UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1186 (1998)
                                                               21 July 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1186 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3911th meeting,
                                   on 21 July 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in the
former Yugoslavia, in particular its resolutions 795 (1992) of 11 December 1992,
in which it addressed possible developments which could undermine confidence and
stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or threaten its
territory, and 1142 (1997) of 4 December 1997,

     Recalling also its resolutions 1101 (1997) of 28 March 1997 and 1114 (1997)
of 19 June 1997, in which it expressed its concern over the situation in
Albania, and its resolution 1160 (1998) of 31 March 1998, in which it decided
that all States shall prevent the sale or supply to the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, including Kosovo, of arms and related matériel of all types and
shall prevent arming and training for terrorist activities there,

     Reiterating its appreciation for the important role played by the United
Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in contributing to the
maintenance of peace and stability and paying tribute to its personnel in the
performance of their mandate,

     Commending the role of UNPREDEP in monitoring the border areas and
reporting to the Secretary-General on any developments which could pose a threat
to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and by its presence deterring
threats and preventing clashes, including monitoring and reporting on illicit
arms flows within its area of responsibility,

     Reiterating its call on the Governments of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to implement in full their
agreement of 8 April 1996 (S/1996/291, annex), in particular regarding the
demarcation of their mutual border,

     Taking note of the letters of 15 May 1998 (S/1998/401) and 9 July 1998
(S/1998/627) from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia to the Secretary-General, requesting the extension of the

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mandate of UNPREDEP and endorsing the option of an increase in its troop
strength,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General of 1 June 1998
(S/1998/454) and 14 July 1998 (S/1998/644) and the recommendations contained
therein,

     Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

     1.   Decides to authorize an increase in the troop strength of UNPREDEP up
to 1,050 and to extend the current mandate of UNPREDEP for a period of six
months until 28 February 1999, including to continue by its presence to deter
threats and prevent clashes, to monitor the border areas, and to report to the
Secretary-General any developments which could pose a threat to the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, including the tasks of monitoring and reporting
on illicit arms flows and other activities that are prohibited under resolution
1160 (1998);

     2.   Expresses its intention to consider further the recommendations of the
Secretary-General in his report of 14 July 1998;

     3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1186 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP)]

S/53 [72] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE
S/53 [71] THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA SITUATION
S/53 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

UN Preventive Deployment Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|BOUNDARIES|NORTH MACEDONIA|MILITARY PERSONNEL|ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING


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NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1187 (1998)
                                                               30 July 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1187 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3912th meeting,
                                   on 30 July 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution
1150 (1998) of 30 January 1998, recalling the statement of its President of
28 May 1998 (S/PRST/1998/16) and recalling also the letter of its President to
the Secretary-General of 10 July 1998 (S/1998/633),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 1998
(S/1998/647 and Add.1),

     Deeply concerned at the continuing tense and confrontational situation in
the Zugdidi and Gali regions and at the risk of resumed fighting,

     Deeply concerned also at the unwillingness on the part of both sides to
renounce violence and seriously consider peaceful options for the resolution of
the conflict,

     Supporting the vigorous efforts made by the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its
capacity as facilitator as well as of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to
prevent the resumption of hostilities and to give a new impetus to the
negotiations within the United Nations-led peace process, and welcoming in this
context the adoption by the parties of a Concluding Statement of the meeting
held in Geneva on 23-25 July 1998 and the accompanying statement of the group of
Friends of the Secretary-General (S/1998/647/Add.1),

     Reaffirming the necessity for the parties strictly to respect human rights,
expressing its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to find ways to
improve their observance as an integral part of the work towards a comprehensive
political settlement, and noting developments in the work of the United Nations
Human Rights Office in Abkhazia, Georgia,

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     Welcoming the role of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG) and of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of
Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) as stabilizing factors in the zone
of conflict, noting that the cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping
force is good, and stressing the importance of continued close cooperation and
coordination between them in the performance of their respective mandates,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 14 July 1998;

     2.   Reiterates its grave concern at the resumption of hostilities which
took place in May 1998 and calls upon the parties to observe strictly the Moscow
Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583,
annex I) (the Moscow Agreement) and also the ceasefire protocol signed on
25 May 1998, as well as all their obligations to refrain from the use of force
and to resolve disputed issues by peaceful means only;

     3.   Expresses its deep concern at the significant outflow of refugees
resulting from the recent hostilities, reaffirms the right of all refugees and
displaced persons to return to their homes in secure conditions in accordance
with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of
4 April 1994 on the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons
(S/1994/397, annex II), calls upon both sides to fulfil their obligations in
this regard, and demands in particular that the Abkhaz side allow the
unconditional and immediate return of all persons displaced since the resumption
of hostilities in May 1998;

     4.   Condemns the deliberate destruction of houses by Abkhaz forces, with
the apparent motive of expelling people from their home areas;

     5.   Recalls the conclusions of the Lisbon summit of the OSCE (S/1997/57,
annex) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, and reaffirms the
unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict;

     6.   Expresses its deep concern at the extremely difficult humanitarian
situation of the displaced persons from the Gali region as well as of those who
remained in that area, and at the serious negative impact recent developments
have had on international humanitarian efforts in the Gali region;

     7.   Reiterates that the primary responsibility for achieving peace rests
upon the parties themselves and reminds them that the continued commitment of
the international community to assist them depends on their progress in this
regard;

     8.   Calls upon the parties to display without delay the necessary
political will to achieve substantial results on the key issues of the
negotiations, with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
Georgia, within the framework of the United Nations-led peace process and
through direct dialogue, and to cooperate fully with the efforts made by the
Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the assistance of the
Russian Federation as facilitator, as well as of the group of Friends of the
Secretary-General and of the OSCE;

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                                                               Page 3

     9.   Welcomes the meeting of the parties held in Geneva on 23-25 July 1998
and calls upon them to continue and increase their active engagement in this
process initiated by the Secretary-General aimed at achieving a comprehensive
political settlement;

     10. Reminds the parties of their commitments to take all measures in their
power and to coordinate their efforts to ensure the security and safety of
international personnel and calls upon them to implement fully and without delay
those commitments, including the creation of a joint mechanism for investigation
and prevention of acts that represent violations of the Moscow Agreement and
terrorist acts in the zone of conflict;

     11. Condemns the acts of violence against the personnel of UNOMIG, the
renewed laying of mines in the Gali region and also the attacks by armed groups,
operating in the Gali region from the Georgian side of the Inguri River, against
the CIS peacekeeping force and demands that the parties, in particular the
Georgian authorities, take determined measures to put a stop to such acts which
subvert the peace process;

     12. Reiterates its deep concern regarding the security of UNOMIG, welcomes
the measures already taken to improve security conditions to minimize the danger
to UNOMIG personnel and to create conditions for the implementation of its
mandated tasks, underlines the need to continue to make further arrangements in
this field, welcomes also the Secretary-General’s instruction that the security
of UNOMIG be kept under constant review and calls upon the two parties to
facilitate the implementation of practical measures resulting from that review;

     13. Expresses its concern at the mass media campaign launched in Abkhazia,
Georgia, and the acts of harassment against UNOMIG, and calls upon the Abkhaz
side to cease those acts;

     14. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
on 31 January 1999 subject to a review by the Council of the mandate of UNOMIG
in the event of any changes that may be made in the mandate or in the presence
of the CIS peacekeeping force;

     15. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council
regularly informed, to report three months after the date of the adoption of
this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, including on the
operations of UNOMIG, and expresses its intention to conduct a review of the
Mission in the light of the report of the Secretary-General, taking into account
in particular the progress made by the two parties in creating secure conditions
in which UNOMIG can fulfil its existing mandate and establishing a political
settlement;

     16.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1187 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]

S/53 [87] GEORGIA SITUATION
S/53 [88] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA

UN Observer Mission in Georgia|POLITICAL STATUS|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DISPLACED PERSONS|GEORGIA|GEORGIA SITUATION|NEGOTIATION|STAFF SECURITY


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1188 (1998)
                                                               30 July 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1188 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3913th meeting,
                                   on 30 July 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978,
501 (1982) of 25 February 1982, 508 (1982) of 5 June 1982, 509 (1982) of
6 June 1982 and 520 (1982) of 17 September 1982, as well as all its resolutions
on the situation in Lebanon,

     Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon of 16 July 1998 (S/1998/652) and taking note of the
observations expressed and the commitments mentioned therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 26 June 1998 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1998/584),

     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

     1.   Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon for a further period of six months, that is until
31 January 1999;

     2.   Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity,
sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally
recognized boundaries;

     3.   Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines of the
Force as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978
(S/12611), approved by resolution 426 (1978), and calls upon all parties
concerned to cooperate fully with the Force for the full implementation of its
mandate;

     4.   Condemns all acts of violence committed in particular against the
Force, and urges the parties to put an end to them;

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     5.   Reiterates that the Force should fully implement its mandate as
defined in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and all other relevant
resolutions;

     6.   Encourages further efficiency and savings provided they do not affect
the operational capacity of the Force;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the
Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned with the
implementation of the present resolution and to report to the Security Council
thereon.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1188 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

S/53 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/53 [56] ISRAEL--LEBANON
S/53 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ARMED INCIDENTS|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY


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               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1190 (1998)
                                                              13 August 1998

                             RESOLUTION 1190 (1998)

           Adopted by the Security Council at its 3916th meeting, on
                                 13 August 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions, including resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,
1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998,

     Reaffirming also its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Angola,

     Strongly deploring the deteriorating political and security situation in
Angola, which is primarily the result of the failure by the União Nacional para
a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) to complete its obligations under the
"Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and
relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Taking note of recent positive steps to restore confidence in the peace
process,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 6 August 1998
(S/1998/723),

     1.   Welcomes the decision by the Secretary-General to dispatch a Special
Envoy to assess the situation in Angola and advise on a possible course of
action, and requests the Secretary-General to submit, no later than
31 August 1998, a report with recommendations regarding the future role of the
United Nations in Angola;

     2.   Expresses its intention to review the recommendations referred to in
paragraph 1 above and to consider appropriate actions;

     3.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission
in Angola (MONUA) until 15 September 1998, and takes note of the considerations
specified in paragraph 38 of the report of the Secretary-General of
6 August 1998 regarding the deployment of MONUA throughout the country;

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     4.   Calls on the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN)
and in particular UNITA in the strongest terms to refrain from any steps which
could further exacerbate the present situation;

     5.   Demands that UNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its
obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and with relevant Security Council
resolutions, in particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full
cooperation in the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration
throughout the national territory, in order to prevent a further deterioration
of the political and security situation;

     6.   Demands also that UNITA cease its reoccupation of localities where
State administration was established and stop attacks by its members on
civilians, GURN authorities, including police, and United Nations and
international personnel;

     7.   Calls on the GURN and UNITA to cease hostile propaganda, refrain from
laying new mines, stop forced conscriptions and renew efforts towards national
reconciliation, including by implementing confidence-building measures, such as
the reactivation of the joint mechanisms in the provinces and the disengagement
of military forces on the ground;

     8.   Calls on the GURN to ensure that the Angolan National Police refrain
from practices inconsistent with the Lusaka Protocol and to respect the legal
activities of UNITA as a political party in accordance with the Lusaka Protocol;

     9.   Demands that the GURN and in particular UNITA cooperate fully with
MONUA in providing full access for its verification activities and guarantee
unconditionally the safety and freedom of movement of all United Nations and
international personnel, including those providing humanitarian assistance;

     10. Expresses its firm belief that a meeting in Angola between the
President of the Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could provide
momentum to the peace process;

     11. Calls on Member States to implement fully the relevant provisions of
resolutions 1173 (1998), 1127 (1997) and 864 (1993);

     12. Welcomes the appointment of a new Special Representative to Angola,
and urges the GURN and UNITA to cooperate fully with him in promoting peace and
national reconciliation;

     13. Encourages the Secretary-General to continue his personal engagement
in the peace process;

     14.   Expresses its appreciation to the personnel of MONUA;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1190 (1998) [on the dispatch of a Special Envoy to Angola and extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) until 15 Sept. 1998]
[Dispatch of a Special Envoy to Angola and extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

S/53 [80] ANGOLA SITUATION
S/53 [82] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA

União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN Observer Mission in Angola|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|LANDMINES|POLICE|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT


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                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1189 (1998)
                                                               13 August 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1189 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3915th meeting,
                                  on 13 August 1998

     The Security Council,

     Deeply disturbed by the indiscriminate and outrageous acts of international
terrorism that took place on 7 August 1998 in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar-es-Salaam,
Tanzania,

     Condemning such acts which have a damaging effect on international
relations and jeopardize the security of States,

     Convinced that the suppression of acts of international terrorism is
essential for the maintenance of international peace and security, and
reaffirming the determination of the international community to eliminate
international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,

     Also reaffirming the obligations of Member States under the Charter of the
United Nations,

     Stressing that every Member State has the duty to refrain from organizing,
instigating, assisting or participating in terrorist acts in another State or
acquiescing in organized activities within its territory directed towards the
commission of such acts,

     Mindful of General Assembly resolution 52/164 of 15 December 1997 on the
International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings,

     Recalling that, in the statement issued on 31 January 1992 (S/23500) on the
occasion of the meeting of the Security Council at the level of Heads of State
and Government, the Council expressed its deep concern over acts of
international terrorism, and emphasized the need for the international community
to deal effectively with all such criminal acts,

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     Also stressing the need to strengthen international cooperation between
States in order to adopt practical and effective measures to prevent, combat and
eliminate all forms of terrorism affecting the international community as a
whole,

     Commending the responses of the Governments of Kenya, Tanzania and the
United States of America to the terrorist bomb attacks in Kenya and Tanzania,

     Determined to eliminate international terrorism,

     1.   Strongly condemns the terrorist bomb attacks in Nairobi, Kenya and
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 7 August 1998 which claimed hundreds of innocent
lives, injured thousands of people and caused massive destruction to property;

     2.   Expresses its deep sorrow, sympathy and condolences to the families of
the innocent victims of the terrorist bomb attacks during this difficult time;

     3.   Calls upon all States and international institutions to cooperate with
and provide support and assistance to the ongoing investigations in Kenya,
Tanzania and the United States to apprehend the perpetrators of these cowardly
criminal acts and to bring them swiftly to justice;

     4.   Expresses its sincere gratitude to all States, international
institutions and voluntary organizations for their encouragement and timely
response to the requests for assistance from the Governments of Kenya and
Tanzania, and urges them to assist the affected countries, especially in the
reconstruction of infrastructure and disaster preparedness;

     5.   Calls upon all States to adopt, in accordance with international law
and as a matter of priority, effective and practical measures for security
cooperation, for the prevention of such acts of terrorism, and for the
prosecution and punishment of their perpetrators;

     6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1189 (1998) [concerning the terrorist bomb attacks of 7 Aug. 1998 in Kenya and Tanzania]
[Terrorist bomb attacks in Kenya and Tanzania, 7 Aug. 1998]

BOMBINGS|NAIROBI (KENYA)|KENYA|DAR ES SALAAM (UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA)|UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA|TERRORISM|DISASTER PREPAREDNESS|RECONSTRUCTION|PROSECUTION

Kenya|Tanzania, United Republic of|United States


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1191 (1998)
                                                               27 August 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1191 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3919th meeting,
                                  on 27 August 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 808 (1993) of 22 February 1993, 827 (1993) of
25 May 1993 and 1166 (1998) of 13 May 1998,

     Having decided to consider the nominations for Judges of the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia received by the Secretary-General by
4 August 1998,

     Forwards the following nominations to the General Assembly in accordance
with article 13 (d) of the Statute of the International Tribunal:

     Mr. Mohamed Bennouna (Morocco)
     Mr. David Hunt (Australia)
     Mr. Per-Johan Lindholm (Finland)
     Mr. Hugo Anibal Llanos Mansilla (Chile)
     Mr. Patrick Robinson (Jamaica)
     Mr. Jan Skupinski (Poland)
     Mr. S. W. B. Vadugodapitiya (Sri Lanka)
     Mr. Luis Valencia-Rodríguez (Ecuador)
     Mr. Peter H. Wilkitzki (Germany)

                                       -----

98-25122 (E)

Security Council resolution 1191 (1998) [on nominations for judges of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia]
[Nominations for judges of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia]

S/53 [76] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--FORMER YUGOSLAVIA
S/53 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 > Members|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|JUDGES|MEMBERS

Australia and New Zealand|Eastern Europe|Latin America and the Caribbean|Northern Africa|Northern Europe|Southern Asia|Western Europe


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1192 (1998)
                                                               27 August 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1192 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3920th meeting,
                                  on 27 August 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 731 (1992) of 21 January 1992, 748 (1992) of
31 March 1992 and 883 (1993) of 11 November 1993,

     Noting the report of the independent experts appointed by the Secretary-General (S/1997/991),

     Having regard to the contents of the letter dated 24 August 1998 from the
Acting Permanent Representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland and of the United States of America to the Secretary-General
(S/1998/795),

     Noting also, in light of the above resolutions, the communications of the
Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States, the Non-Aligned
Movement and the Islamic Conference (S/1994/373, S/1995/834, S/1997/35,
S/1997/273, S/1997/406, S/1997/497, S/1997/529) as referred to in the letter of
24 August 1998,

     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Demands once again that the Libyan Government immediately comply with
the above-mentioned resolutions;

     2.   Welcomes the initiative for the trial of the two persons charged with
the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 ("the two accused") before a Scottish court
sitting in the Netherlands, as contained in the letter dated 24 August 1998 from
the Acting Permanent Representatives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland and of the United States of America ("the initiative") and its
attachments, and the willingness of the Government of the Netherlands to
cooperate in the implementation of the initiative;

     3.   Calls upon the Government of the Netherlands and the Government of the
United Kingdom to take such steps as are necessary to implement the initiative,

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including the conclusion of arrangements with a view to enabling the court
described in paragraph 2 to exercise jurisdiction in the terms of the intended
Agreement between the two Governments, attached to the said letter of
24 August 1998;

     4.   Decides that all States shall cooperate to this end, and in particular
that the Libyan Government shall ensure the appearance in the Netherlands of the
two accused for the purpose of trial by the court described in paragraph 2, and
that the Libyan Government shall ensure that any evidence or witnesses in Libya
are, upon the request of the court, promptly made available at the court in the
Netherlands for the purpose of the trial;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General, after consultation with the Government
of the Netherlands, to assist the Libyan Government with the physical
arrangements for the safe transfer of the two accused from Libya direct to the
Netherlands;

     6.   Invites the Secretary-General to nominate international observers to
attend the trial;

     7.   Decides further that, on the arrival of the two accused in the
Netherlands, the Government of the Netherlands shall detain the two accused
pending their transfer for the purpose of trial before the court described in
paragraph 2;

     8.   Reaffirms that the measures set forth in its resolutions 748 (1992)
and 883 (1993) remain in effect and binding on all Member States, and in this
context reaffirms the provisions of paragraph 16 of resolution 883 (1993), and
decides that the aforementioned measures shall be suspended immediately if the
Secretary-General reports to the Council that the two accused have arrived in
the Netherlands for the purpose of trial before the court described in
paragraph 2 or have appeared for trial before an appropriate court in the United
Kingdom or the United States, and that the Libyan Government has satisfied the
French judicial authorities with regard to the bombing of UTA 772;

     9.   Expresses its intention to consider additional measures if the two
accused have not arrived or appeared for trial promptly in accordance with
paragraph 8;

     10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1192 (1998) [on arrangements for the trial of the 2 Libyans charged with the bombing of Pan Am flight 103]
[The initiative for the trial of the 2 Libyans accused of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103]

Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|LIBYA|TRIALS|ATTACKS ON AIRCRAFT

Northern Africa|Northern America|Northern Europe|Western Europe


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1193 (1998)
                                                               28 August 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1193 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3921st meeting,
                                  on 28 August 1998

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the situation in Afghanistan,

     Recalling its previous resolution 1076 (1996) of 22 October 1996 and the
statements of the President of the Security Council on the situation in
Afghanistan,

     Recalling also resolution 52/211 of the General Assembly,

     Expressing its grave concern at the continued Afghan conflict which has
recently sharply escalated due to the Taliban forces’ offensive in the northern
parts of the country, causing a serious and growing threat to regional and
international peace and security, as well as extensive human suffering, further
destruction, refugee flows and other forcible displacement of large numbers of
people,

     Concerned also by the increasingly ethnic nature of the conflict, by
reports of ethnic and religious-based persecution, particularly against the
Shiites, and by the threat this poses to the unity of the Afghan State,

     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, and its respect for its
cultural and historical heritage,

     Deploring the fact that despite repeated pleas by the Security Council, the
General Assembly and the Secretary-General to halt foreign interference in
Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign military personnel and the
supply of arms and ammunition to all parties in the conflict, such interference
continues unabated,

     Reiterating its view that the United Nations must continue to play its
central and impartial role in international efforts towards a peaceful
resolution of the Afghan conflict,

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     Deeply concerned at the serious humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, and
deploring in this regard the measures taken by the Taliban which resulted in the
evacuation of the United Nations humanitarian personnel from Afghanistan and
expressing hope for their early return under conditions of security,

     Expressing its grave concern at the capture by the Taliban of the
Consulate-General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mazar-e-Sharif and at the
fate of the personnel of the Consulate-General and of other Iranian nationals
missing in Afghanistan,

     Deeply disturbed by the deteriorating security conditions for United
Nations and other international and humanitarian personnel,

     Deeply concerned also at the continuing presence of terrorists in the
territory of Afghanistan and at the production and trafficking of drugs,

     Remaining deeply concerned at the continuing discrimination against girls
and women and at other violations of human rights and of international
humanitarian law in Afghanistan,

     1.   Reiterates that the Afghan crisis can be settled only by peaceful
means, through direct negotiations between the Afghan factions under United
Nations auspices, aimed at achieving a solution accommodating the rights and
interests of all Afghans and stresses that territorial gains through military
operations will neither lead to a durable peace in Afghanistan, nor contribute
to a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in this multi-cultural and
multi-ethnic country;

     2.   Demands that all Afghan factions stop fighting, resume negotiations
without delay and preconditions, and cooperate with the aim of creating a broadbased and fully representative government, which would protect the rights of all
Afghans and would observe the international obligations of Afghanistan;

     3.   Reiterates once again that any outside interference in the internal
affairs of Afghanistan should cease immediately and calls upon all States to
take resolute measures to prohibit their military personnel from planning and
participating in military operations in Afghanistan and immediately to end the
supply of arms and ammunition to all parties to the conflict;

     4.   Calls upon all States neighbouring Afghanistan and other States with
influence in the country to intensify their efforts under the aegis of the
United Nations to bring the parties to a negotiated settlement;

     5.   Reaffirms its full support for the efforts of the United Nations, in
particular the activities of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan
and those of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for
Afghanistan in facilitating the political process towards the goals of national
reconciliation and a lasting political settlement with the participation of all
parties to the conflict and all segments of Afghan society;

     6.   Condemns the attacks on the United Nations personnel in the Talibanheld territories of Afghanistan, including the killing of the two Afghan staffmembers of the World Food Programme and of the United Nations High Commissioner

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for Refugees in Jalalabad, and of the Military Adviser to the United Nations
Special Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul, and calls upon the Taliban to
investigate urgently these heinous crimes, and to keep the United Nations
informed about the results of the investigation;

     7.   Demands that all Afghan factions and, in particular the Taliban, do
everything possible to assure the safety and freedom of movement of the
personnel of the United Nations and other international and humanitarian
personnel;

     8.   Condemns also the capture of the Consulate-General of the Islamic
Republic of Iran in Mazar-e-Sharif, and demands that all parties and, in
particular the Taliban, do everything possible to ensure safe and dignified
passage out of Afghanistan of the personnel of the Consulate-General and other
Iranian nationals missing in Afghanistan;

     9.   Urges all Afghan factions and, in particular the Taliban, to
facilitate the work of the international humanitarian organizations and to
ensure unimpeded access and adequate conditions for the delivery of aid by such
organizations to all in need of it;

     10. Appeals to all States, organizations and programmes of the United
Nations system, specialized agencies and other international organizations to
resume the provision of humanitarian assistance to all in need of it in
Afghanistan as soon as the situation on the ground permits;

     11. Expresses its readiness to call, on a priority basis, for all possible
financial, technical and material assistance for the reconstruction of
Afghanistan once the conditions are established by the achievement of the
lasting peaceful solution of the Afghan conflict, and for the voluntary, safe
and secure return of refugees and internally displaced persons;

     12. Reaffirms that all parties to the conflict are bound to comply with
their obligations under international humanitarian law and in particular the
Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and that persons who commit or order the
commission of grave breaches of the Conventions are individually responsible in
respect of such breaches;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to continue investigations into alleged
mass killings of prisoners of war and civilians as well as ethnically-based
forced displacement of large groups of the population and other forms of mass
persecution in Afghanistan, and to submit the reports to the General Assembly
and the Security Council as soon as they become available;

     14. Urges the Afghan factions to put an end to the discrimination against
girls and women and to other violations of human rights as well as violations of
international humanitarian law and to adhere to the internationally accepted
norms and standards in this sphere;

     15. Demands the Afghan factions to refrain from harbouring and training
terrorists and their organizations and to halt illegal drug activities;

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Page 4

     16. Reminds all parties of the obligation to abide strictly by the
decisions of the Security Council and expresses its firm intention, in
accordance with its responsibility under the Charter, to consider such further
steps as may be required for the implementation of this resolution;

     17. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep it regularly
informed of the situation in Afghanistan;

     18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1193 (1998) [on the situation in Afghanistan]
[The Afghan conflict]

Taliban (Afghanistan)|UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Afghanistan|UN Special Mission to Afghanistan|ARMED INCIDENTS|ARMS TRANSFERS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DISPLACED PERSONS|WOMEN'S RIGHTS|AFGHANISTAN|AFGHAN REFUGEES|AFGHANISTAN SITUATION|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|STAFF SECURITY|DIPLOMATS' SECURITY|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1194 (1998)
                                                               9 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1194 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3924th meeting,
                                 on 9 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, 707 (1991) of 15 August 1991, 715 (1991)
of 11 October 1991, 1060 (1996) of 12 June 1996, 1115 (1997) of 21 June 1997 and
1154 (1998) of 2 March 1998,

     Noting the announcement by Iraq on 5 August 1998 that it had decided to
suspend cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission and the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on all disarmament activities and
restrict ongoing monitoring and verification activities at declared sites, and/
or actions implementing the above decision,

     Stressing that the necessary conditions do not exist for the modification
of the measures referred to in section F of resolution 687 (1991),

     Recalling the letter from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission
to the President of the Security Council of 12 August 1998 (S/1998/767), which
reported to the Council that Iraq had halted all disarmament activities of the
Special Commission and placed limitations on the rights of the Commission to
conduct its monitoring operations,

     Recalling also the letter from the Director General of the IAEA to the
President of the Security Council of 11 August 1998 (S/1998/766) which reported
the refusal by Iraq to cooperate in any activity involving investigation of its
clandestine nuclear programme and other restrictions of access placed by Iraq on
the ongoing monitoring and verification programme of the IAEA,

     Noting the letters of 18 August 1998 from the President of the Security
Council to the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission and the Director
General of the IAEA (S/1998/769, S/1998/768), which expressed the full support
of the Security Council for those organizations in the implementation of the
full range of their mandated activities, including inspections,

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     Recalling the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Deputy Prime
Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166), in
which Iraq reiterated its undertaking to cooperate fully with the Special
Commission and the IAEA,

     Noting that the announcement by Iraq of 5 August 1998 followed a period of
increased cooperation and some tangible progress achieved since the signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding,

     Reiterating its intention to respond favourably to future progress made in
the disarmament process and reaffirming its commitment to comprehensive
implementation of its resolutions, in particular resolution 687 (1991),

     Determined to ensure full compliance by Iraq with its obligations under all
previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991),
715 (1991), 1060 (1996), 1115 (1997) and 1154 (1998), to permit immediate,
unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special Commission and the IAEA to
all sites which they wish to inspect, and to provide the Special Commission and
the IAEA with all the cooperation necessary for them to fulfil their mandates
under those resolutions,

     Stressing the unacceptability of any attempts by Iraq to deny access to any
sites or to refuse to provide the necessary cooperation,

     Expressing its readiness to consider, in a comprehensive review, Iraq’s
compliance with its obligations under all relevant resolutions once Iraq has
rescinded its above-mentioned decision and demonstrated that it is prepared to
fulfil all its obligations, including, in particular on disarmament issues, by
resuming full cooperation with the Special Commission and the IAEA consistent
with the Memorandum of Understanding, as endorsed by the Council in resolution
1154 (1998), and to that end welcoming the proposal of the Secretary-General for
such a comprehensive review and inviting the Secretary-General to provide his
views in that regard,

     Reiterating the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty,
territorial integrity and political independence of Kuwait and Iraq,

     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Condemns the decision by Iraq of 5 August 1998 to suspend cooperation
with the Special Commission and the IAEA, which constitutes a totally
unacceptable contravention of its obligations under resolutions 687 (1991),
707 (1991), 715 (1991), 1060 (1996), 1115 (1997) and 1154 (1998), and the
Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the
Secretary-General on 23 February 1998;

     2.   Demands that Iraq rescind its above-mentioned decision and cooperate
fully with the Special Commission and the IAEA in accordance with its
obligations under the relevant resolutions and the Memorandum of Understanding
as well as resume dialogue with the Special Commission and the IAEA immediately;

     3.   Decides not to conduct the review scheduled for October 1998 provided
for in paragraphs 21 and 28 of resolution 687 (1991), and not to conduct any

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further such reviews until Iraq rescinds its above-mentioned decision of
5 August 1998 and the Special Commission and the IAEA report to the Council that
they are satisfied that they have been able to exercise the full range of
activities provided for in their mandates, including inspections;

     4.   Reaffirms its full support for the Special Commission and the IAEA in
their efforts to ensure the implementation of their mandates under the relevant
resolutions of the Council;

     5.   Reaffirms its full support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to
urge Iraq to rescind its above-mentioned decision;

     6.   Reaffirms its intention to act in accordance with the relevant
provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions referred
to in that resolution and notes that by its failure so far to comply with its
relevant obligations Iraq has delayed the moment when the Council can do so;

     7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1194 (1998) [on Iraq's decision to suspend cooperation with the Special Commission and the IAEA]
[Iraq's decision to suspend cooperation with the UN Special Commission and IAEA]

UN Special Commission|IAEA|Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations and the Republic of Iraq (1998)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|ON-SITE INSPECTION|SANCTIONS|IRAQ


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                                Distr.
                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1195 (1998)
                                                                15 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1195 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3925th meeting,
                                on 15 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions,

     Reaffirming also its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Angola,

     Taking note of the letter of the President of the Republic of Angola to the
Secretary-General of 10 September 1998 (S/1998/847),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 7 September 1998
(S/1998/838),

     1.   Emphasizes that the primary cause of the crisis in Angola and of the
current impasse in the peace process is the failure by the leadership of the
União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) to comply with its
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol
(S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions, and demands that
UNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its obligations, in
particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation in
the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughout the
national territory;

     2.   Demands that UNITA withdraw immediately from territories which it has
occupied through military action;

     3.   Reiterates its full support for the implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol;

     4.   Demands that UNITA transform itself into a genuine political party
through the dismantling of its military structure and in the context of the full
implementation of the Lusaka Protocol strongly urges the Angolan authorities to

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reconsider their decision to suspend the participation of members of UNITA in
the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation and in the National
Assembly;

     5.   Calls on Member States to implement fully the relevant provisions of
resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and
1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998;

     6.   Strongly urges the Government of Angola, UNITA and States in the
region to reject military action, to pursue dialogue to resolve the crisis and
to refrain from any steps which could exacerbate the current situation;

     7.   Reiterates its support to the Secretary-General for his personal
engagement in the peace process, and urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to
cooperate fully with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and
with other relevant initiatives by Member States to seek a peaceful resolution
of the crisis;

     8.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission
in Angola (MONUA) until 15 October 1998, and to assess the overall situation and
take action on the future role of the United Nations in Angola on the basis of a
report and recommendations to be submitted by the Secretary-General no later
than 8 October 1998;

     9.   Endorses the decision of the Secretary-General to instruct MONUA to
adjust its deployment on the ground, as needed, to ensure the safety and
security of MONUA personnel, and demands that the Government of Angola and in
particular UNITA guarantee unconditionally the safety and freedom of movement of
the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and all United Nations and
international humanitarian personnel, including those providing humanitarian
assistance;

     10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1195 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

S/53 [82] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA
S/53 [80] ANGOLA SITUATION

UN Observer Mission in Angola|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|SPECIAL MISSIONS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1196 (1998)
                                                               16 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1196 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3927th meeting,
                                on 16 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1170 (1998) of 28 May 1998,

     Recalling the statement of its President made on 25 September 1997
(S/PRST/1997/46) at the meeting of the Council at the level of Foreign Ministers
on the situation in Africa,

     Having considered the recommendations contained in the report of the
Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on "The causes of conflict and the promotion
of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa", which was submitted to
the General Assembly (A/52/871) and to the Security Council (S/1998/318) in
accordance with the above-mentioned statement, regarding the importance of
strengthening the effectiveness of arms embargoes as a means to diminish the
availability of arms with which to pursue armed conflicts,

     Stressing the principles of the political independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of all States,

     Mindful of the Cairo Declaration of 1993 (A/48/322, annex II), which
stipulated that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Mechanism for Conflict
Prevention, Management and Resolution would have as a primary objective the
anticipation and prevention of conflicts,

     Reaffirming the obligations of all Member States to settle their
international disputes by peaceful means and stressing the primary
responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international
peace and security in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

     Recognizing that the International Commission of Inquiry established by its
resolution 1013 (1995) of 7 September 1995 and reactivated in accordance with
its resolution 1161 (1998) of 9 April 1998 is an example of a useful means for
strengthening the effectiveness of an arms embargo established by the Council,

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     1.   Reiterates the obligation of all Member States to carry out decisions
of the Council on arms embargoes;

     2.   Encourages each Member State, as appropriate, to consider as a means
of implementing the obligations referred to in paragraph 1 above the adoption of
legislation or other legal measures making the violation of arms embargoes
established by the Council a criminal offence;

     3.   Requests the Security Council Committees established by resolutions
imposing arms embargoes in Africa to include in their annual reports a
substantive section on the implementation of the arms embargoes, on possible
violations of the measures reported to the Committee and with recommendations as
appropriate for strengthening the effectiveness of the arms embargoes;

     4.   Encourages the Chairmen of the Committees referred to in paragraph 3
above to seek to establish channels of communication with regional and
subregional organizations and bodies, including in Africa the OAU Mechanism for
Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on
Security Questions in Central Africa (SACSQ), the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in
addition to other sources of information, including Member States, already
mentioned in the guidelines of the Committees, in order to improve the
monitoring of arms embargoes through wider and regular exchange of information
with relevant parties in the region concerned;

     5.   Reiterates its request that all States, relevant United Nations
bodies, and, as appropriate, other organizations and interested parties report
information on possible violations of arms embargoes established by the Council
to the relevant Security Council Committees referred to in paragraph 3 above;

     6.   Requests the Committees referred to in paragraph 3 above to make
relevant information publicly available through appropriate media, including
through the improved use of information technology;

     7.   Welcomes the initiative of the Chairmen of the Committees established
pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993 and resolution
1132 (1997) of 8 October 1997 concerning the situations in Angola and Sierra
Leone, respectively, to visit countries in the region and invites other
Committees to consider this approach, where and when appropriate, in order to
enhance the full and effective implementation of the measures specified in their
respective mandates with a view to urging the parties to comply with relevant
Council resolutions;

     8.   Expresses its willingness to consider, whenever it establishes arms
embargoes, all appropriate measures to assist their effective implementation,
and notes, in this context, that measures such as inquiries into arms
trafficking routes, the follow-up of possible specific violations and the
deployment of border or point of entry monitors may be relevant, in consultation
with the countries concerned;

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     9.   Urges Member States, relevant United Nations bodies and agencies and
other international agencies to consider the provision of technical and other
assistance, in consultation with the States concerned, to facilitate the
implementation of arms embargoes;

     10. Stresses that arms embargoes established by the Council should have
clearly established objectives and provisions for regular review of the measures
with a view to lifting them when the objectives are met, in accordance with the
terms of the applicable Security Council resolutions;

     11. Requests all Security Council Committees established by resolutions
imposing arms embargoes to consider, as appropriate, the application of the
measures contained in this resolution;

     12.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1196 (1998) [on monitoring of arms embargoes in Africa]
[Peace and development in Africa and the implementation of arms embargoes]

REGIONAL SECURITY|ARMS EMBARGO|REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|ARMS TRANSFERS|TECHNICAL COOPERATION|AFRICA|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS|INFORMATION EXCHANGE


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1197 (1998)
                                                               18 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1197 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3928th meeting,
                                on 18 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international
peace and security in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,

     Having considered the recommendations contained in the report of the
Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on "The causes of conflict and the promotion
of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa", which was submitted to
the General Assembly (A/52/871) and to the Security Council (S/1998/318),
regarding the need for the United Nations to provide support for regional and
subregional initiatives and the strengthening of coordination between the United
Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the area of conflict
prevention and the maintenance of peace,

     Recalling the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United
Nations on regional arrangements or agencies, which set out the basic principles
governing their activities, and establish the legal framework for cooperation
with the United Nations, in the area of the maintenance of international peace
and security,

     Recalling also the agreement of 15 November 1965 on cooperation between the
United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) as updated and signed
on 9 October 1990 between the two Secretaries-General of the two organizations,

     Recalling further the resolutions of the General Assembly on the
enhancement of cooperation between the United Nations and the OAU, in particular
resolutions 43/12 of 25 October 1988, 43/27 of 18 November 1988, 44/17 of
1 November 1991, 47/148 of 18 December 1992, 48/25 of 29 November 1993, 49/64 of
15 December 1994, and 50/158 of 21 December 1995,

     Mindful of the need for continued cooperation between the United Nations
and its relevant bodies and specialized agencies on the one hand, and the OAU
and subregional organizations in Africa on the other,

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     Welcoming the high-level meeting between the United Nations and regional
organizations held in New York on 28 July 1998 and encouraging the holding of
such meetings at regular intervals,

     Noting that subregional arrangements in Africa, as well as the OAU through
its Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, are developing
their capacities in preventive diplomacy, and encouraging African States to make
use of these arrangements and mechanisms in the prevention of conflict and
maintenance of peace in Africa,

                                       I

     1.   Urges the Secretary-General, through the use of the United Nations
Trust Fund for Improving Preparedness for Conflict Prevention and Peacekeeping
in Africa, to assist in the establishment within the OAU of an early warning
system based on the model currently being used by the United Nations, and to
assist in strengthening in making operational the OAU conflict management centre
and its situation room;

     2.   Encourages contributions to the United Nations Trust Fund for
Improving Preparedness for Conflict Prevention and Peacekeeping in Africa and to
the OAU Peace Fund and encourages also the Secretary-General to develop a
strategy for the purpose of enhancing contributions to the Trust Fund;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue to assist Member States in
the further development of commonly accepted peacekeeping doctrine and to share
existing peacekeeping doctrine and concepts of operations with the OAU and
subregional organizations in Africa;

     4.   Invites the Secretary-General to assist the OAU and subregional
organizations in Africa to establish logistics assessment teams through the
sharing of information on the establishment, composition, methods and
functioning of United Nations logistics assessment teams, and also invites the
Secretary-General to assist the OAU and subregional organizations, as
appropriate, to determine the logistical and financial requirements of regional
or subregional peacekeeping operations authorized by the Council;

     5.   Encourages the establishment of partnerships between States and
regional and subregional organizations involved in peacekeeping operations, in
which one or more States or organizations contribute troops and others
contribute equipment, encourages the Secretary-General to facilitate efforts to
that end, and requests him to consider developing a framework to coordinate such
partnerships;

     6.   Commends the various initiatives taken by several States to enhance
African preparedness to participate in the military, police, humanitarian and
other civilian components of peacekeeping operations, and in this context
encourages joint training and simulation exercises and seminars with African
peacekeepers;

     7.   Welcomes the proposal by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) to establish a Council of Elders within its Mechanism for the

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Prevention, Management, Resolution of Conflicts, Peacekeeping and Security for
the purpose of facilitating mediation efforts and urges the Secretary-General,
in consultation with the Executive Secretary of ECOWAS, to assist in
facilitating its establishment and to help to ensure its effectiveness;

                                        II

     8.   Endorses the establishment of a United Nations Preventive Action
Liaison Office in the OAU and urges the Secretary-General to consider ways of
making this office more effective and also the possibility of appointing liaison
officers to peacekeeping operations of the OAU and of subregional organizations
in Africa which are authorized by the Council;

     9.   Encourages the enhancement of consultation and coordination between
the United Nations and the OAU and between the United Nations and subregional
organizations in Africa, both at the field and headquarters level, and
recognizes that the nomination of joint Special Representatives may be useful to
further these aims;

     10. Welcomes the fact that both the United Nations and the OAU have agreed
to strengthen and broaden their cooperation on measures to prevent and resolve
conflicts in Africa, and in this regard invites the Secretary-General to:

     (a) Adopt measures for an improved flow of information through systematic
mechanisms between the United Nations and OAU and between the United Nations and
subregional organizations in Africa,

     (b) Develop, in collaboration with the OAU and with subregional
organizations in Africa, common indicators for early warning, and share, as
appropriate, early warning information both on the ground with their field
representatives and with their headquarters,

     (c) Arrange, in collaboration with the OAU and with subregional
organizations in Africa, occasional visits of staff at working level between the
United Nations and the OAU and between the United Nations and subregional
organizations in Africa,

     (d) Arrange, in collaboration with the OAU and with subregional
organizations in Africa, joint expert meetings on certain specific areas of
early warning and prevention, including joint reviews of potential and existing
conflicts with a view to coordinating initiatives and actions;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to implement the present resolution in
the course of his ongoing efforts to develop cooperation with the OAU and
subregional organizations in Africa and, where necessary, drawing on the United
Nations Trust Fund for Improving Preparedness for Conflict Prevention and
Peacekeeping in Africa, and to keep the Council informed periodically, as
necessary, on the implementation of the present resolution;

     12.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1197 (1998) [on cooperation between UN and the OAU in the area of regional conflict prevention and the maintenance of peace]
[UN collaboration with OAU and subregional organizations in Africa to prevent and resolve conflicts in Africa]

OAU|UN Trust Fund for Improving Preparedness for Conflict Prevention and Peacekeeping in Africa|UN Preventive Action Liaison Office in the Organization of African Unity|Economic Community of West African States|REGIONAL CONFLICTS|REGIONAL SECURITY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|AFRICA|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS|PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY|WAR PREVENTION|TRUST FUNDS|LOGISTICS|TROOP-CONTRIBUTING STATES|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES|MEDIATION|INFORMATION EXCHANGE|LIAISON OFFICES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1198 (1998)
                                                               18 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1198 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3929th meeting,
                                on 18 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the question of the Western
Sahara,

     Reiterating its commitment to assist the parties to achieve a just and
lasting solution to the question of the Western Sahara,

     Reiterating also its commitment to the holding without further delay of a
free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of
the Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan, which has been
accepted by the two parties,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 11 September 1998
(S/1998/849) and supporting the observations and recommendations contained
therein,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 October 1998;

     2.   Welcomes, in line with paragraph 23 of the report of the Secretary-General, engagement of his Personal Envoy with the parties to seek a solution to
those issues bearing upon implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     3.   Welcomes also the agreement of the Moroccan authorities to formalize
the presence of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) in the Western Sahara, and requests both parties to take concrete action
to enable UNHCR to carry out the necessary preparatory work for the repatriation
of Saharan refugees eligible to vote, and their immediate families, according to
the Settlement Plan;

     4.   Calls for a prompt conclusion of status-of-forces agreements with the
Secretary-General which would greatly facilitate the full and timely deployment
of MINURSO-formed military units, and in this context notes new progress that
has been made, and recalls that pending the conclusion of such agreements, the

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model status-of-forces agreement dated 9 October 1990 (A/45/594), as provided
for in General Assembly resolution 52/12 B, should apply provisionally;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council 30 days from
the date of extension of the mandate of MINURSO on the progress of the
implementation of the Settlement Plan and the agreements reached between the
parties, and to keep the Council regularly informed of all significant
developments and, as appropriate, on the continuing viability of the mandate of
MINURSO;

     6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1198 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

S/53 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/53 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UNHCR|Model Status-of-Forces Agreement for Peace-keeping Operations (1990)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|REPATRIATION|PLEBISCITES|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1199 (1998)
                                                               23 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1199 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3930th meeting,
                                on 23 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 1160 (1998) of 31 March 1998,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General pursuant to that
resolution, and in particular his report of 4 September 1998 (S/1998/834 and
Add.1),

     Noting with appreciation the statement of the Foreign Ministers of France,
Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland and the United States of America (the Contact Group) of
12 June 1998 at the conclusion of the Contact Group’s meeting with the Foreign
Ministers of Canada and Japan (S/1998/567, annex), and the further statement of
the Contact Group made in Bonn on 8 July 1998 (S/1998/657),

     Noting also with appreciation the joint statement by the Presidents of the
Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 16 June 1998
(S/1998/526),

     Noting further the communication by the Prosecutor of the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to the Contact Group on 7 July 1998,
expressing the view that the situation in Kosovo represents an armed conflict
within the terms of the mandate of the Tribunal,

     Gravely concerned at the recent intense fighting in Kosovo and in
particular the excessive and indiscriminate use of force by Serbian security
forces and the Yugoslav Army which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties
and, according to the estimate of the Secretary-General, the displacement of
over 230,000 persons from their homes,

     Deeply concerned by the flow of refugees into northern Albania, Bosnia and
Herzegovina and other European countries as a result of the use of force in
Kosovo, as well as by the increasing numbers of displaced persons within Kosovo,
and other parts of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, up to 50,000 of whom the

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has estimated are without shelter
and other basic necessities,

     Reaffirming the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to
their homes in safety, and underlining the responsibility of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia for creating the conditions which allow them to do so,

     Condemning all acts of violence by any party, as well as terrorism in
pursuit of political goals by any group or individual, and all external support
for such activities in Kosovo, including the supply of arms and training for
terrorist activities in Kosovo and expressing concern at the reports of
continuing violations of the prohibitions imposed by resolution 1160 (1998),

     Deeply concerned by the rapid deterioration in the humanitarian situation
throughout Kosovo, alarmed at the impending humanitarian catastrophe as
described in the report of the Secretary-General, and emphasizing the need to
prevent this from happening,

     Deeply concerned also by reports of increasing violations of human rights
and of international humanitarian law, and emphasizing the need to ensure that
the rights of all inhabitants of Kosovo are respected,

     Reaffirming the objectives of resolution 1160 (1998), in which the Council
expressed support for a peaceful resolution of the Kosovo problem which would
include an enhanced status for Kosovo, a substantially greater degree of
autonomy, and meaningful self-administration,

     Reaffirming also the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,

     Affirming that the deterioration of the situation in Kosovo, Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, constitutes a threat to peace and security in the
region,

     Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1.   Demands that all parties, groups and individuals immediately cease
hostilities and maintain a ceasefire in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
which would enhance the prospects for a meaningful dialogue between the
authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian
leadership and reduce the risks of a humanitarian catastrophe;

2.   Demands also that the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and
the Kosovo Albanian leadership take immediate steps to improve the humanitarian
situation and to avert the impending humanitarian catastrophe;

3.   Calls upon the authorities in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the
Kosovo Albanian leadership to enter immediately into a meaningful dialogue
without preconditions and with international involvement, and to a clear
timetable, leading to an end of the crisis and to a negotiated political
solution to the issue of Kosovo, and welcomes the current efforts aimed at
facilitating such a dialogue;

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4.   Demands further that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in addition to the
measures called for under resolution 1160 (1998), implement immediately the
following concrete measures towards achieving a political solution to the
situation in Kosovo as contained in the Contact Group statement of 12 June 1998:

     (a) cease all action by the security forces affecting the civilian
population and order the withdrawal of security units used for civilian
repression;

     (b) enable effective and continuous international monitoring in Kosovo by
the European Community Monitoring Mission and diplomatic missions accredited to
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including access and complete freedom of
movement of such monitors to, from and within Kosovo unimpeded by government
authorities, and expeditious issuance of appropriate travel documents to
international personnel contributing to the monitoring;

     (c) facilitate, in agreement with the UNHCR and the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the safe return of refugees and displaced
persons to their homes and allow free and unimpeded access for humanitarian
organizations and supplies to Kosovo;

     (d) make rapid progress to a clear timetable, in the dialogue referred to
in paragraph 3 with the Kosovo Albanian community called for in resolution
1160 (1998), with the aim of agreeing confidence-building measures and finding a
political solution to the problems of Kosovo;

5.   Notes, in this connection, the commitments of the President of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, in his joint statement with the President of the Russian
Federation of 16 June 1998:

     (a) to resolve existing problems by political means on the basis of
equality for all citizens and ethnic communities in Kosovo;

     (b) not to carry out any repressive actions against the peaceful
population;

     (c) to provide full freedom of movement for and ensure that there will be
no restrictions on representatives of foreign States and international
institutions accredited to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia monitoring the
situation in Kosovo;

     (d) to ensure full and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations,
the ICRC and the UNHCR, and delivery of humanitarian supplies;

     (e) to facilitate the unimpeded return of refugees and displaced persons
under programmes agreed with the UNHCR and the ICRC, providing State aid for the
reconstruction of destroyed homes,

and calls for the full implementation of these commitments;

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6.   Insists that the Kosovo Albanian leadership condemn all terrorist action,
and emphasizes that all elements in the Kosovo Albanian community should pursue
their goals by peaceful means only;

7.   Recalls the obligations of all States to implement fully the prohibitions
imposed by resolution 1160 (1998);

8.   Endorses the steps taken to establish effective international monitoring of
the situation in Kosovo, and in this connection welcomes the establishment of
the Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission;

9.   Urges States and international organizations represented in the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia to make available personnel to fulfil the responsibility
of carrying out effective and continuous international monitoring in Kosovo
until the objectives of this resolution and those of resolution 1160 (1998) are
achieved;

10. Reminds the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that it has the primary
responsibility for the security of all diplomatic personnel accredited to the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as well as the safety and security of all
international and non-governmental humanitarian personnel in the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia and calls upon the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia and all others concerned in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to
take all appropriate steps to ensure that monitoring personnel performing
functions under this resolution are not subject to the threat or use of force or
interference of any kind;

11. Requests States to pursue all means consistent with their domestic
legislation and relevant international law to prevent funds collected on their
territory being used to contravene resolution 1160 (1998);

12. Calls upon Member States and others concerned to provide adequate resources
for humanitarian assistance in the region and to respond promptly and generously
to the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Humanitarian
Assistance Related to the Kosovo Crisis;

13. Calls upon the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the
leaders of the Kosovo Albanian community and all others concerned to cooperate
fully with the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia in the investigation of possible violations within the jurisdiction
of the Tribunal;

14. Underlines also the need for the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia to bring to justice those members of the security forces who have
been involved in the mistreatment of civilians and the deliberate destruction of
property;

15. Requests the Secretary-General to provide regular reports to the Council as
necessary on his assessment of compliance with this resolution by the
authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all elements in the Kosovo
Albanian community, including through his regular reports on compliance with
resolution 1160 (1998);

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16. Decides, should the concrete measures demanded in this resolution and
resolution 1160 (1998) not be taken, to consider further action and additional
measures to maintain or restore peace and stability in the region;

17.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1199 (1998) [on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia]
[Situation in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]

S/53 [77] KOSOVO (YUGOSLAVIA)
S/53 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

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Albania|Canada|Germany|France|United Kingdom|Ireland|Italy|Japan|Russian Federation|Serbia|United States


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1200 (1998)
                                                               30 September 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1200 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3934th meeting,
                                on 30 September 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994, 989 (1995) of
24 April 1995 and 1165 (1998) of 30 April 1998,

     Having considered the nominations for Judges of the International Tribunal
for Rwanda received by the Secretary-General,

     Forwards the following nominations to the General Assembly in accordance
with article 12 (d) of the Statute of the International Tribunal:

         Ms. Eugénie Liliane Arivony (Madagascar)
         Mr. Pavel Dolenc (Slovenia)
         Mr. Salifou Fomba (Mali)
         Mr. Willy C. Gaa (Philippines)
         Mr. Asoka de Z. Gunawardena (Sri Lanka)
         Mr. Mehmet Güney (Turkey)
         Mr. Aka Edoukou Jean-Baptiste Kablan (Côte d’Ivoire)
         Mr. Laïty Kama (Senegal)
         Mr. Dionysios Kondylis (Greece)
         Mr. Bouba Mahamane (Niger)
         Mr. Erik Møse (Norway)
         Mr. Yakov Ostrovsky (Russian Federation)
         Mr. Cheick Dimkinsedo Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso)
         Ms. Navanethem Pillay (South Africa)
         Ms. Indira Rana (Nepal)
         Mr. William Sekule (United Republic of Tanzania)
         Mr. Tilahun Teshome (Ethiopia)
         Mr. Lloyd George Williams (Jamaica and St. Kitts and Nevis)

                                       -----

98-28764 (E)    300998

Security Council resolution 1200 (1998) [on the nominations for Judges of the International Tribunal for Rwanda)
[Nominations for Judges of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

S/53 [97] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--RWANDA

International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda > Members|JUDGES|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS

Eastern Europe|Latin America and the Caribbean|Northern Europe|South-eastern Asia|Southern Asia|Southern Europe|Sub-Saharan Africa|Western Asia

Burkina Faso|Côte d'Ivoire|Ethiopia|Greece|Jamaica|Sri Lanka|Madagascar|Mali|Niger|Norway|Nepal|Philippines|Russian Federation|Rwanda|Senegal|Slovenia|Turkey|Tanzania, United Republic of|South Africa


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1201 (1998)
                                                              15 October 1998

                             RESOLUTION 1201 (1998)

           Adopted by the Security Council at its 3935th meeting, on
                                15 October 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997, 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997, 1152 (1998) of 5 February 1998, 1155 (1998) of 16 March 1998,
1159 (1998) of 27 March 1998 and 1182 (1998) of 14 July 1998,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 25 August 1998 (S/1998/783
and Add.1) and noting the recommendations contained therein,

     Stressing that the complete implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(S/1998/561) and of the National Reconciliation Pact (S/1998/219, annex) is
essential to peace and national reconciliation in the Central African Republic,
and recognizing the significant progress made by the Government of the Central
African Republic in implementing the Bangui Agreements and initiating major
political and economic reforms,

     Recalling the importance of regional stability and the need to consolidate
the progress achieved so far, and in particular to assist the people of the
Central African Republic to consolidate the process of national reconciliation
and to help sustain a secure and stable environment conducive to the holding of
free and fair elections,

     Emphasizing that the authorities of the Central African Republic and the
Mixed and Independent Electoral Commission (CEMI) are responsible for the
organization and conduct of the legislative elections,

     Noting with satisfaction the adoption of an operational plan for the
organization of the legislative elections by the CEMI and welcoming donor
pledges made in support of the electoral process,

     Recognizing the importance of the support already given by the United
Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Mission in the Central
African Republic (MINURCA) to the CEMI in the preparation for the elections,

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     1.   Welcomes the announcement by the authorities of the Central African
Republic and the CEMI to hold legislative elections on 22 November and
13 December 1998;

     2.   Decides that the mandate of MINURCA shall include support for the
conduct of legislative elections as described in section III of the report of
the Secretary-General of 21 August 1998, and in particular:

     (a) The transport of electoral materials and equipment to selected sites
and to the sous-préfectures, as well as the transport of United Nations
electoral observers to and from electoral sites;

     (b) The conduct of a limited but reliable international observation of the
first and second rounds of the legislative elections;

     (c) Ensuring the security of electoral materials and equipment during
their transport to and at the selected sites, as well as the security of the
international electoral observers;

     3.   Approves the recommendation contained in paragraph 25 of the abovementioned report of the Secretary-General regarding the provision of security
during the legislative election process, taking into account the need to ensure
the stability and security of Bangui and in accordance with the cost estimate
associated with this recommendation contained in the addendum to that report;

     4.   Welcomes the establishment of a joint committee of the Government of
the Central African Republic and MINURCA to address the restructuring of the
Central African Armed Forces (FACA), and reiterates its call upon the Government
of the Central African Republic to adopt as soon as possible a plan for the
effective restructuring of its armed forces;

     5.   Welcomes the deployment of up to 150 FACA troops to the selected
sites, operating under United Nations rules of engagement applicable to MINURCA;

     6.   Calls upon the Central African authorities to provide the necessary
assistance, including the security arrangements, that will enable the CEMI to
prepare adequately and freely for the legislative elections;

     7.   Urges all parties in the Central African Republic to assume fully
their responsibilities in the legislative elections and to participate in them
in a manner that will strengthen the democratic process and contribute to
national reconciliation;

     8.   Urges Member States to provide the required technical, financial and
logistical assistance for the organization of free and fair legislative
elections;

     9.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURCA until 28 February 1999;

     10. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council regularly
informed and to submit by 20 December 1998 the report called for in its
resolution 1182 (1998) on the implementation of the mandate of MINURCA, on
developments in the Central African Republic, on progress towards the

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implementation of the commitments expressed in the letter of 8 January 1998 from
the President of the Central African Republic to the Secretary-General
(S/1998/61, annex) and on the implementation of the Bangui Agreements and the
National Reconciliation Pact, including on commitments related to ensuring the
country’s economic recovery and the restructuring of the security forces;

     11. Expresses its intention to terminate MINURCA no later than
28 February 1999, with its drawdown beginning no later than 15 January 1999, and
requests the Secretary-General to make recommendations on this basis in his
report referred to in paragraph 10 above;

     12. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and the personnel of MINURCA for their efforts to promote peace
and national reconciliation in the Central African Republic;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1201 (1998) [on the enlargement and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]
[Enlargement and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic]

S/53 [181] CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SITUATION
S/53 [182] UN MISSION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

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