Bin Laden's Death Not to Change Plan of UN Mission in Afghanistan: Spokesman

Bin Laden's Death Not to Change Plan of UN Mission in Afghanistan: Spokesman: "After the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, the strategy of the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) remains consistent in urging a political solution for the Islamic republic, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said on Monday.

'The strategy in Afghanistan is very clear: there must be a political solution to the conflict in Afghanistan,' Nesirky said, adding that 'armed conflict will not ultimately resolve political differences in the country.'

Nesirky pointed out that catching the mastermind of terrorism is an opportunity to move toward dialogue, and noted that the UN will continue to support Afghan-led peace efforts.

UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon earlier on Monday hailed bin Laden's death as a 'watershed moment' in the global anti-terror campaign, and once again condemned terrorism in all its forms.

The secretary-general said that the UN would continue to lead the global campaign against terrorism, drawing from the counter- terrorism strategy adopted by the UN General Assembly."