UN Security Council Extends Afghanistan Mission with Strategic Review Mandate
The UN Security Council unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for one year until June 17, 2027. The mission, established in 2002, coordinates humanitarian aid, promotes governance, and monitors human rights amid Taliban control since 2021. The resolution mandates a strategic review by March 31, 2027. The US emphasized a streamlined mandate and Taliban compliance with counterterrorism and human rights, while China and Russia highlighted humanitarian focus and called for Afghan cooperation, including women's rights access.