UN Security Council Extends Iraq Mission

The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another year.

In a resolution adopted unanimously on July 28, council members agreed to continue the work of UNAMI for a period of 12 months.

In its resolution, the council welcomed recent security improvements in Iraq, but stressed the need for further progress on humanitarian issues, human rights, and political matters.

compiled from agency reports