. Begin resolution text: 
 
The Security Council, 
 
Recalling its resolutions 1796 (2008) and 1740 (2007), 
 
Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and 
political independence of Nepal and its ownership of the 
implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and 
subsequent agreements, 
 
Recalling the signing on 21 November 2006 by the 
Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal 
(Maoist) of a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, and the 
stated commitment of both parties to find a permanent and 
sustainable peace and commending the steps taken to date 
to implement the Agreement, 
 
Acknowledging the strong desire of the Nepalese people for 
peace and the restoration of democracy and the importance 
in this respect of the implementation of the Comprehensive 
Peace Agreement and subsequent agreements by the relevant 
parties, 
 
Expressing its continued readiness to support the peace 
process in Nepal in the timely and effective 
implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and 
subsequent agreements, in particular the 25 June 
Agreement, as requested by the Government of Nepal, 
 
Welcoming the successful conclusion of the Constituent 
Assembly elections on 10 April 2008, and the progress 
made by the parties since the formation of the Constituent 
Assembly in working toward a democratic government, 
including the decision made at the first session of the 
Constituent Assembly to establish Nepal as a federal 
democratic republic, 
 
Welcoming the prospect of the formation of a 
democratically elected government and institutions in 
Nepal, 
 
Echoing the Secretary General's call for parties in Nepal 
to move forward swiftly in the implementation of the 
agreements reached; and noting the Secretary General's 
assessment that the United Nations Mission in Nepal 
(UNMIN) will be well placed to assist in the management of 
arms and armed personnel in accordance with the 25 June 
Agreement between the political parties; and recognizing 
UNMIN's willingness to assist the parties in this, as 
requested, in order to achieve a durable solution, 
 
Welcoming the report of the secretary General of 11 July 
on the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), in 
accordance with his mandate, 
 
Welcoming the completion of two phases of the verification 
process and continuing assistance with the management of 
arms and armed personnel of both sides in accordance with 
resolution 1740 (2007) and in line with the provisions of 
the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, noting the importance 
of a durable long term solution in helping to create the 
conditions for completion of UNMIN's activities and noting 
also in this regard the need to address outstanding 
issues, including the release of minors in cantonment 
sites and continued reporting on this issue. 
 
Noting with appreciation that with the successful holding 
of the Constituent Assembly elections, some of the 
elements of the mandate relating to UNMIN as set out in 
resolution 1740 (2007) have already been accomplished, 
 
Taking note of the Government of Nepal's letter to the 
Secretary General of 8 July [SC doc ref] which recognizes 
UNMIN's contribution and requests an extension of UNMIN at 
a smaller scale to carry out the remainder of the mandate 
for six months, 
 
Recognizing the need to pay special attention to the needs 
of women, children, and traditionally marginalized groups 
in the peace process, as mentioned in he Comprehensive 
Peace Agreement and resolution 1325 (2000), 
 
Recognizing that civil society can play an important role 
in democratic transition and conflict prevention, 
 
Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary 
General's Special Representative and his team in UNMIN, 
and the United Nations Country Team, including the Office 
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which is 
monitoring human rights at the request of the government, 
and stressing the need for co-ordination and 
complementarity of efforts between the mission and all of 
the United Nations actors in the mission area, 
particularly in order to ensure continuity, as the mandate 
comes to an end, 
 
¶1. Decides in line with the request from the Government of 
Nepal and the Secretary General's recommendations, to 
renew the mandate of UNMIN until 23 January 2009, taking 
into account the completion of some elements of the 
mandate established under resolution 1740 (2007), the 
ongoing work on the monitoring and the management of arms 
and armed personnel in line with the 25 June Agreement 
among the political parties and the further evolution of 
the peace process towards its successful conclusion; 
 
¶2. Calls upon all parties to take full advantage of the 
expertise and readiness of UNMIN, within its mandate, to 
support the peace process to facilitate the completion of 
outstanding aspects of UNMIN's mandate; 
 
¶3. Concurs with the Secretary General's view that the 
current monitoring arrangements should not be necessary 
for a substantial further period and expects to see them 
concluded with the period of this mandate; 
 
¶4. Endorses the Secretary General's recommendations for a 
phased, gradual drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIN's staff, 
including arms monitors; 
 
¶5. Requests the Secretary General to keep the Security 
Council informed of progress toward implementation of this 
resolution and to submit a report on this and the 
implications for UNMIN no later than 31 October 2008; 
 
¶6. Calls upon the Government of Nepal to continue to take 
the necessary decisions to create conditions conducive to 
completion of UNMIN's activities by the end of the current 
mandate, including through implementation of the 25 June 
Agreement, in order to facilitate UNMIN's withdrawal from 
Nepal; 
 
¶7. Calls upon the parties in Nepal to work together in a 
spirit of cooperation, consensus, and compromise in order 
to continue the transition to a durable long term solution 
to enable the country to move to a peaceful, democratic 
and more prosperous future; 
 
¶8. 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; 
 
¶9. Decides to remain seized of the matter. 
 
End Text. 
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