Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:07am on 01 Jun 2024,Saturday International
The United Nations Security Council unanimously decided to terminate the UN political mission in Iraq, initiated after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. The resolution extends the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq until December 31, 2025, as requested by the Iraqi government. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is tasked with preparing a transition plan by December 31, 2024. The move aligns with Iraq's stabilisation efforts, including combatting the Islamic State group. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani welcomed the decision, affirming the country's capability to address remaining security challenges independently.
