               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1890 (2009)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                8 October 2009




               Resolution 1890 (2009)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 6198th meeting, on
               8 October 2009

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Afghanistan, in particular its
               resolutions 1386 (2001), 1510 (2003), 1833 (2008) and 1868 (2009),
                     Reaffirming also its resolutions 1267 (1999), 1368 (2001), 1373 (2001) and
               1822 (2008), and reiterating its support for international efforts to root out terrorism
               in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
                      Recalling its resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000), 1674 (2006) and 1738
               (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, its resolutions 1325 (2000),
               1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) on women and peace and security, and
               its resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1882 (2009) on children and armed conflict,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,
                     Recognizing that the responsibility for providing security and law and order
               throughout the country resides with the Afghan Authorities, stressing the role of the
               International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in assisting the Afghan Government
               to improve the security situation and welcoming the cooperation of the Afghan
               Government with ISAF,
                     Recognizing once again the interconnected nature of the challenges in
               Afghanistan, reaffirming that sustainable progress on security, governance and
               development, as well as the cross-cutting issue of counter-narcotics is mutually
               reinforcing and welcoming the continuing efforts of the Afghan Government and the
               international community to address these challenges through a comprehensive
               approach,
                     Stressing in this context the need for further efforts by the Afghan Government
               to fight corruption, promote transparency and increase its accountability,
                     Stressing the central and impartial role that the United Nations continues to
               play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the
               international community, noting, in this context, the synergies in the objectives of
               the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and of ISAF, and


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               stressing the need for strengthened cooperation, coordination and mutual support,
               taking due account of their respective designated responsibilities,
                     Expressing its strong concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, in
               particular the increased violent and terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida,
               illegally armed groups, criminals and those involved in the narcotics trade, and the
               increasingly strong links between terrorism activities and illicit drugs, resulting in
               threats to the local population, including children, national security forces and
               international military and civilian personnel,
                    Encouraging ISAF to further, effectively support, within its designated
               responsibilities, Afghan-led sustained efforts to address, in cooperation with
               relevant international and regional actors, the threat posed by the illicit production
               of and trafficking in drugs, and recognizing the important role played by the
               UNODC in fighting the negative impact of drug production and trade on security
               and stability in the region,
                     Expressing also its concern over the harmful consequences of violent and
               terrorist activities by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups on the
               capacity of the Afghan Government to guarantee the rule of law, to provide security
               and basic services to the Afghan people, and to ensure the full enjoyment of their
               human rights and fundamental freedoms,
                     Reiterating its support for the continuing endeavours by the Afghan
               Government, with the assistance of the international community, including ISAF
               and the Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) coalition, to improve the security
               situation and to continue to address the threat posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and
               other extremist groups, and stressing in this context the need for sustained
               international efforts, including those of ISAF and the OEF coalition,
                     Condemning in the strongest terms all attacks, including Improvised Explosive
               Device (IED) attacks, suicide attacks and abductions, targeting civilians and Afghan
               and international forces and their deleterious effect on the stabilization,
               reconstruction and development efforts in Afghanistan, and condemning further the
               use by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups of civilians as human
               shields,
                     Recognizing the increased threats posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other
               extremist groups as well as the challenges related to the efforts to address such
               threats,
                     Expressing its serious concern with the high number of civilian casualties, and
               calling for compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law and for
               all appropriate measures to be taken to ensure the protection of civilians,
                     Recognizing additional efforts taken by ISAF and other international forces to
               minimize the risk of civilian casualties, welcoming their intention to undertake
               continued enhanced efforts in this regard including the increased focus on protecting
               the Afghan population as a central element of the mission, and noting the
               importance of conducting continuous reviews of tactics and procedures and afteraction reviews and investigations in cooperation with the Afghan Government in
               cases where civilian casualties have occurred and when the Afghan Government
               finds these joint investigations appropriate,




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                 Acknowledging the progress made in security sector reform, welcoming
           supports provided by the international partners in this regard, in particular the
           establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission
           in Afghanistan, the planned European Gendarmerie Force (EGF) contribution to this
           mission and assistance extended to the Afghan National Police including through the
           European Union police mission (EUPOL Afghanistan), and stressing the need for
           Afghanistan together with international donors to further strengthen the Afghan
           National Army and the Afghan National Police, and increase its efforts in
           disbandment of illegal armed groups, and counter narcotics,
                Stressing in this context the importance of further progress by the Afghan
           Government in ending impunity and strengthening judicial institutions, the rule of
           law and respect for human rights within Afghanistan, including for women and girls
           and in the reconstruction and reform of the prison sector in Afghanistan,
                 Reiterating its call on all Afghan parties and groups to engage constructively
           in peaceful political dialogue within the framework of the Afghan Constitution and
           to work together with international donors for the socio-economic development of
           the country and to avoid resorting to violence including through the use of illegal
           armed groups, and encouraging the implementation of the Afghan Government-led
           reintegration and reconciliation programmes within the framework of the Afghan
           Constitution and with full respect of the implementation of measures introduced by
           the Security Council in its resolution 1267 (1999) and other relevant resolutions of
           the Council,
                Noting the leading role played by the Afghan Authorities in organizing the
           2009 presidential and provincial council elections, and the support of the United
           Nations and ISAF and recognizing the need for timely and orderly preparations for
           the 2010 elections and for the international support in this regard,
                 Recognizing the importance of the contribution of neighbouring and regional
           partners as well as regional organizations to the stabilization of Afghanistan,
           stressing the crucial importance of advancing regional cooperation as an effective
           means to promote security, governance and development in Afghanistan and
           welcoming the regional efforts in this regard,
                Welcoming the continued coordination between ISAF and the OEF coalition,
           and the cooperation established between ISAF and the European Union presence in
           Afghanistan,
                 Expressing its appreciation for the leadership provided by NATO, and for the
           contributions of many nations to ISAF and to the OEF coalition, including its
           maritime interdiction component, which operates within the framework of the
           counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and in accordance with the applicable
           rules of international law,
                 Determining that the situation in Afghanistan still constitutes a threat to
           international peace and security,
                Determined to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of ISAF, in
           coordination with the Afghan Government,
                Acting for these reasons under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,




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                    1.    Decides to extend the authorization of the International Security
               Assistance Force, as defined in resolution 1386 (2001) and 1510 (2003), for a period
               of twelve months beyond 13 October 2009;
                   2.    Authorizes the Member States participating in ISAF to take all necessary
               measures to fulfil its mandate;
                    3.   Recognizes the need to further strengthen ISAF to meet all its operational
               requirements, and in this regard calls upon Member States to contribute personnel,
               equipment and other resources to ISAF;
                     4.   Stresses the importance of increasing, in a comprehensive framework, the
               functionality, professionalism and accountability of the Afghan security sector,
               encourages ISAF and other partners to sustain their efforts, as resources permit, to
               train, mentor and empower the Afghan national security forces, in order to
               accelerate progress towards the goal of self-sufficient, accountable and ethnically
               balanced Afghan security forces providing security and ensuring the rule of law
               throughout the country, welcomes the increasing leadership role played by the
               Afghan Authorities in security responsibilities throughout the country, and stresses
               the importance of supporting the planned expansion of the Afghan National Army
               and the Afghan National Police;
                    5.    Calls upon ISAF to continue to work in close consultation with the
               Afghan Government and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General as well
               as with the OEF coalition in the implementation of the force mandate;
                    6.    Requests the leadership of ISAF to keep the Security Council regularly
               informed, through the Secretary-General, on the implementation of its mandate,
               including through the provision of quarterly reports;
                    7.   Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.




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