Security Council Resolution 2818 (2026) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) Until 17 June 2026]

S/RES/2818(2026)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

Under agenda item 46 The situation in Afghanistan, published in 2026.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Programme	Special political missions – Thematic cluster III: regional offices, offices in support of political processes and other missions	4

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

1 entity

Entity	(Sub-)Programme	Title	Total mandates cited	Expenditure
	Programme	Special political missions – Thematic cluster III: regional offices, offices in support of political processes and other missions	4	—

Historical expenditure covers the complete programme or subprogramme, not this mandate. For an overview of all UN entities and programmes, see UN entities and programmes.

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

1 report · 2026

Year	Symbol	Title		Mandate resolution
2026	A/80/745 S/2026/431	The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security report of the Secretary-General		S/RES/2818(2026)

What subjects does this mandate have?

3 subjects

Afghanistan Special Missions Staff Security

What’s in this document?

6 operative paragraphs

Expresses its appreciation for the United Nations’ long-term commitment to support the people of Afghanistan and reiterates its full support to the work of UNAMA and requests the Secretary-General, in a timely manner and in consultation with members of the Security Council, to appoint a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General to head UNAMA;

Welcomes UNAMA’s ongoing efforts in the implementation of its mandated tasks and priorities, and stresses the need for its continued field presence;

Decides to extend until 17 June 2026 the mandate of UNAMA, as defined in resolution 2626 (2022);

Stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and other United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes across Afghanistan, and calls upon all relevant Afghan political actors and stakeholders, including relevant authorities as needed, as well as international actors to coordinate with UNAMA in the implementation of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel throughout the country;

Requests that the Secretary-General reports to the Council every three months on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of UNAMA’s mandate, including at the subnational level;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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