Current Affairs 19th March 2014

Current Affairs 19th March 2014 - Important Points

• UNSC extended mandate of UNAMA till March 2015

• Russia suspended from G-8 Countries Club

Current Affairs 19th March 2014 - Details

UNSC extended mandate of UNAMA till March 2015

The UN Security Council on 17 March 2014 extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year until 17 March 2015. The mandate is focused on local ownership and leadership regarding security, governance and development in Afghanistan. 

As per a release issued by UNSC, the 15-member council during the New York meeting unanimously adopted a resolution saying that the mission would continue to lead and coordinate international civilian efforts in Afghanistan, that includes support for 2014 Presidential election on 5 April 2014, the 2015 Parliamentary elections and future electoral processes.

Important to note : 

The United Nations Council in 2002 adopted a resolution in form of mission to help Afghanistan to achieve peace and development.  The resolution in form of UNAMA was scheduled to come to an end on 19 March 2014 but this meet has extended the period to 17 March 2015.

Russia suspended from G-8 Countries Club

As Vladimir Putin signed a treaty making Crimea a part of Russia, Russia has been suspended from Club of G-8 nations. As we are aware the Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty making Crimea a part of Russia despite international objections.

Important to note : 

G-8 countries : 

• France, 
• Germany, 
• Italy, 
• Japan, 
• United Kingdom, 
• USA and 
• Russia [Suspended now].