               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1304 (2000)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                16 June 2000

               Resolution 1304 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4159th meeting, on
               16 June 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling its resolutions 1234 (1999) of 9 April 1999, 1258 (1999) of 6 August
               1999, 1265 (1999) of 17 September 1999, 1273 (1999) of 5 November 1999, 1279
               (1999) of 30 November 1999, 1291 (2000) of 24 February 2000 and 1296 (2000)
               of 19 April 2000, and the statements of its President of 13 July
               1998 (S/PRST/1998/20), 31 August 1998 (S/PRST/1998/26), 11 December
               1998 (S/PRST/1998/36), 24 June 1999 (S/PRST/1999/17), 26 January 2000
               (S/PRST/2000/2), 5 May 2000 (S/PRST/2000/15) and 2 June 2000
               (S/PRST/2000/20),
                     Reaffirming the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations
               and the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of
               international peace and security,
                    Reaffirming also the obligation of all States to refrain from the use of force
               against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other
               manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations,
                    Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of all States in the region,
                     Reaffirming also the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               over its natural resources, and noting with concern reports of the illegal exploitation
               of the country’s assets and the potential consequences of these actions on security
               conditions and the continuation of hostilities,
                     In this regard, calling on all the parties to the conflict in the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo and others concerned to cooperate fully with the expert panel
               on the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/PRST/2000/20) in its investigation and visits
               in the region,
                    Expressing its deep concern at the continuation of the hostilities in the country,
                    Expressing in particular its outrage at renewed fighting between Ugandan and
               Rwandan forces in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo, which began on 5
               June 2000, and at the failure of Uganda and Rwanda to comply with their

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               commitment to cease hostilities and withdraw from Kisangani made in their joint
               statements of 8 May 2000 and of 15 May 2000 (S/2000/445), and deploring the loss
               of civilian lives, the threat to the civilian population and the damage to property
               inflicted by the forces of Uganda and Rwanda on the Congolese population,
                    Recalling its strong support for the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement (S/1999/815)
               and insisting that all parties honour their obligations under that Agreement,
                    Deploring the delays in the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and
               the 8 April 2000 Kampala disengagement plan, and stressing the need for new
               momentum to ensure progress in the peace process,
                    Expressing its deep concern at the lack of cooperation of the Government of
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Facilitator of the National Dialogue
               designated with the assistance of the Organization of African Unity (OAU),
               including the fact that the delegates were prevented from attending the Cotonou
               preparatory meeting on 6 June 2000,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 13 June 2000 (S/2000/566),
                    Recalling the responsibility of all parties to the conflict in the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo for ensuring the safety and security of United Nations and
               associated personnel throughout the country,
                   Welcoming the participation in its meetings on 15 and 16 June 2000 of the
               members of the Political Committee of the Ceasefire Agreement,
                     Expressing its serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo mainly resulting from the conflict, and stressing
               the need for substantial humanitarian assistance to the Congolese population,
                     Expressing also its alarm at the dire consequences of the prolonged conflict for
               the security of the civilian population throughout the territory of the Democratic
               Republic of the Congo, and its deep concern at all violations and abuses of human
               rights and international humanitarian law, in particular in the eastern part of the
               country, especially the Kivus and Kisangani,
                    Determining that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.  Calls on all parties to cease hostilities throughout the territory of the
               Democratic Republic of the Congo and to fulfil their obligations under the Ceasefire
               Agreement and the relevant provisions of the 8 April 2000 Kampala disengagement
               plan;
                     2.    Reiterates its unreserved condemnation of the fighting between Ugandan
               and Rwandan forces in Kisangani in violation of the sovereignty and territorial
               integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and demands that these forces
               and those allied to them desist from further fighting;
                    3.    Demands that Ugandan and Rwandan forces as well as forces of the
               Congolese armed opposition and other armed groups immediately and completely
               withdraw from Kisangani, and calls on all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement to
               respect the demilitarization of the city and its environs;

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     4.    Further demands:
      (a) that Uganda and Rwanda, which have violated the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, withdraw all their
forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo without further
delay, in conformity with the timetable of the Ceasefire Agreement and the 8 April
2000 Kampala disengagement plan;
     (b) that each phase of withdrawal completed by Ugandan and Rwandan
forces be reciprocated by the other parties in conformity with the same timetable;
      (c) that all other foreign military presence and activity, direct and indirect, in
the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo be brought to an end in
conformity with the provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement;
     5.    In this context demands that all parties abstain from any offensive action
during the process of disengagement and of withdrawal of foreign forces;
     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep under review arrangements for
deployment of the personnel of the United Nations Organization Mission in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), as authorized and in conditions
defined by resolution 1291 (2000), to monitor the cessation of hostilities,
disengagement of forces and withdrawal of foreign forces as described in paragraphs
1 to 5 above and to assist in the planning of these tasks, and requests also the
Secretary-General to recommend any adjustment that may become necessary in this
regard;
     7.   Calls on all parties, in complying with paragraphs 1 to 5 above, to
cooperate with the efforts of MONUC to monitor the cessation of hostilities,
disengagement of forces and withdrawal of foreign forces;
     8.   Demands that the parties to the Ceasefire Agreement cooperate with the
deployment of MONUC to the areas of operations deemed necessary by the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General, including by lifting restrictions on the
freedom of movement of MONUC personnel and by ensuring their security;
     9.    Calls on all the Congolese Parties to engage fully in the National
Dialogue process as provided for in the Ceasefire Agreement, and calls in particular
on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to reaffirm its full
commitment to the National Dialogue, to honour its obligations in this respect and to
cooperate with the Facilitator designated with the assistance of the OAU and to
allow for the full participation of political opposition and civil society groups in the
dialogue;
     10. Demands that all parties cease all forms of assistance and cooperation
with the armed groups referred to in Annex A, Chapter 9.1 of the Ceasefire
Agreement;
       11. Welcomes efforts made by the parties to engage in a dialogue on the
question of disarmament, demobilization, resettlement and reintegration of members
of all armed groups referred to in Annex A, Chapter 9.1 of the Ceasefire Agreement,
and urges the parties, in particular the Government of the Democratic Republic of
the Congo and the Government of Rwanda, to continue these efforts in full
cooperation;

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                     12. Demands that all parties comply in particular with the provisions of
               Annex A, Chapter 12 of the Ceasefire Agreement relating to the normalization of
               the security situation along the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
               with its neighbours;
                    13. Condemns all massacres and other atrocities carried out in the territory of
               the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and urges that an international investigation
               into all such events be carried out with a view to bringing to justice those
               responsible;
                     14. Expresses the view that the Governments of Uganda and Rwanda should
               make reparations for the loss of life and the property damage they have inflicted on
               the civilian population in Kisangani, and requests the Secretary-General to submit
               an assessment of the damage as a basis for such reparations;
                   15. Calls on all the parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the
               Congo to protect human rights and respect international humanitarian law;
                    16. Calls also on all parties to ensure the safe and unhindered access of relief
               personnel to all those in need, and recalls that the parties must also provide
               guarantees for the safety, security and freedom of movement for United Nations and
               associated humanitarian relief personnel;
                     17. Further calls on all parties to cooperate with the International Committee
               of the Red Cross to enable it to carry out its mandate as well as the tasks entrusted to
               it under the Ceasefire Agreement;
                     18. Reaffirms the importance of holding, at the appropriate time, an
               international conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the
               Great Lakes region under the auspices of the United Nations and of the OAU, with
               the participation of all the Governments of the region and all others concerned;
                    19. Expresses its readiness to consider possible measures which could be
               imposed in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter of the United
               Nations in case of failure by parties to comply fully with this resolution;
                    20.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1305 (2000)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              21 June 2000

               Resolution 1305 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4162nd meeting, on
               21 June 2000

                    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, 1144 (1997) of 19
               December 1997, 1168 (1998) of 21 May 1998, 1174 (1998) of 15 June 1998, 1184
               (1998) of 16 July 1998, and 1247 (1999) of 18 June 1999,
                     Reaffirming its 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,
                     Underlining its commitment to supporting implementation of the General
               Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes
               thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, annex),
                     Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander and
               personnel of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR), the Special
               Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of the United Nations
               Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the Commissioner and
               personnel of the International Police Task Force (IPTF), the Organization for
               Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the personnel of other
               international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina for their
               contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,
                    Noting that the States in the region must play a constructive role in the
               successful development of the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and noting
               especially the obligations of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of
               Yugoslavia in this regard as signatories to the Peace Agreement,
                    Welcoming, in this regard, the recent positive steps taken by the Republic of
               Croatia to strengthen its bilateral relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as
               its increasing cooperation with all relevant international organizations in
               implementing the Peace Agreement,
                     Emphasizing that a comprehensive and coordinated return of refugees and
               displaced persons throughout the region continues to be crucial to lasting peace,

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                    Taking note of the declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the Peace
               Implementation Conference in Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2000 (S/2000/586, annex)
               and the conclusions of its previous meetings,
                   Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report of 4
               May 2000 (S/2000/376),
                     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 2 June 2000
               (S/2000/529), and noting that the UNMIBH judicial system assessment programme
               will be concluded by December 2000,
                     Determining that the situation in the region continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security,
                     Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts in accordance
               with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the
               statement of its President of 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               I

                      1.   Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement, as well as for
               the Dayton Agreement on implementing the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
               of 10 November 1995 (S/1995/1021, annex), calls upon the parties to comply
               strictly with their obligations under those Agreements, and expresses its intention to
               keep the implementation of the Peace Agreement, and the situation in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina, under review;
                     2.   Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
               implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities in Bosnia and
               Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
               community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic burden
               of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined by the compliance
               and active participation by all the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina in
               implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding a civil society, in particular in
               full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in
               strengthening joint institutions and in facilitating returns of refugees and displaced
               persons;
                    3.    Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with the Peace
               Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully with all entities
               involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the Peace
               Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security Council, including
               the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as it carries out its
               responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially, and underlines that full
               cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal includes, inter

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alia, the surrender for trial of all persons indicted by the Tribunal and provision of
information to assist in Tribunal investigations;
      4.    Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the High
Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement and giving
guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations and agencies
involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement, and reaffirms
that the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding the
interpretation of Annex 10 on civilian implementation of the Peace Agreement and
that in case of dispute he may give his interpretation and make recommendations,
and make binding decisions as he judges necessary on issues as elaborated by the
Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and 10 December 1997;
     5.   Expresses its support for the declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the
Peace Implementation Conference in Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2000;
      6.    Recognizes that the parties have authorized the multinational force
referred to in paragraph 10 below to take such actions as required, including the use
of necessary force, to ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement;
     7.    Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
under close review, taking into account the reports submitted pursuant to paragraphs
18 and 25 below, and any recommendations those reports might include, and its
readiness to consider the imposition of measures if any party fails significantly to
meet its obligations under the Peace Agreement;

II

     8.    Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the
multinational stabilization force established in accordance with its resolution 1088
(1996), and welcomes their willingness to assist the parties to the Peace Agreement
by continuing to deploy a multinational stabilization force;
     9.    Notes the support of the parties to the Peace Agreement for the
continuation of the multinational stabilization force, set out in the declaration of the
Ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Conference in Madrid on
16 December 1998 (S/1999/139, annex);
      10. Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue for a
further planned period of 12 months the multinational stabilization force (SFOR) as
established in accordance with its resolution 1088 (1996) under unified command
and control in order to fulfil the role specified in Annex 1-A and Annex 2 of the
Peace Agreement, and expresses its intention to review the situation with a view to
extending this authorization further as necessary in the light of developments in the
implementation of the Peace Agreement and the situation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina;
      11. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above to take
all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure compliance
with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the parties shall continue to
be held equally responsible for compliance with that Annex and shall be equally
subject to such enforcement action by SFOR as may be necessary to ensure

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               implementation of that Annex and the protection of SFOR, and takes note that the
               parties have consented to SFOR’s taking such measures;
                    12. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the request
               of SFOR, either in defence of SFOR or to assist the force in carrying out its mission,
               and recognizes the right of the force to take all necessary measures to defend itself
               from attack or threat of attack;
                     13. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above, in
               accordance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary measures
               to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures established by the Commander
               of SFOR, governing command and control of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina
               with respect to all civilian and military air traffic;
                    14. Requests the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate with the
               Commander of SFOR to ensure the effective management of the airports of Bosnia
               and Herzegovina, in the light of the responsibilities conferred on SFOR by Annex
               1-A of the Peace Agreement with regard to the airspace of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
                    15. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom of movement
               of SFOR and other international personnel;
                     16. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to continue to provide
               appropriate support and facilities, including transit facilities, for the Member States
               acting under paragraph 10 above;
                    17. Recalls all the agreements concerning the status of forces as referred to in
               Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminds the parties of their
               obligation to continue to comply therewith;
                     18. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
               organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue to report
               to the Council, through the appropriate channels and at least at monthly intervals;
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                    Reaffirming the legal basis in the Charter of the United Nations on which the
               IPTF was given its mandate in resolution 1035 (1995),

               III

                     19. Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIBH, which includes the IPTF, for
               an additional period terminating on 21 June 2001, and also decides 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 London, Bonn,
               Luxembourg, Madrid and Brussels Conferences and agreed by the authorities in
               Bosnia and Herzegovina;
                    20. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
               and to report at least every six months on the implementation of the mandate of
               UNMIBH as a whole;
                     21. Reiterates that the successful implementation of the tasks of the IPTF
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again urges Member States, with the support of the Secretary-General, to ensure the
provision of such qualified personnel;
      22. Reaffirms the responsibility of the parties to cooperate fully with, and to
instruct their respective responsible officials and authorities to provide their full
support to, the IPTF on all relevant matters;
      23. Reiterates its call upon all concerned to ensure the closest possible
coordination between the High Representative, SFOR, UNMIBH and the relevant
civilian organizations and agencies so as to ensure the successful implementation of
the Peace Agreement and of the priority objectives of the civilian consolidation
plan, as well as the security of IPTF personnel;
      24. Urges Member States, in response to demonstrable progress by the
parties in restructuring their law enforcement institutions, to intensify their efforts to
provide, on a voluntary-funded basis and in coordination with the IPTF, training,
equipment and related assistance for local police forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
     25. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the Council
reports from the High Representative, in accordance with Annex 10 of the Peace
Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held in
London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012), and later Peace Implementation
Conferences, on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in particular on
compliance by the parties with their commitments under that Agreement;
     26.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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               United Nations                                                                   S/RES/1306 (2000)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              5 July 2000

               Resolution 1306 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4168th meeting, on
               5 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone, and in particular its resolutions 1132
               (1997) of 8 October 1997, 1171 (1998) of 5 June 1998 and 1299 (2000) of 19 May
               2000,
                    Affirming the commitment of all States to respect the sovereignty, political
               independence and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 May 2000
               (S/2000/455), and in particular its paragraph 94,
                     Determining that the situation in Sierra Leone continues to constitute a threat
               to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

               A
                     Expressing its concern at the role played by the illicit trade in diamonds in
               fuelling the conflict in Sierra Leone, and at reports that such diamonds transit
               neighbouring countries, including the territory of Liberia,
                    Welcoming ongoing efforts by interested States, the International Diamond
               Manufacturers Association, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, the Diamond
               High Council, other representatives of the diamond industry and non-governmental
               experts to improve the transparency of the international diamond trade, and
               encouraging further action in this regard,
                     Emphasizing that the legitimate diamond trade is of great economic importance
               for many States, and can make a positive contribution to prosperity and stability and
               to the reconstruction of countries emerging from conflict, and emphasizing further
               that nothing in this resolution is intended to undermine the legitimate diamond trade
               or to diminish confidence in the integrity of the legitimate diamond industry,

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                    Welcoming the decision taken by the member States of the Economic
               Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at their Abuja summit on 28-29 May
               2000 to undertake a regional inquiry into the illegal trade in diamonds,
                    Taking note of the letter of 29 June 2000 to its President from the Permanent
               Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and of its enclosure
               (S/2000/641),
                     1.    Decides that all States shall take the necessary measures to prohibit the
               direct or indirect import of all rough diamonds from Sierra Leone to their territory;
                    2.    Requests the Government of Sierra Leone to ensure, as a matter of
               urgency, that an effective Certificate of Origin regime for trade in diamonds is in
               operation in Sierra Leone;
                     3.    Also requests States, relevant international organizations and other bodies
               in a position to do so to offer assistance to the Government of Sierra Leone to
               facilitate the full operation of an effective Certificate of Origin regime for Sierra
               Leone rough diamonds;
                    4.    Further requests the Government of Sierra Leone to notify the
               Committee established by resolution 1132 (1997) (“the Committee”) of the details of
               such a Certificate of Origin regime when it is fully in operation;
                    5.    Decides that rough diamonds controlled by the Government of Sierra
               Leone through the Certificate of Origin regime shall be exempt from the measures
               imposed in paragraph 1 above when the Committee has reported to the Council,
               taking into account expert advice obtained at the request of the Committee through
               the Secretary-General, that an effective regime is fully in operation;
                     6.   Decides that the measures referred to in paragraph 1 above are
               established for an initial period of 18 months, and affirms that, at the end of this
               period, it will review the situation in Sierra Leone, including the extent of the
               Government’s authority over the diamond-producing areas, in order to decide
               whether to extend these measures for a further period and, if necessary, to modify
               them or adopt further measures;
                     7.   Further decides that the Committee shall also undertake the following
               tasks:
                    (a) To seek from all States further information regarding the action taken by
               them with a view to implementing effectively the measures imposed by paragraph 1
               above;
                     (b) To consider information brought to its attention concerning violations of
               the measures imposed by paragraph 1 above, identifying where possible persons or
               entities, including vessels, reported to be engaged in such violations;
                    (c) To make periodic reports to the Security Council on information
               submitted to it regarding alleged violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 1
               above, identifying where possible persons or entities, including vessels, reported to
               be engaged in such violations;
                    (d) To promulgate such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the
               implementation of the measures imposed by paragraph 1 above;

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      (e) To continue its cooperation with other relevant sanctions committees in
particular that established pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995
concerning Liberia and that established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) of 15
September 1993 concerning the situation in Angola;
     8.    Requests all States to report to the Committee established by resolution
1132 (1997), within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution, on the actions they
have taken to implement the measures imposed by paragraph 1 above;
     9.    Calls upon all States, in particular those through which rough diamonds
from Sierra Leone are known to transit, and all relevant international and regional
organizations to act strictly in accordance with the provisions of this resolution
notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations conferred or imposed by
any international agreement or any contract entered into or any licence or permit
granted prior to the date of adoption of this resolution;
      10. Encourages the International Diamond Manufacturers Association, the
World Federation of Diamond Bourses, the Diamond High Council and all other
representatives of the diamond industry to work with the Government of Sierra
Leone and the Committee to develop methods and working practices to facilitate the
effective implementation of this resolution;
      11. Invites States, international organizations, members of the diamond
industry and other relevant entities in a position to do so to offer assistance to the
Government of Sierra Leone to contribute to the further development of a wellstructured and well-regulated diamond industry that provides for the identification
of the provenance of rough diamonds;
      12. Requests the Committee to hold an exploratory hearing in New York no
later than 31 July 2000 to assess the role of diamonds in the Sierra Leone conflict
and the link between trade in Sierra Leone diamonds and trade in arms and related
materiél in violation of resolution 1171 (1998), involving representatives of
interested States and regional organizations, the diamond industry and other relevant
experts, requests the Secretary-General to provide the necessary resources, and
further requests the Committee to report on the hearing to the Council;
     13. Welcomes the commitments made by certain members of the diamond
industry not to trade in diamonds originating from conflict zones, including in Sierra
Leone, urges all other companies and individuals involved in trading in rough
diamonds to make similar declarations in respect of Sierra Leone diamonds, and
underlines the importance of relevant financial institutions encouraging such
companies to do so;
     14. Stresses the need for the extension of government authority to the
diamond-producing areas for a durable solution to the problem of illegal
exploitation of diamonds in Sierra Leone;
     15. Decides to conduct a first review on the measures imposed by
paragraph 1 above no later than 15 September 2000, and further such reviews every
six months after the date of adoption of the resolution, and to consider at those times
what further measures may be necessary;
      16. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and, as appropriate,
other organizations and interested parties to report to the Committee information on
possible violations of the measures imposed by paragraph 1 above;

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               B
                    Stressing the need to ensure effective implementation of the measures
               concerning arms and related materiel imposed by paragraph 2 of resolution 1171
               (1998),
                     Stressing the obligation of all Member States, including those neighbouring
               Sierra Leone, to comply fully with the measures imposed by the Council,
                    Recalling the ECOWAS Moratorium on the Importation, Exportation and
               Manufacture of Light Weapons in West Africa adopted in Abuja on 31 October 1998
               (S/1998/1194, annex),
                     17. Reminds States of their obligation to implement fully the measures
               imposed by resolution 1171 (1998), and calls upon them, where they have not
               already done so, to enforce, strengthen or enact, as appropriate, legislation making it
               a criminal offence under domestic law for their nationals or other persons operating
               on their territory to act in violation of the measures imposed by paragraph 2 of that
               resolution, and to report to the Committee not later than 31 July 2000 on the
               implementation of those measures;
                     18. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and, as appropriate,
               other organizations and interested parties to report to the Committee information on
               possible violations of the measures imposed by the Council;
                     19. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Committee, to
               establish a panel of experts, for an initial period of four months, consisting of no
               more than five members:
                     (a) To collect information on possible violations of the measures imposed by
               paragraph 2 of resolution 1171 (1998) and the link between trade in diamonds and
               trade in arms and related materiel including through visits to Sierra Leone and other
               States as appropriate, and making contact with those they consider appropriate,
               including diplomatic missions;
                    (b) To consider the adequacy, for the purpose of detecting flights of aircraft
               suspected of carrying arms and related materiel across national borders in violation
               of the measures imposed by paragraph 2 of resolution 1171 (1998), of air traffic
               control systems in the region;
                    (c)   To participate, if possible, in the hearing referred to in paragraph 12
               above;
                     (d) To report to the Council through the Committee with observations and
               recommendations on strengthening the implementation of the measures imposed by
               paragraph 2 of resolution 1171 (1998), and of those imposed by paragraph 1 above,
               no later than 31 October 2000;
               and further requests the Secretary-General to provide the necessary resources;
                     20. Expresses its readiness, on the basis, inter alia, of the report produced
               pursuant to paragraph 19 (d) above, to consider appropriate action in relation to
               States that it determines to have violated the measures imposed by paragraph 2 of
               resolution 1171 (1998) and paragraph 1 above;

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     21. Urges all States to cooperate with the panel in the discharge of its
mandate, and underlines, in this regard, the importance of the cooperation and
technical expertise of the Secretariat and other parts of the United Nations system;
      22. Requests the Committee to strengthen existing contacts with regional
organizations, in particular ECOWAS and the Organization of African Unity, and
relevant international organizations, including INTERPOL, with a view to
identifying ways to improve effective implementation of the measures imposed by
paragraph 2 of resolution 1171 (1998);
     23. Requests the Committee to make information it considers relevant
publicly available through appropriate media, including through the improved use of
information technology;
      24. Requests the Secretary-General to publicize the provisions of this
resolution and the obligations imposed by it;
     25.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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[Sanctions against import of diamonds from Sierra Leone]

S/55 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1307 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               13 July 2000

               Resolution 1307 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4170th meeting,
               on 13 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions, in particular its resolutions 779
               (1992) of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995, 1147 (1998) of 13 January
               1998, 1183 (1998) of 15 July 1998, 1222 (1999) of 15 January 1999, 1252 (1999) of
               15 July 1999 and 1285 (2000) of 13 January 2000,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 3 July 2000
               (S/2000/647) on the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP),
                    Recalling also the letter to its President from the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the
               Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 16 June 2000 (S/2000/602) and the letter to the
               Secretary-General from the Permanent Representative of Croatia of 5 April 2000
               (S/2000/289), concerning the disputed issue of Prevlaka,
                     Reaffirming once again its commitment to independence, sovereignty and
               territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia within its internationally recognized
               borders,
                    Noting once 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 articles 1 and 3, the latter reaffirming their agreement
               concerning the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula,
                    Noting with satisfaction that the overall situation in the UNMOP area of
               responsibility has remained stable and calm,
                     Reiterating its concern about continuing violations of the demilitarization
               regime, including limitations placed on the free movement of United Nations
               military observers,
                     Noting with satisfaction that the opening of crossing points between Croatia
               and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Montenegro) in the demilitarized zone
               continue to facilitate civilian and commercial traffic in both directions without
               security incidents and continue to represent a significant confidence-building
               measure in the normalization of relations between the two parties, and urging the
               parties to utilize these openings as a basis for further confidence-building measures
               to achieve the normalization of relations between them,

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                     Reiterating its serious concerns about the lack of substantive progress towards
               a settlement of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in the continuing bilateral negotiations
               between the parties pursuant to the Agreement on Normalization of Relations
               between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 23
               August 1996 (S/1996/706, annex), noting positive developments in this regard, and
               calling for the resumption of discussions,
                   Expressing its concern over the delay in putting in place a comprehensive
               demining programme by the parties,
                    Commending the role played by UNMOP, and noting also that the presence of
               the United Nations military observers continues to be essential to maintaining
               conditions that are conducive to a negotiated settlement of the disputed issue of
               Prevlaka,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994 and the
               statement of its President of 10 February 2000 (S/PRST/2000/4),
                    Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize
               peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other
               communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
                    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 January 2001;
                    2.    Reiterates its calls upon the parties to cease all violations of the
               demilitarized regime in the United Nations designated zones, to take steps further to
               reduce tension and to improve safety and security in the area, to cooperate fully with
               the United Nations military observers and to ensure their safety and full and
               unrestricted freedom of movement;
                     3.    Notes with concern the lack of progress by the parties in devising means
               of implementing the recommendations and options to develop confidence-building
               measures with which they were provided pursuant to its request in resolution 1252
               (1999), encourages the parties to take concrete steps to implement such
               recommendations and options with a view to, inter alia, further facilitating the
               freedom of movement of the civilian population, and requests the Secretary-General
               to report on the matter by 15 October 2000;
                     4.   Urges once again that the parties abide by their mutual commitments and
               implement fully the Agreement on Normalization of Relations, and stresses in
               particular the urgent need for them to fulfil rapidly and in good faith their
               commitment to reach a negotiated resolution of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in
               accordance with article 4 of the Agreement;
                    5.   Requests the parties to continue to report at least bi-monthly to the
               Secretary-General on the status of their bilateral negotiations;
                    6.    Reiterates its call upon the parties to put a comprehensive demining
               programme in place in the identified minefields in the UNMOP area of
               responsibility;

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      7.    Requests the United Nations military observers and the multinational
stabilization force authorized by the Council in resolution 1088 (1996) of 12
December 1996 and extended by resolution 1305 (2000) of 21 June 2000 to
cooperate fully with each other;
     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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[Monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN observers]

S/55 [68] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA
S/55 [65] CROATIA SITUATION
S/55 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1308 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               17 July 2000

               Resolution 1308 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4172nd meeting,
               on 17 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                     Deeply concerned by the extent of the HIV/AIDS pandemic worldwide, and by
               the severity of the crisis in Africa in particular,
                    Recalling its meeting of 10 January 2000, on “The situation in Africa: the
               impact of AIDS on peace and security in Africa”, taking note of the 5 July 2000
               report from UNAIDS (S/2000/657) which summarizes follow-up actions taken to
               date; and recalling further the letter of its President dated 31 January 2000
               addressed to the President of the General Assembly (S/2000/75),
                    Emphasizing the important roles of the General Assembly and the Economic
               and Social Council in addressing HIV/AIDS,
                    Stressing the need for coordinated efforts of all relevant United Nations
               organizations to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic in line with their respective
               mandates and to assist, wherever possible, in global efforts against the pandemic,
                    Commending the efforts by UNAIDS to coordinate and intensify efforts to
               address HIV/AIDS in all appropriate forums,
                    Recalling also the 28 February 2000 special meeting of the Economic and
               Social Council, held in partnership with the President of the Security Council, on the
               development aspects of the HIV/AIDS pandemic,
                     Welcoming the decision by the General Assembly to include in the agenda of
               its fifty-fourth session an additional item of an urgent and important character
               entitled “Review of the problem of HIV/AIDS in all its aspects”, and encouraging
               further action to address the problem of HIV/AIDS,
                    Recognizing that the spread of HIV/AIDS can have a uniquely devastating
               impact on all sectors and levels of society,
                   Reaffirming the importance of a coordinated international response to the
               HIV/AIDS pandemic, given its possible growing impact on social instability and
               emergency situations,
                    Further recognizing that the HIV/AIDS pandemic is also exacerbated by
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               disease through large movements of people, widespread uncertainty over conditions,
               and reduced access to medical care,
                     Stressing that the HIV/AIDS pandemic, if unchecked, may pose a risk to
               stability and security,
                    Recognizing the need to incorporate HIV/AIDS prevention awareness skills
               and advice in aspects of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping
               Operations’ training for peacekeeping personnel, and welcoming the 20 March 2000
               report of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations
               (A/54/839) which affirmed this need and the efforts already made by the United
               Nations Secretariat in this regard,
                     Taking note of the call of the Secretary-General in his report to the Millennium
               Assembly (A/54/2000) for coordinated and intensified international action to reduce
               the HIV infection rates in persons 15 to 24 years of age by 25 per cent by the year
               2010,
                     Noting with satisfaction the 13th International AIDS Conference, held from 9
               to 14 July 2000 in Durban, South Africa, which was the first conference of this type
               to be held in a developing country and which drew significant attention to the
               magnitude of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, and further noting
               that this Conference was an important opportunity for leaders and scientists to
               discuss the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and estimates of resources needed to address
               HIV/AIDS, as well as issues related to access to care, mother to child transmission,
               prevention, and development of vaccines,
                     Bearing in mind the Council’s primary responsibility for the maintenance of
               international peace and security,
                     1.    Expresses concern at the potential damaging impact of HIV/AIDS on the
               health of international peacekeeping personnel, including support personnel;
                     2.    Recognizes the efforts of those Member States which have acknowledged
               the problem of HIV/AIDS and, where applicable, have developed national
               programmes, and encourages all interested Member States which have not already
               done so to consider developing, in cooperation with the international community
               and UNAIDS, where appropriate, effective long-term strategies for HIV/AIDS
               education, prevention, voluntary and confidential testing and counselling, and
               treatment of their personnel, as an important part of their preparation for their
               participation in peacekeeping operations;
                     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to take further steps towards the
               provision of training for peacekeeping personnel on issues related to preventing the
               spread of HIV/AIDS and to continue the further development of pre-deployment
               orientation and ongoing training for all peacekeeping personnel on these issues;
                    4.   Encourages interested Member States to increase international
               cooperation among their relevant national bodies to assist with the creation and
               execution of policies for HIV/AIDS prevention, voluntary and confidential testing
               and counselling, and treatment for personnel to be deployed in international
               peacekeeping operations;
                    5.   Encourages, in this context, UNAIDS to continue to strengthen its
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order to reflect best practices and countries’ policies on HIV/AIDS prevention
education, testing, counselling and treatment;
     6.    Expresses keen interest in additional discussion among relevant United
Nations bodies, Member States, industry and other relevant organizations to make
progress, inter alia, on the question of access to treatment and care, and on
prevention.

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[Provision of training on issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention for peacekeeping personnel]

S/55 [200] HIV/AIDS PREVENTION--PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HIV/AIDS PREVENTION|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|HEALTH EDUCATION|HEALTH POLICY|COUNSELLING


               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1309 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               25 July 2000

               Resolution 1309 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4175th meeting, on
               25 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                     Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on the Western Sahara, in particular
               resolutions 1108 (1997) of 22 May 1997, 1292 (2000) of 29 February 2000 and 1301
               (2000) of 31 May 2000, and also its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel of 9 December 1994,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 12 July 2000 (S/2000/683)
               and the observations and recommendations contained therein, and expressing full
               support for the role and work of the Personal Envoy,
                     Reiterating full support for the continued efforts exerted by the United Nations
               Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) to implement the
               Settlement Plan and agreements adopted by the parties to hold a free, fair and
               impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara,
                     Noting that fundamental differences between the parties over the interpretation
               of the main provisions of the Settlement Plan remain to be resolved,
                    Regretting that there was no progress made during the meeting held in London
               on 28 June 2000 between the parties,
                     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 31 October 2000, with
               the expectation that the parties will meet in direct talks under the auspices of the
               Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy to try to resolve the multiple problems relating
               to the implementation of the Settlement Plan and to try to agree upon a mutually
               acceptable political solution to their dispute over Western Sahara;
                    2.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide an assessment of the situation
               before the end of the present mandate;
                    3.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

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

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               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/1310 (2000)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                27 July 2000

               Resolution 1310 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4177th meeting, on
               27 July 2000

                    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 its resolutions on the situation in
               Lebanon and also its resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                     Recalling also the statements of its President of 20 April 2000
               (S/PRST/2000/13), 23 May 2000 (S/PRST/2000/18) and 18 June (S/PRST/2000/21)
               on the situation in Lebanon, in particular its endorsement of the work done by the
               United Nations as mandated by the Security Council including the Secretary-General’s conclusion that as of 16 June 2000 Israel had withdrawn its forces from
               Lebanon in accordance with resolution 425 (1978) and met the requirements defined
               in the Secretary-General’s report of 22 May 2000 (S/2000/460),
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim
               Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of 20 July 2000 (S/2000/718) and its observations and
               recommendations mentioned therein,
                    Emphasizing the interim nature of UNIFIL,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
                    Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon, as stated in the letter
               from its Permanent Representative to the United Nations of 11 July 2000 to the
               Secretary-General (S/2000/674),
                     1.    Endorses the understanding, mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General of 20 July 2000, that the Force will deploy and function fully throughout its
               area of operations and that the Government of Lebanon will strengthen its presence
               in this area, by deploying additional troops and internal security forces;
                     2.    Decides, in this context, to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL for a
               further period of 6 months, until 31 January 2001;
                     3.    Reiterates its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and
               political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries;

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                    4.   Welcomes the statement in the Secretary-General’s letter to the President
               of the Security Council of 24 July 2000 (S/2000/731) that, as of that date, the
               Government of Israel had removed all violations of the withdrawal line;
                    5.    Calls on the parties to respect that line, to exercise utmost restraint and to
               cooperate fully with the United Nations and with UNIFIL;
                    6.    Calls on the Government of Lebanon to ensure the return of its effective
               authority and presence in the south, and in particular to proceed with a significant
               deployment of the Lebanese armed forces as soon as possible;
                    7.   Welcomes the establishment of checkpoints by the Government of
               Lebanon in the vacated area, and encourages the Government of Lebanon to ensure
               a calm environment throughout the south, including through the control of all
               checkpoints;
                     8.   Welcomes the measures taken by the Secretary-General and the troop
               contributing countries regarding UNIFIL military personnel and deployment, as
               agreed to in the above-mentioned statements of its President, and reaffirms that the
               expected redeployment of UNIFIL should be conducted in coordination with the
               Government of Lebanon and the Lebanese armed forces;
                    9.    Re-emphasizes the terms of reference and general guidelines of UNIFIL
               as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 19 March 1978 (S/12611),
               approved by resolution 426 (1978);
                     10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue consultations with the
               Government of Lebanon and other parties directly concerned on the implementation
               of this resolution and to report to the Security Council thereon;
                    11.   Looks forward to the early fulfilment of the mandate of UNIFIL;
                     12. Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to submit to the Council
               by 31 October 2000 a report on progress towards achieving the objectives of
               resolution 425 (1978) and towards completion by UNIFIL of the tasks originally
               assigned to it, and requests the Secretary-General to include in this report
               recommendations on the tasks that could be carried out by the United Nations Truce
               Supervision Organization (UNTSO);
                    13. Decides to review the situation, by early November 2000, and to consider
               any steps it deems appropriate regarding UNIFIL, on the basis of this report, the
               extent of the deployment of UNIFIL and the actions taken by the Government of
               Lebanon to restore its effective authority and presence in the area, in particular
               through a significant deployment of the Lebanese armed forces;
                     14. Stresses the importance of, and the need to achieve, a comprehensive,
               just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions
               including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22
               October 1973.

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[Extension of the mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

S/55 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/55 [56] ISRAEL--LEBANON
S/55 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

UN Interim Force in Lebanon|UN Interim Force in Lebanon > Terms of reference|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|BOUNDARIES|LEBANON|MIDDLE EAST SITUATION


               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1311 (2000)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                28 July 2000

               Resolution 1311 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4179th meeting, on
               28 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1287 (2000) of 31
               January 2000, and the statement of its President of 11 May 2000 (S/PRST/2000/16),
               as well as resolution 1308 (2000) of 17 July 2000,
                    Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 21 July 2000
               (S/2000/697),
                    Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon (S/1997/57, annex) and Istanbul
               summits of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
               regarding the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,
                     Stressing that the lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement
               of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,
                    Recalling that, according to its statute, the Coordinating Council of the
               Georgian and Abkhaz sides should meet every two months, and welcoming, in this
               regard, the resumption of its work,
                     Welcoming the results of the tenth session of the Coordinating Council in
               Sukhumi on 11 July 2000, in particular the signing by the two sides, the Special
               Representative of the Secretary-General and the Commander of the Collective
               Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS
               peacekeeping force) of the protocol related to the stabilization of the situation in the
               security zone, and the decision that the two sides would accelerate work on the draft
               protocol on the return of refugees to the Gali region and measures for economic
               rehabilitation and on the draft agreement on peace and guarantees for the prevention
               for the non-resumption of hostilities,
                     Deeply concerned that, although currently relatively calm, the general situation
               in the conflict zone remains unstable,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
                    Welcoming the important contributions that the United Nations Observer
               Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and the CIS peacekeeping force continue to make in

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               stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, noting that the working relationship
               between UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force has been excellent at all levels,
               stressing the importance of continuing and increasing close cooperation and
               coordination between them in the performance of their respective mandates, and
               welcoming also the decision on the extension of the stay of the CIS peacekeeping
               force in the conflict zone in Abkhazia, Georgia, adopted by the Council of Heads of
               State of the Commonwealth of Independent States on 21 June 2000 (S/2000/629),
                    1.    Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 21 July 2000;
                     2.    Strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and his
               Special Representative, with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its capacity
               as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the
               OSCE, to promote the stabilization of the situation and the achievement of a
               comprehensive political settlement, which includes a settlement on the political
               status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia;
                     3.    Strongly supports, also, the efforts of the Special Representative on the
               question of the distribution of competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi, and, in
               particular, his intention to submit, in the near future, proposals to the parties as a
               basis for meaningful negotiations on that issue;
                    4.    Underlines the responsibility of the parties to the conflict to engage in
               negotiations on the key outstanding issues in the United Nations-led peace process,
               including on the distribution of competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi as part of
               a comprehensive settlement;
                     5.    Welcomes the commitment of the parties not to use force for the
               resolution of any disputed questions, which must be addressed through negotiations
               and by peaceful means only, and to refrain from propaganda aimed at the solution of
               the conflict by force;
                     6.    Calls on the parties to the conflict, also, to implement earlier agreed
               confidence-building measures and develop further measures on the basis of the
               relevant document signed in Sukhumi on 11 July 2000, and recalls, in this context,
               the invitation of the Government of Ukraine to host, in Yalta, a third meeting aimed
               at building confidence, improving security and developing cooperation between the
               parties;
                     7.   Reaffirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes resulting from
               the conflict and the imprescriptible right of all refugees and displaced persons
               affected by the conflict to return to their homes in secure and dignified conditions,
               in accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement
               of 4 April 1994 (S/1994/397, annex II), and calls upon the parties to address this
               issue urgently by agreeing and implementing effective measures to guarantee the
               security of those who exercise their unconditional right to return, including those
               who have already returned;
                    8.    Urges the parties, in this context, to address urgently and in a concerted
               manner, as a first step, the undefined and insecure status of spontaneous returnees to
               the Gali district, including through the re-establishment of functioning local
               administrative structures in which the returnee population is appropriately
               represented;

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      9.    Welcomes steps taken by the Government of Georgia, the United Nations
Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World
Bank, aiming at ensuring that the internally displaced persons enjoy their right to be
treated in the same manner as all Georgian citizens with full respect, in principle and
in practice, for their imprescriptible right to return to their homes in secure and
dignified conditions;
      10. Deplores all violent incidents, as well as the development of criminal
activities, in the conflict zone, and calls on the two sides to take urgent measures to
cooperate with each other in the fight against crime of all sorts and in improving the
work of their respective law enforcement organs;
    11. Demands that both sides observe strictly the Moscow Agreement of 14
May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I);
     12. Welcomes UNOMIG keeping its security arrangements under constant
review in order to ensure the highest possible level of security for its staff;
      13. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for a new period terminating
on 31 January 2001, 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, and expresses its intention to conduct a thorough
review of the operation at the end of its current mandate, in the light of steps taken
by the parties to achieve a comprehensive settlement;
     14. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council regularly
informed and to report three months from the date of the adoption of this resolution
on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;
     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]

S/55 [88] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA
S/55 [87] GEORGIA SITUATION

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               United Nations                                                                     S/RES/1312 (2000)
               Security Council                                                 Distr.: General
                                                                                31 July 2000

               Resolution 1312 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4181st meeting, on
               31 July 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling resolutions 1298 (2000) of 17 May 2000 and 1308 (2000) of 17 July
               2000 and all its previous resolutions and statements of its President pertaining to the
               Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict,
                     Commending the Organization of African Unity (OAU) for successfully
               facilitating the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities between the Government of
               the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of
               Eritrea (S/2000/601), signed in Algiers on 18 June 2000,
                    Recalling the official communications by the Governments of Ethiopia
               (S/2000/627) and Eritrea (S/2000/612) of 30 and 26 June 2000 respectively to the
               Secretary-General requesting United Nations assistance in implementing the
               Cessation of Hostilities Agreement,
                    Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
               United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,
                    Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 30 June 2000 (S/2000/643),
               and recalling the letter of its President endorsing the Secretary-General’s decision to
               dispatch reconnaissance and liaison teams to the region (S/2000/676),
                     1.   Decides to establish the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
               consisting of up to 100 military observers and the necessary civilian support staff
               until 31 January 2001, in anticipation of a peacekeeping operation subject to future
               Council authorization, and to undertake the following mandate:
                    (a)   to establish and maintain liaison with the parties;
                    (b) to visit the parties’ military headquarters and other units in all areas of
               operation of the mission deemed necessary by the Secretary-General;
                    (c) to establish and put into operation the mechanism for verifying the
               cessation of hostilities;
                  (d) to prepare for the establishment of the Military                  Coordination
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                    (e)   to assist in planning for a future peacekeeping operation as necessary;
                    2.  Welcomes the discussions between the Secretariats of the United Nations
               and the OAU on cooperation in the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities
               Agreement;
                    3.    Calls on the parties to provide the Mission with the access, assistance,
               support and protection required for the performance of its duties;
                     4.   Requests the parties to facilitate the deployment of mine action experts
               and assets under the United Nations Mine Action Service to further assess the mine
               and unexploded ordnance problem and to provide technical assistance to the parties
               to carry out emergency mine action required;
                    5.    Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 6 of its resolution 1298
               (2000) shall not apply to the sale or supply of equipment and related matériel for the
               use of the United Nations Mine Action Service, or to the provision of related
               technical assistance and training by that Service;
                    6.  Stresses the importance of the rapid delimitation and demarcation of the
               common border between the parties in accordance with the OAU Framework
               Agreement (S/1998/1223, annex) and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement;
                    7.    Requests the Secretary-General to continue planning for a peacekeeping
               operation and to begin to take the administrative measures for assembling such a
               mission, which would be subject to future Council authorization;
                    8.    Requests the Secretary-General to provide periodic reports, as necessary,
               on the establishment and work of the Mission;
                    9.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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[Establishment of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)]

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S/55 [153] UN MISSION IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA

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               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/1313 (2000)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               4 August 2000

               Resolution 1313 (2000)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4184th meeting, on
               4 August 2000

                    The Security Council,
                    Recalling all its previous resolutions and the statements of its President
               concerning the situation in Sierra Leone,
                    Condemning in the strongest terms the armed attacks against and detention of
               the personnel of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), and
               commending UNAMSIL and the Force Commander for the recent resolute action
               taken in response to the continuing threat towards the mission from the
               Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and other armed elements in Sierra Leone,
                    Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General of 19 May 2000
               (S/2000/455) and 31 July 2000 (S/2000/751),
                    1.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMSIL until 8 September 2000;
                     2.    Considers that the widespread and serious violations of the Lomé Peace
               Agreement (S/1999/777) by the RUF since early May 2000 constitute a breakdown
               of the prior generally permissive environment based on the Agreement and
               predicated on the cooperation of the parties, that until security conditions have been
               established allowing progress towards the peaceful resolution of the conflict in
               Sierra Leone there will continue to be a threat to UNAMSIL and the security of the
               state of Sierra Leone, and that in order to counter that threat, the structure,
               capability, resources and mandate of UNAMSIL require appropriate strengthening;
                    3.   Expresses its intention, in this context, taking into account the views of
               the Government of Sierra Leone, the Economic Community of West African States
               (ECOWAS) and the troop-contributing countries, to strengthen the mandate of
               UNAMSIL as established in its resolutions 1270 (1999) of 22 October 1999 and
               1289 (2000) of 7 February 2000 with the following priority tasks:
                    (a) To maintain the security of the Lungi and Freetown peninsulas, and their
               major approach routes;
                     (b) To deter and, where necessary, decisively counter the threat of RUF
               attack by responding robustly to any hostile actions or threat of imminent and direct
               use of force;

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                     (c) To deploy progressively in a coherent operational structure and in
               sufficient numbers and density at key strategic locations and main population
               centres and, in coordination with the Government of Sierra Leone to assist, through
               its presence and within the framework of its mandate, the efforts of the Government
               of Sierra Leone to extend state authority, restore law and order and further stabilize
               the situation progressively throughout the entire country, and, within its capabilities
               and areas of deployment, to afford protection to civilians under threat of imminent
               physical violence;
                    (d) To patrol actively on strategic lines of communication, specifically main
               access routes to the capital in order to dominate ground, ensure freedom of
               movement and facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance;
                    (e) To assist in the promotion of the political process leading, inter alia, to a
               renewed disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme where possible;
                     4.   Considers that, in order to allow the restructuring of the force and
               provide the additional capability required for the achievement of the priority tasks
               set out in paragraph 3 above, the military component of UNAMSIL should be
               reinforced through accelerated troop rotations, as appropriate, and with, inter alia,
               further aviation and maritime assets, a strengthened force reserve, upgraded
               communications and specialist combat and logistic support assets;
                    5.    Recognizes that the RUF offensive against UNAMSIL since May 2000
               revealed serious inherent weaknesses in the mission’s structure, command and
               control and resources, as referred to in paragraph 54 of the report of the Secretary-General of 31 July 2000, reflecting findings of the United Nations Assessment
               Mission which visited Sierra Leone from 31 May to 8 June 2000, welcomes the
               recommendations made and action already taken to address these deficiencies, and
               requests the Secretary-General to take further urgent steps to implement these
               recommendations to improve the performance and capacity of the mission;
                    6.     Stresses that the successful achievement of the objectives of the mission,
               including the priority tasks set out in paragraph 3 above, will depend on the
               provision to UNAMSIL of fully equipped, complete units, with the required
               capabilities, effective command and control structure and capacity, a single chain of
               command, adequate resources and the commitment to implement the mandate of the
               mission in full as authorized by the Security Council;
                     7.    Requests the Secretary-General, after further consultations with troop
               contributing countries, to provide a further report to the Council as soon as possible
               on the proposals in paragraphs 2 to 6 above with recommendations for the
               restructuring and strengthening of UNAMSIL, and expresses its intention to take a
               decision on those recommendations expeditiously;
                    8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL)]

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

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