SECRETARY-GENERAL RE-APPOINTS LAKHDAR BRAHIMI
AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AFGHANISTAN
On 3 October 2001, the Secretary-General re-appointed Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi as his Special Representative for Afghanistan.� Two years ago, Ambassador Brahimi’s activities had been "frozen" until such time as circumstances changed to justify his renewed engagement regarding Afghanistan.� In his letter to the Security Council the Secretary-General stressed that the time had come for Ambassador Brahimi to resume his role.
The Security Council noted with appreciation the Secretary-General’s intention to re-appoint his Special Representative.� Ambassador Brahimi arrived on 15 October at Headquarters to resume his functions that have been considerably enlarged.� He is entrusted with overall authority for the humanitarian, human rights and political endeavours of the United Nations in Afghanistan.� Also, he will initiate preparations for the transition to the post-conflict peace-building phase in Afghanistan through the development of plans for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of that shattered country.� Ambassador Brahimi will oversee the activities of and will be supported by the two existing pillars of the United Nations system regarding Afghanistan:� the Special Mission (UNSMA) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA).
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