Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Extending Mandate of Iraq Assistance Mission (UNAMI) for Final 19 Months

The Security Council on 31 May voted unanimously to extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) today for a final 19 month-period until 31 December 2025, after which UNAMI will cease all work and operations except with respect to any remaining liquidation of the Mission.

Resolution 2732 (2024) requests that the Secretary-General prepare, in consultation with the Government of Iraq, a transition and liquidation plan to be completed by 31 December 2024 for UNAMI to start the transfer of its tasks, as well as the orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal of its personnel and assets, including identification of an end date for liquidation activities in the country.

The resolution also calls on Iraq’s Government to co-operate fully with the UN during UNAMI’s transition, drawdown and liquidation. 

Following the adoption, Guyana delivered a statement in explanation of vote on behalf of the A3+ (Algeria, Guyana, Mozambique and Sierra Leone). The statement said the resolution charts a new course for the United Nations’ presence and engagement in Iraq as it continues on its path of recovery, reconstruction and democratic consolidation and that the A3+ will continue to encourage regional dialogue and cooperation to support Iraq’s long-term stability and prosperity.  The full statement is included at the end of this report.