UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1141 (1997)
                                                               28 November 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1141 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3837th meeting,
                                on 28 November 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions and those adopted by the General
Assembly,

     Taking note of the request of 29 October 1997 from the President of the
Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/1997/832,
annex II),

     Taking note also of the report of the Secretary-General of 31 October 1997
(S/1997/832) and the addendum to this report (S/1997/832/Add.1), and the
recommendations contained therein,

     Commending the role of the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti
(UNTMIH) in assisting the Government of Haiti by supporting and contributing to
the professionalization of the Haitian national police, and expressing its
appreciation to all Member States which have contributed to UNTMIH,

     Noting the termination in accordance with resolution 1123 (1997) (of
30 July 1997) of the mandate of UNTMIH as of 30 November 1997,

     Commending further the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the coordination of activities by the United Nations system to
promote institution-building, national reconciliation and economic
rehabilitation in Haiti,

     Noting the key role played to date by the United Nations Civilian Police,
the International Civilian Mission in Haiti and United Nations Development
Programme technical assistance in helping to establish a fully functioning
Haitian national police force of adequate size and structure as an integral
element of the consolidation of democracy and the revitalization of Haiti's
system of justice and, in this context, welcoming continued progress towards
professionalization of the Haitian national police and towards fulfilment of the
May 1997 "Haitian national police development plan for 1997-2001",

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     Stressing the link between peace and development, noting that significant
international assistance is indispensable for sustainable development in Haiti,
and stressing that a sustained commitment by the international community and the
international financial institutions to assist and support the economic, social
and institutional development in Haiti is indispensable for long-term peace and
security in the country,

     Recognizing that the people and the Government of Haiti bear the ultimate
responsibility for national reconciliation, the maintenance of a secure and
stable environment, the administration of justice, and the reconstruction of
their country,

     1.   Affirms the importance of a professional, self-sustaining, fully
functioning national police of adequate size and structure, able to conduct the
full spectrum of police functions, to the consolidation of democracy and the
revitalization of Haiti's system of justice and encourages Haiti to pursue its
plans in these respects;

     2.   Decides further to paragraph 1 above, and at the request of the
President of the Republic of Haiti, to establish until 30 November 1998 a United
Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), composed of up to 300
civilian police, with a mandate limited to a single one-year period ending on
30 November 1998 in order to continue to assist the Government of Haiti by
supporting and contributing to the professionalization of the Haitian national
police in accordance with the arrangements, including mentoring Haitian national
police field performance, set out in paragraphs 39-40 of the report of the
Secretary-General of 31 October 1997 and paragraphs 2-12 of the addendum to this
report;

     3.   Affirms also that further international assistance to the Haitian
national police, should it be needed, should be provided through United Nations
specialized agencies and programmes, in particular the United Nations
Development Programme, and through international and regional organizations and
by interested Member States;

     4.   Affirms also that all special arrangements accorded to MIPONUH will
not constitute precedents for other operations of the same nature that include
civilian police personnel;

     5.   Decides also that MIPONUH will assume responsibility for those UNTMIH
personnel and United Nations-owned assets required for its use in fulfilment of
its mandate;

     6.   Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions
undertaken by the United Nations and by Member States pursuant to this and other
relevant resolutions in order to carry out the provisions of the mandate as set
out in paragraph 2 above;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on
the implementation of this resolution every three months from the date of its
adoption until the mandate of MIPONUH expires on 30 November 1998;

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     8.   Recognizes that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction constitute
the major tasks facing the Haitian Government and people and that significant
international assistance is indispensable for sustainable development in Haiti,
and stresses the commitment of the international community to a long-term
programme of support for Haiti;

     9.   Requests all States to make voluntary contributions to the trust fund
established in resolution 975 (1995) for the Haitian national police, in
particular for the recruitment and deployment by the United Nations Development
Programme of police advisers to assist the inspector general, directorate
general, and department headquarters of the Haitian national police;

     10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1141 (1997) [on establishment of the UN Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH)]
[Establishment of a UN Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH)]

S/52 [138] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/52 [139] UN CIVILIAN POLICE MISSION IN HAITI

UN CIVILIAN POLICE MISSION IN HAITI > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN Transition Mission in Haiti|UNDP|SPECIAL MISSIONS|POLICE|RECONSTRUCTION|HAITI|ESTABLISHMENT|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1140 (1997)
                                                               28 November 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1140 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3836th meeting,
                                on 28 November 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 1110 (1997) of 28 May 1997,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Preventive
Deployment Force for an additional period terminating on 4 December 1997;

     2.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                       -----

97-34091 (E)

Security Council resolution 1140 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP)]

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S/52 [72] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE
S/52 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

UN Preventive Deployment Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|NORTH MACEDONIA|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1143 (1997)
                                                               4 December 1997

                               RESOLUTION 1143 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3840th meeting,
                                 on 4 December 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions and in particular its resolutions
986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997 and 1129 (1997) of
12 September 1997,

     Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the
humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by 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
relief to all segments of the Iraqi population throughout the country,

     Welcoming the report submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with
paragraph 3 of resolution 1111 (1997) (S/1997/935) and his intention to submit a
supplementary report, as well as the report submitted in accordance with
paragraph 4 of resolution 1111 (1997) by the Committee established by resolution
661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 (S/1997/942),

     Noting with concern that, despite the ongoing implementation of resolutions
986 (1995) and 1111 (1997), the population of Iraq continues to face a serious
nutritional and health situation,

     Determined to avoid any further deterioration of the current humanitarian
situation,

     Noting with appreciation the recommendation of the Secretary-General that
the Council re-examine the adequacy of the revenues provided by resolution
986 (1995) and consider how best to meet the priority humanitarian requirements
of the Iraqi people, including the possibility of increasing those revenues,

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     Noting also with appreciation the Secretary-General's intention to include
in his supplementary report recommendations on ways to improve the processing
and supply of humanitarian goods under resolution 986 (1995),

     Welcoming the efforts made by the Committee established by resolution
661 (1990) to refine and clarify its working procedures and encouraging the
Committee to go further in that direction in order to expedite the approval
process,

     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, shall remain in force for another period
of 180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on 5 December 1997;

     2.   Further decides that the provisions of the distribution plan in
respect of goods purchased in accordance with resolution 1111 (1997) shall
continue to apply to foodstuffs, medicine and health supplies purchased in
accordance with this resolution pending the Secretary-General's approval of a
new distribution plan, to be submitted by the Government of Iraq before
5 January 1998;

     3.   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, on receipt
of the reports referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 below, and expresses its
intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to consider favourably
renewal of the provisions of this resolution, provided that the reports referred
to in paragraphs 4 and 5 below indicate that those provisions are being
satisfactorily implemented;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council 90 days after
the date of entry into force of paragraph 1 above, and again prior to the end of
the 180-day period, on the basis of observation by United Nations personnel in
Iraq, and on the basis 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
reports any observations he may have on the adequacy of the revenues to meet
Iraq's humanitarian needs, and on Iraq's capacity to export sufficient
quantities of petroleum and petroleum products to produce the sum referred to in
paragraph 1 of resolution 986 (1995);

     5.   Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in close
coordination with the Secretary-General, to report to the Council 90 days after
the date of entry into force of paragraph 1 above and again 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);

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     6.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to submit a
supplementary report, and expresses its willingness, in the light of his
recommendations, to find ways of improving the implementation of the
humanitarian programme and to take such action over additional resources as
needed to meet priority humanitarian requirements of the Iraqi people, as well
as to consider an extension of the time-frame for the implementation of this
resolution;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit his supplementary report to
the Council no later than 30 January 1998;

     8.   Stresses the need to ensure respect for the security and safety of all
persons appointed by the Secretary-General for the implementation of this
resolution in Iraq;

     9.   Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to
continue, in close coordination with the Secretary-General, to refine and
clarify working procedures in order to expedite the approval process and to
report to the Council no later than 30 January 1998;

     10.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1143 (1997) [on extension of the authorization to import, temporarily, petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq]
[Renewal of the authorization to import, temporarily, petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq]

UN. Oil-for-Food Programme|UN. Security Council Committee Established by Resolution 661 (1990) concerning the Situation between Iraq and Kuwait|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PETROLEUM EXPORTS|FOOD SUPPLY|IRAQ|MEDICAL SUPPLIES|STAFF SECURITY|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION


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NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1142 (1997)
                                                               4 December 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1142 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3839th meeting,
                                 on 4 December 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in
the former Yugoslavia, in particular its resolutions 1105 (1997) of 9 April 1997
and 1110 (1997) of 28 May 1997,

     Recalling also its resolutions 1101 (1997) of 28 March 1997 and 1114 (1997)
of 19 June 1997, which expressed the Council's concern over the situation in
Albania,

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

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

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

     Welcoming the phased reduction and restructuring of UNPREDEP troop strength
which has taken place pursuant to its resolution 1110 (1997),

     Taking note of the letter of 31 October 1997 from the Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Secretary-General,
requesting the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP (S/1997/838, annex),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 20 November 1997
and the recommendations contained therein (S/1997/911),

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     Taking note of the Secretary-General's observations that there have been a
number of positive developments in the overall situation in the area, in
particular the stabilization of the situation in Albania, but that peace and
stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continue to depend
largely on developments in other parts of the region,

     Bearing in mind the intention of Member States and interested organizations
to consider actively the instituting of possible alternatives to UNPREDEP,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP for the final period until
31 August 1998, with the withdrawal of the military component immediately
thereafter;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by 1 June 1998
on the modalities of the termination of UNPREDEP, including practical steps for
the complete withdrawal of the military component immediately after
31 August 1998, and to submit recommendations on the type of international
presence that would be most appropriate for the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia after 31 August 1998;

     3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1142 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) for the final period until 31 Aug. 1998]
[Final extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP)]

S/52 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/52 [71] THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA SITUATION
S/52 [72] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE

UN Preventive Deployment Force|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|NORTH MACEDONIA


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1144 (1997)
                                                               19 December 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1144 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3842nd meeting,
                                on 19 December 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in
the former Yugoslavia, including resolutions 1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995,
1035 (1995) of 21 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1103 (1997) of
31 March 1997 and 1107 (1997) of 16 May 1997,

     Expressing its continued commitment to the political settlement of the
conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, preserving the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of all States there within their internationally recognized borders,

     Welcoming the conclusions of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation
Council held in Sintra on 30 May 1997 (S/1997/434, annex) and the Peace
Implementation Conference held in Bonn on 9 and 10 December 1997 (S/1997/979,
annex),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 10 December 1997
(S/1997/966), and taking note of his observations, in particular with regard to
the International Police Task Force (IPTF),

     Affirming its full support of the High Representative and his staff and his
responsibility in implementing the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreement,

     Commending the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH),
in particular the IPTF for its valuable work in such areas as police
restructuring, training, weapons inspections and promoting freedom of movement,
as well as its assistance in connection with the elections in Bosnia and
Herzegovina,

     Expressing its appreciation to the personnel of UNMIBH and commending the
leadership and dedication of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
and the IPTF Commissioner in their efforts to support implementation of the
Peace Agreement,

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     Noting that the presence of IPTF monitors is contingent on the existence of
adequate security arrangements, which, at present, can only be secured by a
credible international military force,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia
and Herzegovina, which includes the IPTF, for an additional period terminating
on 21 June 1998, which will be renewed for a further period unless there are
significant changes to the security arrangements as currently provided by the
multinational stabilization force (SFOR), and decides also that the IPTF shall
continue to be entrusted with the tasks set out in Annex 11 of the Peace
Agreement, including the tasks referred to in the conclusions of the Peace
Implementation Conference held in London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012,
annex) and of the Sintra and Bonn meetings and as agreed by the authorities in
Bosnia and Herzegovina;

     2.   Expresses its support for the conclusions of the Bonn Peace
Implementation Conference, and encourages the Secretary-General to pursue
implementation of its relevant recommendations, in particular on the
restructuring of the IPTF;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed regularly
about the work of the IPTF and in particular its progress in assisting the
restructuring of law enforcement agencies; to report every three months on the
implementation of its mandate of UNMIBH as a whole; and to include in his first
report a description of action taken to implement recommendations of the Bonn
Conference on restructuring the IPTF, particularly the creation of specialized
IPTF units to train Bosnian police to address more effectively key public
security issues;

     4.   Reaffirms that the successful implementation of the tasks of the IPTF
rests on the quality, experience and professional skill of its personnel, and
urges Member States, with the support of the Secretary-General, to ensure the
provision of such qualified personnel;

      5.  Urges also Member States to provide training, equipment and related
assistance for local police forces in coordination with the IPTF, recognizing
that resources are critical to the success of the police reform efforts of the
IPTF;

      6.  Calls upon all concerned to ensure the closest possible coordination
among the Office of the High Representative, the multinational stabilization
force, UNMIBH and the relevant civilian organizations and agencies in order to
ensure the successful implementation of the Peace Agreement and the priority
objectives of the civilian consolidation plans, as well as the security of the
IPTF;

     7.   Pays tribute to the victims of the 17 September 1997 helicopter crash
in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including members of the Office of the High
Representative, the IPTF and a bilateral assistance programme, for their
sacrifice in advancing the peace process;

     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1144 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the International Police Task Force (IPTF)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH)]

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S/52 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION
S/52 [63] UN MISSION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
S/52 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

International Police Task Force|INTERNATIONAL POLICE TASK FORCE > TERMS OF REFERENCE.|UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina|Stabilization Force|Peace Implementation Conference (1997 : Bonn, Germany)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POLICE|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|TERMS OF REFERENCE|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|CONFERENCES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1145 (1997)
                                                               19 December 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1145 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3843rd meeting,
                                on 19 December 1997

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions concerning the territories of
Eastern Slavonia, Baranja, and Western Sirmium of the Republic of Croatia (the
Region),

     Reaffirming its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the Republic of Croatia, and emphasizing in this regard that the
territories of the Region are integral parts of the Republic of Croatia,

     Recalling the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja
and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951), signed on 12 November 1995 by the Government
of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb community (the Basic Agreement),
which promotes the mutual confidence, safety and security of all inhabitants in
the Region,

     Noting the termination of the mandate of the United Nations Transitional
Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES) on
15 January 1998, as envisaged in its resolution 1079 (1996) of 15 November 1996
as well as in the Basic Agreement, and in accordance with its resolution
1120 (1997) of 14 July 1997, and expressing its deep appreciation to the
Transitional Administrators for their leadership of the efforts of the United
Nations in promoting peace, stability, and democracy in the Region, and to the
civilian and military personnel of UNTAES for their dedication and achievement
in facilitating the peaceful reintegration of the Region into the Republic of
Croatia,

     Emphasizing the continuing obligation, under the Basic Agreement and
international conventions, of the Government of the Republic of Croatia to allow
all refugees and displaced persons to return in safety to their homes throughout
the Republic of Croatia, and further emphasizing the urgency and importance of
the two-way return of all displaced persons in the Republic of Croatia,

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     Recalling the mandate of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe (OSCE) of 26 June 1997 (S/1997/522, annex) providing for a continued and
reinforced OSCE presence in the Republic of Croatia, with a focus on the two-way
return of all refugees and displaced persons, the protection of their rights,
and the protection of persons belonging to national minorities,

     Welcoming the letter from the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Croatia
to the Secretary-General of 6 November 1997 (S/1997/913), requesting a continued
presence of United Nations civilian police monitors after the termination of the
UNTAES mandate,

     Welcoming also the report of the Secretary-General of 4 December 1997
(S/1997/953 and Addendum 1) and the recommendations contained therein, including
his recommendation for the establishment of a support group of civilian police
monitors,

     Stressing that the Croatian authorities bear the main responsibility for
the successful completion of the peaceful reintegration of the Region and the
true reconciliation of the people,

     1.   Notes the termination of UNTAES on 15 January 1998, and expresses its
continued full support for UNTAES as it completes its mandate;

     2.   Reiterates the continuing obligation of the Government of the Republic
of Croatia, under the Basic Agreement, to respect the highest standards of human
rights and fundamental freedoms and to promote an atmosphere of confidence among
local residents regardless of ethnic origin, as well as its continuing
obligations under international conventions and other agreements in this regard;

     3.   Underlines that it is the Government of the Republic of Croatia and
the Croatian police and judicial authorities who bear full responsibility for
the security and safeguarding of the civil rights of all residents of the
Republic of Croatia, regardless of ethnicity;

     4.   Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia to implement
fully and promptly all of its obligations and commitments, including those
reached with UNTAES, with regard to the Region;

     5.   Stresses the need for the Government of the Republic of Croatia to
pursue the economic revitalization of the Region and notes, in this respect, the
importance of past and future involvement by the international community;

     6.   Notes with approval the recent improved performance of the Government
of the Republic of Croatia towards fulfilling its obligations, including the
adoption of a comprehensive programme of national reconciliation, and encourages
continued progress in this regard;

     7.   Reaffirms the right of all refugees and displaced persons originating
from the Republic of Croatia to return to their homes of origin throughout the
Republic of Croatia, welcomes the fact that some progress has been made in the
peaceful two-way return of displaced persons and the return of refugees in the
Region, and calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia to remove legal
obstacles and other impediments to two-way returns, including through the

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resolution of property issues, the establishment of straightforward procedures
for returns, the adequate funding of the Joint Council and all relevant
activities of municipalities, the clarification and full implementation of the
Amnesty Law, and other measures, as set out in the report of the Secretary-General;

     8.   Reminds the local Serb community of the continued importance of
demonstrating a constructive attitude and participating actively in the process
of reintegration and national reconciliation;

     9.   Stresses that the achievement of the long-term goals for the Region
established by the Security Council depend upon the commitment of the Government
of the Republic of Croatia to the permanent reintegration of its Serb citizens
and upon the vigilant and active role of the international community and, in
this regard, welcomes the key role of the OSCE;

     10. Emphasizes the role of other international organizations and the
United Nations specialized agencies, in particular the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees, in the Republic of Croatia;

     11. Reiterates its previous call to all the States in the region,
including the Government of the Republic of Croatia, to cooperate fully with the
International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and recalls its encouragement
by the increased cooperation of the Government of the Republic of Croatia with
the Tribunal;

     12. Urges the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
to pursue further normalization of their relations, especially in the areas of
cross-border confidence-building measures, demilitarization and dual
nationality;

     13. Decides to establish, with effect from 16 January 1998, a support
group of 180 civilian police monitors, for a single period of up to nine months
as recommended by the Secretary-General, to continue to monitor the performance
of the Croatian police in the Danube region, particularly in connection with the
return of displaced persons, in accordance with the recommendations contained in
paragraphs 38 and 39 of the report of the Secretary-General and in response to
the request by the Government of the Republic of Croatia;

     14. Decides also that the support group will assume responsibility for
those UNTAES personnel and United Nations-owned assets needed for its use in
fulfilment of its mandate;

     15. Requests the Secretary-General to keep it informed periodically and to
report as necessary on the situation, and in any case no later than
15 June 1998;

     16. Reminds the Government of the Republic of Croatia of its
responsibility for the security and freedom of movement of all civilian police
monitors and other international personnel, and requests that it provide all
necessary support and assistance to the civilian police monitors;

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S/RES/1145 (1997)
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     17. Encourages liaison between the support group and the OSCE with a view
to facilitating a smooth transition of responsibility to that organization;

     18.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1145 (1997) [on the establishment of a support group of civilian police monitors in the Danube region]
[Establishment of a support group of civilian police monitors in the Danube region]

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S/52 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium|UN High Commissioner for Refugees|International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|Civilian Police Support Group|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT|DISPLACED PERSONS|REPATRIATION|SERBS|POLICE|CROATIA|EASTERN SLAVONIA (CROATIA)|BARANJA (CROATIA)|WESTERN SREM (CROATIA)|FOREIGN RELATIONS|YUGOSLAVIA|CROATIA|CROATIA SITUATION|CROATIAN REFUGEES|POLICE|STAFF SECURITY|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1146 (1997)
                                                               23 December 1997

                              RESOLUTION 1146 (1997)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3846th meeting,
                                on 23 December 1997

     The Security Council,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
operation in Cyprus of 8 December 1997 (S/1997/962),

     Welcoming also the report of the Secretary-General on his Mission of Good
Offices in Cyprus of 12 December 1997 (S/1997/973),

     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 31 December 1997,

     Reaffirming all its earlier relevant resolutions on Cyprus, and in
particular resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964, 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975,
939 (1994) of 29 July 1994 and 1117 (1997) of 27 June 1997,

     Noting with concern the tensions along the ceasefire lines remain high,
despite the further decrease in the number of serious incidents in the last six
months, and that restrictions to UNFICYP's freedom of movement have increased,

     Reiterating its concern that negotiations on a comprehensive political
solution have yet to make progress, despite the efforts made at the two rounds
of direct negotiations, held in July and August 1997, between the leaders of the
two communities, at the initiative of the Secretary-General,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending
on 30 June 1998;

     2.   Reminds both sides of their obligations to prevent any violence
directed against UNFICYP personnel, to cooperate fully with UNFICYP and to
ensure its complete freedom of movement;

     3.   Underlines the importance of early agreement to the reciprocal
measures for the reduction of tension along the ceasefire lines proposed and

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subsequently adapted by UNFICYP, notes the fact that only one side has so far
accepted this package, calls for early agreement to and rapid implementation of
reciprocal measures and encourages UNFICYP to continue its efforts towards that
end;

     4.   Calls upon the leaders of the two communities to continue the
discussions on security issues begun on 26 September 1997;

     5.   Calls upon the military authorities on both sides to refrain from any
action, particularly in the vicinity of the buffer zone, which would exacerbate
tensions;

     6.   Reiterates its grave concern at the continuing excessive and
increasing levels of military forces and armaments in the Republic of Cyprus and
the rate at which they are being expanded, upgraded and modernized, including by
the introduction of sophisticated weaponry, and the lack of progress towards any
significant reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus,
which threaten to raise tensions both on the island and in the region and
complicate efforts to negotiate an overall political settlement;

     7.   Calls upon all concerned to commit themselves to a reduction in
defence spending and a reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic
of Cyprus to help restore confidence between the parties and as a first step
towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as described in the set of ideas
(S/24472, Annex), stresses the importance of eventual demilitarization of the
Republic of Cyprus as an objective in the context of an overall comprehensive
settlement, and encourages the Secretary-General to continue to promote efforts
in this direction;

     8.   Reiterates that the status quo is unacceptable, and stresses its
support for the Secretary-General's mission of good offices and the importance
of concerted efforts to work with the Secretary-General towards an overall
comprehensive settlement;

     9.   Expresses its full support for the intention of the Secretary-General
to resume in March 1998 the open-ended process of negotiations initiated by the
Secretary-General in July 1997 and aimed at achieving a comprehensive
settlement;

     10. Calls upon the leaders of the two communities to commit themselves to
this process of negotiations and to cooperate actively and constructively with
the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser, and urges all States to lend
their full support to these efforts;

     11. Further calls in this context upon all parties concerned to create a
climate for reconciliation and genuine mutual confidence on both sides, and to
avoid any actions which might increase tension, including through further
expansion of military forces and armaments;

     12. Reaffirms its position that a Cyprus settlement must be based on a
State of Cyprus with a single sovereignty and international personality and a
single citizenship, with its independence and territorial integrity safeguarded,

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and comprising two politically equal communities as described in the relevant
Security Council resolutions, in a bi-communal and bi-zonal federation, and that
such a settlement must exclude union in whole or in part with any other country
or any form of partition or secession;

     13. Welcomes the ongoing efforts by UNFICYP to implement its humanitarian
mandate in respect of Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part
of the island, and Turkish Cypriots living in the Southern part, and welcomes
also the progress in the implementation of recommendations arising out of the
humanitarian review undertaken by UNFICYP in 1995 as mentioned in the report of
the Secretary-General;

     14. Welcomes also the agreement reached between the leaders of the two
communities on 31 July 1997 on the issue of missing persons in Cyprus;

     15. Welcomes further the efforts of the United Nations and others
concerned to promote the holding of bi-communal events so as to build
cooperation, trust and mutual respect between the two communities, commends the
increase in such bi-communal activity in the last six months, acknowledges the
recent cooperation from all concerned on both sides to that end, and strongly
encourages them to take further steps to facilitate such bi-communal events and
to ensure that they take place in conditions of safety and security;

     16. Recognizes that the decision of the European Union concerning the
opening of accession negotiations with Cyprus is an important development;

     17. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 10 June 1998 on
the implementation of this resolution;

     18.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1146 (1997) [on the extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

S/52 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/52 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Mission of Good Offices of the Secretary-General in Cyprus|European Union|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|CEASEFIRES|MILITARY EXPENDITURES|NEGOTIATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|CYPRUS|GOOD OFFICES|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|GREEK CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1147 (1998)
                                                               13 January 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1147 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3847th meeting,
                                 on 13 January 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 779 (1992) of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995,
1025 (1995) of 30 November 1995, 1038 (1996) of 15 January 1996, 1066 (1996) of
15 July 1996, 1093 (1997) of 14 January 1997 and 1119 (1997) of 14 July 1997,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 30 December 1997
(S/1997/1019) and welcoming the positive developments noted therein,

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia,

     Noting again the Joint Declaration signed at Geneva on 30 September 1992 by
the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, in particular Article 3, which reaffirmed their agreement concerning
the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, and emphasizing the contribution
that this demilitarization has made to the decrease of tension in the region,

     Noting with concern continued long-standing violations of the
demilitarization regime in the United Nations designated zones in the region,
but welcoming a decrease in the number of violations,

     Welcoming the first substantial progress in implementing the practical
options proposed by the United Nations military observers in May 1996, as
referred to in the report of the Secretary-General of 31 December 1996
(S/1996/1075),

     Noting with concern that there has been no progress towards a settlement of
the disputed issue of Prevlaka through mutual negotiations,

     Recalling the Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia signed in Belgrade on
23 August 1996, committing the parties to settle peacefully the disputed issue

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of Prevlaka by negotiations in the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations
and good neighbourly relations, and stressing the need for the Republic of
Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to agree on a settlement which
would peacefully resolve their differences,

     Noting that the presence of the United Nations military observers continues
to be essential to maintain conditions that are conducive to a negotiated
settlement of the disputed issue of Prevlaka,

     1.   Authorizes the United Nations military observers to continue
monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, in accordance with
resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995) and paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report of
the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995 (S/1995/1028*), until 15 July 1998;

     2.   Welcomes steps undertaken by the parties in adopting the practical
options proposed by United Nations military observers to reduce tension and
improve safety and security in the area, and calls upon the parties to make
further progress in this regard;

     3.   Reiterates its call upon the parties to cease all violations of the
demilitarization regime in the United Nations designated zones, to cooperate
fully with the United Nations military observers and to ensure their safety and
freedom of movement;

     4.   Urges the parties to abide by their mutual commitments and to
implement fully the Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 23 August 1996;

     5.   Expresses its support for the commitment by the parties to a
negotiated resolution of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in accordance with
article 4 of the aforementioned Agreement;

     6.   Urges the parties to take concrete steps towards a negotiated
resolution of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in good faith and without delay;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council by 5 July 1998
a report on the situation in the Prevlaka peninsula and in particular on
progress made by the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
towards a settlement which would peacefully resolve their differences;

     8.   Requests the United Nations military observers and the multinational
stabilization force authorized by the Council in resolution 1088 (1996) of
12 December 1996 to cooperate fully with each other;

     9.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1147 (1998) [on monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN military observers]
[Monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN military observers]

S/53 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/53 [65] CROATIA SITUATION
S/53 [68] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA

UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|Stabilization Force|Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1996)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|PREVLAKA PENINSULA|TREATIES|DISPUTES|NEGOTIATION|CROATIA|YUGOSLAVIA|CROATIA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1148 (1998)
                                                               26 January 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1148 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3849th meeting,
                                 on 26 January 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the question of Western Sahara,
and in particular its resolution 1133 (1997) of 20 October 1997 in which it
decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum
in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 20 April 1998 and to increase its size in
accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary-General contained in his
report of 25 September 1997 (S/1997/742 and Add.1),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 November 1997
(S/1997/882 and Add.1) which contains a detailed plan, a timetable and financial
implications for the increase in the strength of MINURSO,

     Welcoming the letter of the Secretary-General of 12 December 1997
(S/1997/974) which inter alia records the resumption of the identification of
eligible voters in accordance with the Settlement Plan and the agreements
reached between the parties for its implementation, and the report of the
Secretary-General of 15 January 1998 (S/1998/35) which inter alia records
progress made since the resumption of the identification process,

     Welcoming also the appointment of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General for Western Sahara,

     1.   Approves the deployment of the engineering unit required for demining
activities and of the additional administrative staff required to support the
deployment of military personnel as proposed in annex II of the report of the
Secretary-General of 13 November 1997;

     2.   Expresses its intention to consider positively the request for the
remaining additional military and civilian police assets for MINURSO as proposed
in annex II of the report of the Secretary-General of 13 November 1997, as soon
as the Secretary-General reports that the identification process has reached a
stage which makes the deployment of these assets essential;

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     3.   Calls upon both parties to cooperate with the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General and to cooperate further with the Identification
Commission established pursuant to the Settlement Plan in order that the
identification process can be completed in a timely fashion in accordance with
the Settlement Plan and the agreements reached between the parties for its
implementation;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council fully
informed of further developments in the implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1148 (1998) [on conditions for the identification process for the referendum in Western Sahara]
[Increase in the strength of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

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

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|PLEBISCITES|VOTER REGISTRATION|MINE CLEARANCE|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|MILITARY PERSONNEL


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1149 (1998)
                                                               27 January 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1149 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3850th meeting,
                                 on 27 January 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

     Having considered with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General of
12 January 1998 (S/1998/17),

     Welcoming the timetable approved by the Joint Commission on 9 January 1998
(S/1998/56), according to which the Government of Angola and the União Nacional
para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) agreed to complete the remaining
tasks of the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) by the end of February 1998,

     Recognizing the important role of the United Nations Observer Mission in
Angola (MONUA) at this critical stage of the peace process,

     1.   Stresses the urgent need for the Government of Angola and in
particular UNITA to complete in accordance with the timetable approved by the
Joint Commission on 9 January 1998 the implementation of their obligations under
the Lusaka Protocol as well as to complete the implementation of their
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), and relevant Security
Council resolutions;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of MONUA, including the military task
force as outlined in paragraphs 35 and 36 of the report of the Secretary-General
of 12 January 1998, until 30 April 1998;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit no later than 13 March 1998 a
comprehensive report, which would also incorporate the report requested in

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paragraph 7 of resolution 1135 (1997), on the situation in Angola, especially in
regard to the implementation of the timetable approved by the Joint Commission,
with recommendations regarding the possible reconfiguration before 30 April 1998
of the components of MONUA, referred to in section VII of the report of the
Secretary-General of 12 January 1998, as well as preliminary recommendations
regarding the United Nations presence in Angola after 30 April 1998;

     4.   Stresses the importance of strengthening the rule of law, including
the full protection of all Angolan citizens throughout the national territory;

     5.   Requests the Government of Angola, in cooperation with MONUA, to take
appropriate steps, including through its integrated National Police and Armed
Forces, to ensure an environment of confidence and safety in which the United
Nations and humanitarian personnel may carry out their activities;

     6.   Calls upon the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA to refrain
from any action which might undermine the process of normalization of State
administration or lead to renewed tensions;

     7.   Demands that the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA
cooperate fully with MONUA, including by providing full access for its
verification activities, and reiterates its call on the Government of Angola to
notify MONUA in a timely manner of its troop movements, in accordance with the
provisions of the Lusaka Protocol and established procedures;

     8.   Reaffirms its readiness to review the measures specified in
paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) or to consider the imposition of
additional measures in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution
1127 (1997) and on the basis of the report referred to in paragraph 3 above;

     9.   Reiterates its belief that a meeting between the President of the
Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could facilitate the process of peace
and national reconciliation;

     10. Urges the international community to provide assistance to facilitate
the demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants, demining, the
resettlement of displaced persons and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of
the Angolan economy in order to consolidate the gains in the peace process;

     11. Endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General that his Special
Representative continue to chair the Joint Commission, as established under the
Lusaka Protocol, which has proved to be a vital mechanism for the advancement of
the peace process;

     12. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and the personnel of MONUA for assisting the Government of Angola
and UNITA to implement the peace process;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1149 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

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

UN Observer Mission in Angola|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|Joint Commission (Angola)|Acordos de Paz para Angola (1991)|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|SOCIAL INTEGRATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|POLICE|MINE CLEARANCE|DISPLACED PERSONS|RECONSTRUCTION|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|MILITARY PERSONNEL


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1151 (1998)
                                                               30 January 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1151 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3852nd meeting,
                                 on 30 January 1998

     The Security Council,

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

     Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon of 20 January 1998 (S/1998/53) and taking note of the
observations expressed and the commitments mentioned therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 6 January 1998 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1998/7),

     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

     1.   Decides to extend the present mandate of the United Nations Interim
Force in Lebanon for a further period of six months, that is until 31 July 1998;

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

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

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

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

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

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

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1151 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

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

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


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NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1150 (1998)
                                                               30 January 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1150 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3851st meeting,
                                 on 30 January 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions, reaffirming in particular
resolution 1124 (1997) of 31 July 1997, and recalling the statement of its
President of 6 November 1997 (S/PRST/1997/50),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1998
(S/1998/51),

     Supporting the vigorous efforts to move the peace process forward made by
the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at achieving a
comprehensive political settlement of the conflict, including on the political
status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, respecting fully the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of Georgia, with the assistance of the Russian
Federation as facilitator, as well as of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE),

     Stressing in this context the importance of the Concluding Statement
adopted in Geneva on 19 November 1997 in which both sides welcomed, inter alia,
the proposals of the Secretary-General to strengthen the involvement of the
United Nations in the peace process, approved a programme of action and set up a
mechanism for its implementation,

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

     Deeply concerned at the continuing unsettled and tense security situation
in the Gali region, characterized by the laying of mines, by a rising number of
criminal activities, including kidnapping and murder, and, most seriously, by
significantly increased subversive activities by armed groups which disrupt the
peace process and impede a settlement of the conflict and the return of

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refugees, and at the resulting lack of safety and security for the local
population, for the refugees and displaced persons returning to the region, for
aid workers and for the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in
Georgia (UNOMIG) and of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth
of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force),

     Welcoming in this context the contribution that the CIS peacekeeping force
and UNOMIG have made to stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict,
noting that the cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force is
good and has continued to develop, and stressing the importance of continued
close cooperation and coordination between them in the performance of their
respective mandates,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1998;

     2.   Notes with satisfaction that much groundwork has now been laid towards
achieving substantive progress in the peace process but reiterates its deep
concern that, as yet, no significant progress has been made on the key issues in
the settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia;

     3.   Commends the parties for the constructive approach shown at the Geneva
meeting on 17 to 19 November 1997, welcomes in this context the establishment
and the first meetings of the Coordinating Council and, within its framework, of
working groups, under the chairmanship of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General, and stresses the importance of the effective working of these
bodies in order to help progress towards a settlement;

     4.   Emphasizes that the primary responsibility for reinvigorating the
peace process rests upon the parties themselves, and reminds them that the
ability of the international community to assist them depends on their political
will to resolve the conflict through dialogue and mutual accommodation and on
their taking real steps towards bringing about a comprehensive political
settlement of the conflict through the speediest possible agreement on and
signature of the relevant documents;

     5.   Reaffirms the particular importance it attaches to the more active
role for the United Nations in the peace process, encourages the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to continue their efforts, with the
assistance of the Russian Federation as facilitator, and with the support of the
group of Friends of the Secretary-General and the OSCE, and calls upon the
parties to work constructively with them to achieve a comprehensive settlement;

     6.   Encourages the continuation of direct dialogue between the parties,
calls upon them to intensify the search for a peaceful solution by further
expanding their contacts, and requests the Secretary-General to make available
all appropriate support if so requested by the parties;

     7.   Recalls the conclusions of the Lisbon summit of the OSCE (S/1997/57,
annex) regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, reaffirms the
unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from the conflict and the
right of all refugees and displaced persons affected by the conflict to return
to their homes in secure conditions in accordance with international law and as
set out in the Quadripartite Agreement of 4 April 1994 on the voluntary return

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of refugees and displaced persons (S/1994/397, annex II), encourages the
Secretary-General to take such steps as are necessary, in cooperation with the
parties, to ensure a prompt and safe return of the refugees and displaced
persons to their homes, and stresses the urgent need for progress in this area,
in particular from the Abkhaz side;

     8.   Calls upon the parties to ensure the full implementation of the Moscow
Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583,
annex I);

     9.   Condemns the intensified activities by armed groups, including the
continued laying of mines, in the Gali region, and calls upon the parties to
honour fully their commitments to take all measures in their power and to
coordinate their efforts to prevent such activities, and to cooperate fully with
UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force in order to ensure the safety and the
freedom of movement of all personnel of the United Nations, the CIS peacekeeping
force and international humanitarian organizations;

     10. Welcomes the additional steps taken in order to improve security
conditions so as to minimize the danger to UNOMIG personnel and to create
conditions for the effective performance of its mandate and urges the Secretary-General to continue to make further arrangements in this field;

     11. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
on 31 July 1998 subject to a review by the Council of the mandate of UNOMIG in
the event of any changes that may be made in the mandate or in the presence of
the CIS peacekeeping force;

     12. Encourages further contributions to address the urgent needs of those
suffering most from the consequences of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, in
particular internally displaced persons, including contributions to the
voluntary fund in support of the implementation of the Moscow Agreement and/or
for humanitarian aspects including demining, as specified by donors, requests
the Secretary-General to consider the means of providing technical and financial
assistance aimed at the reconstruction of the economy of Abkhazia, Georgia,
following the successful outcome of the political negotiations, and welcomes the
planning of a needs assessment mission;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council
regularly informed, to report after three months from the date of the adoption
of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, including on the
operations of UNOMIG, and to provide recommendations in that report on the
nature of the United Nations presence, and, in this context, expresses its
intention to conduct a thorough review of the operation at the end of its
current mandate;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1150 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]

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

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1152 (1998)
                                                               5 February 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1152 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3853rd meeting,
                                 on 5 February 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997 and 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997,

     Taking note of the third report to the Security Council by the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements (S/1998/86),

     Taking note also of the letter dated 28 January 1998 from the President of
the Central African Republic to the President of the Security Council
(S/1998/88) and of the letter dated 4 February 1998 to the President of the
Security Council from the President of Gabon, on behalf of the members of the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements (S/1998/97),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 January 1998
(S/1998/61) submitted to the Council in accordance with Security Council
resolution 1136 (1997),

     Expressing appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in which the
Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(MISAB) has carried out its mandate, in close cooperation with the Central
African authorities, and noting with satisfaction that MISAB has contributed to
stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, in particular through
the supervision of the surrendering of arms,

     Noting that the States participating in MISAB and the Central African
Republic have decided to extend its mandate (S/1997/561, appendix I) in order to
complete its mission with the prospect of the United Nations establishing a
peacekeeping operation,

     Stressing the importance of regional stability and, in this context, fully
supporting the efforts made by the Member States participating in the
International Mediation Committee established by the nineteenth Summit of the

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Heads of State and Governments of France and Africa and by the members of the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements,

     Stressing also the need for all signatories of the Bangui Agreements to
continue to cooperate fully in respecting and implementing these Agreements in
order to help to foster the conditions for long-term stability in the Central
African Republic,

     Determining that the situation in the Central African Republic continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,

     1.   Welcomes the efforts made by the Member States participating in MISAB
and by those States providing support to them, and their readiness to maintain
these efforts;

     2.   Welcomes the support provided by the United Nations Development
Programme to the International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui
Agreements and encourages it to continue this support;

     3.   Calls upon the parties in the Central African Republic to complete the
implementation without delay of the provisions of the Bangui Agreements and also
calls for the fulfilment of the commitments expressed in the letter of
8 January 1998 to the Secretary-General from the President of the Central
African Republic (S/1998/61, annex);

     4.   Approves the continued conduct by Member States participating in MISAB
of the operation in a neutral and impartial way to achieve its objective as set
out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1125 (1997);

     5.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Member States participating in MISAB and those States providing
logistical support to ensure security and freedom of movement of their
personnel;

     6.   Decides that the authorization referred to in paragraph 5 above will
be initially extended until 16 March 1998;

     7.   Recalls that the expenses and logistical support for MISAB will be
borne on a voluntary basis in accordance with article 11 of the mandate of MISAB
and encourages Member States to contribute to the Trust Fund for the Central
African Republic;

     8.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General, as contained in his
report of 23 January 1998, to appoint a Special Representative to the Central
African Republic, and expresses its belief that the prompt appointment of such a
representative could assist the parties in the implementation of the Bangui
Agreements and provide support to other activities of the United Nations in the
country;

     9.   Reiterates its call to all States, international organizations and
financial institutions to assist in post-conflict development in the Central
African Republic;

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     10. Requests the Member States participating in MISAB to provide a report
to the Security Council through the Secretary-General before the end of the
period referred to in paragraph 6 above;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report for its
consideration, no later than 23 February 1998, on the situation in the Central
African Republic, with recommendations regarding the establishment of a United
Nations peacekeeping operation, including the structure, specific goals and
financial implications of such an operation, and with information on the
implementation of the Bangui Agreements and on the commitments expressed in the
letter to the Secretary-General from the President of the Central African
Republic of 8 January 1998;

     12. Expresses its intention to take a decision by 16 March 1998 on the
establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African
Republic on the basis of the report referred to in paragraph 11 above;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1152 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui (MISAB)]
[Extension of the mandate of Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB)]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1153 (1998)
                                                               20 February 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1153 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3855th meeting,
                                on 20 February 1998

    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 and 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997,

     Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the
humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by 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, and emphasizing the temporary nature of the
distribution plan envisaged by this resolution,

     Convinced also of the need for equitable distribution of humanitarian
supplies to all segments of the Iraqi population throughout the country,

     Welcoming the report submitted on 1 February 1998 by the Secretary-General
in accordance with paragraph 7 of resolution 1143 (1997) (S/1998/90) and his
recommendations, as well as the report submitted on 30 January 1998 in
accordance with paragraph 9 of resolution 1143 (1997) by the Committee
established by resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 (S/1998/92),

     Noting that the Government of Iraq did not cooperate fully in the
preparation of the report of the Secretary-General,

     Noting with concern that, despite the ongoing implementation of resolutions
986 (1995), 1111 (1997) and 1143 (1997), the population of Iraq continues to
face a very serious nutritional and health situation,

     Determined to avoid any further deterioration of the current humanitarian
situation,

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     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, shall remain in force for a new period of
180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on the day after the
President of the Council has informed the members of the Council that he has
received the report of the Secretary-General requested in paragraph 5 below, on
which date the provisions of resolution 1143 (1997), if still in force, shall
terminate, except as regards sums already produced pursuant to that resolution
prior to that date;

     2.   Decides further that the authorization given to States by paragraph 1
of resolution 986 (1995) shall permit the import of petroleum and petroleum
products originating in Iraq, including financial and other essential
transactions directly relating thereto, sufficient to produce a sum, in the
180-day period referred to in paragraph 1 above, not exceeding a total of
5.256 billion United States dollars, of which the amounts recommended by the
Secretary-General for the food/nutrition and health sectors should be allocated
on a priority basis, and of which between 682 million United States dollars and
788 million United States dollars shall be used for the purpose referred to in
paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995), except that if less than 5.256 billion
United States dollars worth of petroleum or petroleum products is sold during
the 180-day period, particular attention will be paid to meeting the urgent
humanitarian needs in the food/nutrition and health sectors and the Secretary-General may provide a proportionately smaller amount for the purpose referred to
in paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995);

     3.   Directs the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to
authorize, on the basis of specific requests, reasonable expenses related to the
Hajj pilgrimage, to be met by funds in the escrow account;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to take the actions necessary to ensure
the effective and efficient implementation of this resolution, and in particular
to enhance the United Nations observation process in Iraq in such a way as to
provide the required assurance to the Council of the equitable distribution of
the goods produced in accordance with this resolution 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;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council when he has
entered into any necessary arrangements or agreements, and approved a
distribution plan, submitted by the Government of Iraq, which includes a
description of the goods to be purchased and effectively guarantees their
equitable distribution, in accordance with his recommendations that the plan
should be ongoing and should reflect the relative priorities of humanitarian
supplies as well as their interrelationships within the context of projects or
activities, required delivery dates, preferred points of entry, and targeted
objectives to be achieved;

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     6.   Urges all States, and in particular the Government of Iraq, to provide
their full cooperation in the effective implementation of this resolution;

     7.   Appeals to all States 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 taking all other appropriate measures within their
competence in order to ensure that urgently required humanitarian supplies reach
the Iraqi people as rapidly as possible;

     8.   Stresses the need to ensure respect for the security and safety of all
persons directly involved in the implementation of this resolution in Iraq;

     9.   Decides to conduct an interim review of the implementation of this
resolution 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and a
thorough review of all aspects of its implementation prior to the end of the
180-day period, on receipt of the reports referred to in paragraphs 10 and 14
below, and expresses its intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to
consider favourably the renewal of the provisions of this resolution as
appropriate, provided that the reports referred to in paragraphs 10 and 14 below
indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily implemented;

     10. Requests the Secretary-General to make an interim report to the
Council 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above, and to make a
full report prior to the end of the 180-day period, on the basis of observation
by United Nations personnel in Iraq, and on the basis 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 reports any observations he may have on the
adequacy of the revenues to meet Iraq's humanitarian needs, and on Iraq's
capacity to export sufficient quantities of petroleum and petroleum products to
produce the sum referred to in paragraph 2 above;

     11. Takes note of the Secretary-General's observation that the situation
in the electricity sector is extremely grave, and of his intention to return to
the Council with proposals for appropriate funding, requests him to submit
urgently a report for this purpose prepared in consultation with the Government
of Iraq to the Council, and further requests him to submit to the Council other
studies, drawing upon United Nations agencies as appropriate and in consultation
with the Government of Iraq, on essential humanitarian needs in Iraq including
necessary improvements to infrastructure;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a group of experts to
determine in consultation with the Government of Iraq whether Iraq is able to
export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce the total sum
referred to in paragraph 2 above and to prepare an independent report on Iraqi
production and transportation capacity and necessary monitoring, also requests
him in the light of that report to make early and appropriate recommendations
and expresses its readiness to take a decision, on the basis of these
recommendations and the humanitarian objectives of this resolution,
notwithstanding paragraph 3 of resolution 661 (1990), regarding authorization of

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the export of the necessary equipment to enable Iraq to increase the export of
petroleum or petroleum products and to give the appropriate directions to the
Committee established by resolution 661 (1990);

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council, if Iraq is
unable to export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce the total
sum referred to in paragraph 2 above, and following consultations with relevant
United Nations agencies and the Iraqi authorities, making recommendations for
the expenditure of the sum expected to be available, consistent with the
distribution plan referred to in paragraph 5 above;

     14. Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in
coordination with the Secretary-General, to report to the Council 90 days after
the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and again 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);

     15. Requests further the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to
implement the measures and take action on the steps referred to in its report of
30 January 1998, with regard to the refining and clarifying of its working
procedures, to consider the relevant observations and recommendations referred
to in the report of the Secretary-General of 1 February 1998 in particular with
a view to reducing to the extent possible the delay between the export of
petroleum and petroleum products from Iraq and the supply of goods to Iraq in
accordance with this resolution, to report to the Council by 31 March 1998 and
thereafter to continue to review its procedures whenever necessary;

    16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) [on measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]
[Measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1154 (1998)
                                                               2 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1154 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3858th meeting,
                                  on 2 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, which constitute the
governing standard of Iraqi compliance,

     Determined to ensure immediate and full compliance by Iraq without
conditions or restrictions with its obligations under resolution 687 (1991) and
the other relevant resolutions,

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

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

     1.   Commends the initiative by the Secretary-General to secure commitments
from the Government of Iraq on compliance with its obligations under the
relevant resolutions, and in this regard endorses the memorandum of
understanding signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166) and looks forward to its early and full
implementation;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon as
possible with regard to the finalization of procedures for Presidential sites in
consultation with the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special
Commission and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA);

     3.   Stresses that compliance by the Government of Iraq with its
obligations, repeated again in the memorandum of understanding, to accord
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special Commission and
the IAEA in conformity with the relevant resolutions is necessary for the
implementation of resolution 687 (1991), but that any violation would have
severest consequences for Iraq;

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

     5.   Decides, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter, to
remain actively seized of the matter, in order to ensure implementation of this
resolution, and to secure peace and security in the area.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1154 (1998) [on endorsement of the memorandum of understanding of 23 Feb. 1998 regarding compliance by Iraq with its obligations under resolution 687 (1991) and other relevant resolutions]
[Endorsement of the memorandum of understanding between UN and Iraq]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1155 (1998)
                                                               16 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1155 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3860th meeting,
                                  on 16 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997, 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997 and 1152 (1998) of 5 February 1998,

     Taking note of the report dated 10 March 1998 (S/1998/221) to the Security
Council by the International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui
Agreements pursuant to resolution 1152 (1998),

     Taking note also of the letter dated 11 March 1998 from the President of
the Central African Republic to the President of the Security Council
(S/1998/219, annex) and of the letter dated 13 March 1998 to the President of
the Security Council from the President of Gabon, on behalf of the members of
the International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui Agreements
(S/1998/233, annex),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 February 1998
(S/1998/148) submitted to the Council in accordance with resolution 1152 (1998),

     Expressing its appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in which the
Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(MISAB) has carried out its mandate, in close cooperation with the Central
African authorities and noting with satisfaction that MISAB has contributed
significantly to stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, in
particular through the supervision of the surrendering of arms,

     Noting that the States participating in MISAB and the Central African
Republic have decided to extend the mandate of MISAB until 15 April 1998 in
order to ensure a smooth transition to the prospective deployment of a United
Nations peacekeeping operation (S/1998/219, annex),

     Stressing the importance of regional stability and in this context fully
supporting the efforts of the International Mediation Committee established by
the nineteenth Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of France and Africa

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and by the members of the International Committee for the follow-up of the
Bangui Agreements,

     Stressing also the need for all signatories to the Bangui Agreements to
continue to cooperate fully in respecting and implementing these Agreements,

     Determining that the situation in the Central African Republic continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,

     1.   Welcomes the efforts made by the Member States participating in MISAB
and by those States providing support to them, and their readiness to maintain
these efforts;

     2.   Urges the Government of the Central African Republic to continue to
fulfil the commitments expressed in the letter of 8 January 1998 to the
Secretary-General from the President of the Central African Republic (S/1998/61,
annex) and calls upon the parties in the Central African Republic to complete
the implementation of the provisions of the Bangui Agreements and to implement
the conclusions of the National Reconciliation Conference (S/1998/219,
appendix);

     3.   Approves the continued conduct by Member States participating in MISAB
of the operation in a neutral and impartial way to achieve its objective as set
out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1125 (1997);

     4.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Member States participating in MISAB and those States providing
logistical support to ensure security and freedom of movement of their
personnel;

     5.   Decides that the authorization referred to in paragraph 4 above will
be extended until 27 March 1998;

     6.   Recalls that the expenses and logistical support for MISAB will be
borne on a voluntary basis in accordance with article 11 of the mandate of
MISAB, and encourages Member States to contribute to the Trust Fund for the
Central African Republic;

     7.   Affirms that it will take a decision by 27 March 1998 on the
establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African
Republic on the basis of the report of the Secretary-General of
23 February 1998;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1155 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui (MISAB)]
[Extension of the mandate of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB)]

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