UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1291 (2000)
                                                               24 February 2000

                               RESOLUTION 1291 (2000)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4104th meeting,
                                on 24 February 2000

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1234 (1999) of 9 April 1999, 1258 (1999) of
6 August 1999, 1273 (1999) of 5 November 1999, 1279 (1999) of 30 November 1999,
and other relevant resolutions, and the statements of its President of
26 January 2000 (S/PRST/2000/2), 24 June 1999 (S/PRST/1999/17), 11 December 1998
(S/PRST/1998/36), 31 August 1998 (S/PRST/1998/26) and 13 July 1998
(S/PRST/1998/20),

     Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations and the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the
maintenance of international peace and security, and the obligation of all
States to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial
integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner
inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,

     Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all States in the
region,

     Reaffirming also the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
over its natural resources, and noting with concern reports of the illegal
exploitation of the country’s assets and the potential consequences of these
actions on security conditions and the continuation of hostilities,

     Expressing its strong support for the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement
(S/1999/815), which represents the most viable basis for the peaceful resolution
of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

     Reiterating its call for the orderly withdrawal of all foreign forces from
the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in accordance with the
Ceasefire Agreement,

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     Noting the commitment of all the parties to the Ceasefire Agreement to
locate, identify, disarm and assemble all members of all armed groups in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo referred to in Annex A, Chapter 9.1, of the
Ceasefire Agreement and the commitment of all countries of origin of these armed
groups to take the steps necessary for their repatriation, and noting that these
tasks must be conducted by the parties in accordance with the Ceasefire
Agreement,

     Endorsing the selection by the Congolese Parties, with the assistance of
the Organization of African Unity, of the Facilitator of the National Dialogue
provided for in the Ceasefire Agreement, and calling on all Member States to
provide political, financial, and material support to the Facilitation,

     Recalling the report of the Secretary-General of 17 January 2000
(S/2000/30),

     Stressing its commitment to work with the parties to implement fully the
Ceasefire Agreement, while underlining that its successful implementation rests
first and foremost on the will of all parties to the Agreement,

     Stressing the importance of the re-establishment of state administration
throughout the national territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as
called for in the Ceasefire Agreement,

     Stressing the importance of the Joint Military Commission (JMC), and urging
all States to continue to provide it with assistance,

     Emphasizing that phase II of the deployment of the United Nations
Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) should be
based on the following considerations:

     (a) that the parties respect and uphold the Ceasefire Agreement and the
relevant Council resolutions;

     (b) that a valid plan for the disengagement of the parties’ forces and
their redeployment to JMC-approved positions is developed;

     (c) that the parties provide firm and credible assurances, prior to the
deployment of MONUC forces, for the security and freedom of movement of United
Nations and related personnel,

     Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety
of the United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and
the statement of its President of 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),

     Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,

     Expressing its serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and encouraging donors to respond to the
United Nations consolidated humanitarian appeal,

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     Stressing the importance to the effectiveness of such humanitarian
assistance and other international operations in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo of favourable conditions for local procurement and recruitment by
international organizations and agencies,

     Expressing its deep concern at all violations and abuses of human rights
and international humanitarian law, in particular those alleged violations
referred to in the report of the Secretary-General,

     Expressing also its deep concern at the limited access of humanitarian
workers to refugees and internally displaced persons in some areas of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and stressing the need for the continued
operation of United Nations and other agencies’ relief operations, as well as
human rights promotion and monitoring, under acceptable conditions of security,
freedom of movement, and access to affected areas,

     Determining that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
constitutes a threat to international peace and security in the region,

     1.   Calls on all parties to fulfil their obligations under the Ceasefire
Agreement;

     2.   Reiterates its strong support for the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his overall
authority over United Nations activities in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, and calls on all parties to cooperate fully with him;

     3.   Decides to extend the mandate of MONUC until 31 August 2000;

     4.   Authorizes the expansion of MONUC to consist of up to 5,537 military
personnel, including up to 500 observers, or more, provided that the Secretary-General determines that there is a need and that it can be accommodated within
the overall force size and structure, and appropriate civilian support staff in
the areas, inter alia, of human rights, humanitarian affairs, public
information, child protection, political affairs, medical support and
administrative support, and requests the Secretary-General to recommend
immediately any additional force requirements that might become necessary to
enhance force protection;

     5.   Decides that the phased deployment of personnel referred to in
paragraph 4 above will be carried out as and if the Secretary-General determines
that MONUC personnel will be able to deploy to their assigned locations and
carry out their functions as described in paragraph 7 below in conditions of
adequate security and with the cooperation of the parties, and that he has
received firm and credible assurances from the parties to the Ceasefire
Agreement to that effect, and requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council
informed in this regard;

     6.   Decides that MONUC will establish, under the overall authority of the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, a joint structure with the JMC
that will ensure close coordination during the period of deployment of MONUC,
with co-located headquarters and joint support and administrative structures;

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     7.   Decides that MONUC, in cooperation with the JMC, shall have the
following mandate:

     (a) to monitor the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and
investigate violations of the ceasefire;

     (b) to establish and maintain continuous liaison with the field
headquarters of all the parties’ military forces;

     (c) to develop, within 45 days of adoption of this resolution, an action
plan for the overall implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement by all concerned
with particular emphasis on the following key objectives: the collection and
verification of military information on the parties’ forces, the maintenance of
the cessation of hostilities and the disengagement and redeployment of the
parties’ forces, the comprehensive disarmament, demobilization, resettlement and
reintegration of all members of all armed groups referred to in Annex A,
Chapter 9.1 of the Ceasefire Agreement, and the orderly withdrawal of all
foreign forces;

     (d) to work with the parties to obtain the release of all prisoners of
war, military captives and remains in cooperation with international
humanitarian agencies;

     (e) to supervise and verify the disengagement and redeployment of the
parties’ forces;

     (f) within its capabilities and areas of deployment, to monitor compliance
with the provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement on the supply of ammunition,
weaponry and other war-related matériel to the field, including to all armed
groups referred to in Annex A, Chapter 9.1;

     (g) to facilitate humanitarian assistance and human rights monitoring,
with particular attention to vulnerable groups including women, children and
demobilized child soldiers, as MONUC deems within its capabilities and under
acceptable security conditions, in close cooperation with other United Nations
agencies, related organizations and non-governmental organizations;

     (h) to cooperate closely with the Facilitator of the National Dialogue,
provide support and technical assistance to him, and coordinate other United
Nations agencies’ activities to this effect;

     (i) to deploy mine action experts to assess the scope of the mine and
unexploded ordnance problems, coordinate the initiation of mine action
activities, develop a mine action plan, and carry out emergency mine action
activities as required in support of its mandate;

     8.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decides
that MONUC may take the necessary action, in the areas of deployment of its
infantry battalions and as it deems it within its capabilities, to protect
United Nations and co-located JMC personnel, facilities, installations and
equipment, ensure the security and freedom of movement of its personnel, and
protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence;

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     9.   Calls on the parties to the Ceasefire Agreement to support actively
the deployment of MONUC to the areas of operations deemed necessary by the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including through the provision
of assurances of security and freedom of movement as well as the active
participation of liaison personnel;

     10. Requests the Governments of the States in the region to conclude, as
necessary, status-of-forces agreements with the Secretary-General within 30 days
of adoption of this resolution, and recalls that pending the conclusion of such
agreements the model status-of-forces agreement dated 9 October 1990 (A/45/1594)
should apply provisionally;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General, on the basis of concrete and observed
military and political progress in the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement
and relevant Council resolutions, to continue to plan for any additional United
Nations deployments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to make
recommendations for further Council action;

     12. Calls on all parties to ensure the safe and unhindered access of
relief personnel to all those in need, and recalls that the parties must also
provide guarantees for the safety, security and freedom of movement for United
Nations and associated humanitarian relief personnel;

     13. Calls on all parties to cooperate with the International Committee of
the Red Cross to enable it to carry out its mandates as well as the tasks
entrusted to it under the Ceasefire Agreement;

     14. Condemns all massacres carried out in and around the territory of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and urges that an international investigation
into all such events be carried out with a view to bringing to justice those
responsible;

     15. Calls on all parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo to protect human rights and respect international humanitarian law and the
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948,
and calls on all parties to refrain from or cease any support to, or association
with, those suspected of involvement in the crime of genocide, crimes against
humanity or war crimes, and to bring to justice those responsible, and
facilitate measures in accordance with international law to ensure
accountability for violations of international humanitarian law;

     16. Expresses its deep concern over the illicit flow of arms into the
region, calls upon all concerned to halt such flows, and expresses its intention
to consider this issue further;

     17. Expresses its serious concern at reports of illegal exploitation of
natural resources and other forms of wealth in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, including in violation of the sovereignty of that country, calls for an
end to such activities, expresses its intention to consider the matter further,
and requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council within 90 days on
ways to achieve this goal;

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     18. Reaffirms the importance of holding, at the appropriate time, an
international conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the
Great Lakes region under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization
of African Unity, with the participation of all the Governments of the region
and all others concerned;

     19. Requests the Secretary-General to provide a report every 60 days to
the Council on progress in the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and
this resolution;

     20.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1291 (2000) [on extension of the mandate and expansion of the UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC)]

S/55 [102] DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SITUATION
S/55 [105] UN ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

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Congo, The Democratic Republic of the|Congo


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1292 (2000)
                                                               29 February 2000

                               RESOLUTION 1292 (2000)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4106th meeting,
                                on 29 February 2000

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the Western Sahara, in particular
resolution 1108 of 22 May 1997,

     Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety
of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,

     Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 17 February 2000
(S/2000/131) and the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     Reiterating full support for the continued efforts exerted by the
Secretary-General, his Personal Envoy, his Special Representative and the United
Nations Mission for a Referendum in the Western Sahara (MINURSO) to implement
the Settlement Plan and agreements adopted by the parties, to hold a free, fair
and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of the Western
Sahara,

     Noting the concern expressed in the report about the possibility of
achieving a smooth and consensual implementation of the Settlement Plan and
agreements adopted by the parties, despite the support given by the
international community, and urging the parties to cooperate so as to achieve a
lasting solution,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 May 2000;

     2.   Supports the intention of the Secretary-General, as stated inter alia
in his report, to ask his Personal Envoy to consult the parties and, taking into
account existing and potential obstacles, to explore ways and means to achieve
an early, durable and agreed resolution of their dispute;

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     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to provide an assessment of the
situation before the end of the present mandate;

     4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1292 (2000) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendun in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

S/55 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA
S/55 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UN. Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|PLEBISCITES|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|CONSULTATIONS|REPORT PREPARATION


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1293 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               31 March 2000

               Resolution 1293 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4123rd meeting, on
               31 March 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its resolutions 986
               (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997, 1129 (1997) of 12 September
               1997, 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997, 1153 (1998) of 20 February 1998, 1175
               (1998) of 19 June 1998, 1210 (1998) of 24 November 1998, 1242 (1999) of 21 May
               1999, 1266 (1999) of 4 October 1999, 1275 (1999) of 19 November 1999, 1280
               (1999) of 3 December 1999, 1281 (1999) of 10 December 1999, and 1284 (1999) of
               17 December 1999,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 10 March 2000
               (S/2000/208), in particular his recommendation on additions to the current
               allocation for oil spare parts and equipment pursuant to paragraph 28 of resolution
               1284 (1999),
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides, pursuant to paragraphs 28 and 29 of resolution 1284 (1999), that
               from the funds in the escrow account produced pursuant to resolutions 1242 (1999)
               and 1281 (1999) up to a total of $600 million may be used to meet any reasonable
               expenses, other than expenses payable in Iraq, which follow directly from the
               contracts approved in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 1175 (1998), and
               expresses its intention to consider favourably the renewal of this provision;
                     2.   Expresses     its   willingness    to   consider  expeditiously  other
               recommendations contained in the Secretary-General’s report of 10 March 2000, and
               the provisions of section C of resolution 1284 (1999);
                    3.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1293 (2000) [on measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]
[Measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]

UN. Oil-for-Food Programme|UN Iraq Account|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PETROLEUM EXPORTS|IRAQ|PETROLEUM REVENUES|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION


               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1294 (2000)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             13 April 2000

               Resolution 1294 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4126th meeting, on
               13 April 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
               relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1268 (1999) of 15 October 1999,
                     Reaffirming its view that a continued presence of the United Nations in Angola
               can contribute greatly to the promotion of peace, national reconciliation, human
               rights and regional security,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 11 April 2000
               (S/2000/304),
                    1.   Endorses the decision contained in paragraph 51 of the report of the
               Secretary-General of 11 April 2000 (S/2000/304) to extend the mandate of the
               United Nations Office in Angola for a period of six months until 15 October 2000;
                     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to implement the
               tasks of UNOA as outlined in resolution 1268 (1999);
                    3.   Requests the Secretary-General to provide every three months a report on
               developments in Angola, including his recommendations about additional measures
               the Council might consider to promote the peace process in Angola;
                    4.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1294 (2000) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Office in Angola (UNOA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Office in Angola (UNOA)]

UN Office in Angola|INTERNAL SECURITY|HUMAN RIGHTS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|RECOMMENDATIONS


               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1295 (2000)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                18 April 2000

               Resolution 1295 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4129th meeting, on
               18 April 2000
                    The Security Council,
                    Reaffirming its resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993 and all subsequent
               relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997, 1173
               (1998) of 12 June 1998 and 1237 (1999) of 7 May 1999,
                     Reaffirming also its commitment to preserve the sovereignty and territorial
               integrity of Angola,
                    Expressing its alarm at the impact of the continuing civil war on the civilian
               population of Angola,
                     Reiterating that the primary cause of the present crisis in Angola is the refusal
               of the União Nacional Para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA), under the
               leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi, to comply with its obligations under the “Accordos
               de Paz” (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant
               Security Council resolutions, and reiterating also its demand that UNITA comply
               immediately and without condition with those obligations, in particular the complete
               demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation in the immediate and
               unconditional extension of State administration throughout the territory of Angola,
                     Noting that the measures against UNITA are intended to promote a political
               settlement to the conflict in Angola by requiring UNITA to comply with the
               obligations which it undertook under the “Accordos de Paz” and the Lusaka
               Protocol and by curtailing the ability of UNITA to pursue its objectives by military
               means,
                     Emphasizing its concern at violations of the measures concerning arms and
               related matériel, petroleum and petroleum products, diamonds, funds and financial
               assets and travel and representation, imposed against UNITA, contained in
               resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998),
                     Recalling the provisions of resolution 864 (1993), and expressing its concern
               at the reports of supply to UNITA of military assistance, including weapons-related
               training and advice, and at the presence of foreign mercenaries,

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                     Expressing its appreciation and strong support for the efforts of the Chairman
               of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) aimed at improving
               the effectiveness of the measures imposed against UNITA,
                    Noting with appreciation the decisions taken by the Organization of African
               Unity (OAU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in
               support of the implementation of the measures imposed against UNITA,
                    Recalling the Final Communiqué of the meeting of Ministers of Foreign
               Affairs and Heads of Delegation of Non-Aligned Countries held in New York on 23
               September 1999, and noting the Final Document adopted by the XIII Ministerial
               Conference of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries held at Cartagena,
               Colombia, from 7-9 April 2000 in support of the implementation of the measures
               imposed against UNITA,

               A

                    Determining that the situation in Angola constitutes a threat to international
               peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.     Stresses the obligation of all Member States to comply fully with the
               measures imposed against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997)
               and 1173 (1998), and emphasizes that non-compliance with those measures
               constitutes a violation of the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations;
                     2.  Welcomes the report of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to
               resolution 1237 (1999) (S/2000/203), and notes the conclusions and
               recommendations contained therein;
                      3.   Requests the Secretary-General to establish a monitoring mechanism
               composed of up to five experts, for a period of six months from its effective entry
               into operation, to collect additional relevant information and investigate relevant
               leads relating to any allegations of violations of the measures contained in
               resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998), including any relevant leads
               initiated by the Panel of Experts, including through visits to relevant countries, and
               to report periodically to the Committee, including providing a written report by 18
               October 2000, with a view to improving the implementation of the measures
               imposed against UNITA, and further requests the Secretary-General, within 30 days
               of adoption of this resolution and acting in consultation with the Committee, to
               appoint experts to serve on the monitoring mechanism;
                    4.    Calls upon all States to cooperate with the monitoring mechanism in the
               discharge of its mandate;
                     5.    Expresses its intention to review the situation regarding the
               implementation of the measures contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997)
               and 1173 (1998) on the basis of information provided, inter alia, by the Panel of
               Experts, by States, including in particular any that are mentioned in the report of the
               Panel of Experts, and by the monitoring mechanism established by this resolution,
               expresses also its readiness, on the basis of the results of this review, to consider
               appropriate action in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations in relation
               to States it determines to have violated the measures contained in those resolutions,

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and establishes 18 November 2000 as the deadline for an initial decision in this
regard;
      6.   Further undertakes to consider, by 18 November 2000, the application of
additional measures against UNITA under Article 41 of the Charter of the United
Nations and the development of additional tools to render the existing measures
imposed against UNITA more effective;
      7.    Welcomes the decisions of several of the States referred to in the report of
the Panel of Experts to establish interdepartmental commissions and other
mechanisms to investigate the allegations contained in the report, invites those
States to keep the Committee informed of the results of such investigations, further
invites other States referred to in the report to consider the allegations contained
therein, takes note of the information provided to the Council by States in response
to the conclusions and recommendations of the Panel of Experts, and requests the
Committee to consider fully all such information, including, where appropriate,
through discussion with representatives of the States concerned, and to invite the
submission of additional information where appropriate;

B

     With regard to the trade in arms,
      8.   Encourages all States to exercise all due diligence, in order to prevent the
diversion or trans-shipment of weapons to unauthorized end-users or unauthorized
destinations where such diversion or trans-shipment risks resulting in the violation
of the measures contained in resolution 864 (1993), including by requiring end-use
documentation or equivalent measures before exports from their territories are
allowed, and further encourages all States to ensure effective monitoring and
regulation in the export of weapons, including by private arms brokers, where they
do not already do so;
      9.    Invites States to consider the proposal to convene one or more
conferences of representatives of countries that are manufacturers and, in particular,
exporters of weapons for the purpose of developing proposals to stem the illicit flow
of arms into Angola, calls for the provision of necessary financial support for such
conferences by States, and urges that representatives of the SADC Member States be
invited to participate in any such conference or conferences;

C

     With regard to the trade in petroleum and petroleum products,
      10. Encourages the convening of a conference of experts to devise a regime
for curbing the illegal supply of petroleum and petroleum products into UNITA-
controlled areas, including physical inspection as well as the broader monitoring of
petroleum supply in the area, and further encourages any such conference to focus
on the role and capacity of SADC in the implementation of such a regime;
     11. Invites SADC to consider the establishment of monitoring activities in
the border areas adjacent to Angola for the purpose of reducing the opportunities for
the smuggling of petroleum and petroleum products into areas under the control of
UNITA, including through the monitoring of fuel supplies and transfers thereof;

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                    12. Invites SADC to take the lead in establishing an information-exchange
               mechanism involving petroleum companies and governments to facilitate the flow of
               information regarding possible illegal diversions of fuel to UNITA;
                     13. Further invites SADC to take the lead in carrying out chemical analysis
               of fuel samples obtained from petroleum suppliers in the SADC region and, using
               the results, to create a database for the purpose of determining the sources of fuel
               obtained or captured from UNITA;
                     14. Calls upon the Government of Angola to implement additional internal
               controls and inspection procedures with respect to the distribution of petroleum and
               petroleum products for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the measures
               contained in resolution 864 (1993), and invites the Government of Angola to inform
               the Committee of the steps taken in this regard;
                     15. Calls upon all States to enforce strictly safety and control regulations
               relating to the transportation by air of fuel and other hazardous commodities, in
               particular in the area around Angola, urges States to develop such regulations where
               they do not exist already, and, in this regard, requests all States to provide relevant
               information to the International Air Transport Association, the International Civil
               Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Committee;

               D

                    With regard to the trade in diamonds,
                     16. Expresses its concern that illicit trade in diamonds constitutes a principal
               source of funding for UNITA, encourages States hosting diamond markets to impose
               significant penalties for the possessing of rough diamonds imported in contravention
               of the measures contained in resolution 1173 (1998), emphasizes, in this connection,
               that the implementation of the measures contained in that resolution requires an
               effective Certificate of Origin regime, welcomes the introduction by the Government
               of Angola of new control arrangements involving redesigned and reconcilable
               Certificates of Origin, and invites the Government of Angola to provide Member
               States with full details of the Certificate of Origin scheme and to brief the
               Committee on this scheme;
                     17. Welcomes the steps announced by the Government of Belgium on 3
               March 2000 in support of the more effective implementation of the measures
               contained in resolution 1173 (1998), welcomes also the establishment by the
               Government of Belgium of an inter-ministerial task force to curb sanctions
               violations, further welcomes the measures taken by the Diamond High Council, in
               conjunction with the Government of Angola, to render sanctions more effective,
               invites the Government of Belgium and the Diamond High Council to continue to
               cooperate with the Committee to devise practical measures to limit access by
               UNITA to the legitimate diamond market and welcomes their public affirmations in
               this regard, and further invites other States hosting diamond markets, as well as
               other States closely involved with the diamond industry, also to cooperate with the
               Committee to devise practical measures to the same end and to inform the
               Committee of measures taken in this regard;
                    18. Welcomes the proposal that a meeting of experts be convened for the
               purpose of devising a system of controls to facilitate the implementation of the

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measures contained in resolution 1173 (1998), including arrangements that would
allow for increased transparency and accountability in the control of diamonds from
their point of origin to the bourses, emphasizes that it is important that, in devising
such controls, every effort be made to avoid inflicting collateral damage on the
legitimate diamond trade, and welcomes the intention of the Republic of South
Africa to host a relevant conference this year;
     19. Calls upon relevant States to cooperate with the diamond industry to
develop and implement more effective arrangements to ensure that members of the
diamond industry worldwide abide by the measures contained in resolution 1173
(1998) and to inform the Committee regarding progress in this regard;

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     With regard to funds and financial measures,
     20. Encourages States to convene a conference of experts to explore
possibilities to strengthen the implementation of the financial measures imposed
against UNITA contained in resolution 1173 (1998);
      21. Calls upon all States to work with financial institutions on their territory
to develop procedures to facilitate the identification of funds and financial assets
that may be subject to the measures contained in resolution 1173 (1998) and the
freezing of such assets;

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     With regard to measures relating to travel and representation,
      22. Emphasizes the importance of States acting to prevent the circumvention
on or from their territory of the measures contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127
(1997) and 1173 (1998), and invites States to review the status of UNITA officials
and representatives, as well as all adult members of their families, designated by the
Committee pursuant to resolution 1127 (1997) and believed to be residing on their
territory, with a view to suspending or cancelling their travel documents, visas and
residence permits in conformity with that resolution;
      23. Calls upon States that have issued passports to UNITA officials and adult
members of their families designated by the Committee pursuant to resolution 1127
(1997) to cancel those passports in conformity with paragraph 4 (b) of that
resolution and to report to the Committee on the status of their efforts in this regard;
       24. Requests the Committee, in consultation with the Government of Angola,
to update the list of UNITA officials and adult members of their immediate families
who are subject to travel restrictions and to expand the information contained in that
list, including date and place of birth and any known addresses, and further requests
the Committee to consult relevant States, including the Government of Angola,
regarding the possible expansion of that list, drawing on the information set out in
paragraphs 140 to 154 of the report of the Panel of Experts;

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                    With regard to additional steps,
                      25. Invites SADC to consider the introduction of measures to strengthen air
               traffic control systems in the subregion for the purpose of detecting illegal flight
               activities across national borders, and further invites SADC to liaise with ICAO to
               consider the establishment of an air traffic regime for the control of regional air
               space;
                     26. Urges all States to make available to the Committee information on the
               violation of the measures contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173
               (1998);
                    27. Further urges all States, including those geographically close to Angola,
               to take immediate steps to enforce, strengthen or enact legislation making it a
               criminal offence under domestic law for their nationals or other individuals
               operating on their territory to violate the measures imposed by the Council against
               UNITA, where they have not already done so, and to inform the Committee of the
               adoption of such measures, and invites States to report the results of all related
               investigations or prosecutions to the Committee;
                     28. Encourages States to inform the relevant professional associations and
               certification bodies of the measures contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127
               (1997) and 1173 (1998), to seek action by these bodies where those measures are
               violated, and to consult with such bodies with a view to improving the
               implementation of those measures;
                    29. Invites the Secretary-General to strengthen collaboration between the
               United Nations and regional and international organizations, including Interpol, that
               may be involved in monitoring or enforcing the implementation of the measures
               contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998);
                    30. Further invites the Secretary-General to develop an information package
               and media campaign designed to educate the public at large on the measures
               contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998);
                    31. Welcomes the appeal, by the Council of Ministers of the OAU meeting in
               Algiers in July 1999, to all Member States of the OAU to work strenuously for the
               implementation of all Security Council resolutions, especially those relating to
               measures imposed against UNITA (A/54/424, annex I), undertakes to convey the
               report of the Panel of Experts to the Chairman of the OAU, and requests the
               Secretary-General to transmit the report to the OAU Secretary-General;
                     32. Underlines the important role played by SADC in the implementation of
               the measures contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998) and
               its determination to strengthen the implementation of the measures against UNITA,
               invites SADC to make known to the Committee what assistance SADC requires in
               implementing this and previous relevant resolutions, expresses its intention to
               initiate a dialogue with SADC with regard to the implementation of activities
               contained in this resolution, strongly urges States and international organizations to
               consider the provision of financial and technical assistance to SADC in this regard,
               recalls the Final Communiqué of the Summit of the Heads of State or Government
               of SADC adopted at Grand Baie, Mauritius, on 13 and 14 September 1998

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(S/1998/915) relating to the application of measures imposed against UNITA,
undertakes to convey the report of the Panel of Experts to the Chairman of SADC,
and requests the Secretary-General to transmit the report to the Executive Secretary
of SADC;
     33.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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[Sanctions against the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA)]

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1296 (2000)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                19 April 2000

               Resolution 1296 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4130th meeting, on
               19 April 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolution 1265 (1999) of 17 September 1999, the statement of its
               President of 12 February 1999 (S/PRST/1999/6) and other relevant resolutions and
               statements of its President,
                     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 September 1999 on
               the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (S/1999/957),
                    Expressing its appreciation to the informal Working Group established
               pursuant to resolution 1265 (1999) for its work,
                     Expressing further its regret that civilians account for the vast majority of
               casualties in armed conflicts and increasingly are targeted by combatants and armed
               elements, reaffirming its concern at the hardships borne by civilians during armed
               conflict, in particular as a result of acts of violence directed against them, especially
               women, children and other vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally
               displaced persons, and recognizing the consequent impact this has on durable peace,
               reconciliation and development,
                    Bearing in mind its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United
               Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security, and underlining the
               importance of taking measures aimed at conflict prevention and resolution,
                      Reaffirming its commitment to the Purposes of the Charter of the United
               Nations as set out in Article 1 (1-4) of the Charter, and to the Principles of the
               Charter as set out in Article 2 (1-7) of the Charter, including its commitment to the
               principles of the political independence, sovereign equality and territorial integrity
               of all States, and to respect for the sovereignty of all States,
                    Underlining the need for all parties concerned to comply with the provisions of
               the Charter of the United Nations and with rules and principles of international law,
               in particular international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, and to
               implement fully the relevant decisions of the Security Council,
                    1.    Emphasizes the need, when considering ways to provide for the
               protection of civilians in armed conflict, to proceed on a case-by-case basis, taking
               into account the particular circumstances, and affirms its intention to take into

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               account relevant recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General
               of 8 September 1999 when carrying out its work;
                     2.   Reaffirms its strong condemnation of the deliberate targeting of civilians
               or other protected persons in situations of armed conflict, and calls upon all parties
               to put an end to such practices;
                     3.   Notes that the overwhelming majority of internally displaced persons and
               other vulnerable groups in situations of armed conflict are civilians and, as such, are
               entitled to the protection afforded to civilians under existing international
               humanitarian law;
                     4.    Reaffirms the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to
               conflict prevention, invites Member States and the Secretary-General to bring to its
               attention any matter which in their opinion may threaten the maintenance of
               international peace and security, affirms in this regard its willingness to consider, in
               the light of its discussion of such matters, the establishment, in appropriate
               circumstances, of preventive missions, and recalls, in this regard, the statement of
               its President of 30 November 1999 (S/PRST/1999/34);
                     5.   Notes that the deliberate targeting of civilian populations or other
               protected persons and the committing of systematic, flagrant and widespread
               violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in situations of armed
               conflict may constitute a threat to international peace and security, and, in this
               regard, reaffirms its readiness to consider such situations and, where necessary, to
               adopt appropriate steps;
                     6.   Invites the Secretary-General to continue to refer to the Council relevant
               information and analysis where he believes that such information or analysis could
               contribute to the resolution of issues before it;
                     7.    Expresses its intention to collaborate with representatives of the relevant
               regional and subregional organizations, where appropriate, in order further to
               improve opportunities for the resolution of armed conflicts and the protection of
               civilians in such conflict;
                    8.    Underlines the importance of safe and unimpeded access of humanitarian
               personnel to civilians in armed conflicts, calls upon all parties concerned, including
               neighbouring States, to cooperate fully with the United Nations Humanitarian
               Coordinator and United Nations agencies in providing such access, invites States
               and the Secretary-General to bring to its attention information regarding the
               deliberate denial of such access in violation of international law, where such denial
               may constitute a threat to international peace and security, and, in this regard,
               expresses its willingness to consider such information and, when necessary, to adopt
               appropriate steps;
                    9.   Reaffirms its grave concern at the harmful and widespread impact of
               armed conflict on civilians, including the particular impact that armed conflict has
               on women, children and other vulnerable groups, and further reaffirms in this regard
               the importance of fully addressing their special protection and assistance needs in
               the mandates of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace-building operations;
                     10. Expresses its intention, where appropriate, to call upon the parties to a
               conflict to make special arrangements to meet the protection and assistance
               requirements of women, children and other vulnerable groups, including through the

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promotion of “days of immunization” and other opportunities for the safe and
unhindered delivery of basic necessary services;
      11. Emphasizes the importance for humanitarian organizations to uphold the
principles of neutrality, impartiality and humanity in their humanitarian activities
and recalls, in this regard, the statement of its President of 9 March 2000
(S/PRST/2000/7);
      12. Reiterates its call to all parties concerned, including non-State parties, to
ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of United Nations and
associated personnel, as well as personnel of humanitarian organizations, and
recalls, in this regard, the statement of its President of 9 February 2000
(S/PRST/2000/4);
      13. Affirms its intention to ensure, where appropriate and feasible, that
peacekeeping missions are given suitable mandates and adequate resources to
protect civilians under imminent threat of physical danger, including by
strengthening the ability of the United Nations to plan and rapidly deploy
peacekeeping personnel, civilian police, civil administrators, and humanitarian
personnel, utilizing the stand-by arrangements as appropriate;
      14. Invites the Secretary-General to bring to its attention situations where
refugees and internally displaced persons are vulnerable to the threat of harassment
or where their camps are vulnerable to infiltration by armed elements and where
such situations may constitute a threat to international peace and security, expresses,
in this regard, its willingness to consider such situations and, where necessary, adopt
appropriate steps to help create a secure environment for civilians endangered by
conflicts, including by providing support to States concerned in this regard, and
recalls, in this regard, its resolution 1208 (1998) of 19 November 1998;
     15. Indicates its willingness to consider the appropriateness and feasibility of
temporary security zones and safe corridors for the protection of civilians and the
delivery of assistance in situations characterized by the threat of genocide, crimes
against humanity and war crimes against the civilian population;
      16. Affirms its intention to include in the mandates of United Nations
peacekeeping operations, where appropriate and on a case-by-case basis, clear terms
for activities related to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of excombatants, including in particular child soldiers, as well as for the safe and timely
disposal of surplus arms and ammunition, emphasizes the importance of
incorporating such measures in specific peace agreements, where appropriate and
with the consent of the parties, also emphasizes in this regard the importance of
adequate resources being made available, and recalls the statement of its President
of 23 March 2000 (S/PRST/2000/10);
      17. Reaffirms its condemnation of all incitements to violence against
civilians in situations of armed conflict, further reaffirms the need to bring to justice
individuals who incite or otherwise cause such violence, and indicates its
willingness, when authorizing missions, to consider, where appropriate, steps in
response to media broadcasts inciting genocide, crimes against humanity and serious
violations of international humanitarian law;
     18. Affirms that, where appropriate, United Nations peacekeeping missions
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               international humanitarian law and human rights law, including peace education and
               children’s protection, while also giving objective information about the activities of
               the United Nations, and further affirms that, where appropriate, regional
               peacekeeping operations should be encouraged to include such mass-media
               components;
                     19. Reiterates the importance of compliance with relevant provisions of
               international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law and of providing
               appropriate training in such law, including child and gender-related provisions, as
               well as in negotiation and communications skills, cultural awareness, civil-military
               coordination and sensitivity in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other communicable
               diseases, to personnel involved in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace-building
               activities, requests the Secretary-General to disseminate appropriate guidance and to
               ensure that such United Nations personnel have the appropriate training, and urges
               relevant Member States, as necessary and feasible, to disseminate appropriate
               instructions and to ensure that appropriate training is included in their programmes
               for personnel involved in similar activities;
                     20. Takes note of the entry into force of the Convention on the Use,
               Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and their Destruction
               of 1997 and the amended Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of
               Mines, Booby Traps and Other Devices (Protocol II) annexed to the Convention on
               Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which
               May be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects of
               1980, recalls the relevant provisions contained therein, notes the beneficial impact
               that their implementation will have on the safety of civilians and encourages those
               in a position to do so to support humanitarian mine action, including by providing
               financial assistance to this end;
                     21. Notes that the excessive accumulation and destabilizing effect of small
               arms and light weapons pose a considerable impediment to the provision of
               humanitarian assistance and have a potential to exacerbate and prolong conflicts,
               endanger civilians and undermine security and the confidence required for a return
               to peace and stability;
                     22. Recalls the decision of the members of the Council set out in the Note by
               its President of 17 April 2000 (S/2000/319) to establish on a temporary basis an
               informal Working Group of the Security Council on the general issue of sanctions,
               and requests the informal Working Group to consider the recommendations
               contained in the report of the Secretary-General of 8 September 1999 relating to its
               mandate;
                     23. Recalls the letter of its President to the President of the General
               Assembly of 14 February 2000 (S/2000/119), takes note of the letter to its President
               from the President of the General Assembly of 7 April 2000 (S/2000/298) enclosing
               a letter from the Chairman of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of
               1 April 2000, welcomes in this regard the work by the Committee with reference to
               the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General of 8 September 1999
               which relate to its mandate, and encourages the General Assembly to continue
               consideration of these aspects of the protection of civilians in armed conflict;

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      24. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to include in his written
reports to the Council on matters of which it is seized, as appropriate, observations
relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict;
      25. Requests the Secretary-General to submit by 30 March 2001 his next
report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with a view to requesting
additional such reports in future, further requests the Secretary-General to include in
this report any additional recommendations on ways the Council and other Organs
of the United Nations, acting within their sphere of responsibility, could further
improve the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict, and encourages
the Secretary-General to consult the Inter-Agency Standing Committee in the
preparation of the reports;
     26.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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[Protection of civilians in armed conflicts]

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1297 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               12 May 2000

               Resolution 1297 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4142nd meeting,
               on 12 May 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 1177 (1998) of 26 June 1998, 1226 (1999) of 29
               January 1999 and 1227 (1999) of 10 February 1999,
                    Deeply disturbed by the outbreak of renewed fighting between Eritrea and
               Ethiopia,
                     Stressing the need for both parties to achieve a peaceful resolution of the
               conflict,
                    Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty,
               independence and territorial integrity of Eritrea and Ethiopia,
                    Expressing its strong support for the efforts of the Organization of African
               Unity (OAU) to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict,
                    Welcoming the efforts of its Mission to the region and its report of 11 May
               2000 (S/2000/413),
                    Convinced of the need for further and immediate diplomatic efforts,
                    Noting with concern that the renewed fighting has serious humanitarian
               implications for the civilian population of the two countries,
                    Stressing that the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia constitutes a threat to
               peace and security,
                     Stressing also that renewed hostilities constitute an even greater threat to the
               stability, security and economic development of the subregion,
                    1.    Strongly condemns the renewed fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia;
                     2.   Demands that both parties immediately cease all military action and
               refrain from the further use of force;
                     3.   Demands the earliest possible reconvening, without preconditions, of
               substantive peace talks, under OAU auspices, on the basis of the Framework
               Agreement and the Modalities and of the work conducted by the OAU as recorded in
               its Communiqué issued by its current Chairman of 5 May 2000 (S/2000/394);

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                     4.     Resolves to meet again within 72 hours of the adoption of this resolution
               to take immediate steps to ensure compliance with this resolution in the event that
               hostilities continue;
                     5.   Reaffirms its full support for the continuing efforts of the OAU, of
               Algeria its current Chairman, and of other interested parties to achieve a peaceful
               resolution of the conflict;
                     6.   Endorses the Framework Agreement and the Modalities as the basis for
               the peaceful resolution of the dispute between the two parties;
                     7.    Endorses also the 5 May 2000 Communiqué issued by the current
               Chairman of the OAU, which records the achievements of the OAU-led negotiations
               up to that point, including the areas of convergence already established between the
               two parties;
                     8.    Calls on both parties to ensure the safety of civilian populations and fully
               to respect human rights and international humanitarian law;
                    9.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council fully and regularly
               informed on the situation;
                    10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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[The situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia]

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1298 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               17 May 2000

               Resolution 1298 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4144th meeting, on
               17 May 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 1177 (1998) of 26 June 1998, 1226 (1999) of 29
               January 1999, 1227 (1999) of 10 February 1999 and 1297 (2000) of 12 May 2000,
                    Recalling in particular its urging of all States to end all sales of arms and
               munitions to Eritrea and Ethiopia contained in its resolution 1227 (1999),
                    Deeply disturbed by the continuation of fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia,
                    Deploring the loss of human life resulting from the fighting, and strongly
               regretting the negative impact the diversion of resources to the conflict continues to
               have on efforts to address the ongoing humanitarian food crisis in the region,
                     Stressing the need for both parties to achieve a peaceful resolution of the
               conflict,
                    Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty,
               independence and territorial integrity of Eritrea and Ethiopia,
                    Expressing its strong support for the efforts of the Organization of African
               Unity (OAU) to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict,
                     Noting that the proximity talks held in Algiers from 29 April to 5 May 2000
               and reported in the OAU Communiqué of 5 May 2000 (S/2000/394) were intended
               to assist the two parties to arrive at a final detailed peace implementation plan
               acceptable to each of them, which would lead to the peaceful resolution of the
               conflict,
                     Recalling the efforts of the Security Council, including through its Mission to
               the region, to achieve a peaceful resolution of the situation,
                    Convinced of the need for further and immediate diplomatic efforts,
                     Noting with concern that the fighting has serious humanitarian implications for
               the civilian population of the two States,
                    Stressing that the hostilities constitute an increasing threat to the stability,
               security and economic development of the subregion,

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                     Determining that the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia constitutes a threat
               to regional peace and security,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Strongly condemns the continued fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia;
                     2.   Demands that both parties immediately cease all military action and
               refrain from the further use of force;
                    3.  Demands further that both parties withdraw their forces from military
               engagement and take no action that would aggravate tensions;
                     4.   Demands the earliest possible reconvening, without preconditions, of
               substantive peace talks, under OAU auspices, on the basis of the Framework
               Agreement and the Modalities and of the work conducted by the OAU as recorded in
               its Communiqué issued by its current Chairman of 5 May 2000 (S/2000/394), which
               would conclude a peaceful definitive settlement of the conflict;
                    5.    Requests that the current Chairman of the OAU consider dispatching
               urgently his Personal Envoy to the region to seek immediate cessation of hostilities
               and resumption of the peace talks;
                    6.    Decides that all States shall prevent:
                      (a) the sale or supply to Eritrea and Ethiopia, by their nationals or from their
               territories, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, of arms and related matériel of all
               types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment,
               paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, whether or not
               originating in their territory;
                     (b) any provision to Eritrea and Ethiopia by their nationals or from their
               territories of technical assistance or training related to the provision, manufacture,
               maintenance or use of the items in (a) above;
                     7.   Decides also that the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above shall not
               apply to supplies of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian
               use, as approved in advance by the Committee established by paragraph 8 below;
                     8.   Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of
               procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the
               Council, to undertake the following tasks and to report on its work to the Council
               with its observations and recommendations:
                    (a) to seek from all States further information regarding the action taken by
               them with a view to implementing effectively the measures imposed by paragraph 6
               above, and thereafter to request from them whatever further information it may
               consider necessary;
                     (b) to consider information brought to its attention by States concerning
               violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above and to recommend
               appropriate measures in response thereto;
                    (c) to make periodic reports to the Security Council on information
               submitted to it regarding alleged violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 6
               above, identifying where possible persons or entities, including vessels and aircraft,
               reported to be engaged in such violations;

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     (d) to promulgate such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the
implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above;
      (e) to give consideration to, and decide upon, requests for the exceptions set
out in paragraph 7 above;
     (f)   to examine the reports submitted pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 12
below;
      9.    Calls upon all States and all international and regional organizations to
act strictly in conformity with this resolution, notwithstanding the existence of any
rights granted or obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement or
of any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted prior to the entry into
force of the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above;
     10. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to the
Committee established by paragraph 8 above and to make the necessary
arrangements in the Secretariat for this purpose;
      11. Requests States to report in detail to the Secretary-General within 30
days of the date of adoption of this resolution on the specific steps they have taken
to give effect to the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above;
      12. Requests all States, relevant United Nations bodies and, as appropriate,
other organizations and interested parties to report information on possible
violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above to the Committee
established by paragraph 8 above;
     13. Requests the Committee established by paragraph 8 above to make
information it considers relevant publicly available through appropriate media,
including through the improved use of information technology;
      14. Requests the Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia and other concerned
parties to establish appropriate arrangements for the provision of humanitarian
assistance and to endeavour to ensure that such assistance responds to local needs
and is safely delivered to, and used by, its intended recipients;
      15. Requests the Secretary-General to submit an initial report to the Council
within 15 days of the date of adoption of this resolution on compliance with
paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 above, and thereafter every 60 days after the date of adoption
of this resolution on its implementation and on the humanitarian situation in Eritrea
and Ethiopia;
     16. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above are established
for twelve months and that, at the end of this period, the Council will decide
whether the Governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia have complied with paragraphs 2,
3 and 4 above, and, accordingly, whether to extend these measures for a further
period with the same conditions;
      17. Decides also that the measures imposed by paragraph 6 above shall be
terminated immediately if the Secretary-General reports that a peaceful definitive
settlement of the conflict has been concluded;
     18.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1298 (2000) [on measures against the sale or supply to Eritrea and Ethiopia of arms and related matériel of all types]
[Measures against the sale or supply to Eritrea and Ethiopia of arms and related matériel of all types]

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1299 (2000)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                19 May 2000

               Resolution 1299 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4145th meeting on
               19 May 2000

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President on the
               situation in Sierra Leone,
                   Having considered the letter of the Secretary-General to its President of 17
               May (S/2000/446), and awaiting his next report,
                    Convinced that the deterioration in security conditions on the ground
               necessitates the rapid reinforcement of the military component of the United Nations
               Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) to provide the mission with additional
               resources to fulfil its mandate,
                    1.   Decides that the military component of UNAMSIL shall be expanded to a
               maximum of 13,000 military personnel, including the 260 military observers already
               deployed;
                     2.   Expresses its appreciation to all States who, in order to expedite the rapid
               reinforcement of UNAMSIL, have accelerated the deployment of their troops to
               UNAMSIL, made available additional personnel, and offered logistical, technical
               and other forms of military assistance, and calls upon all those in a position to do so
               to provide further support;
                     3.   Decides, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
               that the restrictions set out in paragraph 2 of its resolution 1171 (1998) of 5 June
               1998 do not apply to the sale or supply of arms and related matériel for the sole use
               in Sierra Leone of those Member States cooperating with UNAMSIL and the
               Government of Sierra Leone;
                    4.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1299 (2000) [on expansion of the military component of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)]
[Expansion of the military component of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)]

S/55 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/55 [172] UN MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE

UN Mission in Sierra Leone|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|INTERNAL SECURITY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SIERRA LEONE|MILITARY PERSONNEL|RAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCES|MILITARY ASSISTANCE|SANCTIONS|ARMS TRANSFERS


               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1300 (2000)
               Security Council                                             Distr.: General
                                                                            31 May 2000

               Resolution 1300 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4148th meeting, on
               31 May 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
               Disengagement Observer Force of 22 May 2000 (S/2000/459),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases,
                    Decides:
                     (a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its
               resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;
                    (b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer
               Force for another period of six months, that is, until 30 November 2000;
                     (c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a
               report on the development in the situation and the measures taken to implement
               resolution 338 (1973).

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Security Council resolution 1300 (2000) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)]

S/55 [55] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
S/55 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

UN Disengagement Observer Force|TRUCE SUPERVISION|MIDDLE EAST|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1301 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               31 May 2000

               Resolution 1301 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4149th meeting, on
               31 May 2000

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the Western Sahara, in particular
               resolution 1108 (1997) of 22 May 1997 and resolution 1292 (2000) of 29 February
               2000,
                    Recalling also the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the
               Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel of 9 December 1994,
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 22 May 2000 (S/2000/461)
               and the efforts of his Personal Envoy in his mission as outlined by the Secretary-General, and endorsing the observations and recommendations contained therein,
                     Reiterating full support for the continued efforts exerted by the United Nations
               Mission for a Referendum in the Western Sahara (MINURSO) to implement the
               Settlement Plan and agreements adopted by the parties to hold a free, fair and
               impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara,
               noting that fundamental differences between the parties over the interpretation of the
               main provisions remain to be resolved,
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 July 2000, with the
               expectation that the parties will offer the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy
               specific and concrete proposals that can be agreed to in order to resolve the multiple
               problems relating to the implementation of the Settlement Plan and explore all ways
               and means to achieve an early, durable and agreed resolution to their dispute over
               Western Sahara;
                    2.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide an assessment of the situation
               before the end of the present mandate;
                    3.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1301 (2000) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendun in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UN. Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT


               United Nations                                                                        S/RES/1302 (2000)
               Security Council                                                    Distr.: General
                                                                                8 June 2000

               Resolution 1302 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4152nd meeting, on
               8 June 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its resolutions 986
               (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997, 1129 (1997) of 12 September
               1997, 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997, 1153 (1998) of 20 February 1998, 1175
               (1998) of 19 June 1998, 1210 (1998) of 24 November 1998, 1242 (1999) of 21 May
               1999, 1266 (1999) of 4 October 1999, 1275 (1999) of 19 November 1999, 1280
               (1999) of 3 December 1999, 1281 (1999) of 10 December 1999, 1284 (1999) of 17
               December 1999 and 1293 (2000) of 31 March 2000,
                     Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the
               humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the Government of
               Iraq of the relevant resolutions, including notably resolution 687 (1991) of 3 April
               1991, allows the Council to take further action with regard to the prohibitions
               referred to in resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, in accordance with the
               provisions of those resolutions,
                      Convinced also of the need for equitable distribution of humanitarian supplies
               to all segments of the Iraqi population throughout the country,
                    Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,
                     Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
               territorial integrity of Iraq,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those
               contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12 and subject to paragraph 15 of resolution 1284
               (1999), shall remain in force for a new period of 180 days beginning at 00.01 hours,
               Eastern Daylight Time, on 9 June 2000;
                     2.    Further decides that from the sum produced from the import by States of
               petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq, including financial and other
               essential transactions related thereto, in the 180-day period referred to in paragraph
               1 above, the amounts recommended by the Secretary-General in his report of 1
               February 1998 (S/1998/90) for the food/nutrition and health sectors should continue
               to be allocated on a priority basis in the context of the activities of the Secretariat, of

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               which 13 per cent of the sum produced in the period referred to above shall be used
               for the purposes referred to in paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995);
                     3.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take the actions necessary
               to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of this resolution, and to
               continue to enhance as necessary the United Nations observation process in Iraq in
               such a way as to provide the required assurances to the Council that the goods
               produced in accordance with this resolution are distributed equitably and that all
               supplies authorized for procurement, including dual usage items and spare parts, are
               utilized for the purpose for which they have been authorized;
                     4.    Further decides to conduct a thorough review of all aspects of the
               implementation of this resolution 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1
               above and again prior to the end of the 180-day period, and expresses its intention,
               prior to the end of that period, to consider favourably renewal of the provisions of
               this resolution as appropriate, provided that the reviews indicate that those
               provisions are being satisfactorily implemented;
                     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council 90 days after the
               entry into force of this resolution on its implementation, and further requests the
               Secretary-General to report prior to the end of the 180-day period, on the basis of
               observations of United Nations personnel in Iraq, and of consultations with the
               Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of
               medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and materials and supplies for essential
               civilian needs, financed in accordance with paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995),
               including in his briefing and report any observations which he may have on the
               adequacy of the revenues to meet Iraq’s humanitarian needs;
                    6.    Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in close
               coordination with the Secretary-General, to report to the Council after the entry into
               force of paragraph 1 above and prior to the end of the 180-day period on the
               implementation of the arrangements in paragraphs 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10 of resolution
               986 (1995);
                     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to appoint, in consultation with the
               Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), no later than 10 August 2000, the
               additional Overseers necessary to approve petroleum and petroleum product export
               contracts in accordance with paragraph 1 of resolution 986 (1995) and the
               procedures of the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990);
                      8.   Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to approve,
               after 30 days, on the basis of proposals from the Secretary-General, lists of basic
               water and sanitation supplies, decides, notwithstanding paragraph 3 of resolution
               661 (1990) and paragraph 20 of resolution 687 (1991), that supplies of these items
               will not be submitted for approval of that Committee, except for items subject to the
               provisions of resolution 1051 (1996), and will be notified to the Secretary-General
               and financed in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 8 (a) and 8 (b) of
               resolution 986 (1995), and requests the Secretary-General to inform the Committee
               in a timely manner of all such notifications received and actions taken;
                    9.   Decides that from the funds produced pursuant to this resolution in the
               escrow account established by paragraph 7 of resolution 986 (1995), up to a total of
               600 million US dollars may be used to meet any reasonable expenses, other than
               expenses payable in Iraq, which follow directly from the contracts approved in

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accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 1175 (1998) and paragraph 18 of
resolution 1284 (1999), and expresses its intention to consider favourably the
renewal of this measure;
      10. Decides that the funds in the escrow account which resulted from the
suspension in accordance with paragraph 20 of resolution 1284 (1999) shall be used
for the purposes set out in paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995), and further
decides that paragraph 20 of resolution 1284 (1999) shall remain in force and shall
apply to the new 180-day period referred to in paragraph 1 above and shall not be
subject to further renewal;
      11. Welcomes the efforts of the Committee established by resolution 661
(1990) to review applications expeditiously, and encourages the Committee to make
further efforts in that regard;
     12. Calls upon the Government of Iraq to take all additional steps necessary
to implement paragraph 27 of resolution 1284 (1999), and further requests the
Secretary-General regularly to review and report on the implementation of these
measures;
     13. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Committee established
by resolution 661 (1990) recommendations regarding the implementation of
paragraphs 1 (a) and 6 of resolution 986 (1995) to minimize the delay in the
payment of the full amount of each purchase of Iraqi petroleum and petroleum
products into the escrow account established by paragraph 7 of resolution
986 (1995);
      14. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Committee established
by resolution 661 (1990) recommendations regarding the utilization of excess funds
drawn from the account created by paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 986 (1995), in
particular for the purposes set out in paragraphs 8 (a) and 8 (b) of that resolution;
      15. Urges all States, and in particular the Government of Iraq, to provide
their full cooperation in the effective implementation of this resolution;
      16. Appeals to all States to continue to cooperate in the timely submission of
applications and the expeditious issue of export licences, facilitating the transit of
humanitarian supplies authorized by the Committee established by resolution 661
(1990), and to take all other appropriate measures within their competence in order
to ensure that urgently needed humanitarian supplies reach the Iraqi people as
rapidly as possible;
       17. Stresses the need to continue to ensure respect for the security and safety
of all persons directly involved in the implementation of this resolution in Iraq;
      18. Invites the Secretary-General to appoint independent experts to prepare
by 26 November 2000 a comprehensive report and analysis of the humanitarian
situation in Iraq, including the current humanitarian needs arising from that situation
and recommendations to meet those needs, within the framework of the existing
resolutions;
     19.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1302 (2000) [on measures to provide for humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]
[Masures to provide for humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]

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               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1303 (2000)
               Security Council                                              Distr.: General
                                                                             14 June 2000

               Resolution 1303 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4155th meeting, on
               14 June 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 26 May 2000 (S/2000/496
               and Corr.1) on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, and in particular the call to
               the parties to assess and address the humanitarian issue of missing persons with due
               urgency and seriousness,
                    Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing
               conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the United Nations Peacekeeping
               Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) beyond 15 June 2000,
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                     1.   Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, and in particular
               resolutions 1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and 1283 (1999) of 15 December 1999;
                    2.  Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending
               15 December 2000;
                    3.    Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 1 December 2000
               on the implementation of this resolution;
                    4.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1303 (2000) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

S/55 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/55 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|HIV/AIDS PREVENTION