GUIDANCE: UNAMI MANDATE RENEWAL

UNCLAS STATE 076508

SIPDIS
USUN FOR GERMAIN AND KUJAWINSKI

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC IZ
SUBJECT: GUIDANCE: UNAMI MANDATE RENEWAL


1. (U) This is an action request.


2. (U) Washington requests USUN to share the following UN
Security COUNCIL resolution (UNSCR) text with the P5, and
then with the full COUNCIL as appropriate, to seek their
support in renewing the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Iraq's (UNAMI) mandate for another twelve months. UNAMI was
reauthorized by UNSC resolution 1830 on August 7, 2008 and
will expire on August 7, 2009. USUN should keep Washington
informed on the progress of discussions and seek further
guidance as needed.


3. (U) Begin Non-paper:

--The SECURITY Council,

--Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in
particular 1500 (2003) of 14 August 2003, 1546 (2004) of 8
June 2004, 1557 (2004) of 12 August 2004, 1619 (2005) of 11
August 2005, 1700 (2006) of 10 August 2006, 1770 (2007) of 10
August 2007, and 1830 (2008)of 7 August 2008,

--Reaffirming the independence, sovereignty, unity and
territorial integrity of Iraq,

--Emphasizing the importance of the stability and SECURITY of
Iraq for the people of Iraq, the region, and the
international community,

--Welcoming improvements in the SECURITY situation in Iraq
achieved through concerted political and SECURITY efforts and
stressing that challenges to SECURITY in Iraq still exist and
that improvements need to be sustained through meaningful
political dialogue and NATIONAL unity,

--Underscoring the need for all communities in Iraq to
participate in the political process and an inclusive
political dialogue, to reach a comprehensive solution on the
distribution of resources, and develop a just and fair
solution for the nation,s disputed internal boundaries,

--Reaffirming the importance of the United Nations, in
particular the United Nations Assistance Mission for
Iraq(UNAMI),in advising, supporting and assisting the Iraqi
people and Government to strengthen democratic institutions,
advance inclusive political dialogue and NATIONAL
reconciliation, facilitate regional dialogue, aid vulnerable
groups, strengthen gender equality, promote the protection of
human rights, including through the work of the Independent
High Commission for Human Rights, and promote judicial and
legal reform,

--Commending the important efforts made by the Government of
Iraq to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, to improve
security and public order and to combat terrorism and
sectarian violence across the country, and reiterating its
support to the people and the Government of Iraq in their
efforts to build a secure, stable, united and democratic
nation, based on the rule of law and respect for human rights,

--Expressing concern for human rights challenges in Iraq and
stressing the importance of addressing those challenges,

--Expressing concern also for the humanitarian issues
confronting the Iraqi people and stressing the need to
continue a coordinated response and to provide adequate
resources to address these issues,

--Underscoring the sovereignty of the Government of
Iraq,reaffirming that all parties should continue to take all
feasible steps and develop modalities to ensure the
protection of affected civilians, including children, and
should create conditions conducive to the voluntary, safe,
dignified, and sustainable return of refugees and internally
displaced persons, welcoming new commitments of the
Government of Iraq for the relief of internally displaced
persons, encouraging continued efforts for internally
displaced persons and refugees, and noting the important role
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees, based on its mandate, in providing advice and
support to the Government of Iraq, in
coordination with UNAMI,

--Urging all those concerned, as set forth in international
humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and the
Hague Regulations, to allow full unimpeded access by
humanitarian personnel to all people in need of assistance,
and to make available, as far as possible, all necessary
facilities for their operations, and to promote the safety,
security, and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel
and United Nations and its associated personnel and their
assets,

--Emphasizing UNAMI's efforts to assist the Independent High
Electoral Commission and the Iraqi Government in the
development of processes for holding successful Iraqi
provincial elections in January 2009 and Kurdistan Regional
Government elections in July 2009, and towards Iraqi NATIONAL
parliamentary elections in January 2010,

--Thanking former SRSG Staffan de Mistura for his service and
strong leadership of UNAMI,

--Welcoming the Secretary-General's appointment of Ad Melkert
on 7 July 2009, as the new Special Representative for Iraq,

--Expressing deep gratitude to all the UN STAFF in Iraq for
their courageous and tireless efforts,



1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations
Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for a period of twelve
months from the date of this resolution;


2. Decides further that the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and UNAMI, at the request of the Government
of Iraq, and taking into account the letter of (DATE) from
the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary
General (S/2009/XXX, annex),shall continue to pursue their
expanded mandate as stipulated in resolution 1770 (2007) and
recognized in resolution 1830 (2008);


3. Recognizes that SECURITY of UN personnel is essential for
UNAMI to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of
Iraq and calls upon the Government of Iraq and other Member
States to continue to provide SECURITY and logistical support
to the UN presence in Iraq;


4. Welcomes the contributions of Member States in providing
UNAMI with the financial, logistical, and SECURITY resources
and support that it needs to fulfill its mission and calls
upon Member States to continue to provide UNAMI with these
resources and support;


5. Expresses its intention to review the mandate of UNAMI in
twelve months or sooner, if requested by the Government of
Iraq;


6. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the COUNCIL on
a quarterly basis on the progress made towards the
fulfillment of all UNAMI's responsibilities; and


7. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

End Non-paper.
CLINTON