The resolution adopted by the Security Council emphasized the need for sustained efforts by the 143,000-member force, known as the International Security Assistance Force, to assist the Afghan government in improving security and confronting threats by militants.
Since 1990, after sustained efforts by many governments, the proportion of household salt that is iodised has risen from less than 20% to more than 60%.
This resolution is the outcome of sustained efforts by peasant groups in recent decades, and builds on the successful efforts of indigenous peoples to gain recognition within the UNHRC and other international organizations.
Removed from his post as chief justice in late 2007, ostensibly because he appeared to threaten Musharraf's political authority, Chaudhry became the lightning rod for sustained efforts by Pakistan's legal community not only to seek his reinstatement but also to drive Musharraf out of office.
Britain was not unaware of French preparations at Toulon and along the Mediterranean coast, but despite sustained efforts by British agents in France the destination of the French fleet was unknown.
Only with sustained efforts by UNICEF and its partners will children like Titus survive and reach their full potential.
Yet despite sustained efforts by project personnel, commitment among Dosso-area farmers to production, protection and sustained yield exploitation of gao trees and other valuable local species on their lands remains tentative.
Brian was discharged from the camp three days later, but only with sustained efforts by UNICEF and its partners will children like Brian survive and reach their full potential.
Experience has shown that, in spite of sustained efforts by the EU, this initiative has not found sufficient support in the international community.
Dengue fever is being kept at bay in the Florida Keys only by the sustained efforts of health officials.
"The authorities must prove that these are more than cosmetic changes by making sustained efforts to implement changes and challenge deeply entrenched attitudes prevalent in Egyptian society".
