Afghanistan
UN Documents

• S/RES/1817 (11 June 2008) was the resolution restricting the trafficking of chemical precursors into Afghanistan.
• S/RES/1806 (20 March 2008) extended UNAMA’s mandate for 12 months until 23 March 2009.
• S/RES/1776 (19 September 2007) extended ISAF's mandate until 13 October 2008.
• S/RES/1746 (23 March 2007) extended UNAMA's mandate until 23 March 2008.
• S/RES/1735 (22 December 2006) further expanded the scope of the sanctions regime and the Committee’s mandate, adopted new listing requirements, and extended and elaborated the mandate of the Monitoring Team.
• S/RES/1707 (12 September 2006) extended ISAF's mandate until 13 October 2007.
• S/RES/1662 (23 March 2006) extended UNAMA's mandate until 23 March 2007.
• S/RES/1659 (15 February 2006) endorsed the Afghanistan Compact.
• S/RES/1623 (13 September 2005) extended ISAF's mandate until 13 October 2006.
• S/RES/1617 (29 July 2005) strengthened sanctions against the Taliban and Al-Qaida and extended the mandate of the 1267 Committee for an additional 17 months.
• S/RES/1589 (24 March 2005) extended UNAMA's mandate until 24 March 2006.
• S/RES/1563 (17 September 2004) extended ISAF for an additional year until 13 October 2005.
• S/RES/1536 (26 March 2004) extended UNAMA for an additional year until 26 March 2005.
• S/RES/1526 (30 January 2004) strengthened the mandate of the 1267 Committee, and made more specific the financial sanctions, travel ban and arms embargo imposed on the individuals associated with the Taliban and Al-Qaida.
• S/RES/1510 (13 October 2003) expanded ISAF's mandate beyond Kabul.
• S/RES/1471 (28 March 2003) extended UNAMA for an additional year until 28 March 2004, and endorsed the Secretary-General's proposal to include an electoral unit within UNAMA.
• S/RES/1456 (20 January 2003) called on states to implement sanctions against terrorists, and mentioned in particular the Taliban and Al-Qaida.
• S/RES/1455 (17 January 2003) called for a strengthening of sanctions against the Taliban and Al-Qaida.
• S/RES/1453 (24 December 2002) welcomed and endorsed the Kabul Declaration on Good-Neighbourly Relations.
• S/RES/1452 (20 December 2002) provided humanitarian exemptions to the assets freeze.
• S/RES/1444 (27 November 2002) extended ISAF's mandate for one year until 20 December 2003, and requested quarterly reports of its activities.
• S/RES/1419 (26 June 2002) welcomed the peaceful holding of the Emergency Loya Jirga from the 11 - 19 June 2002.
• S/RES/1413 (23 May 2002) extended ISAF's mandate for six months until 20 December 2002.
• S/RES/1401 (28 March 2002) created UNAMA.
• S/RES/1390 (16 January 2002) strengthened sanctions against the Taliban and Al-Qaida.
• S/RES/1388 (15 January 2002) amended sanctions on the Taliban and Al-Qaida, to not include Ariana Afghan Airlines.
• S/RES/1386 (20 December 2001) authorised the establishment of ISAF to provide security in Kabul
• S/RES/1383 (6 December 2001) endorsed the Bonn Agreement on provisional arrangements until a permanent government could be re-established.
• S/RES/1378 (14 November 2001) supported efforts by the Afghan people to establish a new transitional broad-based multi-ethnic government, and affirmed that the UN should play a central role in the establishment of this transitional government.
• S/RES/1377 (12 November 2001) adopted a declaration on global efforts to combat terrorism.
• S/RES/1373 (28 September 2001) created a comprehensive package of measures to curb terrorism.
• S/RES/1368 (12 September 2001) condemned the attacks of 11 September 2001 on the United States, and called on states to bring justice to the perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of those terrorist acts.
• S/RES/1363 (30 July 2001) stressed every state's obligation to comply with the sanctions imposed on the Taliban.
• S/RES/1333 (19 December 2000) strengthened the sanctions against the Taliban and imposed sanctions against Al-Qaida.
• S/RES/1267 (15 October 1999) insisted that the Taliban take appropriate action to comply with previous resolutions, cease the provision of sanctuary for the training of terrorists including Usama bin Laden, and imposed sanctions against the Taliban.
• S/RES/1214 (8 December 1998) expressed grave concern at the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, and called on the Taliban and other factions to call a cease-fire, and to resume negotiations.
• S/RES/1193 (28 August 1998) expressed grave concern at the conflict in Afghanistan, and called it a growing threat to regional and international peace and security, demanded that all factions stop fighting and seek a peaceful resolution.
• S/RES/1189 (13 August 1998) strongly condemned the terrorist bomb attacks of 7 August 1998 in eastern Africa.
• S/RES/1076 (22 October 1996) called on all parties in Afghanistan to stop fighting, and engage in political dialogue. The Council also denounced the discrimination against girls and women.
• S/RES/647 (11 January 1990) agreed to deploy UN military officers in Afghanistan and Pakistan to assist with the mission of good offices.
• S/RES/622 (31 October 1988) authorised the establishment of UNGOMAP.

 Presidential Statements

• S/PRST/2008/26 (11 July 2008) welcomed the outcome of the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan and endorsed the Secretary-General's call for increased resources for UNAMA.
• S/PRST/2007/27 (17 July 2007) welcomed recent international initiatives to improve security, stability and reconstruction in Afghanistan and reiterated support for the Afghan government.
• S/PRST/2005/56 (23 November 2005) congratulated the Afghan people on successful elections.
• S/PRST/2005/40 (23 August 2005) welcomed progress towards upcoming elections, but expressed concern at the violence and disruption caused by certain parties.
• S/PRST/2004/35 (12 October 2004) welcomed the presidential elections on 9 October 2004 resulting in the election of Hamid Karzai.
• S/PRST/2004/25 (15 July 2004) supported holding the presidential elections on 9 October.
• S/PRST/2004/9 (6 April 2004) welcomed the results of the Berlin Conference and endorsed the Berlin Declaration. The Council also acknowledged the commitment by NATO to expand ISAF.
• S/PRST/2003/7 (17 June 2003) expressed concern at the security situation in Afghanistan, and welcomed the establishment of international civilian-military provincial reconstruction teams.
• S/PRST/2002/25 (11 September 2002) was adopted in remembrance of the events of 11 September 2001, the Council reaffirmed its resolve to tackle terrorism.
• S/PRST/2000/12 (7 April 2000) condemned the Taliban for launching new offensive in March, and for forced entry into the UN compound in Kandahar resulting in the withdrawal of the UN presence in southern Afghanistan.  It further condemned the use of Afghan territory to shelter terrorists.
• S/PRST/1999/29 (22 October 1999) condemned the Taliban for launching a new offensive, using numerous foreign nationals and undermining international efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement.
• S/PRST/1998/27 (15 September 1998) condemned the killing of Iranian diplomats by the Taliban, and expressed deep concern at the escalating military operations, and targeting of civilians.
• S/PRST/1998/24 (6 August 1998) urged all parties to return to the negotiating table.
• S/PRST/1998/22 (14 July 1998) expressed concern at the ethnic nature of the conflict and deplored the outside military assistance that warring factions were receiving.
• S/PRST/1998/9 (6 April 1998) commended the consolidation of the negotiation process with the convening of the "six-plus-two" group (Afghanistan's neighbours plus Russia and the US).
• S/PRST/1997/55 (16 December 1997) called on all states to stop supplying the warring parties in Afghanistan with weapons and ammunition, and requested support for the UN mission (UNSMA).
• S/PRST/1997/35 (9 July 1997) called on warring parties to return to the negotiating table.
• S/PRST/1997/20 (16 April 1997) called on all parties to cooperate with UNSMA.
• S/PRST/1996/40 (30 September 1996) expressed grave concern at the situation in Afghanistan, the violation of the UN compound, and expressed dismay at the brutal execution of former President Mohammad Najibullah.
• S/PRST/1996/6 (15 February 1996) called on all parties to end hostilities, and to allow for the distribution of humanitarian aid, and called on all states to assist UNSMA.
• S/PRST/1994/77 (30 November 1994) welcomed the acceptance by warring parties of a step by step process to establish a representative Authoritative Council, and called on all states to halt the flow of arms to the warring parties in Afghanistan.
• S/PRST/1994/43 (11 August 1994) noted with appreciation the efforts of UNSMA, and called on all parties to cease hostilities.
• S/PRST/1994/12 (23 March 1994) called for an end to all obstacles to humanitarian aid.
• S/PRST/1994/4 (24 January 1994) welcomed the support for the Secretary-General's intention to dispatch a mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA) to assist with rapprochement and reconstruction and called for the immediate cessation of hostilities.

 Secretary-General's Reports/Letters

• S/2008/434 (3 July 2008) was the Secretary-General's report on the outcome of the International Conference in Support of Afghanistan.
• S/2008/159 (6 March 2008) was the Secretary-General's report recommending an extension of UNAMA.
• S/2007/555(21 September 2007) noted Afghan government needed to take bold steps, together with the international community to ensue that security, institution-building and devrlopment gains do not stall. It also noted that the most urgent priority was an effective, integrated civilian-military strategy and secuirty plan for Afghanistan.
• S/2007/152 (15 March 2007) the report noted that UNAMA would be focusing on promoting a more coherent international engagement, strengthening its humanitarian coordination role and contributing to the protection and promotion of human rights.
• S/2006/727 (11 September 2006) was the report noting the upsurge in violence, in particular in the south, south-east and east of the country.
• S/2006/145 (7 March 2006) the report proposed the extension of the UNAMA mandate, and the expansion of the mandate to include the provision of strategic and political advice for the on-going peace process.
• S/2005/525 (12 August 2005) the report noted that the political bench-marks outlined in the Bonn Agreement were about to be met with the conclusion of parliamentary and provincial elections. In other areas, institution building, DDR, economic growth and security, however, the benchmarks were yet to be met.  The demobilisation and disarmament portion of DDR programs concluded, and efforts continued to reintegrate the remaining former fighters.
• S/2005/183 (18 March 2005) the report noted the continued need for UNAMA's presence and international military forces and recommended an extension of 12 months.
• S/2004/925 (26 November 2004) was the report of UNAMA's involvement in Afghanistan which highlighted two key achievements in the preceding year: the approval of the new constitution and the successful presidential election, but notes challenges posed by DDR, security sector reform and counter-narcotics activities.
• S/2004/634 (12 August 2004) the report noted the postponement of parliamentary elections until April 2005 and noted the difficulties in creating the tools of governance necessary.
• S/2004/230 (19 March 2004) the report described the path ahead following the successful adoption of the constitution and highlighted the problems caused by lack of security.  The Secretary-General recommended the extension of UNAMA's mandate for an additional year.
• S/2003/1212 (30 December 2003) the report noted the beginning of several potentially divisive initiatives, including DDR, and the pilot phase of electoral registration. Security concerns were highlighted.
• S/2003/754  (23 July 2003) and Corr. 1 (29 July 2003) the report identified a deteriorating security situation as the main challenge to the Afghan peace process and reconstruction efforts, and emphasised the difficult human rights situation across the country.
• S/2003/333 (18 March 2003) the report emphasised achievements in reconstruction efforts, and consolidation of government authority by the Afghan Transitional Authority. The Secretary-General recommended extending UNAMA's mandate for a further year and expanding it to include an electoral section.
• S/2002/1173 (21 October 2002) the report described the ongoing work of the Afghan Transitional Authority, and gave an update on the commissions mandated by the Bonn Agreement: civil service, constitutional, human rights and judicial.
• S/2002/737 (11 July 2003) the report described the successful holding of the Emergency Loya Jirga which resulted in the election of a Head of State, Hamid Karzai, and the approval of structures and appointments of the Afghan Transitional Authority.
• S/2002/278 (18 March 2002) the report contained recommendations for UNAMA's structure.
• S/2001/1215 (18 December 2001) was the final report on the sanctions imposed on the Taliban.
• S/2001/1157 (6 December 2001) was the report on the situation in Afghanistan, from November 2000 to November 2001, including the effects of the military strikes against Afghanistan, and urged a comprehensive approach to Afghanistan.
• S/2001/1086 (19 November 2001) was the report on the humanitarian impact of sanctions which could not be issued due to the security situation, and the relocation of UN personnel outside of Afghanistan.
• S/2001/789 (17 August 2001) was the report on difficulties encountered by UNSMA to develop peace talks between the Taliban and other factions in Afghanistan and the alarming humanitarian situation.
• S/2001/695 (13 July 2001) was the report on the effects of the sanctions and indicated that the hardships in Afghanistan were caused primarily by the ongoing conflict, not the sanctions regime.
• S/2001/511 (21 May 2001) was the report from the Committee of Experts with recommendations for the enforcement of the sanctions in Afghanistan.
• S/2001/384 (19 April 2001) was the report on UNSMA's efforts and the Secretary-General's trip to the region.
• S/2001/241 (20 March 2001) was the report on the effects of the sanctions and indicated that the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan was critical.
• S/2000/1106 (20 November 2000) was the annual report on the efforts of UNSMA.
• S/2000/875 (18 September 2000) the UNSMA report noted the very negative impact of the ongoing conflict on the population.
• S/2000/581 (16 June 2000) the report noted the deplorable humanitarian conditions of most Afghanis and the increasing internationalisation of the conflict.
• S/2000/205 (10 March 2000) reported the targeting of civilians in the conflict, and estimated that the conflict would continue despite calls for a ceasefire from the Security Council.
• S/1999/994 (21 September 1999) reported the successful meeting of the "six-plus-two," and the associated Tashkent Declaration.
• S/1999/698 (21 June 1999) noted the unwillingness of the Taliban to take part in any peace talks and the cyclical outbreak of hostilities every spring.
• S/1999/362 (31 March 1999) noted limited progress in the talks between the Taliban and other factions, but that the talks themselves were a positive sign.
• S/1998/913 (2 October 1998) noted the break-down in the peace-talks and the outbreak of fresh hostilities.
• S/1998/532 (19 June 1998) noted that the conflict continued, fuelled by inflow of arms from outside sources.
• S/1998/222 (17 March 1998) noted the efforts made by UNSMA over the winter to bring together warring factions in Afghanistan, but deplored the continuing supply of arms from foreign parties to all sides.
• S/1997/894 (14 November 1997) noted that a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan remains elusive.
• S/1997/719 (17 September 1997) noted the continued heavy fighting in Afghanistan and the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy.
• S/1997/482 (16 June 1997) noted the heavy fighting between factions and suggested that any solution would not be forthcoming from a military quarter.

 Other Reports

• S/2003/1074 (11 November 2003) report of the Council Mission to Afghanistan 31 October to 7 November indicated that great strides had been made but that major challenges were still ahead, including the consolidation of peace.

 Exchange of Letters Between the Secretary-General and the President of the Council (Selected)

•  S/2008/319(12 May 2008) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations from 1 November 2007 to 31 January 2008. 
• S/2007/494 (15 August 2007) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations from February to April 2007.
• S/2007/492 (13 August 2007) was the letter from the Afghanistan Foreign Minister to the Council president welcoming ISAF's continued operations in Afghanistan.   
• S/2007/417 (6 July 2007) was the letter from Japan on the Conference on Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups.
• S/2007/266(3 May 2007) was the letter from Turkey containing the Ankara declaration made after the summit meeting between the presidents of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey.
• S/2006/875 (9 November 2006) contained the names of the delegation and terms of reference for the Council's visiting mission to Afghanistan from 10-17 November 2006.
• S/2006/765 (26 September 2006) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 1 April and 31 July 2006, noting the expansion of ISAF into the south.
• S/2006/318 (23 May 2006) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 1 December 2005 and 30 March 2006, noting an increase in suicide attacks since 2005.
• S/2005/820 (21 December 2005) the Council took note of the Secretary-General's intention to appoint Tom Koenigs as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMA.
• S/2005/634 (10 October 2005) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 6 June and 31 August 2005, noting an increase of troop force from 8,404 in June to 11,551 in August.
• S/2005/574 (9 September 2005) the Secretary-General shared a letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan expressing support for the expansion of ISAF.
• S/2005/431 (1 July 2005) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 7 March to 3 June 2005.
• S/2005/230 (6 April 2005) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 25 January to 7 March 2005 which noted the low level of violence might be due to the bad weather.
• S/2005/131 (28 February 2005) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 11 August 2004 and 25 January 2005, and noted the staff was increased from 6,875 to 8,027.
• S/2004/785 (1 October 2004) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 12 May and 11 August 2004 noting the security situation remained calm but unstable.
• S/2004/537 (6 July 2004) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 11 February and 11 May 2004.
• S/2004/222 (17 March 2004) contained the quarterly ISAF report of operations between 12 November 2003 and 12 February 2004, noted that ISAF took control of the first provincial reconstruction team in December.
• S/2004/105 (10 February 2004) the Council took note of the Secretary-General's intention to appoint Jean Arnault as his new Special Representative and Head of UNAMA.
• S/2003/986 (13 October 2003) the Secretary-General shared a letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, requesting the Council to consider the expansion of ISAF.
• S/2003/970 (7 October 2003) following NATO's assumption of control of ISAF in August 2003, the letter contained the NATO strategy for addressing the long-term security needs in Afghanistan, including benchmarks for progress.
• S/2003/504 (23 April 2003) expressed NATO's intentions to expand their presence in Afghanistan as of August 2003.
• S/2001/937 (4 October 2001) the Council took note with appreciation of the Secretary-General's reappointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as his Special Representative for Afghanistan.

 Security Council Debates

• S/PV.5930 (9 July 2008) was the briefing by  the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan and the Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.
• S/PV.5851 (12 March 2008) was the open debate by Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guehenno that UNAMA did not need additaional powers but that its mandate needed to be sharpened.
• S/PV.5760 (15 October 2007) was the briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tom Koenigs.
• S/PV.5718 (17 July 2007) was a briefing from Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Hédi Annabi.
• S/PV.5581  (7 December 2006) was the discussion on the report of the Council mission to Afghanistan.
• S/PV.5393 (23 March 2006) extended UNAMA's mandate for a further 12 months.
• S/PV.5374 (15 February 2006) endorsed the Afghanistan Compact by unanimously adopting resolution 1659.
• S/PV.5370 (10 February 2006) was a closed meeting attended by Jean-Marie Guéhenno and representatives from Germany and Afghanistan.
• S/PV.5369 (10 February 2006) the Council was briefed by Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Marie Guéhenno on the political events surrounding the formation of the parliament.
• S/PV.5348 (17 January 2006) was a closed meeting attended by Jean Arnault and representatives from Germany and Afghanistan.
• S/PV. 5347 (17 January 2006) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault who noted the increased violence in the southern provinces of Afghanistan.
• S/PV.5309 (23 November 2005) the Council congratulated the Afghan people on the successful parliamentary and provincial council elections.
• S/PV.5260 (13 September 2005) the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1623, to extend authorisation of ISAF for a further 12 months.
• S/PV.5249 and Corr. 1 (23 August 2005) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault the preparations for the elections and the need for additional financial assistance.
• S/PV.5215 (24 June 2005) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault who warned that the deteriorating security situation could harm upcoming elections.
• S/PV.5148 (24 March 2005) the Council extended UNAMA's mandate for an additional 12 months by unanimously adopting resolution 1589.
• S/PV.5145 (22 March 2005) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault on the complexities of the parliamentary and provincial-level elections.
• S/PV.5108 (10 January 2005) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault who focused on the importance of building strong local governments to overcome challenges posed by terrorism, narcotics, and factionalism.
• S/PV.5073 (9 November 2004) the Council was briefed on the recent presidential elections by Jean-Marie Guéhenno.
• S/PV.5056 (12 October 2004) the Council released a statement congratulating the Afghan people on successful presidential elections.
• S/PV.5055 (12 October 2004) the Council was briefed by Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hedi Annabi on the recent presidential elections.
• S/PV.5045 (28 September 2004) the Council was briefed by Jean-Marie Guéhenno on the preparations for the upcoming elections.
• S/PV.5038 (17 September 2004) the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1563 extending the Afghan security force mandate for an additional 12 months.
• S/PV.5025 (25 August 2004) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault on the registration of voters.
• S/PV.5004 (15 July 2004) welcomed the holding of the presidential election on 9 October, and stressed the importance of accelerated progress on DDR.
• S/PV.4979 (27 May 2004) the Council was briefed by Jean Arnault who appealed for more support from NATO to help stabilise insecure regions.
• S/PV.4941 (6 April 2004) welcomed the commitment by states for Afghanistan's reconstruction made at the Berlin Conference.
• S/PV.4937 (26 March 2004) extended UNAMA's mandate for an additional 12 months by unanimously adopting resolution 1536.
• S/PV.4931 (24 March 2004) the Council was briefed by Annabi on the significant progress made in Afghanistan, and the preparations for elections.
• S/PV.4893 (15 January 2004) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi who stressed the challenges ahead after the successful adoption of the constitution by the Loya Jirga on 5 January.
• S/PV.4855 (11 November 2003) the Council was briefed on the recent Council mission to Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4848 (24 October 2003) the Council was briefed by Jean-Marie Guéhenno on the challenges insecurity poses to the peace process.
• S/PV.4840 (13 October 2003) authorised the expansion of ISAF beyond Kabul.
• S/PV.4774 (17 June 2003) focused on the threat to security posed by drug production and trafficking.
• S/PV.4750 (6 May 2003) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi.
• S/PV.4730 (28 March 2003) voted to extend the UNAMA mandate for an additional year.
• S/PV.4727 (27 March 2003) the Council was briefed by Annabi on the paramount importance of security sector reform.
• S/PV.4712 (24 February 2003) was a closed Council meeting attended by Jean-Marie Guéhenno and Harald Braun, Special Representative of the German government.
• S/PV.4711 (24 February 2003) the Council was briefed by Jean-Marie Guéhenno who emphasised the insecurity caused by weak national security institutions and strong local commanders.
• S/PV.4699 (31 January 2003) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi.
• S/PV.4682 (24 December 2002) endorsed the Kabul Declaration.
• S/PV.4664 (13 December 2002) the Council was briefed by Annabi.
• S/PV.4651 (27 November 2002) extended ISAF's mandate with resolution 1444.
• S/PV.4638 (30 October 2002) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi that Afghanistan was making progress but needed continued commitment from other states to achieve lasting conciliation and peace.
• S/PV.4611 (19 September 2002) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi that the success of the ATA depended on support by outside states.
• S/PV.4579 (19 July 2002) the Council was briefed by Lakhdar Brahimi who highlighted the security situation in Afghanistan as the major obstacle to peace.
• S/PV.4560 (26 June 2002) welcomed the successful holding of the Emergency Loya Jirga.
• S/PV.4557 (21 June 2002) the Council was briefed by Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast on the upcoming Loya Jirga.
• S/PV.4541 (23 May 2002) the Council was briefed by Kieran Prendergast and agreed to extend the mandate for ISAF.
• S/PV.4521 (25 April 2002) the Council was briefed by Kieran Prendergast who noted the progress made in Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4501 (28 March 2002) unanimously adopted resolution 1401 to establish UNAMA following the structure proposed by the Secretary-General in his report S/2002/278.
• S/PV.4497 and Resumption 1 (26 March 2002) following a briefing by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette, the Council expressed overwhelming support for the establishment of a UN mission in Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4490 (13 March 2002) the Council was briefed by Kieran Prendergast, noting progress made in Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4479 (27 February 2002) the Council was briefed by Kieran Prendergast, noting faster than expected progress in the political arena.
• S/PV.4469 (6 February 2002) the Council was briefed by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Lakhdar Brahimi, noting successful pledging at the Tokyo Conference for Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4461 (30 January 2002) the Council was briefed by Hamid Karzai, the Chairman of the Interim Administration of Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4452 (16 January 2002) unanimously adopted resolution 1390, freezing assets of the Taliban and Usama bin Laden.
• S/PV.4449 (15 January 2002) lifted sanctions on Ariana Afghan Airlines.
• S/PV.4443 (20 December 2001) unanimously adopted resolution 1386 and authorised an international security force for Afghanistan.
• S/PV.4434 (6 December 2001) adopted resolution 1383 endorsing the interim arrangement in the Bonn Agreement.
• S/PV.4415 (14 November 2001) charted the future course for action in Afghanistan and unanimously adopted resolution 1378 .
• S/PV.4414 and Resumption 1 (13 November 2001) was a day long debate on the situation in Afghanistan emphasising that Afghanistan was one of the greatest challenges before the UN.
• S/PV.4352 (30 July 2001) requested a mechanism for tracking the impact of the sanctions imposed on the Taliban.
• S/PV.4325 and Resumption 1 (5 June 2001) there was widespread support in the Council for a mechanism to track the effects of the sanctions.
• S/PV.4251 and Corr.1 (19 December 2000) adopted resolution 1333, strengthening sanctions against the Taliban.
• S/PV.4125 (7 April 2000) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/2000/12).
• S/PV.4124 (7 April 2000) during an open debate, the Council heard from many parties, indicating that the situation in Afghanistan continued to be grim.
• S/PV.4055 (22 October 1999) condemned the Taliban for continuing military offensives and for sheltering terrorists.
• S/PV.4051 (15 October 1999) unanimously voted to adopt resolution 1267 and demanded the Taliban turn over Usama bin Laden to appropriate authorities.
• S/PV.4039 and Resumption 1 (27 August 1999) Council heard from numerous states calling to end outside interference in Afghanistan and for access for humanitarian aid.
• S/PV.3952 (8 December 1998) adopted resolution 1214  unanimously, and also demanded that Taliban stop providing sanctuary for terrorists.
• S/PV.3926 (15 September 1998) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1998/27).
• S/PV.3921 and Resumption 1 (28 August 1998) the Council, deploring the continued conflict in Afghanistan, unanimously voted to adopt resolution 1193.
• S/PV.3914 (6 August 1998) expressed deep concern at the serious humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and demanded an end to hostilities.
• S/PV.3906 (14 July 1998) expressed grave concern at the continuing conflict and its threat to regional stability and called on parties to engage in a dialogue.
• S/PV.3869 (6 April 1998) called on Afghan factions, particularly the Taliban, to take steps to assure the safety of UN personnel.
• S/PV.3841 (15 December 1997) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1997/55).
• S/PV.3796 (9 July 1997) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1997/35).
• S/PV.3765 and Resumption 1 and 2 (14, 15 and 16 April 1997) at extended meetings about Afghanistan and the Taliban the Council called on the warring factions to stop fighting and for states to halt supplies of weapons to Afghanistan.
• S/PV.3706 (22 October 1996) adopted resolution 1076 unanimously and called on states not to interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs.
• S/PV.3705 (16 October 1996) was a day long open debate in which the Council was addressed by representatives from neighbouring states to Afghanistan, among others, about the worsening situation in Afghanistan, and the involvement of troops from Pakistan in the conflict.
• S/PV.3699 (28 September 1996) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1996/40).
• S/PV.3650 (9 April 1996) discussed the threat to international peace and security presented by the conflict in Afghanistan, and the relationship of the conflict to certain groups from Pakistan, the lack of central governing authority, and the production of narcotics.
• S/PV.3631 (15 February 1996) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1996/6 ).
• S/PV.3474 (30 November 1994) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1994/77).
• S/PV.3415 (11 August 1994) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1994/43).
• S/PV.3353 (23 March 1994) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1994/12).
• S/PV.3330 (24 January 1994) agreed to issue a presidential statement (S/PRST/1994/4).

 Other Documents

SC/9251 (17 February 2008) was the Council press statement on the Kandahar attack.
SC/9226  (15 January 2008) was the Council press statement on the Kabul hotel bombing.
• SC/9166 (8 November 2007) was the press statement that condemned the terrorist attack of 6 November which targeted members of a parliamentary delegation visiting Baghlan in northern Afghanistan.
• SC/9143 (15 October 2007) was a press statement calling for an integrated political-military strategy to combat violence in Afghanistan. 
• SC/9080 (17 July 2007) was a press statement welcoming recent international initiatives to bolster Afghanistan's development and stability.
• S/2006/935 (4 December 2006) was the report of the Council mission to Afghanistan.
• SC/8850  (9 October 2006) was a press statement expressing concern about the security situation in Afghanistan and the increase in opium cultivation and trafficking.
• SC/8825 (11 September 2006) was a press statement expressing concern over the recent suicide bombings.
• SC/8787 (26 July 2006) was a press statement marking ISAF's expansion into the south.  
• S/2006/106 (14 February 2006) was a letter from the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the president of the Security Council outlining the new national strategy to combat narcotic production and smuggling in Afghanistan.
• S/2006/105 (14 February 2006) was a letter from the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the president of the Security Council attaching the text of the "Afghanistan Compact."
• S/2003/641 (9 June 2003) was the letter conveying the text of the Paris Statement issued at the end of the Conference on Drug Routes from Central Asia to Europe, held in Paris on 21 and 22 May 2003.
• S/2002/1416 (24 December 2002) the Kabul Declaration on Good-Neighbourly Relations was signed.
• S/2001/1154 (5 December 2001) the Bonn Agreement, which established the Interim Authority after the fall of the Taliban, was transmitted to the Council.
• S/2000/809 (21 August 2000) was the report of the Panel on the United Nations Peace Operations (also known as the Brahimi Report).
• S/1999/1021 (1 October 1999) was a letter from the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the president of the Security Council attaching the indictment against Usama bin Laden for his role in the bombing of the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
• S/1999/812 (20 July 1999) the Tashkent Declaration publicly committed members of the "six-plus-two" group not to provide military support to any Afghan party and to prevent the use of their respective territories for such purposes.
• A/RES/48/208 (21 December 1993) the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to dispatch a new mission, UNSMA, to assist with the rapprochement and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
• A/RES/44/15 (1 November 1989) emphasised the importance of the Geneva Accords and encouraged the Secretary-General to facilitate a political solution to the problems in Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.
• A/RES/43/120 (8 December 1988) was the preparation of a draft convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• S/19835 (22 April 1988) was a letter from the Secretary-General to the Council that called for the UNGOMAP deployment of a military force to observe the implementation of the peace treaty.  Its Annex contains the text of the Geneva Accords.
• A/RES/40/137 (13 December 1985) was the General Assembly's resolution that expressed profound concern at the disregard for human rights in Afghanistan.
• E/RES/1984/37 (24 May 1984) ECOSOC requested the Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights to appoint a Special Rapporteur to Afghanistan.
• A/RES/ES.6/2 (14 January 1980) in an emergency session, the General Assembly condemned the invasion of Afghanistan by Soviet troops.