AFGHANISTAN NEEDS SUSTAINED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION TO SUCCEED – UN ENVOY

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AFGHANISTAN NEEDS SUSTAINED INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION TO
SUCCEED – UN ENVOYNew York, Jun 20 2013 2:00PMSustained international
support is critical as Afghanistan proceeds with three complex and
intertwined transition processes – political, security and economic –
that are due to culminate next year, the top United Nations envoy to
the country told the Security Council today.

"The very core of transition is strengthening Afghan national
ownership and leadership. The onus for driving progress is thus on the
Government of Afghanistan and the country's leading political forces,"
said Ján Kubiš, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for
Afghanistan.

"There is, however, a clear need [for] sustained and predictable
international support through 2014 and beyond in ways that reinforce
Afghanistan's leadership," he added.

Briefing the Council on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's latest report
and the situation on the ground, Mr. Kubiš noted that Afghan security
forces have entered the last phase in assuming the lead responsibility
for security throughout the country.

"Anti-Government elements are, however, seeking to counter this by
targeting security personnel and terrorizing civilians," he said.
"They aim to shake the population's confidence in the Government and
its armed forces."

From the beginning of the year until 6 June, more than 1,000 civilians
have been killed and more than 2,000 injured, which is a 24 per cent
increase in civilian casualties compared to the same period in 2012.

"Afghan security institutions fight bravely and bear the brunt of
losses, show increased courage, confidence and competence in
countering the intentions of the anti-Government elements," said Mr.
Kubiš.

"At the same time, the Afghan forces, notably the National Army, still
require critical enablers such as air capacity to ensure their
effectiveness and sustainability. It is for the international
community to assist."

In his report, Mr. Ban highlights a range of issues including an
urgent need to finalize electoral legislations and appointments to
Afghan electoral institutions for a timely presidential election next
year, which will mark the political transition.

"A legitimate succession in leadership is key to the political
transition," he writes, adding that delays in the passage of electoral
laws have added uncertainty among Afghan stakeholders over the
intention of holding timely elections using a sound process that would
provide a level playing field for all candidates.

Echoing those concerns, Mr. Kubiš said that the two pieces of
legislations governing the legal framework of future elections that
are being discussed at various levels should be finalized without
delay.

The first of the two laws defines the structure and responsibilities
of the country's Independent Election Commission (IEC), while the
second concerns the main electoral law governing all future Afghan
elections. The laws are expected to create a strong legal foundation
for the holding of credible polls in Afghanistan, and their passing is
reportedly tied up due to differences over provisions contained within
them.

Also on the political front, Mr. Kubiš expressed the hope that the
current controversies and concerns around the Taliban office in Doha
will soon be solved. He added that the UN Assistance Mission in
Afghanistan (UNAMA), which he heads, stands ready to support all peace
and reconciliation efforts based on and in full conformity with its
mandate.Jun 20 2013 2:00PM
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