Nepal
November 2009
On 6 November the Council was briefed by the Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMIN. She said the peace process had faced a “protracted deadlock, with the added risk of confrontation” and suggested a review of the progress of implementing the major peace agreements.
July 2009
On 23 July the Council adopted resolution 1879 extending UNMIN till 23 January 2010 in line with a request from the government of Nepal. The Council requested the Secretary-General to report by 30 October 2009 on progress in creating conditions conducive to the completion of UNMIN’s mandate by January.
May 2009
The Secretary-General’s Representative in Nepal briefed the Council on 5 May. Following the debate, the Council adopted a presidential statement where it expressed its concern over the political crisis in Nepal and underscored the urgent need for the government and all parties to work together. It also reaffirmed its support for UNMIN and recalled the Nepalese government’s commitment to discharge minors from the cantonment sites.
