UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1202 (1998)
                                                              15 October 1998

                             RESOLUTION 1202 (1998)

           Adopted by the Security Council at its 3936th meeting, on
                                15 October 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

     Reiterating the validity of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the
Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Council resolutions as the
fundamental basis of the peace process,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1196 (1998) of 16 September 1998,

     Taking note of the statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the
three Observer States to the Lusaka Protocol and of their letter to the leader
of the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) of
24 September 1998 (S/1998/916),

     Welcoming regional efforts in support of the peace process in Angola,

     Noting the call on the international community, particularly countries and
leaders who have an influence on the leader of UNITA, to persuade the rebel
movement to rededicate itself to the path of peace and reconstruction in Angola
as a matter of urgency that was contained in the Final Communiqué of the Summit
of the Heads of State or Government of the Southern African Development
Community adopted on 14 September 1998 (S/1998/915),

     Taking note of the establishment of UNITA-Renovada,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 October 1998
(S/1998/931),

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     1.   Reiterates that the primary cause of the crisis in Angola and of the
current impasse in the peace process is the failure by the leadership of UNITA
to comply with its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol
and relevant Security Council resolutions and demands that UNITA comply
immediately and without conditions with its obligations, in particular the
complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation in the immediate
and unconditional extension of State administration throughout the national
territory;

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

     3.   Stresses that there can be no military solution to the conflict in
Angola and calls upon the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA to seek a
political settlement;

     4.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission
in Angola (MONUA) until 3 December 1998;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue to adjust the deployment
and force structure of MONUA, as needed, in accordance with security conditions
and its ability to implement its mandate in support of the peace process, and to
prepare further contingency plans;

     6.   Emphasizes that the extension of the mandate of MONUA provides the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General with an additional opportunity
to revive the stalled peace process and strongly urges UNITA to take advantage
of this period to transform itself into a genuine political party and to secure
a legitimate and constructive role in the Angolan political process;

     7.   Reiterates its full support for the implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol and for the reactivation of the Joint Commission;

     8.   Calls upon the Government of Angola and UNITA to cooperate fully with
the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including facilitation of
his contacts with all those key to the peace process in order to convey,
inter alia, the demands reiterated in the present resolution;

     9.   Encourages the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to
coordinate his efforts with regional and subregional organizations in order to
bring about a solution within the framework of the Lusaka Protocol;

     10. Reiterates its concern over the safety and security of MONUA personnel
and demands that the Government of Angola and UNITA guarantee unconditionally
the safety and freedom of movement of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General and all United Nations and international humanitarian
personnel, including those providing humanitarian assistance, throughout the
territory of Angola;

     11. Stresses the importance of strengthening the rule of law and respect
for human rights, including the full protection of all Angolan citizens

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throughout the national territory, in particular representatives and members of
all political parties;

     12. Expresses its deep concern at the continued deterioration of the
humanitarian situation, especially the significant increase in the number of
internally displaced persons, which now totals 1.3 million people, and the lack
of access by humanitarian organizations to vulnerable groups;

     13. Calls on Member States to implement fully the measures imposed on
UNITA contained in the relevant provisions of resolutions 864 (1993) of
15 September 1993, 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of
12 June 1998, and expresses its readiness to consider appropriate reinforcing
steps;

     14. Requests the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993) to investigate reports that the leader of UNITA travelled
outside Angola in violation of resolution 1127 (1997) and that UNITA forces
received military training and assistance as well as arms from outside Angola in
violation of resolution 864 (1993);

     15. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a comprehensive report no
later than 23 November 1998 which will enable the Security Council to consider
the future role of the United Nations in Angola and to make recommendations
regarding ways of improving the implementation of the measures referred to in
paragraph 13 above;

     16. Expresses its deep concern at the crash of the Russian civilian
aircraft in the Malange region of Angola which resulted in the loss of human
lives, calls upon the Government of Angola to carry out without delay a thorough
investigation of the causes of the crash, requests MONUA to assist as
appropriate, and insists that UNITA cooperate fully with these efforts;

     17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1202 (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)]

UN Observer Mission in Angola|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|Joint Commission (Angola)|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 864 (1993) concerning the Situation in Angola. Chair|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POLITICAL PARTIES|RULE OF LAW|HUMAN RIGHTS|DISPLACED PERSONS|ANGOLA|AIRCRAFT|RUSSIAN FEDERATION|STAFF SECURITY|ANGOLA SITUATION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|RELIEF PERSONNEL|SANCTIONS|MILITARY ASSISTANCE|RECOMMENDATIONS|ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1203 (1998)
                                                               24 October 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1203 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3937th meeting,
                                 on 24 October 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1160 (1998) of 31 March 1998 and 1199 (1998) of
23 September 1998, and the importance of the peaceful resolution of the problem
of Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General pursuant to those
resolutions, in particular his report of 5 October 1998 (S/1998/912),

     Welcoming the agreement signed in Belgrade on 16 October 1998 by the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the
Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE) providing for the OSCE to establish a verification mission in Kosovo
(S/1998/978), including the undertaking of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to
comply with resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998),

     Welcoming also the agreement signed in Belgrade on 15 October 1998 by the
Chief of General Staff of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Supreme
Allied Commander, Europe, of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
providing for the establishment of an air verification mission over Kosovo
(S/1998/991, annex), complementing the OSCE Verification Mission,

     Welcoming also the decision of the Permanent Council of the OSCE of
15 October 1998 (S/1998/959, annex),

     Welcoming the decision of the Secretary-General to send a mission to the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to establish a first-hand capacity to assess
developments on the ground in Kosovo,

     Reaffirming that, under the Charter of the United Nations, primary
responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security is
conferred on the Security Council,

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

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

     Deeply concerned at the recent closure by the authorities of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia of independent media outlets in the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, and emphasizing the need for these to be allowed freely to resume
their operations,

     Deeply alarmed and concerned at the continuing grave humanitarian situation
throughout Kosovo and the impending humanitarian catastrophe, and re-emphasizing
the need to prevent this from happening,

     Stressing the importance of proper coordination of humanitarian initiatives
undertaken by States, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and
international organizations in Kosovo,

     Emphasizing the need to ensure the safety and security of members of the
Verification Mission in Kosovo and the Air Verification Mission over Kosovo,

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

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

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

     1.   Endorses and supports the agreements signed in Belgrade on
16 October 1998 between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the OSCE, and on
15 October 1998 between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO, concerning
the verification of compliance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and all
others concerned in Kosovo with the requirements of its resolution 1199 (1998),
and demands the full and prompt implementation of these agreements by the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia;

     2.   Notes the endorsement by the Government of Serbia of the accord
reached by the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United
States Special Envoy (S/1998/953, annex), and the public commitment of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to complete negotiations on a framework for a
political settlement by 2 November 1998, and calls for the full implementation
of these commitments;

     3.   Demands that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia comply fully and
swiftly with resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998) and cooperate fully with

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the OSCE Verification Mission in Kosovo and the NATO Air Verification Mission
over Kosovo according to the terms of the agreements referred to in paragraph 1
above;

     4.   Demands also that the Kosovo Albanian leadership and all other
elements of the Kosovo Albanian community comply fully and swiftly with
resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998) and cooperate fully with the OSCE
Verification Mission in Kosovo;

     5.   Stresses the urgent need for the authorities in the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian leadership to enter immediately into a
meaningful dialogue without preconditions and with international involvement,
and to a clear timetable, leading to an end of the crisis and to a negotiated
political solution to the issue of Kosovo;

     6.   Demands that the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
the Kosovo Albanian leadership and all others concerned respect the freedom of
movement of the OSCE Verification Mission and other international personnel;

     7.   Urges States and international organizations to make available
personnel to the OSCE Verification Mission in Kosovo;

     8.   Reminds the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that it has the primary
responsibility for the safety and security of all diplomatic personnel
accredited to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including members of the OSCE
Verification Mission, as well as the safety and security of all international
and non-governmental humanitarian personnel in the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, and calls upon the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, and all others concerned throughout the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia including the Kosovo Albanian leadership, to take all appropriate
steps to ensure that personnel performing functions under this resolution and
the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 above are not subject to the threat or
use of force or interference of any kind;

     9.   Welcomes in this context the commitment of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia to guarantee the safety and security of the Verification Missions as
contained in the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 above, notes that, to
this end, the OSCE is considering arrangements to be implemented in cooperation
with other organizations, and affirms that, in the event of an emergency, action
may be needed to ensure their safety and freedom of movement as envisaged in the
agreements referred to in paragraph 1 above;

     10. Insists that the Kosovo Albanian leadership condemn all terrorist
actions, demands that such actions cease immediately and emphasizes that all
elements in the Kosovo Albanian community should pursue their goals by peaceful
means only;

     11. Demands immediate action from the authorities of the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo Albanian leadership to cooperate with international
efforts to improve the humanitarian situation and to avert the impending
humanitarian catastrophe;

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     12. Reaffirms the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to
their homes in safety, and underlines the responsibility of the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia for creating the conditions which allow them to do so;

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

     14. Calls for prompt and complete investigation, including international
supervision and participation, of all atrocities committed against civilians and
full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,
including compliance with its orders, requests for information and
investigations;

     15. Decides that the prohibitions imposed by paragraph 8 of resolution
1160 (1998) shall not apply to relevant equipment for the sole use of the
Verification Missions in accordance with the agreements referred to in
paragraph 1 above;

     16. Requests the Secretary-General, acting in consultation with the
parties concerned with the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 above, to
report regularly to the Council regarding implementation of this resolution;

     17.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1203 (1998) [on agreements for the verification of compliance with the provisions of resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia]
[Agreements for the verification of compliance with the provisions of resolution 1199 (1998) on the situation in Kosovo, Yugoslavia]

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

OSCE Kosovo Verification Mission|NATO|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|UN Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Humanitarian Assistance related to the Kosovo Crisis (1998)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|NEGOTIATION|ALBANIANS|DISPLACED PERSONS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|KOSOVO (SERBIA)|YUGOSLAVIA|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|DIPLOMATS' SECURITY|STAFF SECURITY|RELIEF PERSONNEL|TREATIES|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1204 (1998)
                                                               30 October 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1204 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3938th meeting,
                                 on 30 October 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

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

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 26 October 1998
(S/1998/997) and the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     Welcoming also the stated intentions of the Government of Morocco and the
POLISARIO Front to cooperate actively with the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) in implementing the proposals contained
in the report,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 17 December 1998;

     2.   Welcomes paragraph 4 of the report of the Secretary-General, regarding
the protocol relating to the identification of those presenting themselves
individually from tribes H41, H61 and J51/52, the protocol relating to the
appeals process, the memorandum pertaining to the activities of the Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the region, and an
outline of the next stages of the Settlement Plan, and calls on the parties to
agree to this package of measures by mid-November 1998 in order to allow
positive consideration of further stages in the settlement process;

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     3.   Notes the intention of the UNHCR to forward to the parties soon a
protocol relating to the repatriation of refugees, and supports efforts in this
regard;

     4.   Welcomes also the agreement of the Moroccan authorities to formalize
the presence of the UNHCR in the Western Sahara, and the agreement of the
POLISARIO Front to resume pre-registration activities in the refugee camps, and
requests both parties to take concrete action to enable the UNHCR to carry out
the necessary preparatory work for the repatriation of Saharan refugees eligible
to vote, and their immediate families, according to the Settlement Plan;

     5.   Notes with regret the constraints on the operational capability of the
MINURSO engineering support unit, calls for a prompt conclusion of status-offorces agreements with the Secretary-General which is an indispensable
prerequisite for the full and timely deployment of MINURSO-formed military units
and recalls that pending the conclusion of such agreements, the model status-offorces agreement dated 9 October 1990 (A/45/594), as provided for in General
Assembly resolution 52/12 B, should apply provisionally;

     6.   Supports the intention of MINURSO to start publishing the provisional
list of voters by 1 December 1998, as proposed by the Secretary-General, and
supports also the proposed increase in staff of the Identification Commission
from 18 to 25 members, and the increase also in the necessary support personnel,
in order to strengthen the Commission and enable it to continue working with
utmost rigour and impartiality with a view to keeping to the proposed timetable;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by
11 December 1998 on the implementation of this resolution and on the progress of
the implementation of the Settlement Plan and the agreements reached between the
parties, and to keep the Council regularly informed of all significant
developments and, as appropriate, on the continuing viability of the mandate of
MINURSO;

     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1204 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

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

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UNHCR|Frente Polisario|UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. Identification Commission|PLEBISCITES|VOTER REGISTRATION|REPATRIATION|REFUGEE CAMPS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|REFUGEE ASSISTANCE|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFFING


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1205 (1998)
                                                               5 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1205 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3939th meeting,
                                 on 5 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions on the situation in Iraq,
in particular its resolution 1154 (1998) of 2 March 1998 and 1194 (1998) of
9 September 1998,

     Noting with alarm the decision of Iraq on 31 October 1998 to cease
cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission, and its continued
restrictions on the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),

     Noting the letters from the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Special
Commission of 31 October 1998 (S/1998/1023) and from the Executive Chairman of
the Special Commission of 2 November 1998 (S/1998/1032) to the President of the
Security Council, which reported to the Council the decision by Iraq and
described the implications of that decision for the work of the Special
Commission, and noting also the letter from the Director General of the IAEA of
3 November 1998 (S/1998/1033, annex) which described the implications of the
decision for the work of the IAEA,

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

     Recalling that the effective operation of the Special Commission and the
IAEA is essential for the implementation of resolution 687 (1991),

     Reaffirming its readiness to consider, in a comprehensive review, Iraq’s
compliance with its obligations under all relevant resolutions once Iraq has
rescinded its above-mentioned decision and its decision of 5 August 1998 and
demonstrated that it is prepared to fulfil all its obligations, including in
particular on disarmament issues, by resuming full cooperation with the Special
Commission and the IAEA consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding signed

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by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on
23 February 1998 (S/1998/166), endorsed by the Council in resolution
1154 (1998),

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

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

     1.   Condemns the decision by Iraq of 31 October 1998 to cease cooperation
with the Special Commission as a flagrant violation of resolution 687 (1991) and
other relevant resolutions;

     2.   Demands that Iraq rescind immediately and unconditionally the decision
of 31 October 1998, as well as the decision of 5 August 1998, to suspend
cooperation with the Special Commission and to maintain restrictions on the work
of the IAEA, and that Iraq provide immediate, complete and unconditional
cooperation with the Special Commission and the IAEA;

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

     4.   Expresses its full support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to
seek full implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding of 23 February 1998;

     5.   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;

     6.   Decides, in accordance with its primary responsibility under the
Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security, to remain
actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1205 (1998) [on Iraq's decision to cease cooperation with the UN Special Commission and IAEA]
[Iraq's decision to cease cooperation with the UN Special Commission and IAEA]

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1206 (1998)
                                                               12 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1206 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3943rd meeting,
                                 on 12 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions and the statements of its President,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in
Tajikistan of 3 November 1998 (S/1998/1029),

     Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
the Republic of Tajikistan and to the inviolability of its borders,

     Welcoming the movement towards the implementation of the General Agreement
on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan (S/1997/510) and
the effective maintenance of the ceasefire between the Government of Tajikistan
and the United Tajik Opposition (UTO), and noting that there remain difficulties
to be resolved in this regard,

     Welcoming further the intensified regular contacts between the leaderships
of the Government of Tajikistan and the UTO which helped to contain the crises
in the period covered by the report of the Secretary-General, confirmed the
commitment of both parties to the peace process and contributed to the
implementation of the General Agreement,

     Welcoming the maintenance of close contact by the United Nations Mission of
Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) with the parties, as well as its cooperative
liaison with the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of
Independent States (the CIS Peacekeeping Forces), the Russian border forces and
the Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,

     Welcoming also the contribution of the Contact Group of Guarantor States
and International Organizations to the peace process,

     Expressing concern at the precarious security situation in some parts of
Tajikistan,

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     Deeply concerned that there has not been sufficient progress in
establishing all relevant facts concerning the murder of four members of UNMOT
in July 1998,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 3 November 1998;

     2.   Strongly condemns the recent fighting in the Leninabad area initiated
by forces trying to hinder the peace process in Tajikistan, and calls upon all
concerned to refrain from the use of force;

     3.   Calls upon the parties to undertake vigorous efforts to implement
fully the General Agreement, including the Protocol on military issues
(S/1997/209, annex II), and to create conditions for the holding of elections at
the earliest possible time in 1999;

     4.   Notes with appreciation the work of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General, commends the efforts of all the personnel of UNMOT and
encourages them to continue assisting the parties in the implementation of the
General Agreement;

     5.   Welcomes the continued contribution made by the CIS Peacekeeping
Forces in assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement
in coordination with all concerned;

     6.   Strongly condemns the murder of four members of UNMOT, recognizes that
the completion of the investigation into this case is important for the
resumption of the field activities of UNMOT, urges the Government of Tajikistan
to complete the investigation expeditiously and to bring to justice all those
found to be responsible for the crime and also urges the UTO leaders to continue
to cooperate fully with these efforts;

     7.   Acknowledges the efforts of the Government of Tajikistan to enhance
the protection of international personnel and calls upon the parties to
cooperate further in ensuring the safety and freedom of movement of the
personnel of the United Nations, the CIS Peacekeeping Forces and other
international personnel;

     8.   Notes with satisfaction the meeting of the Consultative Group held by
the World Bank on 20 May 1998, and calls upon Member States and others concerned
to respond promptly and generously to the consolidated appeal for Tajikistan for
1998 launched in Geneva in March 1998;

     9.   Recognizes that comprehensive international support remains essential
for the intensification of the peace process in Tajikistan and reminds both
parties that the ability of the international community to mobilize and to
continue assistance for Tajikistan is linked to the security of the personnel of
UNMOT and international organizations, and of humanitarian workers;

     10. Decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT for a period of six months
until 15 May 1999;

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     11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of all
significant developments, in particular regarding the security situation and
measures taken to enhance the security of UNMOT, and also requests him to report
within three months of the adoption of this resolution on its implementation;

     12.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1206 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT)]

S/53 [85] TAJIKISTAN SITUATION
S/53 [86] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN TAJIKISTAN

UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan|Commonwealth of Independent States Collective Peace-keeping Forces|Consolidated Appeal for Tajikistan|Protocol on Military Issues [Tajikistan] (1997)|General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan (1997)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ARMED INCIDENTS|CEASEFIRES|ELECTIONS|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|INTERNAL SECURITY|TAJIKISTAN|TAJIKISTAN SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|RELIEF PERSONNEL


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1207 (1998)
                                                               17 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1207 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3944th meeting,
                                 on 17 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in
the former Yugoslavia, in particular resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993,

     Recalling also the statement by its President of 8 May 1996
(S/PRST/1996/23),

     Recalling further the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the Annexes thereto (S/1995/999, annex), in particular its
Article IX and its Annex 1-A, Article X,

     Having considered the letters of the President of the International
Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia to the President of the Security Council of
8 September 1998 (S/1998/839), 22 October 1998 (S/1998/990) and 6 November 1998
(S/1998/1040),

     Deploring the continued failure of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to
cooperate fully with the Tribunal, as described in those letters,

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

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

     1.   Reiterates its decision that all States shall cooperate fully with the
Tribunal and its organs in accordance with resolution 827 (1993) and the Statute
of the Tribunal, including the obligation of States to comply with requests for
assistance or orders issued by a Trial Chamber under Article 29 of the Statute,
to execute arrest warrants transmitted to them by the Tribunal, and to comply
with its requests for information and investigations;

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     2.   Calls again upon the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and all other
States which have not already done so, to take any measures necessary under
their domestic law to implement the provisions of resolution 827 (1993) and the
Statute of the Tribunal, and affirms that a State may not invoke provisions of
its domestic law as justification for its failure to perform binding obligations
under international law;

     3.   Condemns the failure to date of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to
execute the arrest warrants issued by the Tribunal against the three individuals
referred to in the letter of 8 September 1998, and demands the immediate and
unconditional execution of those arrest warrants, including the transfer to the
custody of the Tribunal of those individuals;

     4.   Reiterates its call upon the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, the leaders of the Kosovo Albanian community and all others
concerned to cooperate fully with the Prosecutor in the investigation of all
possible violations within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal;

     5.   Requests the President of the Tribunal to keep the Council informed
about the implementation of this resolution for the Council’s further
consideration;

     6.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1207 (1998) [on the failure of Yugoslavia to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia]
[The failure of Yugoslavia to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia]

S/53 [76] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--FORMER YUGOSLAVIA
S/53 [77] KOSOVO (YUGOSLAVIA)
S/53 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

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UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1208 (1998)
                                                               19 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1208 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3945th meeting,
                                 on 19 November 1998

     The Security Council,

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

     Reaffirming also the statements of its President of 19 June 1997
(S/PRST/1997/34), 16 September 1998 (S/PRST/1998/28) and 29 September 1998
(S/PRST/1998/30),

     Emphasizing that the provision of security to refugees and the maintenance
of the civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements is
an integral part of the national, regional and international response to refugee
situations and can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and
security,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on
the "Causes of Conflict and the Promotion of Durable Peace and Sustainable
Development in Africa", which was submitted to the General Assembly (A/52/871)
and to the Security Council (S/1998/318) in accordance with the statement of its
President of 25 September 1997 (S/PRST/1997/46),

     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 September 1998 on
the "Protection for Humanitarian Assistance to Refugees and Others in Conflict
Situations" (S/1998/883),

     Recognizing the extensive experience of African States in hosting refugees
and in dealing with the effects of refugee camps and settlements,

     Affirming the civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and
settlements, and in this regard underlining the unacceptability of using
refugees and other persons in refugee camps and settlements to achieve military
purposes in the country of asylum or in the country of origin,

     Noting the diverse causes of insecurity of refugee camps and settlements in
Africa, including, inter alia, the presence of armed or military elements and

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other persons who do not qualify for international protection afforded refugees
or otherwise do not require international protection, differences within the
refugee population, conflicts between refugees and the local population, common
crime and banditry and the flow of arms,

     Recognizing the need to take steps to assist African States to improve the
security of refugees and to maintain the civilian and humanitarian character of
refugee camps and settlements in accordance with international refugee, human
rights and humanitarian law,

     Stressing the particular security needs of women, children and the elderly,
who are the most vulnerable groups in refugee camps and settlements,

     Recalling resolutions 52/103 and 52/132 of the General Assembly regarding,
respectively, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) and human rights and mass exoduses,

     1.   Reaffirms the importance of the principles relating to the status of
refugees and the common standards for their treatment contained in the United
Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, as
modified by the Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees of 31 January 1967;

     2.   Underlines the particular relevance of the provisions contained in the
Organization of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of
Refugee Problems in Africa of 10 September 1969;

     3.   Affirms the primary responsibility of States hosting refugees to
ensure the security and civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and
settlements in accordance with international refugee, human rights and
humanitarian law;

     4.   Calls upon African States further to develop institutions and
procedures to implement the provisions of international law relating to the
status and treatment of refugees and the provisions of the OAU Convention,
especially those relating to the location of refugees at a reasonable distance
from the frontier of their country of origin and the separation of refugees from
other persons who do not qualify for international protection afforded refugees
or otherwise do not require international protection, and in this regard urges
African States to seek international assistance, as appropriate;

     5.   Recognizes the primary responsibility of the UNHCR, with the
assistance of other relevant international bodies and organizations, to support
African States in their actions directed towards the full respect and
implementation of the provisions of international law relating to the status and
treatment of refugees, and requests the UNHCR, as needed, to keep in close touch
with the Secretary-General, the OAU, subregional organizations and the States
concerned in this regard;

     6.   Notes that a range of measures by the international community are
needed to share the burden borne by African States hosting refugees and to
support their efforts to ensure the security and civilian and humanitarian
character of refugee camps and settlements, including in the areas of law

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enforcement, disarmament of armed elements, curtailment of the flow of arms in
refugee camps and settlements, separation of refugees from other persons who do
not qualify for international protection afforded refugees or otherwise do not
require international protection, and demobilization and reintegration of former
combatants;

     7.   Notes also that the range of measures referred to in paragraph 6 above
could include training, logistical and technical advice and assistance,
financial support, the enhancement of national law enforcement mechanisms, the
provision or supervision of security guards and the deployment in accordance
with the Charter of the United Nations of international police and military
forces;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to respond, as appropriate, to requests
from African States, the OAU and subregional organizations for advice and
technical assistance in the implementation of international refugee, human
rights and humanitarian law relevant to the present resolution, including
through appropriate training programmes and seminars;

     9.   Urges the UNHCR, other relevant United Nations bodies and
organizations, Member States, the OAU and subregional organizations to initiate
coordinated programmes to provide advice, training and technical or other
assistance, as appropriate, to African States which host refugee populations,
with a view to strengthening their capacity to implement the obligations
referred to in paragraph 4 above, and encourages relevant non-governmental
organizations to participate in such coordinated programmes when appropriate;

     10. Encourages the Secretary-General and Member States involved in efforts
to enhance Africa’s peacekeeping capacity to continue to ensure that training
gives due emphasis to international refugee, human rights and humanitarian law
and in particular to the security of refugees and the maintenance of the
civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements;

     11. Expresses its support for the inclusion in the United Nations Stand-by
Arrangements of military and police units and personnel trained for humanitarian
operations, as well as related equipment, which relevant United Nations bodies
and organizations could draw on in providing advice, supervision, training and
technical or other assistance related to the maintenance of the security and
civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements, in
coordination as appropriate with the African States hosting refugees;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to consider the establishment of a new
category within the United Nations Trust Fund for Improving Preparedness for
Conflict Prevention and Peacekeeping in Africa to support, as needed, and in
addition to existing sources of funding, the provision of advice, supervision,
training and technical or other assistance related to the maintenance of the
security and civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and
settlements, including those activities referred to in paragraph 11 above, and
urges Member States to contribute to this Fund;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with
Member States, regional and subregional organizations and other relevant

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international bodies and organizations and to keep it informed about
developments in Africa related to the security and civilian and humanitarian
character of refugee camps and settlements which affect the maintenance of
international peace and security in the region, and to recommend concrete
measures, such as those mentioned in paragraph 7 above, as needed, in this
regard;

     14. Expresses its readiness to consider the recommendations referred to in
paragraph 13 above in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of
the United Nations;

     15. Requests all Member States, relevant international bodies and
organizations and all regional and subregional organizations to consider, as
appropriate, the application of the measures contained in this resolution to
regions other than Africa;

     16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1208 (1998) [on the maintenance of the security and civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements in Africa]
[Maintenance of the security and civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements in Africa]

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S/53 [35] REFUGEES
S/53 [100] AFRICA--REGIONAL SECURITY

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1209 (1998)
                                                               19 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1209 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3945th meeting,
                                 on 19 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1170 (1998) of 28 May 1998, 1196 (1998) of
16 September 1998 and 1197 (1998) of 17 September 1998,

     Recalling the statements of its President of 25 September 1997
(S/PRST/1997/46), 16 September 1998 (S/PRST/1998/28) and 24 September 1998
(S/PRST/1998/29),

     Having considered the recommendations contained in the report of the
Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on "The causes of conflict and the promotion
of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa" regarding the importance
of stemming the illicit arms flows to and in Africa,

     Recognizing the close relationship of the problem of illicit arms flows to
and in Africa with international peace and security,

     Recognizing with concern that commercial and political motives play an
unduly important role in the illicit transfer and accumulation of small arms in
Africa,

     Stressing the close linkage between international peace and security and
sustainable development and the need for the international community to respond
to the challenge of illicit arms flows to and in Africa in a comprehensive
manner, encompassing not only the field of security but that of social and
economic development,

     Reaffirming the right of African States to procure or produce necessary
weapons to meet their legitimate national security and public order needs in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other rules and principles
of international law,

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     Welcoming an offer of the Government of Switzerland to host in Geneva, not
later than 2001, an international conference on the illicit arms trade in all
its aspects,

     Welcoming the negotiation process in Vienna on the elaboration of an
international convention against transnational organized crime, including a
protocol to combat illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms,

     Welcoming the ongoing work of the Secretary-General on small arms and light
weapons pursuant to General Assembly resolutions 50/70 B and 52/38 J, including
the work of the group of governmental experts nominated by him, and noting the
findings pertaining to illicit arms flows to and in Africa in the Report on
Small Arms of the Secretary-General of 27 August 1997 (A/52/298),

     Welcoming also the decision of the Secretary-General to coordinate all
action on small arms within the United Nations system through the Coordinating
Action on Small Arms, for which the Department of Disarmament Affairs is
designated as the focal point,

     Commending the national, bilateral and subregional initiatives being taken
in Africa in combating illicit arms flows, such as those that have been taken in
Mali and Mozambique, by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
and the Southern African Development Community,

     Welcoming also the decision by the Organization of African Unity to prepare
a situation report on Africa containing detailed information on the magnitude of
the problem of small arms proliferation as well as appropriate policy
recommendations,

     1.   Expresses its grave concern at the destabilizing effect of illicit
arms flows, in particular of small arms, to and in Africa and at their excessive
accumulation and circulation, which threaten national, regional and
international security and have serious consequences for development and for the
humanitarian situation in the continent;

     2.   Encourages African States to enact legislation on the domestic
possession and use of arms, including the establishment of national legal and
judicial mechanisms for the effective implementation of such laws, and to
implement effective import, export and re-export controls, and encourages also
the international community, in consultation with African States, to assist in
these efforts;

     3.   Stresses the importance of all Member States, and in particular States
involved in manufacturing or marketing of weapons, restricting arms transfers
which could provoke or prolong armed conflicts or aggravate existing tensions or
conflicts in Africa, such as through voluntary moratoria;

     4.   Encourages African States to participate in the United Nations
Register of Conventional Arms, encourages also the establishment of appropriate
regional or subregional registers of conventional arms on the basis of agreement
reached by African States concerned, and encourages further Member States to

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explore other appropriate ways to enhance transparency of arms transfers to and
in Africa;

     5.   Urges Member States with relevant expertise to cooperate with African
States to strengthen their capacity to combat illicit arms flows, including
through the tracking and interdiction of illicit arms transfers;

     6.   Welcomes the declaration on the moratorium adopted by the Conference
of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, adopted in Abuja on 30 October 1998,
and urges other subregional organizations in Africa to consider taking similar
measures;

     7.   Encourages African States to examine the efforts undertaken in other
regions such as by the Organization of American States and the European Union in
preventing and combating illicit arms flows, and to consider adopting similar
measures as appropriate;

     8.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to accord high
priority to the United Nations role in promoting better understanding of the
direct and indirect consequences of illicit arms flows, and stresses the
importance of bringing the negative impact of illicit arms flows to and in
Africa to the widest possible public attention;

     9.   Encourages the Secretary-General to explore means of identifying
international arms dealers acting in contravention of national legislation or
embargoes established by the United Nations on arms transfers to and in Africa;

     10. Encourages the Secretary-General to promote cooperation among Member
States, the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations and other
relevant organizations to collect, review and share information on combating
illicit arms flows, especially regarding small arms, and to make available, as
appropriate, information about the nature and general scope of the international
illicit arms trade with and in Africa;

     11. Reiterates the obligation of all Member States to carry out decisions
of the Council on arms embargoes, and, in this context, notes the broader
implications of the findings and experience of the International Commission of
Inquiry established by its resolution 1013 (1995) of 7 September 1995 and
reactivated in accordance with its resolution 1161 (1998) of 9 April 1998, and
requests the Secretary-General to consider the possible application of such a
measure to other conflict zones in Africa with specific emphasis on the sources
of such arms and, if appropriate, make recommendations to the Council;

     12. Encourages the Secretary-General, in consultation with Member States,
to explore means for collection, sharing and dissemination of information,
including technical information, on illicit small arms flows and their
destabilizing effects, in order to improve the international community’s ability
to prevent the exacerbation of armed conflicts and humanitarian crisis, as well
as means for the rapid exchange of data on possible violations of arms
embargoes;

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     13. Requests the Secretary-General to consider practical ways to work with
African States in implementing national, regional or subregional programmes for
voluntary weapons collection, disposal and destruction, including the
possibility of the establishment of a fund to support such programmes;

     14. Recognizes the important contribution of programmes for voluntary
weapons collection, disposal and destruction in specific post-conflict
situations in Africa, and expresses its intention to consider including, as
appropriate, means to facilitate the successful conduct of such programmes in
the mandates of future peacekeeping operations it authorizes in Africa on the
basis of recommendations by the Secretary-General;

     15. Calls upon regional and subregional organizations in Africa to
strengthen efforts to establish mechanisms and regional networks among relevant
authorities of their Members States for information sharing to combat the
illicit circulation of and trafficking in small arms;

     16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1209 (1998) [on stemming the illicit arms flow to and in Africa]
[Stemming the illicit arms flow to and in Africa]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1210 (1998)
                                                               24 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1210 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3946th meeting,
                                 on 24 November 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, 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997, 1153 (1998) of
20 February 1998 and 1175 (1998) of 19 June 1998,

     Convinced of the need as a temporary measure to continue to provide for the
humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people until the fulfilment by the Government of
Iraq of the relevant resolutions, including notably resolution 687 (1991) of
3 April 1991, allows the Council to take further action with regard to the
prohibitions referred to in resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, in
accordance with the provisions of those resolutions,

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

     Welcoming the positive impact of the relevant resolutions on the
humanitarian situation in Iraq as described in the report of the Secretary-General dated 19 November 1998 (S/1998/1100),

     Determined to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq,

     Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Iraq,

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

     1.   Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those
contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, shall remain in force for a new period of
180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on 26 November 1998;

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     2.   Further decides that paragraph 2 of resolution 1153 (1998) shall
remain in force and shall apply to the 180-day period referred to in paragraph 1
above;

     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 continue to take the actions
necessary to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of this
resolution, and to review, by 31 December 1998, the various options to resolve
the difficulties encountered in the financial process, referred to in the
Secretary-General’s report of 19 November 1998 (S/1998/1100), and to continue to
enhance as necessary the United Nations observation process in Iraq in such a
way as to provide the required assurance to the Council that the goods produced
in accordance with this resolution are distributed equitably and that all
supplies authorized for procurement, including dual usage items and spare parts,
are utilized for the purpose for which they have been authorized;

     5.   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 6 and 10 below, and expresses its
intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to consider favourably
renewal of the provisions of this resolution as appropriate, provided that the
said reports indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily
implemented;

     6.   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 observations of United Nations personnel in
Iraq, and of consultations with the Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has
ensured the equitable distribution of medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs, and
materials and supplies for essential civilian needs, financed in accordance with
paragraph 8 (a) of resolution 986 (1995), including in his reports any
observations which 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
of resolution 1153 (1998);

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council if Iraq is
unable to export petroleum and petroleum products sufficient to produce the
total sum provided for in paragraph 2 above and, following consultations with
relevant United Nations agencies and the Iraqi authorities, make recommendations
for the expenditure of the sum expected to be available, consistent with the
priorities established in paragraph 2 of resolution 1153 (1998) and with the
distribution plan referred to in paragraph 5 of resolution 1175 (1998);

     8.   Decides that paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of resolution 1175 (1998) shall
remain in force and shall apply to the new 180-day period referred to in
paragraph 1 above;

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     9.   Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Government of
Iraq, to submit to the Council, by 31 December 1998, a detailed list of parts
and equipment necessary for the purpose described in paragraph 1 of resolution
1175 (1998);

     10. Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in close
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);

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

     12. Appeals to all States to continue to cooperate in the timely
submission of applications and the expeditious issue of export licences,
facilitating the transit of humanitarian supplies authorized by the Committee
established by resolution 661 (1990), and to take all other appropriate measures
within their competence in order to ensure that urgently required humanitarian
supplies reach the Iraqi people as rapidly as possible;

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

     14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1210 (1998) [on measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]
[Measures to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people]

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UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1212 (1998)
                                                               25 November 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1212 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3949th meeting,
                                 on 25 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution
1141 (1997) of 28 November 1997, and those adopted by the General Assembly,

     Taking note of the request of 22 October 1998 from the President of the
Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General (S/1998/1003),

     Taking note also of the reports of the Secretary-General of 24 August 1998
(S/1998/796) and of 11 November 1998 (S/1998/1064), and the recommendations
contained therein,

     Commending the role of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti
(MIPONUH) 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 MIPONUH,

     Commending further the role of the 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 the United Nations Development
Programme technical assistance, as well as bilateral programmes, 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, stressing the
importance of the reform of Haiti’s system of justice for the successful
development of the Haitian National Police and 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,

     Expressing deep concern over the prolonged political stalemate, which
presents considerable risks for peace and development,

     Expressing further its deep regret that this political stalemate has not
yet made possible the transfer of the activities of MIPONUH to other forms of
international assistance,

     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.   Reaffirms 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, for the consolidation of democracy and the
revitalization of Haiti’s system of justice and encourages Haiti to pursue
actively 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 extend the present mandate, including the
concept of operation of MIPONUH until 30 November 1999 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 set out in paragraph 32 of the report of the Secretary-General of
11 November 1998 (S/1998/1064), including mentoring Haitian national police
field performance and strengthening the capability of the central directorate of
the police force to manage aid provided to it from bilateral and multilateral
sources;

     3.   Affirms that future international assistance to the Haitian National
Police should be considered through United Nations specialized agencies and
programmes, in particular the United Nations Development Programme, and through
other international and regional organizations and by Member States;

     4.   Requests Member 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
referred to in paragraph 2 above;

     5.   Underlines the importance of full coordination among multilateral and
bilateral contributors in order to assure the effective allocation of
international assistance provided to the Haitian National Police and requests
the representative of the Secretary-General to work closely with Member States
to ensure that bilateral and multilateral efforts are complementary;

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                                                               Page 3

     6.   Strongly urges the Haitian authorities and political leaders to fulfil
their responsibilities and to negotiate urgently an end to the crisis in a
spirit of tolerance and compromise;

     7.   Calls upon the Haitian authorities to pursue the reform and
strengthening of Haiti’s system of justice, in particular its penal
institutions;

     8.   Emphasizes 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,
stresses the commitment of the international community to a long-term programme
of support for Haiti and invites United Nations bodies and agencies, especially
the Economic and Social Council, to contribute to the designing of such a
programme;

     9.   Requests all States to make voluntary contributions to the trust fund
established in resolution 975 (1995) of 30 January 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. 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 1999;

     11. Expresses its intention not to extend MIPONUH beyond 30 November 1999
and requests the Secretary-General to make recommendations on a viable
transition to other forms of international assistance in his second report
referred to in paragraph 10 above, for the consideration of the Security
Council, taking into account the need to preserve the progress made in the
reform of the Haitian National Police and to strengthen further United Nations
support for the consolidation of democracy, respect for human rights and the
maintenance of law and order in Haiti;

     12.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1212 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH)]

S/53 [138] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/53 [139] UN CIVILIAN POLICE MISSION IN HAITI

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                  Security Council
                                                                Distr.
                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1211 (1998)
                                                                25 November 1998

                                RESOLUTION 1211 (1998)

                Adopted by the Security Council at its 3947th meeting,
                                  on 25 November 1998

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force of 14 November 1998 (S/1998/1073),

     Decides:

     (a) To call upon the parties concerned to implement immediately its
resolution 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973;

     (b) To renew the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer
Force for another period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1999;

     (c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period,
a report on the development in the situation and the measures taken to implement
Security Council resolution 338 (1973).

                                        -----

98-37167 (E)

Security Council resolution 1211 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)]

S/53 [55] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
S/53 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1213 (1998)
                                                               3 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1213 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3951st meeting,
                                 on 3 December 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

     Emphasizing the validity of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the
Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions
as the fundamental basis of the peace process,

     Strongly condemning the failure of the União Nacional para a Independência
Total de Angola (UNITA) to implement the remaining tasks of the Lusaka Protocol,
in particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation
in the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughout
the national territory,

     Expressing its deep concern at the failure of the leader of UNITA to
respond to the letter of 6 October 1998 addressed to him by the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General which contained proposals for restoring
the peace process, and to the letter of 24 September 1998 addressed to him by
the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the three Observer States to the Lusaka
Protocol which called for irreversible steps towards peace (S/1998/916),

     Expressing its grave concern at the serious humanitarian impact of the
impasse in the peace process and the deteriorating security conditions,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 November 1998
(S/1998/1110),

     1.   Emphasizes that the primary cause of the crisis in Angola and of the
current impasse in the peace process is the failure by the leadership of UNITA

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in Bailundo to comply with its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the
Lusaka Protocol and relevant Security Council resolutions, and demands that
UNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its obligations, in
particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation in
the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughout the
national territory;

     2.   Demands also that UNITA withdraw immediately from territories which it
has reoccupied through military or other action;

     3.   Calls on the leadership of UNITA to cooperate fully and immediately
with the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) in the withdrawal of
MONUA personnel from Andulo and Bailundo, and holds the leadership of UNITA in
Bailundo responsible for their safety and security;

     4.   Stresses that there can be no military solution to the conflict in
Angola, and calls upon the Government of Angola and UNITA to cooperate fully
with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including facilitation
of his contacts with all those key to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol,
to seek a peaceful resolution of the crisis;

     5.   Emphasizes the importance of the Special Representative of the
Secretary-General maintaining contact with all elements of UNITA in Luanda in
order to revive the stalled peace process and encourage the transformation of
UNITA into a genuine political party;

     6.   Stresses the importance of strengthening the rule of law and respect
for human rights, including the full protection of all Angolan citizens
throughout the national territory, in particular representatives and members of
all political parties;

     7.   Reiterates its concern at the continued deterioration of the
humanitarian situation, especially the significant increase in the number of
internally displaced persons and the increase in minelaying activity, and calls
on the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA to guarantee unconditionally
the safety and freedom of movement of all international humanitarian personnel,
to cooperate fully with international humanitarian organizations in the delivery
of emergency relief assistance to affected populations, to cease minelaying
activity, and to respect international humanitarian, refugee and human rights
law;

     8.   Urges the international community to provide financial and other
resources in order to allow the continued delivery of emergency relief
assistance to vulnerable groups in Angola;

     9.   Urges all Member States to support the peace process in Angola through
full and immediate implementation of the measures against UNITA contained in
resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998), and expresses its readiness
to consider appropriate reinforcing steps in accordance with the recommendations
contained in the report referred to in paragraph 13 below;

     10. Decides to extend the mandate of MONUA until 26 February 1999, and
endorses the recommendation contained in the report of the Secretary-General to

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                                                              Page 3

continue to adjust the deployment and force structure of MONUA, as needed, in
accordance with security conditions and its ability to implement its mandate;

     11. Recognizes that the Secretary-General may revert to the Council before
26 February 1999 with further recommendations regarding MONUA in the light of
security conditions on the ground;

     12. Expresses its growing concern for the security and freedom of movement
throughout Angola of MONUA personnel, and calls upon the Government of Angola
and in particular UNITA to ensure their safety;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report no later than
15 January 1999 regarding the status of the peace process, the future role and
mandate of the United Nations in Angola and the force structure of MONUA in the
light of its ability to carry out its mandated tasks, and reiterates the request
contained in its resolution 1202 (1998) of 15 October 1998 for recommendations
regarding technical and other ways for Member States to improve the
implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 9 above;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1213 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

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

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1214 (1998)
                                                               8 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1214 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3952nd meeting,
                                 on 8 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the situation in Afghanistan,

     Reaffirming its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 1189 (1998)
of 13 August 1998 and 1193 (1998) of 28 August 1998, and the statements of its
President on the situation in Afghanistan,

     Recalling resolution 52/211 of the General Assembly,

     Expressing its grave concern at the continued Afghan conflict, which has
recently sharply escalated as a result of the offensive by the Taliban forces,
which is continuing despite the repeated pleas by the Security Council to cease
the fighting, and causing a serious and growing threat to regional and
international peace and security, as well as extensive human suffering, further
destruction, refugee flows and other forcible displacement of large numbers of
people,

     Deploring the fact that despite the readiness of the United Front of
Afghanistan to conclude a durable ceasefire and to enter into a political
dialogue with the Taliban, fighting continues on both sides,

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

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

     Reiterating that any outside interference in the internal affairs of
Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign military personnel and the
supply of arms and ammunition to all parties to the conflict, should cease
immediately,

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     Reaffirming its full support for the efforts of the United Nations, in
particular the activities of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan
(UNSMA) and those of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan
in facilitating the political process towards the goals of national
reconciliation and a lasting political settlement with the participation of all
parties to the conflict and all segments of Afghan society, and reiterating its
position that the United Nations must continue to play its central and impartial
role in international efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan
conflict,

     Welcoming the work of the "six plus two" group, and supporting in this
regard the "points of common understanding" (A/53/455-S/1998/913, annex) adopted
at its meeting, at the level of Foreign Ministers, convened and chaired by the
Secretary-General on 21 September 1998,

     Deeply concerned at the serious and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian
crisis in Afghanistan, deploring in this regard the measures taken by the
Taliban which resulted in the evacuation of the United Nations humanitarian
personnel from Afghanistan and underlining the urgent need for the prompt
implementation of the necessary security requirements to allow their early
return,

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

     Deeply disturbed by the continuing use of Afghan territory, especially
areas controlled by the Taliban, for the sheltering and training of terrorists
and the planning of terrorist acts, and reiterating that the suppression of
international terrorism is essential for the maintenance of international peace
and security,

     Deeply disturbed also by the growing cultivation, production and
trafficking of drugs in Afghanistan, especially in areas controlled by the
Taliban,

     Reiterating its deep concern at the continuing discrimination against girls
and women and at other violations of human rights and of international
humanitarian law in Afghanistan,

     1.   Demands that the Taliban, as well as other Afghan factions, stop
fighting, conclude a ceasefire and resume negotiations without delay and
preconditions under United Nations auspices, and cooperate with the aim of
creating a broad-based and fully representative government, which would protect
the rights of all Afghans and observe the international obligations of
Afghanistan;

     2.   Welcomes the progress made by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General in his efforts based on resolution 1193 (1998) and its relevant
preceding resolutions to reduce tensions in the region and towards improving the

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human rights and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and calls upon all
concerned to implement fully the commitments they have already entered into;

     3.   Reiterates its very strong support and appreciation for the continuing
efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to secure the full
implementation of its resolutions and demands that all parties, in particular
the Taliban, cooperate in good faith with these efforts;

     4.   Reiterates its strong call on the Taliban to inform the United Nations
without further delay about the results of the investigation into the killing of
the two Afghan staff members of the World Food Programme and of the Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Jalalabad, and the Military
Adviser to UNSMA in Kabul;

     5.   Condemns the capture by the Taliban of the Consulate-General of the
Islamic Republic of Iran and the murder of the Iranian diplomats and a
journalist in Mazar-e-Sharif, stresses that these acts constitute flagrant
violations of international law, and calls upon the Taliban to cooperate with
the United Nations in investigating these crimes with a view to prosecuting
those responsible;

     6.   Encourages the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to despatch a
mission to Afghanistan to investigate numerous reports of grave breaches and
serious violations of international humanitarian law in that country, in
particular mass killings and mass graves of prisoners of war and civilians and
the destruction of religious sites, and urges all parties, especially the
Taliban, to cooperate with this mission, and in particular to assure the safety
and freedom of movement of its personnel;

     7.   Supports the Secretary-General’s proposal, as contained in his letter
to the President of the Security Council of 23 November 1998 (S/1998/1139), to
establish within UNSMA, without prejudice to its mandate and taking into account
security conditions, a civil affairs unit with the primary objective of
monitoring the situation, promoting respect for minimum humanitarian standards
and deterring massive and systematic violations of human rights and humanitarian
law in the future, and to send an assessment mission to Afghanistan, as soon as
security conditions permit, in order to determine the exact mandate, composition
and location of the civilian monitors;

     8.   Encourages the initiatives of the "six plus two" group to facilitate
the peace process in Afghanistan;

     9.   Encourages further the additional support of other Member States for
the peace process in Afghanistan;

     10. Reiterates its call upon all States to take resolute measures to
prohibit their military personnel from planning and participating in military
operations in Afghanistan and immediately to end the supply of arms and
ammunition to all parties to the conflict;

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     11. Urges all Afghan factions, and in particular the Taliban, to
demonstrate their full commitment to the safety and security of all
international and humanitarian personnel, which is a prerequisite for their
activities in Afghanistan, to facilitate their work and to ensure unimpeded
access and adequate conditions for the delivery of aid to all in need of it;

     12. Demands that the Afghan factions put an end to discrimination against
girls and women and other violations of human rights, as well as violations of
international humanitarian law, and adhere to the international norms and
standards in this sphere;

     13. Demands also that the Taliban stop providing sanctuary and training
for international terrorists and their organizations, and that all Afghan
factions cooperate with efforts to bring indicted terrorists to justice;

     14. Demands further that the Taliban, as well as others, halt the
cultivation, production and trafficking of illegal drugs;

     15. Deplores the failure of the leadership of the Taliban, in particular,
to take measures to comply with the demands made in its previous resolutions,
especially to conclude a ceasefire and to resume negotiations, and in this
context expresses its readiness to consider the imposition of measures, in
accordance with its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, with
the aim of achieving the full implementation of its relevant resolutions;

     16.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1214 (1998) [on the situation in Afghanistan]
[The Afghan conflict]

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