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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1215 (1998)
                                                               17 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1215 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3956th meeting,
                                 on 17 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the question of the Western
Sahara, and reaffirming in particular resolution 1204 (1998) of 30 October 1998,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 11 December 1998
(S/1998/1160) and the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     Noting the stated position of the Government of Morocco, and welcoming the
formal acceptance by the POLISARIO Front to implement the package of measures
contained in paragraph 2 of the report of the Secretary-General, in order to
move forward with the implementation of the Settlement Plan,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 January 1999 to allow for
further consultations in the hope that those consultations will lead to
agreement on the various protocols without undermining the integrity of the
Secretary-General’s proposed package or calling into question its main elements;

     2.   Notes, in this regard, that the implementation of the Secretary-General’s proposal to launch simultaneously the identification and appeals
processes could clearly demonstrate the willingness of the parties to accelerate
the referendum process, in accordance with the wishes they have publicly
expressed in recent months;

     3.   Calls upon the parties and the interested States to sign as soon as
possible the proposed refugee repatriation protocol with the Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), urges the Government of
Morocco to formalize the presence of the UNHCR in the Territory, 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;

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     4.   Urges the Government of Morocco promptly to sign a status-of-forces
agreement with the Secretary-General as an indispensable condition for the full
and timely deployment of MINURSO-formed military units and recalls that pending
the conclusion of such agreement, the model status-of-forces agreement dated
9 October 1990 (A/45/594), as provided for in General Assembly resolution
52/12 B, should apply provisionally;

     5.   Notes that the contracts of the majority of the Identification
Commission staff will expire by the end of December 1998, and that future
extensions will depend on the prospects for resuming the identification work in
the immediate future and on the decisions the Security Council will take
concerning the mandate of MINURSO;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by
22 January 1999 on the implementation of this resolution and on the progress in
the implementation of the Settlement Plan and the agreements reached between the
parties, and further requests him to keep the Council regularly informed of all
significant developments including, as appropriate, a reassessment by the
Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the continuing viability of the
mandate of MINURSO;

     7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1215 (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)]

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UNHCR|UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. Identification Commission|UN. Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|MOROCCO|PLEBISCITES|REPATRIATION|REFUGEE CAMPS|VOTER REGISTRATION|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|STAFFING|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CONSULTATIONS


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                                                               S/RES/1216 (1998)
                                                               21 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1216 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3958th meeting,
                                 on 21 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming the statements of its President of 6 November 1998
(S/PRST/1998/31) and 30 November 1998 (S/PRST/1998/35),

     Gravely concerned by the crisis facing Guinea-Bissau and the serious
humanitarian situation affecting the civilian population in Guinea-Bissau,

     Expressing its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty,
political independence and territorial integrity of Guinea-Bissau,

     1.   Welcomes the agreements between the Government of Guinea-Bissau and
the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta signed in Praia on 26 August 1998
(S/1998/825), and in Abuja on 1 November 1998 (S/1998/1028, annex) and the
Additional Protocol signed in Lomé on 15 December 1998 (S/1998/1178, annex);

     2.   Calls upon the Government and the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta to
implement fully all the provisions of the agreements, including with regard to
respect for the ceasefire, the urgent establishment of a government of national
unity, the holding of general and presidential elections no later than the end
of March 1999, and the immediate opening of the airport and seaport in Bissau,
and, in cooperation with all concerned, the withdrawal of all foreign troops in
Guinea-Bissau and the simultaneous deployment of the interposition force of the
Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS);

     3.   Commends the Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking
Countries and ECOWAS on the key role they are playing to restore peace and
security throughout Guinea-Bissau, and on their intention to participate with
others in the observation of the forthcoming general and presidential elections
and welcomes the role of ECOMOG in the implementation of the Abuja Agreement,
aimed at guaranteeing security along the Guinea-Bissau/Senegal border, keeping
apart the parties in conflict and guaranteeing free access to humanitarian

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organizations and agencies to reach the affected civilian populations, to be
carried out in accordance, inter alia, with paragraph 6 below;

     4.   Approves the implementation by the ECOMOG interposition force of its
mandate referred to in paragraph 3 above in a neutral and impartial way and in
conformity with United Nations peacekeeping standards to achieve its objective
to facilitate the return to peace and security by monitoring the implementation
of the Abuja Agreement;

     5.   Calls upon all concerned, including the Government and the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta, to respect strictly relevant provisions of
international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, and to ensure
safe and unimpeded access by international humanitarian organizations to persons
in need of assistance as a result of the conflict;

     6.   Affirms that the ECOMOG interposition force may be required to take
action to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its personnel in the
discharge of its mandate;

     7.   Requests ECOMOG to provide periodic reports at least every month
through the Secretary-General, the first report to be made one month after
deployment of its troops;

     8.   Requests also the Secretary-General to make recommendations to the
Council on a possible role of the United Nations in the process of peace and
reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau, including the early establishment of
arrangements for liaison between the United Nations and ECOMOG;

     9.   Reiterates its appeal to States and organizations concerned to provide
urgent humanitarian assistance to displaced persons and refugees;

     10. Reiterates also its call on States to provide voluntarily financial,
technical and logistical support to assist ECOMOG to carry out its peacekeeping
role in Guinea-Bissau;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to
establish a Trust Fund for Guinea-Bissau which would assist in supporting the
ECOMOG interposition force in providing logistical support to them and
encourages Member States to contribute to the Fund;

     12. Requests further the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council
regularly informed of the situation in Guinea-Bissau and to submit a report to
it by 17 March 1999 on the implementation of the Abuja Agreement including the
implementation by the ECOMOG interposition force of its mandate;

     13. Decides to review the situation, including the implementation of the
present resolution, before the end of March 1999, on the basis of the report of
the Secretary-General referred to in paragraph 12 above;

     14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1216 (1998) [on the process of peace and reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau]
[The process of peace and reconciliation in Guinea-Bissau]

Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|UN. Secretary-General|UN|Agreement between the Government of Guinea-Bissau and the Self-proclaimed Military Junta (1998)|AIRPORTS|PORTS|BISSAU (GUINEA-BISSAU)|NEGOTIATION|CEASEFIRES|ELECTIONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|GUINEA-BISSAU|INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TREATIES|RECOMMENDATIONS|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|TECHNICAL COOPERATION|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|TRUST FUNDS


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                                                               S/RES/1217 (1998)
                                                               22 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1217 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3959th meeting,
                                 on 22 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
operation in Cyprus of 10 December 1998 (S/1998/1149 and Add.1),

     Welcoming also the letter to the President of the Security Council from the
Secretary-General on his Mission of Good Offices in Cyprus of 14 December 1998
(S/1998/1166),

     Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the
prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the United Nations
Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) beyond 31 December 1998,

     Reaffirming all its earlier resolutions on Cyprus,

     Calling once more upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence
and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and requesting them, along
with the parties concerned, to refrain from any action which might prejudice
that sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as from any
attempt of partition of the island or its unification with any other country,

     Noting with concern that restrictions to the freedom of movement of UNFICYP
continue,

     Noting further with satisfaction that the situation along the ceasefire
lines remained generally calm, notwithstanding numerous minor violations,

     Reiterating the need to make progress on a comprehensive political
solution,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending
on 30 June 1999;

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

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

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

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

      6.  Reaffirms that the status quo is unacceptable and that negotiations on
a final political solution of the Cyprus problem have been at an impasse for too
long;

     7.   Reaffirms its position that a Cyprus settlement must be based on a
State of Cyprus with a single sovereignty and international personality and a
single citizenship, with its independence and territorial integrity safeguarded,
and comprising two politically equal communities as described in the relevant
Security Council resolutions, in a bi-communal and bi-zonal federation, and that
such a settlement must exclude union in whole or in part with any other country
or any form of partition or secession;

     8.   Stresses its full support for the Secretary-General’s Mission of Good
Offices and for the efforts of his Special Adviser and Deputy Special
Representative for Cyprus to resume when appropriate a sustained process of
direct negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement on the basis
of the relevant Security Council resolutions, and stresses also the importance
of concerted efforts to work with the Secretary-General to that end;

     9.   Calls once again upon the leaders of the two communities to commit
themselves to this process of negotiations, and to cooperate actively and
constructively with the Secretary-General, his Special Adviser and his Deputy
Special Representative and to resume when appropriate the direct dialogue, and
urges all States to lend their full support to these efforts;

     10. Welcomes the ongoing efforts by UNFICYP to implement its humanitarian
mandate in respect of Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part

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of the island and Turkish Cypriots living in the southern part, as mentioned in
the report of the Secretary-General;

     11. Welcomes also the resumption of work of the Committee on Missing
Persons, and calls for implementation without delay of the agreement on missing
persons of 31 July 1997;

     12. Reiterates its support for the efforts of the United Nations and
others concerned to promote the holding of bi-communal events so as to build
cooperation, trust and mutual respect between the two communities;

     13. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the efficiency of UNFICYP,
including by the establishment of a new Civil Affairs Branch;

     14. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 10 June 1999 on
the implementation of this resolution;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1217 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

S/53 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/53 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus|UN. Mission of Good Offices of the Secretary-General in Cyprus|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|UN. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|MILITARY DEFENCES|MILITARY EXPENDITURES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|NEGOTIATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DISAPPEARANCE OF PERSONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|GREEK CYPRIOT COMMUNITY


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1218 (1998)
                                                               22 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1218 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3959th meeting,
                                 on 22 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming all its earlier resolutions on Cyprus,

     Reiterating its grave concern at the lack of progress towards an overall
political settlement on Cyprus,

     1.   Expresses appreciation for the letter to the President of the Council
from the Secretary-General on his Mission of Good Offices in Cyprus, in
particular on the work of his Deputy Special Representative, of 14 December 1998
(S/1998/1166);

     2.   Endorses the initiative of the Secretary-General announced on
30 September 1998 within the framework of his Mission of Good Offices, with the
goal of reducing tensions and promoting progress towards a just and lasting
settlement in Cyprus;

     3.   Expresses appreciation for the spirit of cooperation and constructive
approach the two sides have demonstrated thus far in working with the Deputy
Special Representative of the Secretary-General;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General, in view of the objectives of promoting
progress towards a just and lasting settlement and of reducing tension set out
by the Secretary-General in his initiative of 30 September 1998, and building on
the serious engagement already demonstrated by the two sides, to continue to
make progress towards these two objectives, on the basis of relevant Security
Council resolutions;

     5.   Requests further the Secretary-General, in particular, to work
intensively with the two sides on the following, taking into account resolution
1178 (1998) of 29 June 1998:

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     (a) An undertaking to refrain from the threat or use of force or violence
as a means to resolve the Cyprus problem;

     (b) A staged process aimed at limiting and then substantially reducing the
level of all troops and armaments on Cyprus;

     (c) Implementation of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
(UNFICYP) package of measures aimed at reducing tensions along the ceasefire
lines, and a commitment to enter into discussions with UNFICYP with a view to
early agreement on further specific and related tension-reducing steps,
including demining along the buffer zone;

     (d)   Further progress in the area of tension-reduction;

     (e) Efforts to achieve substantive progress on the core aspects of a
comprehensive Cyprus settlement;

     (f)   Other measures that will build trust and cooperation between the two
sides;

     6.   Calls upon the two sides to show compliance with all the objectives in
paragraphs 4 and 5 above in full cooperation with the Secretary-General;

     7.   Also requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council
informed of progress made on his initiative;

     8.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1218 (1998) [on promoting progress towards just and lasting settlement in Cyprus]
[Lasting and just settlement in Cyprus]

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Mission of Good Offices of the Secretary-General in Cyprus|UN. Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|NEGOTIATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|MINE CLEARANCE|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|GOOD OFFICES


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1219 (1998)
                                                               31 December 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1219 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3962nd meeting,
                                 on 31 December 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 1202 (1998) of 15 October 1998
and 1213 (1998) of 3 December 1998,

     Recalling the statement of its President of 23 December 1998
(S/PRST/1998/37),

     Expressing concern in the strongest terms at the crash of United Nations
flight 806 and at the disappearance of other aircraft reportedly over territory
controlled by the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA),

     1.   Expresses its deep concern regarding the fate of the passengers and
crew of United Nations flight 806 and deplores the incomprehensible lack of
cooperation in clarifying the circumstances of this tragedy and in permitting
the prompt dispatch of a United Nations search and rescue mission;

     2.   Demands that the leader of UNITA, Mr. Jonas Savimbi, immediately
respond to the appeals from the United Nations and guarantee the security and
access necessary for, and assist in, the search for and rescue of possible
survivors of the above-mentioned incidents in territory controlled by UNITA and
calls upon the Government of Angola to cooperate as appropriate in fulfilment of
its expressed commitment to do so;

     3.   Expresses its serious concern at the increase in incidents involving
the disappearance of aircraft reportedly over territory controlled by UNITA;

     4.   Condemns the lack of effective actions to determine the fate of the
crews and passengers of the aircraft referred to in paragraph 3 above, calls for
an immediate and objective international investigation of these incidents and
calls upon all concerned, especially UNITA, to facilitate such an investigation;

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     5.   Expresses its intention to assess compliance with the present
resolution no later than 11 January 1999 and to take action, as appropriate, in
accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations;

     6.   Reaffirms the need for compliance with the measures against UNITA
contained in resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, 1127 (1997) of
28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998, which were imposed under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations;

     7.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1219 (1998) [on the crash of UN flight 806 and disappearance of other aircraft over territory in Angola controlled by União Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA)]
[The crash of UN flight 806 and disappearance of other aircraft over territory in Angola controlled by UNITA]

Savimbi, Jonas Malheiro|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|Charter of the United Nations (1945)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS|ANGOLA|ATTACKS ON AIRCRAFT|AIRCRAFT|ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION|STAFF SECURITY|SANCTIONS|ANGOLA SITUATION


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                                                               S/RES/1221 (1999)
                                                               12 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1221 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3965th meeting,
                                 on 12 January 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 1196 (1998) of 16 September 1998
and 1219 (1998) of 31 December 1998,

     Recalling the statement of its President of 23 December 1998
(S/PRST/1998/37),

     Expressing its outrage at the downing on 2 January 1999 of a second United
Nations-chartered aircraft over territory controlled by the União Nacional para
a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA), which brings to six the number of
aircraft lost in this area in recent months,

     Expressing its deep concern regarding the fate of the passengers and crews
of the above-mentioned aircraft, and its deep regret at the loss of life in
these incidents,

     Stressing that attacks against personnel who act on behalf of the United
Nations are unacceptable and unjustifiable by whomsoever committed,

     Deploring the lack of cooperation by UNITA in clarifying the circumstances
of these tragic incidents which occurred over territory under its control and in
permitting the prompt dispatch of the United Nations search and rescue mission,

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

     1.   Condemns the downing of the two aircraft chartered by the United
Nations, deplores the loss under suspicious circumstances of other commercial
aircraft, and demands that all such attacks cease immediately;

     2.   Reaffirms its resolve to establish the truth about the circumstances
of and to determine the responsibility for the downing of the two aircraft
chartered by the United Nations and the loss under suspicious circumstances of

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other commercial aircraft over UNITA controlled territory through an immediate
and objective international investigation of these tragic incidents, and
reiterates its call upon all concerned, especially UNITA, to cooperate fully
with and to facilitate such an investigation;

     3.   Concludes that the leader of UNITA, Mr. Jonas Savimbi, has not
complied with the demands contained in its resolution 1219 (1998) of
31 December 1998;

     4.   Reiterates its demand that the leader of UNITA, Mr. Jonas Savimbi,
cooperate immediately and in good faith in the search for and rescue of possible
survivors of the above-mentioned incidents;

     5.   Welcomes the concrete actions undertaken by the Government of Angola
to follow up the commitment made by the President of Angola to the Special Envoy
of the Secretary-General on 5 January 1999 regarding the cooperation to be
extended to the United Nations search and rescue efforts, and encourages it to
continue to extend such cooperation;

     6.   Requests the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to
provide all possible support to the investigation of those incidents as soon as
conditions on the ground permit, and urges Member States with investigative
capability and expertise to assist the United Nations upon request in the
investigation of those incidents;

     7.   Stresses the obligation of Member States to comply with the measures
imposed against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,
1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998;

     8.   Expresses its readiness to pursue reports of violations of the
measures referred to in paragraph 7 above, to take steps to reinforce the
implementation of these measures and to consider the imposition of additional
measures, including in the area of telecommunications, on the basis of a report
to be prepared by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) by
15 February 1999 drawing on the expertise of relevant bodies and organizations,
including the International Telecommunication Union;

     9.   Encourages the Chairman of the Committee referred to in paragraph 8
above to consult with the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Southern
African Development Community (SADC) on ways to strengthen the implementation of
the measures referred to in paragraph 7 above;

     10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1221 (1999) [on the downing of 2 UN-chartered aircraft and disappearance of other aircraft over territory in Angola controlled by Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA)]
[The downing of 2 UN-chartered aircraft and disappearance of other aircraft over territory in Angola controlled by UNITA]

Savimbi, Jonas Malheiro|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Angola|ICAO|ITU|OAU|Southern African Development Community|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS|TELECOMMUNICATIONS|ANGOLA|ATTACKS ON AIRCRAFT|AIRCRAFT|ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION|EXPERTS|STAFF SECURITY|SANCTIONS|ANGOLA SITUATION


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                                                               S/RES/1220 (1999)
                                                               12 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1220 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3964th meeting,
                                 on 12 January 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 1181 (1998) of 13 July 1998 and the statement of
its President of 7 January 1999 (S/1999/PRST/1),

     Expressing its deep concern over the recent deterioration of the situation
in Sierra Leone, and encouraging all efforts aimed at resolving the conflict and
restoring lasting peace and stability,

     Having considered the Third Progress Report of the Secretary-General on the
United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) (S/1998/1176) and his
Special Report on UNOMSIL of 7 January 1999 (S/1999/20), and noting the
recommendations contained therein,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMSIL until 13 March 1999;

     2.   Takes note of the intention of the Secretary-General, as set out in
paragraph 37 of his Special Report, to reduce the number of military observers
in UNOMSIL and to retain in Conakry a small number who would return to Sierra
Leone when conditions permit together with the necessary civilian substantive
and logistical support staff under the leadership of his Special Representative;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed on
the situation in Sierra Leone and to submit a further report to the Council with
recommendations on the future deployment of UNOMSIL and implementation of its
mandate by 5 March 1999;

     4.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                       -----

99-00625 (E)

Security Council resolution 1220 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL)]

S/54 [170] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE
S/54 [171] SIERRA LEONE--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|SIERRA LEONE|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS


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                                                               S/RES/1222 (1999)
                                                               15 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1222 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3966th meeting,
                                 on 15 January 1999

     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, and 1183 (1998) of 15 July 1998,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 6 January 1999
(S/1999/16) on the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP),

     Recalling also the letters of the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia of 24 December 1998 (S/1998/1225) and of the Permanent Representative
of Croatia of 7 January 1999 (S/1999/19), concerning the disputed issue of
Prevlaka,

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the 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 concern, however, that long-standing violations of the
demilitarization regime by both parties continue, including the standing
presence of Yugoslav military personnel and the occasional presence of Croatian
military elements in the demilitarized zone, and limitations placed on the free
movement of United Nations military observers by both parties,

     Welcoming in this regard the recent lifting of certain restrictions on
access for UNMOP by Croatia as well as the recent steps taken by the Croatian
authorities to improve communication and coordination with UNMOP to allow the
mission to monitor more effectively the situation in its area of responsibility,

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     Welcoming also the Croatian willingness to open crossing points between
Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Montenegro) in the demilitarized
zone, which has led to considerable civilian traffic in both directions and
which represents a significant confidence-building measure in the normalization
of relations between the two parties, and expressing the hope that further such
openings will help to increase such civilian traffic,

     Noting with approval 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), but expressing serious concern that such negotiations have
not yet resulted in any substantive progress towards a settlement of the
disputed issue of Prevlaka,

     Reiterating its call upon the parties urgently to put in place a
comprehensive demining programme,

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

     1.   Authorizes the United Nations military observers to continue
monitoring the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula, in accordance with
resolutions 779 (1992) and 981 (1995) and paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report of
the Secretary-General of 13 December 1995 (S/1995/1028*), until 15 July 1999;

     2.   Welcomes the improvement in cooperation between the Republic of
Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the United Nations military
observers and the decrease in the number of serious incidents, and reiterates
its calls upon the parties to cease all violations of the demilitarization
regime in the United Nations designated zones, to take steps further to reduce
tension and 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.   Requests the Secretary-General, in the light of the improved
cooperation and reduction in tensions in Prevlaka as described in his report, to
consider possible reductions, without prejudice to the main operational
activities of UNMOP, focusing on the possibility of reducing the number of
military observers to as few as 22, in line with the reconsideration of the
concept of operations of UNMOP and the existing security regime and the
desirability of closing the mission when appropriate;

     4.   Further requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by
15 April 1999 on the progress of bilateral negotiations between the parties, as
well as on possible ways to facilitate a negotiated settlement, should the
parties require such assistance, and to this end requests the parties to report
at least bi-monthly to the Secretary-General on the status of the negotiations;

     5.   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

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commitment to reach a negotiated resolution of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in
accordance with article 4 of the Agreement;

     6.   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 1174 (1998) of 15 June 1998 to
cooperate fully with each other;

     7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1222 (1999) [on the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula]
[Demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula]

S/54 [68] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA
S/54 [65] CROATIA SITUATION
S/54 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|Stabilization Force|Agreement on Normalization of Relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1996)|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|DISPUTES|NEGOTIATION|CROATIA|YUGOSLAVIA|CROATIA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1223 (1999)
                                                               28 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1223 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3970th meeting,
                                 on 28 January 1999

     The Security Council,

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

     Having studied the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Interim Force in Lebanon of 19 January 1999 (S/1999/61) and taking note of the
observations expressed and the commitments mentioned therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 8 January 1999 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1999/22),

     Responding to the request of the Government of Lebanon,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1223 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)]

S/54 [57] UN INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON
S/54 [54] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

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


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1224 (1999)
                                                               28 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1224 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3971st meeting,
                                 on 28 January 1999

     The Security Council,

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

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 11 February 1999;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of all
significant developments in the implementation of the Settlement Plan and the
agreements reached between the parties, and, as appropriate, on the continuing
viability of the mandate of MINURSO;

     3.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

99-02079 (E)

Security Council resolution 1224 (1999) [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/54 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|PLEBISCITES|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1225 (1999)
                                                               28 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1225 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3972nd meeting,
                                 on 28 January 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution
1187 (1998) of 30 July 1998, and the statement of its President of
25 November 1998 (S/PRST/1998/34),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 20 January 1999
(S/1999/60),

     Noting the letter of the President of Georgia to the President of the
Security Council dated 22 January 1999 (S/1999/71, annex),

     Deeply concerned at the continuing tense and unstable situation in the
conflict zone and at the risk of resumed fighting,

     Deeply concerned also at the continued deadlock in achieving a
comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia,

     Welcoming in this context the contribution that the United Nations Observer
Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) have made to
stabilizing the situation in the zone of conflict, noting that the working
relationship between UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force has been good at all
levels, and stressing the importance of continued close cooperation and
coordination between them in the performance of their respective mandates,

     Recalling the conclusions of the Lisbon summit of the Organization for
Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) (S/1997/57, annex) regarding the
situation in Abkhazia, Georgia,

     Reaffirming the necessity for the parties strictly to respect human rights,
expressing its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to find ways to
improve their observance as an integral part of the work towards a comprehensive

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political settlement, and noting developments in the work of the United Nations
Human Rights Office in Abkhazia, Georgia,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 20 January 1999;

     2.   Expresses its concern at the failure of the parties to conclude, after
bilateral contacts and the Athens meeting of 16-18 October 1998 on confidencebuilding measures, agreements on security and the non-use of force, the return
of refugees and displaced persons and economic reconstruction, and urges the
parties to resume bilateral negotiations to this end;

     3.   Demands that both sides widen their commitment to the United Nationsled peace process, continue to seek and engage in dialogue, expand their
contacts at all levels and display without delay the necessary will to achieve
substantial results on the key issues of the negotiations, and underlines the
necessity for the parties to achieve an early and comprehensive political
settlement, which includes a settlement on the political status of Abkhazia
within the State of Georgia, which fully respects the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders;

     4.   Emphasizes, in this context, that the readiness and ability of the
international community to assist the parties depend on their political will to
resolve the conflict through dialogue and mutual accommodation and on their
acting in good faith to implement promptly concrete measures towards bringing
about a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict;

     5.   Strongly supports the sustained efforts made by the Secretary-General
and his Special Representative with the assistance of the Russian Federation in
its capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the OSCE to prevent hostilities and to give a new impetus to the
negotiations within the United Nations-led peace process in order to achieve a
comprehensive political settlement, and welcomes, in this context, the intention
of the Secretary-General to propose a strengthening of the civilian component of
UNOMIG;

     6.   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) and
all their obligations to refrain from the use of force and to resolve disputed
issues by peaceful means only, and calls upon them to display greater resolve
and willingness to make the Joint Investigation Group functional;

     7.   Expresses its continuing concern at the situation of refugees and
displaced persons, resulting most recently from the hostilities of May 1998,
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 conditions in
accordance with international law and as set out in the Quadripartite Agreement
of 4 April 1994 on the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons
(S/1994/397, annex II), 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;

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     8.   Welcomes, in this context, the efforts of the Special Representative
of the Secretary-General to facilitate, as a first step, the safe return of
refugees and displaced persons to the Gali region, and calls upon the parties to
resume and intensify their bilateral dialogue to this end;

     9.   Condemns the activities by armed groups, including the continued
laying of mines, which endanger the civilian population, impede the work of the
humanitarian organizations and seriously delay the normalization of the
situation in the Gali region, and deplores the lack of serious efforts made by
the parties to bring an end to those activities;

     10. Reiterates its demand that both sides take immediate and determined
measures to put a stop to such acts and ensure that the security environment of
all international personnel improves significantly, and welcomes the first steps
taken in this regard;

     11. Reiterates also its deep concern regarding the security of UNOMIG,
welcomes the implementation of measures in this regard and requests the
Secretary-General to keep the security of UNOMIG under constant review;

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

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council
regularly informed and to report after three months from the date of the
adoption of this resolution on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia;

     14. 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;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1225 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG)]

S/54 [88] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA
S/54 [87] GEORGIA SITUATION

UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Georgia|Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia|UN Observer Mission in Georgia|Agreement on a Cease-fire and Separation of Forces [in Georgia] (1994)|Quadripartite Agreement on Voluntary Return of Refugees and Displaced Persons (1994)|POLITICAL STATUS|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|NEGOTIATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|REFUGEES|DISPLACED PERSONS|REPATRIATION|LANDMINES|INTERNAL SECURITY|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|GEORGIA|GEORGIA SITUATION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|STAFF SECURITY|GEORGIAN REFUGEES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1226 (1999)
                                                               29 January 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1226 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3973rd meeting,
                                 on 29 January 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1177 (1998) of 26 June 1998,

     Expressing grave concern over the risk of armed conflict between Ethiopia
and Eritrea and the escalating arms build-up along the common border between the
two countries,

     Noting that armed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea would have a
devastating effect on the peoples of the two countries and the region as a
whole,

     Recognizing that the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of both the
Ethiopian and Eritrean Governments during the last eight years have given hope
to the rest of the continent, all of which would be put at risk by armed
conflict,

     Commending the efforts of concerned countries and regional bodies aimed at
facilitating a peaceful solution to the border dispute between Ethiopia and
Eritrea,

     1.   Expresses its strong support for the mediation efforts of the
Organization of African Unity (OAU) and for the Framework Agreement as approved
by the Central Organ Summit of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention,
Management, and Resolution on 17 December 1998 (S/1998/1223, annex), and affirms
that the OAU Framework Agreement provides the best hope for peace between the
two parties;

     2.   Endorses the decision by the Secretary-General to send his Special
Envoy for Africa to the region in support of OAU efforts;

     3.   Stresses that it is of primary importance that the OAU Framework
Agreement be accepted, and calls for cooperation with the OAU and full
implementation of the Framework Agreement without delay;

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     4.   Welcomes the acceptance by Ethiopia of the OAU Framework Agreement;

     5.   Welcomes Eritrea’s engagement with the OAU process, notes the fact
that the OAU has responded to Eritrea’s request for clarifications of the
Framework Agreement and, in this regard, strongly urges Eritrea to accept the
Framework Agreement as the basis for a peaceful resolution of the border dispute
between Ethiopia and Eritrea without delay;

     6.   Calls on both parties to work for a reduction in tensions by adopting
policies leading to the restoration of confidence between the Governments and
peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea, including urgent measures to improve the
humanitarian situation and respect for human rights;

     7.   Strongly urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to maintain their commitment to a
peaceful resolution of the border dispute and calls upon them in the strongest
terms to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from taking any military
action;

     8.   Welcomes the Secretary-General’s continued engagement in support of
the OAU peace process;

     9.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1226 (1999) [on the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea]
[Conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea]

UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General in Africa|OAU|OAU Mechanism for the Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa|Framework Agreement for a Peaceful Settlement of the Dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea (Proposed)|BOUNDARIES|DISPUTES|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|HUMAN RIGHTS|ETHIOPIA|ERITREA|MEDIATION|TREATIES|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1227 (1999)
                                                               10 February 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1227 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3975th meeting,
                                 on 10 February 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1177 (1998) of 26 June 1998 and 1226 (1999) of
29 January 1999,

     Expressing its grave concern regarding the border conflict between Ethiopia
and Eritrea and the resumption of hostilities between the parties,

     Recalling the commitment of Ethiopia and Eritrea to a moratorium on the
threat of and use of air strikes,

     Stressing that the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea constitutes a
threat to peace and security,

     1.   Condemns the recourse to the use of force by Ethiopia and Eritrea;

     2.   Demands an immediate halt to the hostilities, in particular the use of
air strikes;

     3.   Demands that Ethiopia and Eritrea resume diplomatic efforts to find a
peaceful resolution to the conflict;

     4.   Stresses that the Framework Agreement as approved by the Central Organ
Summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Mechanism for Conflict
Prevention, Management, and Resolution on 17 December 1998 (S/1998/1223, annex)
remains a viable and sound basis for a peaceful resolution of the conflict;

     5.   Expresses its full support for the efforts of the OAU, the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for Africa, and concerned Member States to find a
peaceful resolution to the present hostilities;

     6.   Calls upon Ethiopia and Eritrea to ensure the safety of the civilian
population and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law;

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     7.   Strongly urges all States to end immediately all sales of arms and
munitions to Ethiopia and Eritrea;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1227 (1999) [on the border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea]
[Border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the resumption of hostilities between the parties]

UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General in Africa|OAU|OAU Mechanism for the Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa|Framework Agreement for a Peaceful Settlement of the Dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea (Proposed)|DISPUTES|ARMED INCIDENTS|AIR WARFARE|ARMS EMBARGO|CIVILIAN PERSONS|HUMAN RIGHTS|ETHIOPIA|ERITREA|MEDIATION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1228 (1999)
                                                               11 February 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1228 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3976th meeting,
                                 on 11 February 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the question of the Western
Sahara, and reaffirming in particular resolution 1204 (1998) of 30 October 1998
and resolution 1215 (1998) of 17 December 1998,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 28 January 1999
(S/1999/88) and the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 March 1999 to allow for
consultations in the hope and expectation of agreement on the protocols on
identification, appeals and repatriation planning activities, as well as on the
essential issue of the implementation calendar, without undermining the
integrity of the Secretary-General’s proposed package or calling into question
its main elements, for the prompt resumption of voter identification and
initiation of the appeals process;

     2.   Requests both parties to take concrete action to enable the Office of
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 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;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by
22 March 1999 on the implementation of this resolution;

     4.   Supports the intention of the Secretary-General to ask his Personal
Envoy to reassess the viability of the mandate of MINURSO should the prospects
for putting the package of measures into effect remain elusive at the time of
submission of the Secretary-General’s next report;

     5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

99-03633 (E)

Security Council resolution 1228 (1999) [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/54 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA
S/54 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION

UN. Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UN High Commissioner for Refugees|PLEBISCITES|VOTER REGISTRATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|REPATRIATION|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|CONSULTATIONS


FYR Macedonia

The situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1230 (1999)
                                                               26 February 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1230 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3984th meeting,
                                 on 26 February 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997, 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997, 1152 (1998) of 5 February 1998, 1155 (1998) of 16 March 1998,
1159 (1998) of 27 March 1998, 1182 (1998) of 14 July 1998 and 1201 (1998) of
15 October 1998,

     Welcoming the holding of free and fair legislative elections on 22 November
and 13 December 1998,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 18 December 1998
(S/1998/1203) and its annex of 14 January 1999 (S/1998/1203/Add.1) and the
report of the Secretary-General of 29 January 1999 (S/1999/98) and taking note
of the recommendations contained therein,

     Taking note of the request of 8 December 1998 from the President of the
Central African Republic to the Secretary-General (S/1999/116, annex), and the
letter of 23 January 1999 from the President of the Central African Republic to
the Secretary-General (S/1999/98, annex),

     Reiterating the importance of the work done by the joint committee of the
Government of the Central African Republic and the United Nations Mission in the
Central African Republic (MINURCA) to address the restructuring of the Central
African armed forces (FACA), and stressing the necessity quickly to adopt the
draft law and decrees on national defence and the structure of the defence
forces,

     Reaffirming the link between socio-economic progress and the consolidation
of peace in the Central African Republic, and in that context taking note of the
letter of 23 December 1998 from the President of the World Bank to the
Secretary-General (S/1999/121, annex),

     Recalling the importance of regional stability and the need to consolidate
the progress achieved so far, and in particular to assist the people of the

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Central African Republic to consolidate the process of national reconciliation
taking into account the need to maintain a secure and stable environment
conducive to the economic recovery and to the holding of free and fair
presidential elections,

     Stressing the importance of cooperation and understanding by the Government
of the Central African Republic, the newly elected legislators and the political
groupings, so as to ensure the effective functioning of the National Assembly,

     Emphasizing the need for the Government of the Central African Republic to
set the presidential election dates as soon as possible, in accordance with
article 23 of the Constitution of the Central African Republic,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURCA until 15 November 1999;

     2.   Expresses its intention to commence the reduction of MINURCA personnel
15 days after the conclusion of the presidential elections in the Central
African Republic with a view to full termination of the Mission no later than
15 November 1999;

     3.   Further decides to review every 45 days, on the basis of reports of
the Secretary-General, the mandate of MINURCA in light of the progress achieved
towards implementation of the commitments made by the President of the Central
African Republic to the Secretary-General in his letter of 23 January 1999;

     4.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to discuss with the
President of the Central African Republic plans for the possibility of a
progressive reduction of the MINURCA military component in anticipation of the
15 November 1999 termination date of the Mission, commensurate with the advances
in the restructuring of the FACA, including taking into account the need to
ensure the stability and security of Bangui;

     5.   Urges the international community to lend its support to the
restructuring of the security forces of the Central African Republic, including
the Gendarmerie, through bilateral and multilateral assistance programmes, and
reaffirms the role of MINURCA in providing advice in the restructuring of the
security forces of the Central African Republic and, in this connection, in
coordinating and channelling international support to this end;

     6.   Strongly reaffirms that the complete implementation of the Bangui
Agreements (S/1997/561, appendices III-VI) and of the National Reconciliation
Pact (S/1998/219) is essential to peace and national reconciliation in the
Central African Republic, and urges the Government of the Central African
Republic to continue to take concrete steps to implement political, economic,
social and security reforms as referred to in the report of the Secretary-General of 23 February 1998 (S/1998/148) and to fulfil the commitments expressed
in the letter of 8 January 1998 to the Secretary-General from the President of
the Central African Republic (S/1998/61, annex) and in the letter of
23 January 1999 to the Secretary-General from the President of the Central
African Republic;

     7.   Calls upon all parties in the Central African Republic, with the
assistance of the special representative of the Secretary-General, to take the

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necessary measures to resolve the current political impasse, with a view to
enhancing the national reconciliation process;

     8.   Further calls upon the Government of the Central African Republic to
establish the new electoral commission as soon as possible in order to organize
the presidential elections, and to establish and adhere to a timetable for the
holding of these elections;

     9.   Authorizes MINURCA to play a supportive role in the conduct of the
presidential elections, in conformity with the tasks previously performed during
the legislative elections of 22 November and 13 December 1998, recognizing the
major responsibility which the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will
have in the coordination of electoral assistance;

     10. Further authorizes MINURCA to supervise the destruction of confiscated
weapons and ammunition under MINURCA control as recommended in paragraph 29 of
the report of the Secretary-General of 18 December 1998;

     11. Encourages an increased role for an increased number of FACA troops to
support the presidential elections process, to include the deployment of FACA
troops to electoral sites to assist MINURCA personnel in the provision of
security and logistical support, and notes in this exceptional case that those
FACA troops assisting MINURCA in this context would during that time operate
under United Nations rules of engagement;

     12. Welcomes the commitments made by the President of the Central African
Republic in his letter to the Secretary-General of 23 January 1999 and urges the
Government of the Central African Republic to fulfil these commitments, in
particular:

     (a) To expedite the legislative process regarding national defence and the
structure of defence forces with a view to adopting draft laws and decrees as
prepared by the joint committee of the Government of the Central African
Republic and MINURCA, by 15 April 1999;

     (b) To take steps to limit the mission of the Special Defence Force of the
Republican Institutions (FORSDIR) to the protection of the Republican
Institutions and of high-level authorities, excluding all police and maintenance
of law and order tasks;

     (c) To continue to implement with the support of MINURCA the
demobilization and reintegration programme funded by UNDP;

     (d) To establish no later than 1 April 1999 an implementation programme in
accordance with the timetable established by the joint committee of the
Government of the Central African Republic and MINURCA which should specify the
key elements of the restructuring programme of the FACA to be implemented, among
them the need to create well-balanced geographical and multi-ethnic recruitment,
the improvement of working conditions, including payment of salary and salary
arrears, the provision of adequate infrastructure, equipment and support
materials, and the redeployment of some of the restructured units outside
Bangui;

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     13. Also urges the Government of the Central African Republic to meet the
requirements of the financial consolidation and economic reform programmes
agreed with the international financial institutions;

     14. Requests the Government of the Central African Republic to refrain
from any involvement in external conflicts, in conformity with the commitment
expressed in the letter of 23 January 1999 from the President of the Central
African Republic to the Secretary-General;

     15. Urges Member States to support financially and materially the
restructuring programme of the FACA so as to facilitate its prompt
implementation, and expresses its appreciation to those that have already done
so;

     16. Emphasizes that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction constitute
important tasks facing the Government and people of the Central African Republic
and that significant international assistance is indispensable for sustainable
development in the Central African Republic, stresses the commitment of the
international community to a long-term programme of support for the Central
African Republic and further urges the Economic and Social Council, UNDP, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the appropriate regional
financial institutions to contribute to the designing of such a programme;

     17. Requests the Secretary-General to consider, in keeping with the
statement of its President of 29 December 1998 (S/PRST/1998/38), what role the
United Nations might play in the transition from peacekeeping to post-conflict
peace-building in the Central African Republic, and further requests him, in
consultation with the Government of the Central African Republic, to submit
recommendations in this regard by 31 May 1999 on a possible United Nations
presence in the Central African Republic after the 15 November 1999 termination
of MINURCA;

     18. Requests the Secretary-General to submit by 15 April 1999 and every
45 days thereafter a report on the implementation of the mandate of MINURCA, on
developments in the Central African Republic, in particular on the election
process, on progress towards the implementation of the commitments expressed in
the letters of 8 January 1998 and of 23 January 1999 from the President of the
Central African Republic to the Secretary-General and on the implementation of
the Bangui Agreements and the National Reconciliation Pact, including on
commitments related to ensuring the country’s economic recovery, the
restructuring of the security forces and the functioning of the FORSDIR;

     19. Commends the efforts of the Special Representative and the personnel
of MINURCA to promote peace and national reconciliation in the Central African
Republic;

     20. Recalls the urgent need for Member States to contribute voluntarily to
the trust fund established by the Secretary-General to support the activities of
MINURCA;

     21.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1230 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]

S/54 [181] CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SITUATION
S/54 [182] UN MISSION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

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NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1229 (1999)
                                                               26 February 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1229 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3983rd meeting,
                                 on 26 February 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 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, as well as
resolutions 1219 (1998) of 31 December 1998 and 1221 (1999) of 12 January 1999,

     Recalling the statements of its President of 23 December 1998
(S/PRST/1998/37) and of 21 January 1999 (S/PRST/1999/3),

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

     Reiterating that the primary cause of the present situation in Angola is
the failure of the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA)
under the leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi to comply with its obligations under
the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex)
and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Expressing its concern at the humanitarian effects of the present situation
on the civilian population of Angola,

     Reiterating that lasting peace and national reconciliation can only be
achieved through peaceful means and in this regard reaffirming the importance of
the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and relevant Security Council
resolutions,

     Underscoring the contribution of the United Nations to the past four years
of relative peace in Angola, and expressing its deep regret that the present
political and security situation in the country has prevented the United Nations
Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) from fully carrying out its mandated role,

     Taking note of the letter of the President of the Republic of Angola to the
Secretary-General of 11 February 1999 (S/1999/166),

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     Reaffirming its view that a continued presence of the United Nations in
Angola can contribute greatly to national reconciliation, and noting the ongoing
consultations with the Government of Angola to obtain its agreement regarding
the practical arrangements for this presence,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 24 February 1999
(S/1999/202),

     1.   Takes note that the mandate of MONUA expires on 26 February 1999;

     2.   Endorses the recommendations contained in paragraphs 32 and 33 of the
report of the Secretary-General of 24 February 1999 regarding the technical
liquidation of MONUA;

     3.   Affirms that notwithstanding the expiration of the mandate of MONUA,
the Status of Forces Agreement applicable to MONUA remains in force, pursuant to
relevant provisions thereof, until the departure of the final elements of MONUA
from Angola;

     4.   Decides that the human rights component of MONUA will continue its
current activities during the liquidation period;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to designate a channel to liaise with
the Government of Angola pending the conclusion of the consultations with the
Government of Angola regarding the follow-up configuration of the United Nations
presence in Angola;

     6.   Calls upon all concerned to cooperate with the United Nations
humanitarian assistance activities throughout the national territory of Angola
on the basis of the principles of neutrality and non-discrimination and to
guarantee the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel;

     7.   Expresses its deep concern at the lack of progress in investigating
the downing of the two aircraft chartered by the United Nations and the loss
under suspicious circumstances of other commercial aircraft over UNITA
controlled areas, and reiterates its call upon all concerned, especially UNITA,
to cooperate fully with and to facilitate an immediate and objective
international investigation of these incidents;

     8.   Endorses the recommendations contained in the report of
12 February 1999 of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993)
(S/1999/147), reiterates its readiness to take steps to reinforce the measures
against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998)
and calls upon all Member States to implement fully these measures;

     9.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1229 (1999) [on expiration of the mandate and the technical liquidation of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]
[Expiration of the mandate and technical liquidation of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

S/54 [82] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN ANGOLA
S/54 [80] ANGOLA SITUATION

União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN Observer Mission in Angola|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 864 (1993) concerning the Situation in Angola|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|HUMAN RIGHTS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|ATTACKS ON AIRCRAFT|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|RELIEF PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|SANCTIONS|DISSOLUTION|CONSULTATIONS|RECOMMENDATIONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1231 (1999)
                                                               11 March 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1231 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3986th meeting,
                                  on 11 March 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1181 (1998) of 13 July 1998 and 1220 (1999) of
12 January 1999 and the statement of its President of 7 January 1999
(S/1999/PRST/1),

     Expressing its continued concern over the fragile situation in Sierra
Leone,

     Affirming the commitment of all States to respect the sovereignty,
political independence and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone,

     Having considered the fifth Report of the Secretary-General on the United
Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) of 4 March 1999 (S/1999/237)
and noting the recommendations contained therein,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMSIL until 13 June 1999;

     2.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to re-establish
UNOMSIL in Freetown as soon as possible, and to that end to increase the current
number of military observers and human rights personnel as referred to in
paragraphs 46 and 54 of his report, and to re-deploy the necessary staff to
support the relocation to Freetown, subject to strict attention to the security
situation there;

     3.   Condemns the atrocities perpetrated by the rebels on the civilian
population of Sierra Leone, including in particular those committed against
women and children, deplores all violations of human rights and international
humanitarian law which have occurred in Sierra Leone during the recent
escalation of violence as referred to in paragraphs 21 to 28 of the report of
the Secretary-General, including the recruitment of children as soldiers, and
urges the appropriate authorities to investigate all allegations of such
violations with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice;

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     4.   Calls upon all parties to the conflict in Sierra Leone fully to
respect human rights and international humanitarian law and the neutrality and
impartiality of humanitarian workers, and to ensure full and unhindered access
for humanitarian assistance to affected populations;

     5.   Expresses its grave concern at continued reports that support is being
afforded to the rebels in Sierra Leone, including through the supply of arms and
mercenaries, in particular from the territory of Liberia;

     6.   Acknowledges the letter of the President of Liberia to the Secretary-General of 23 February 1999 (S/1999/213) and the statement by the Government of
Liberia of 19 February 1999 (S/1999/193) on the action it is taking to curtail
the involvement of Liberian nationals in the fighting in Sierra Leone, including
measures to encourage the return of Liberian fighters and directives to the
Liberian national security agencies to ensure that no cross-border movement of
arms takes place and that there be no transshipment of arms and ammunition
through Liberian territory, and requests the Secretary-General to continue to
consider, in coordination with the countries of the Mano River Union and other
member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the
practicability and effectiveness of the deployment of United Nations monitors
along with forces of the Military Observer Group of ECOWAS (ECOMOG) at the
Liberia/Sierra Leone border;

     7.   Reaffirms the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the
provisions of the embargo on the sale or supply of arms and related matériel
imposed by its resolution 1171 (1998) of 5 June 1998;

     8.   Expresses its intention to keep the issue of external support to the
rebels in Sierra Leone under close review, and to consider further steps to
address this in the light of developments on the ground;

     9.   Expresses its support for all efforts, in particular by ECOWAS States,
aimed at peacefully resolving the conflict and restoring lasting peace and
stability to Sierra Leone, encourages the Secretary-General, through his Special
Representative for Sierra Leone, to facilitate dialogue to these ends, welcomes
the statement of the President of Sierra Leone of 7 February 1999 (S/1999/138,
annex) expressing his Government’s readiness to continue their efforts for
dialogue with the rebels, and calls upon all parties involved, especially the
rebels, to participate seriously in these efforts;

     10. Commends the efforts of ECOMOG towards the restoration of peace,
security and stability in Sierra Leone, and calls upon all Member States to
provide ECOMOG with financial and logistical support and to consider the
provision of prompt bilateral assistance to the Government of Sierra Leone in
the creation of a new Sierra Leonean army to defend the country;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed on
the situation in Sierra Leone and in this regard to submit an additional report
to the Council with recommendations on the future deployment of UNOMSIL and the
implementation of its mandate by 5 June 1999;

     12.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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                    /...

Security Council resolution 1231 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL)]

Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|UN Observer Mission in Sierra Leone|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ARMED INCIDENTS|INTERNAL SECURITY|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|WOMEN|CHILD SOLDIERS|ARMS EMBARGO|NEGOTIATION|ARMED FORCES|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|SIERRA LEONE|BOUNDARIES|LIBERIA|SIERRA LEONE|MILITARY PERSONNEL|RELIEF PERSONNEL|ARMS TRANSFERS|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS|MERCENARIES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1232 (1999)
                                                               30 March 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1232 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3990th meeting,
                                  on 30 March 1999
     The Security Council,

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

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 22 March 1999 (S/1999/307)
and the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     Welcoming also the agreement in principle to the Secretary-General’s
package by the Government of Morocco and recalling its acceptance by the
POLISARIO Front,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the
Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April 1999 to allow for an
understanding to be reached among all concerned on detailed modalities for the
implementation of the identification and appeals protocols, including a revised
implementation schedule, in a manner that would preserve the integrity of the
Secretary-General’s package of measures;

     2.   Requests both parties to move ahead with the necessary discussions to
reach an agreement on the refugee repatriation protocol, so that all aspects of
the work needed to prepare the way for the repatriation of refugees may begin,
including confidence-building measures, and in that regard welcomes the decision
of the POLISARIO Front to allow the resumption of pre-registration activities of
the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Tindouf;

     3.   Welcomes the signature, by the Government of Morocco and the MINURSO
Force Commander, of the agreement on mines and unexploded ordnance mentioned in
paragraph 13 of the report of the Secretary-General, and urges the POLISARIO
Front to engage in a similar effort;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by
23 April 1999 on the implementation of this resolution;

     5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.
                                       -----

99-08927 (E)

Security Council resolution 1232 (1999) [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/54 [44] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/54 [45] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|Frente Polisario|UNHCR|REPATRIATION|MINE CLEARANCE|VOTER REGISTRATION|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|WESTERN SAHARAN REFUGEES|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES