United Nations Security Council Resolution 1943

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UN Security Council Resolution 1943, adopted unanimously on 13 October 2010, extended the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan for one year, until 13 October 2011. The Council reaffirmed support for all previous resolutions on Afghanistan and terrorism, and stated that Afghan authorities are ultimately responsible for security, with ISAF assistance connected to progress in security, governance, human rights, law enforcement, development, anti-drug efforts and accountability.

The resolution backed a phased transfer of security responsibilities from NATO to Afghan authorities and the continued training and support of the Afghan National Security Forces, with UN support to promote peace and security. It condemned rising violence by the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and other groups and noted links between terrorism and the illegal drug trade, urging Afghanistan to combat drug trafficking. It expressed concern about civilian casualties and condemned the use of child soldiers and human shields.

Progress in security sector reform was acknowledged, but more work was called for on impunity, strengthening judicial institutions, prison reform, human rights (especially for women and girls) and the rule of law, along with political dialogue among Afghan parties. Acting under Chapter VII, ISAF was authorized to use all necessary measures to fulfill its mandate. The Council urged continued contributions to ISAF and stressed the need to strengthen the Afghan security sector toward a self-sufficient and accountable force, with updates provided by ISAF and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.