The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has received a request from the Iraqi government to cease operations by the end of 2025.
According to a statement released by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, Iraq’s desire for UNAMI to finish by 2025 is a suitable schedule for a responsible closing, based on the findings of the Independent Strategic Review Team that was constituted by the UN.
The statement states that in response to Iraq’s request and the recommendations of the Independent Strategic Review Team, the Iraqi government expects a resolution from the UN Security Council by the end of May.
At the request of the Iraqi government, UN Security Council Resolution 1500 created UNAMI, a special political mission, in 2003.
Its mandate is to give advise, support, and assistance to the Iraqi government and people in order to prioritize their efforts toward promoting inclusive political discussion and national and local reconciliation.
Additionally, it supported judicial and legal reforms, the protection of human rights, and regional communication between Iraq and its neighbors. It also helped with the electoral process.