UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1075 (1996)
                                                               11 October 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1075 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3703rd meeting,
                                 on 11 October 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 4 October 1996
(S/1996/827),

     Welcoming the Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, which took place in Luanda on
2 October 1996, and noting the communiqué issued at that time (S/1996/841,
annex),

     Welcoming also the Ministerial delegation of the SADC Organ on Politics,
Defence and Security to the Security Council to participate in its consideration
of the situation in Angola,

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

     Reiterating the importance it attaches to full implementation by the
Government of Angola and the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola
(UNITA) of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol
(S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Underlining the need for respect for human rights, and stressing the need
for the Angolan parties to give greater attention to preventing incidents of
human rights abuse, and investigating alleged human rights violations,

     Emphasizing also the importance of a continued and effective United Nations
presence in Angola with a view to fostering the peace process and advancing the
full implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol,

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     Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative
and personnel of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III),
the three observer States to the Angolan peace process, the Organization of
African Unity (OAU), the SADC, and the international community as a whole, and
encouraging them to continue their efforts to promote peace and security in
Angola,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 4 October 1996;

     2.   Expresses deep concern at the lack of significant progress in the
peace process over the past three months;

     3.   Expresses concern that the protracted delay in the beginning of the
demobilization of UNITA personnel from the quartering areas has set the process
behind schedule so that progress will be made more difficult by the onset of the
rainy season;

     4.   Stresses that it is imperative that UNITA personnel be moved rapidly
from the quartering areas, in light of the strains which the prolonged presence
of UNITA personnel in quartering areas is placing on the political process, on
morale in the camps, and on United Nations finances, and in light of the need to
reintegrate expeditiously into the civilian community those not selected for
incorporation into the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA);

     5.   Emphasizes that continuing delays and unfulfilled promises, in
particular on the part of UNITA, in implementing the successive timetables for
the completion of key military and political issues are no longer acceptable;

     6.   Welcomes the efforts of the Government of Angola to implement the
provisions of the Lusaka Protocol, and encourages the Government of Angola to
continue making progress in that direction;

     7.   Acknowledges as positive steps the arrival in Luanda of UNITA generals
for duty in the FAA, the registration of over 63,000 UNITA troops in quartering
areas, the surrender of additional heavy weapons in September, the selection of
approximately 10,000 UNITA troops for incorporation into the FAA, the beginning
of the demobilization of underaged personnel on 24 September 1996 and the
submission by UNITA of their proposal regarding the special status of the leader
of UNITA;

     8.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 11 December 1996;

     9.   Welcomes the Summit of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and
Security, which took place in Luanda on 2 October 1996, regrets the failure of
the leader of UNITA to attend the Summit and seize the opportunity for a more
rapid advancement of the process, and expresses support for the continuing
efforts of the heads of State and Government of the SADC to accelerate the peace
process in Angola;

     10. Urges the President of Angola and the leader of UNITA to meet at the
earliest opportunity in Angola to resolve all outstanding issues;

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     11. Expresses the expectation that the Government of Angola and UNITA
will, without delay, and in a spirit of mutual cooperation, uphold strictly
their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and the commitments they entered
into at the meeting between the President of Angola and the leader of UNITA in
Libreville, Gabon, on 1 March 1996;

     12. Expresses deep disappointment with UNITA for delaying the full
implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, underlines the importance it attaches to
UNITA fulfilling its commitments, reaffirmed at its Third Extraordinary Congress
held at Bailundo from 20 to 27 August 1996, to complete its transformation from
an armed opposition to a political party, and, to this end, calls upon UNITA
immediately to fulfil the following tasks enumerated in the "Mediation Document"
formulated by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative in consultation
with the representatives of the observer States and called for by the Lusaka
Protocol:

     (a) To complete substantially the selection of 26,300 UNITA soldiers for
incorporation into the FAA;

     (b) To stem the flow of deserters from quartering areas and to continue to
return those soldiers who have deserted;

     (c) To register in the quartering areas UNITA policemen who have remained
in the areas vacated by UNITA military forces;

     (d)   To dismantle all command posts of UNITA military forces;

     (e) To issue a formal, written declaration that all UNITA soldiers have
been quartered and that UNITA has no more weapons and military equipment in its
possession, in order to remove any obstacles to the extension of State
administration throughout Angola;

     (f) To cooperate fully with UNAVEM and the Joint Commission in the
extension of State administration throughout Angola;

     (g) To make available other generals and high-ranking military officers
for duty in the FAA, as well as the UNITA officials designated to take up posts
in the State administration at the national, provincial, and local levels;

     (h)   To return all elected deputies to the National Assembly;

     (i) To cease interference with United Nations aircraft flights and with
mine-clearing activities;

     (j) To cooperate in good faith with the Government of Angola to finalize
the transformation of its radio station into a non-partisan station;

     (k) To complete the training of UNITA personnel for the protection of
UNITA leaders; and

     (l)   To establish the free circulation of people and goods;

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     13. Expresses its readiness to consider the imposition of measures,
including, inter alia, those specifically mentioned in paragraph 26 of
resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, unless, by 20 November 1996, the
Secretary-General has reported that UNITA has made substantial and genuine
progress in fulfilling its tasks in the "Mediation Document" and its commitments
under the Lusaka Protocol;

     14. Welcomes the continuation of the programme for the disarmament of the
civilian population by the Government of Angola, and stresses the need for its
full and effective implementation, including disarmament of the Civilian Defence
Corps;

     15. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to take all necessary steps
for completion of the formation of the FAA, in particular the establishment of
integrated headquarters, for the planned and orderly movement of UNITA personnel
from the quartering areas in accordance with the Lusaka Protocol, for the
orderly transition of demobilized troops to civilian life, for all elected
members of Parliament to take their seats in the National Assembly, for
constitutional issues to move forward in the spirit of national reconciliation,
for the formation of a Government of Unity and National Reconciliation, and for
the incorporation of UNITA personnel into the government, military, and Angolan
National Police (ANP), without the imposition of undue qualifications;

     16. Reiterates its concern over the acquisition of weapons contrary to
paragraph 12 of resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which undermines
confidence in the peace process;

     17. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, calls
upon all States to take the necessary actions to implement the provisions of
paragraphs 19 to 25 of resolution 864 (1993) vigorously and strictly, and
expresses deep concern that the failure by States, especially those neighbouring
Angola, to do so is inconsistent with the peace process and undermines economic
recovery;

     18. Demands that all parties and others concerned in Angola take all
necessary measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other
international personnel and premises and to guarantee the safety and freedom of
movement of humanitarian supplies throughout the country;

     19. Condemns the actions by UNITA with regard to United Nations aircraft
flights on 8 September 1996, 15 September 1996, and 21 September 1996, and
reminds the parties to extend full cooperation to UNAVEM III at all levels;

     20. Expresses regret for the casualties caused to UNAVEM troops by
landmines, expresses serious concern about interference by UNITA with mineclearing activities, calls upon both parties to intensify their demining
efforts, and stresses the need for continued commitment to peace by destruction
of stockpiles of landmines;

     21. Strongly urges Member States to provide promptly the financial
resources necessary to facilitate the demobilization and social reintegration of

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ex-combatants through the United Nations consolidated inter-agency appeal for
Angola;

     22. Urges the international community to fulfil expeditiously its pledges
to provide assistance to facilitate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the
Angolan national economy and the resettlement of displaced persons, and stresses
the importance of such assistance at this time in order to consolidate the gains
in the peace process;

     23. Takes note of the Secretary-General’s intention to initiate the
downsizing of UNAVEM military forces by the end of December 1996 pursuant to
resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which stated, inter alia, the
expectation that UNAVEM III would complete its mission by February 1997, and to
submit recommendations regarding the role the United Nations should continue to
play in Angola to consolidate the peace process, including his plans for further
drawdown of formed military units of UNAVEM III;

     24. Requests the Secretary-General to report by 20 November 1996 and by
1 December 1996 on the progress made towards consolidating the peace process in
Angola;

     25.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1075 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and efforts to advance the peace process in Angola]

União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN Angola Verification Mission III|Southern African Development Community. Organ on Politics, Defence and Security|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|Joint Commission (Angola)|Angola. Assembleia Nacional|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|ARMED FORCES|WEAPONS SURRENDER|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|POLITICAL PARTIES|POLICE|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|MINE CLEARANCE|RADIO STATIONS|ARMS EMBARGO|CIVILIAN PERSONS|WEAPONS DESTRUCTION|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|RECONSTRUCTION|RESETTLEMENT|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CONFERENCES|MEDIATION|AIRCRAFT|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|STAFF SECURITY


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                                Distr.
                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1076 (1996)
                                                                22 October 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1076 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3706th meeting,
                                 on 22 October 1996

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the situation in Afghanistan,

     Recalling the previous statements of the President of the Security Council
on the situation in Afghanistan, including the statements of 15 February 1996
(S/PRST/1996/6) and of 28 September 1996 (S/PRST/1996/40), and the letter dated
22 August 1996 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the
Secretary-General (S/1996/683),

     Recalling also resolution 50/88 of the General Assembly,

     Noting the Joint Declaration made on 4 October 1996 by the leaders of
Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
concerning developments in Afghanistan (S/1996/838),

     Expressing concern over the continuation and recent intensification of the
military confrontation in Afghanistan which have caused civilian casualties and
an increase in refugees and displaced persons, and which seriously endanger the
stability and peaceful development of the region,

     Deeply concerned about the discrimination against women and other abuses of
human rights in Afghanistan,

     Stressing the need to prevent further civilian casualties, and noting in
this context the proposals, inter alia, for an immediate ceasefire, exchange of
prisoners of war and the demilitarization of Kabul,

     Urging all Afghan parties to resolve their differences through peaceful
means and achieve national reconciliation through political dialogue,

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     Stressing the importance of non-interference in the internal affairs of
Afghanistan and the prevention of the flow of arms and ammunition to all parties
to the conflict in Afghanistan,

     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan,

     Convinced that the United Nations, as a universally recognized and
impartial intermediary, must continue to play the central role in international
efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict,

     Welcoming the willingness expressed by Member States during the Security
Council meeting of 16 October 1996 to support the dialogue among all the parties
and to facilitate the negotiations aimed at political settlement of the
conflict,

     1.   Calls upon all Afghan parties immediately to cease all armed
hostilities, to renounce the use of force, to put aside their differences and to
engage in a political dialogue aimed at achieving national reconciliation and a
lasting political settlement of the conflict and establishing a fully
representative and broad-based transitional government of national unity;

     2.   Stresses that the main responsibility for finding a political solution
to the conflict lies with the Afghan parties;

     3.   Calls upon all States to refrain from any outside interference in the
internal affairs of Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign military
personnel, to respect the right of the Afghan people to determine their own
destiny and to respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial
integrity of Afghanistan;

     4.   Calls upon all States immediately to end the supply of arms and
ammunition to all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan;

     5.   Reiterates that the continuation of the conflict in Afghanistan
provides a fertile ground for terrorism and drug trafficking which destabilize
the region and beyond, and calls upon the leaders of the Afghan parties to halt
such activities;

     6.   Expresses its regret at the civilian casualties inflicted by landmines
and calls upon all parties in Afghanistan to desist from the indiscriminate use
of landmines;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General, in cooperation, as he deems it
necessary, with interested States and international organizations, in particular
the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to continue his efforts to promote
the political process;

     8.   Reaffirms its full support for the efforts of the United Nations, in
particular the activities of the United Nations Special Mission to 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;

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     9.   Calls upon all Afghan parties to cooperate with the United Nations
Special Mission to Afghanistan, and encourages all interested States and
international organizations to take all steps necessary to promote peace in
Afghanistan, to support the United Nations efforts to this end and to use any
influence they have to encourage the parties to cooperate fully with the United
Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan;

     10. Demands that all parties fulfil their obligations and commitments
regarding the safety of United Nations personnel and other international
personnel as well as their premises in Afghanistan, not hamper the flow of
humanitarian assistance and cooperate fully with the United Nations and
associated bodies as well as with other humanitarian organizations and agencies,
in their efforts to respond to the humanitarian needs of the people of
Afghanistan;

     11. Denounces the discrimination against girls and women and other
violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Afghanistan,
and notes with deep concern possible repercussions on international relief and
reconstruction programmes in Afghanistan;

     12. Calls upon all States and international organizations to extend all
possible humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Afghanistan;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Security
Council regularly informed on the basis of information received from the United
Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan on the political, military and
humanitarian situation, and to make recommendations on achieving a political
settlement;

     14. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the
implementation of this resolution by 30 November 1996;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1076 (1996) [on the political, military and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan]

UN Special Mission to Afghanistan|Organization of the Islamic Conference|ARMS TRANSFERS|LANDMINES|SPECIAL MISSIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|WOMEN'S STATUS|RECONSTRUCTION|AFGHANISTAN|AFGHANISTAN SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY

Central Asia|Eastern Europe|Southern Asia


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1077 (1996)
                                                               22 October 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1077 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3707th meeting,
                                 on 22 October 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 937 (1994) of 21 July 1994, 1036 (1996) of
12 January 1996 and 1065 (1996) of 12 July 1996,

     Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1996
(S/1996/507 and Add.1) and 9 August 1996 (S/1996/644),

     Reiterating its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1996, and in
particular its paragraph 18, and decides that the Office referred to in this
report shall form part of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia
(UNOMIG), under the authority of the Head of Mission of UNOMIG, consistent with
the arrangements described in paragraph 7 of the report of the Secretary-General
of 9 August 1996;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue close cooperation with the
Government of Georgia in determining the priorities of the programme referred to
in the above-mentioned reports of the Secretary-General and close consultation
in its implementation;

     3.   Further requests the Secretary-General to pursue the necessary
follow-up arrangements with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe.

                                       -----

96-28419 (E)

Security Council resolution 1077 (1996) [on establishment of the Human Rights Office as part of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia]

S/51 [75] GEORGIA SITUATION
S/51 [76] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN GEORGIA

UN Observer Mission in Georgia > Organizational structure|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|UN Observer Mission in Georgia. Human Rights Office|HUMAN RIGHTS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|GEORGIA|ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1078 (1996)
                                                               9 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1078 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3710th meeting,
                                 on 9 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Gravely concerned at the deteriorating situation in the Great Lakes region,
in particular eastern Zaire, and at the effect of the continued fighting on the
inhabitants of the region,

     Recalling the statement of the President of the Security Council on the
situation in the Great Lakes region of 1 November 1996 (S/PRST/1996/44) and the
letters dated 14 and 24 October 1996 from the Secretary-General to the President
of the Council (S/1996/875 and S/1996/878),

     Particularly concerned at the humanitarian situation and the large-scale
movements of refugees and internally displaced persons,

     Deeply concerned at the obstacles to the efforts of all international
humanitarian agencies to provide relief and assistance to those in need,

     Stressing the need to address, as a matter of urgency, the humanitarian
situation, and in this context, underlining the necessity to adopt, in
consultation with the States concerned, measures necessary in order to enable
the return in the region of humanitarian agencies and to secure the prompt and
safe delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need,

     Having considered the letter dated 7 November 1996 from the Secretary-General to the President of the Council (S/1996/916),

     Welcoming the regional efforts which are aimed at reducing tension in the
region, in particular the contribution made by the regional leaders at their
meeting in Nairobi on 5 November 1996,

     Noting the letter dated 6 November 1996 from the Permanent Representative
of Kenya to the Secretary-General, which contains the communiqué of the Nairobi
regional summit on the crisis in eastern Zaire (S/1996/914),

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     Taking note of the request addressed to the Council by the regional leaders
at their meeting in Nairobi on 5 November 1996, to take urgent measures to
ensure the establishment of safe corridors and temporary sanctuaries by
deploying a neutral force,

     Taking note also that the regional leaders called for an intensification of
efforts towards the voluntary repatriation of refugees to Rwanda,

     Expressing its intention to respond positively on an urgent basis to those
requests,

     Bearing in mind the reaffirmation by the Nairobi regional summit of its
commitment to the territorial integrity of Zaire and stressing the need for all
States to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States in the
region in accordance with their obligations under the Charter of the United
Nations,

     Underlining the urgent need for the orderly and voluntary repatriation and
resettlement of refugees, and the return of internally displaced persons, which
are crucial elements for the stability of the region,

     Reiterating its support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and
underlining the need for all Governments in the region and parties concerned to
cooperate fully with the mission of the Special Envoy,

     Welcoming the efforts of the mediators and representatives of the
Organization of African Unity (OAU), the European Union and the States
concerned, and encouraging them to coordinate closely their efforts with those
of the Special Envoy,

     Underlining the urgent need for an international conference on peace,
security and development in the Great Lakes region under the auspices of the
United Nations and the OAU to address the problems of the region in a
comprehensive way,

     Taking note of the letter dated 8 November 1996 from the Chargé d’affaires
of Zaire to the President of the Council (S/1996/920),

     Determining that the magnitude of the present humanitarian crisis in
eastern Zaire constitutes a threat to peace and security in the region,

                                       A

     1.   Condemns all acts of violence, and calls for an immediate ceasefire
and a complete cessation of all hostilities in the region;

     2.   Calls upon all States in the region to create the conditions necessary
for the speedy and peaceful resolution of the crisis and to desist from any act
that may further exacerbate the situation, and urges all parties to engage in a
process of political dialogue and negotiation without delay;

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     3.   Reaffirms its commitment to the establishment of conditions conducive
to the voluntary repatriation of refugees to their country of origin as a
crucial element for the stability of the region;

     4.   Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of the States in the region in accordance with their obligations under
the Charter of the United Nations;

     5.   Calls upon all those concerned in the region to create favourable and
safe conditions to facilitate the delivery of international humanitarian
assistance to those in need and to ensure the safety of all refugees as well as
the security and freedom of movement of all international humanitarian
personnel;

                                       B

     6.   Welcomes the Secretary-General’s letter dated 7 November 1996
including in particular his proposal that a multinational force be set up for
humanitarian purposes in eastern Zaire;

     7.   Strongly urges Member States, on an urgent and temporary basis and in
cooperation with the Secretary-General and with the OAU, to prepare the
necessary arrangements, in consultation with the States concerned, to allow the
immediate return of humanitarian organizations and the safe delivery of
humanitarian aid to displaced persons, refugees and civilians at risk in eastern
Zaire, and to help to create the necessary conditions for the voluntary, orderly
and secure repatriation of refugees;

     8.   Requests the Member States concerned to report to the Council through
the Secretary-General on those arrangements as soon as possible to enable the
Council to authorize the deployment of the multinational force referred to above
upon receipt of the report, which will inter alia reflect the results of the
consultations with the States concerned in the region, and bearing in mind the
need to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel of the
multinational force referred to in paragraph 6 above;

     9.   Decides that the cost of implementing such an operation will be borne
by the participating Member States and other voluntary contributions, and
encourages all Member States to contribute to the operation in any way possible;

                                       C

     10. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with his Special Envoy
and the coordinator of humanitarian affairs, with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees, with the OAU, with the Special Envoy of the European
Union and with the States concerned:

     (a) To draw up a concept of operations and framework for a humanitarian
task force, with military assistance if necessary, drawing initially on
immediately available contributions from Member States, with the objectives of:

     -   Delivering short-term humanitarian assistance and shelter to refugees
         and displaced persons in eastern Zaire;

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     -     Assisting the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with the
           protection and voluntary repatriation of refugees and displaced
           persons;

     -     Establishing humanitarian corridors for the delivery of humanitarian
           assistance and to assist the voluntary repatriation of refugees after
           carefully ascertaining their effective will to repatriate;

     (b) To seek the cooperation of the Government of Rwanda in, and to ensure
international support for, further measures, including the deployment of
additional international monitors, as appropriate, to build confidence and
ensure a safe return of refugees;

     (c) To report to the Council with recommendations no later than
20 November 1996;

     11. Calls on the OAU, the States of the region and other international
organizations to examine ways in which to contribute to and to complement
efforts undertaken by the United Nations to defuse tension in the region, in
particular in eastern Zaire;

     12. Expresses its readiness to examine without delay the recommendations
that the Secretary-General might submit in this regard;

                                        D

     13. Invites the Secretary-General, on an urgent basis and in close
consultation with the Secretary-General of the OAU, and with the States
concerned, and in the light of the recommendations of his Special Envoy, to
determine the modalities of the convening of an International Conference for
peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region and to make all
necessary arrangements to convene such a conference;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1078 (1996) [requesting the Secretary-General to make all necessary arrangements to convene an international conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region]

S/51 [195] GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)--REGIONAL SECURITY
S/51 [197] ZAIRE SITUATION

OAU|UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region|UN High Commissioner for Refugees|International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Summit of Heads of State and Government (1st : 2004 : Dar es Salaam)|REGIONAL SECURITY|CEASEFIRES|POLITICAL VIOLENCE|NEGOTIATION|REPATRIATION|REFUGEES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DISPLACED PERSONS|REFUGEE ASSISTANCE|EMERGENCY SHELTER|RELIEF CORRIDORS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO|RWANDAN REFUGEES|STAFF SECURITY|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|TASK FORCES|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|CONFERENCES|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1079 (1996)
                                                               15 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1079 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3712th meeting,
                                 on 15 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions concerning the territories of
Eastern Slavonia, Baranja, and Western Sirmium of the Republic of Croatia, and
in particular its resolutions 1023 (1995) of 22 November 1995, 1025 (1995) of
30 November 1995, 1037 (1996) of 15 January 1996, 1043 (1996) of
31 January 1996, and 1069 (1996) of 30 July 1996,

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and emphasizing in this regard
that the territories of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium are
integral parts of the Republic of Croatia,

     Welcoming the success the United Nations Transitional Administration in
Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES) has had in facilitating
the peaceful return of the territories to the control of the Republic of
Croatia,

     Recalling that the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia,
Baranja, and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951), signed on 12 November 1995 by the
Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb community (the Basic
Agreement), requested the Security Council to establish a Transitional
Administration to govern the Region during the transitional period,

     Recalling also that the Basic Agreement provided that the transitional
period of twelve months may be extended at most to another period of the same
duration if so requested by one of the parties,

     Noting that the local Serb community has requested that the transitional
period be extended by twelve months, as indicated by the Secretary-General in
his report of 28 August 1996 (S/1996/705),

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     Welcoming the Secretary-General’s report of 26 October 1996 (S/1996/883),
and noting in particular the Secretary-General’s recommendations that the
mandate of UNTAES be extended by six months, until 15 July 1997; that early
extension would avoid a period of pressure and political turmoil; and that the
Council consider at this time the need for a further six-month presence of the
United Nations,

     Determining that the situation in Croatia continues to constitute a threat
to international peace and security,

     Determined to ensure the security and freedom of movement of the personnel
of the United Nations peacekeeping operations in the Republic of Croatia, and,
to these ends, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Expresses its full support for UNTAES and calls upon the Government of
the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb community to cooperate fully with
UNTAES and to fulfil all obligations specified in the Basic Agreement and all
relevant Security Council resolutions;

     2.   Calls upon the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local
Serb community to cooperate with UNTAES in creating the conditions and taking
the other steps necessary for holding local elections in the Region, in
accordance with the Basic Agreement, the organization of which is the
responsibility of UNTAES;

     3.   Reaffirms the importance of full compliance by the parties with their
commitments as specified in the Basic Agreement to respect the highest standards
of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to promote an atmosphere of
confidence among all local residents irrespective of their ethnic origin, and in
this context, urges the Government of the Republic of Croatia to ensure respect
for the rights of all national ethnic groups;

     4.   Urges furthermore the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb community
to avoid actions which could lead to refugee movements and in the context of the
right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes of origin,
reaffirms the right of all persons originating from the Republic of Croatia to
return to their homes of origin throughout the Republic of Croatia;

     5.   Emphasizes the responsibility of both the Republic of Croatia and the
local Serb community to improve the reliability and effectiveness of the
transitional police force, in cooperation with UNTAES and consistent with its
mandate;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council fully informed of
developments and to report to the Council by 15 February 1997 and again by
1 July 1997 on the situation in the region;

     7.   Decides to maintain the United Nations presence in the Region until
the end of the extended transitional period as provided for in the Basic
Agreement and:

     (a)   Decides to extend the mandate of UNTAES until 15 July 1997; and

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                                                               Page 3

     (b) Requests that as soon as possible after the successful holding of
elections, and in no case later than his report of 1 July 1997, the Secretary-General provide to the Council for its immediate action his recommendations, in
the light of the parties’ progress towards fulfilling the Basic Agreement, for
the further United Nations presence, possibly a restructured UNTAES, consistent
with the fulfilment of the Basic Agreement, for the six-month period beginning
from 16 July 1997;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1079 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium]

S/51 [63] CROATIA SITUATION
S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [182] UN TRANSITIONAL ADMINISTRATION FOR EASTERN SLAVONIA, BARANJA AND WESTERN SIRMIUM

UN Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium|Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (1995)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|ELECTIONS|POLICE|ETHNIC CONFLICT|DISPLACED PERSONS|EASTERN SLAVONIA (CROATIA)|BARANJA (CROATIA)|WESTERN SREM (CROATIA)|CROATIA|CROATIA SITUATION|CROATIAN REFUGEES


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                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1080 (1996)
                                                                15 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1080 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3713th meeting,
                                 on 15 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1078 (1996) of 9 November 1996,

     Gravely concerned at the continuing deteriorating situation in the Great
Lakes region, in particular eastern Zaire,

     Taking note of the communiqué issued by the Fourth Extraordinary Session of
the Central Organ of the Organization of African Unity Mechanism for Conflict
Prevention, Management and Resolution held at the level of Ministers in Addis
Ababa on 11 November 1996 (S/1996/922) as well as a communication dated
13 November 1996 from the Permanent Observer Mission of the Organization of
African Unity (OAU) to the United Nations,

     Stressing the need for all States to respect the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the States in the region in accordance with their
obligations under the Charter of the United Nations,

     Underlining the obligation of all concerned strictly to respect the
relevant provisions of international humanitarian law,

     Having considered the letter dated 14 November 1996 from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council (S/1996/941),

     Reiterating its support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and
underlining the need for all Governments in the region and parties concerned to
cooperate fully with the mission for the Special Envoy,

     Welcoming the efforts of the mediators and representatives of the OAU, the
European Union and the States concerned, and encouraging them to coordinate
closely their efforts with those of the Special Envoy,

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     Recognizing that the current situation in eastern Zaire demands an urgent
response by the international community,

     Reiterating the urgent need for an international conference on peace,
security and development in the Great Lakes region under the auspices of the
United Nations and the OAU to address the problems of the region in a
comprehensive way,

     Determining that the present situation in eastern Zaire constitutes a
threat to international peace and security in the region,

     Bearing in mind the humanitarian purposes of the multinational force as
specified below,

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

     1.   Reiterates its condemnation of all acts of violence, and its call for
an immediate ceasefire and a complete cessation of all hostilities in the
region;

     2.   Welcomes the letter from the Secretary-General dated 14 November 1996;

     3.   Welcomes the offers made by Member States, in consultation with the
States concerned in the region, concerning the establishment for humanitarian
purposes of a temporary multinational force to facilitate the immediate return
of humanitarian organizations and the effective delivery by civilian relief
organizations of humanitarian aid to alleviate the immediate suffering of
displaced persons, refugees and civilians at risk in eastern Zaire, and to
facilitate the voluntary, orderly repatriation of refugees by the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees as well as the voluntary return of displaced
persons, and invites other interested States to offer to participate in these
efforts;

     4.   Welcomes further the offer by a Member State (S/1996/941, annex) to
take the lead in organizing and commanding this temporary multinational force;

     5.   Authorizes the Member States cooperating with the Secretary-General to
conduct the operation referred to in paragraph 3 above to achieve, by using all
necessary means, the humanitarian objectives set out therein;

     6.   Calls upon all concerned in the region to cooperate fully with the
multinational force and humanitarian agencies and to ensure the security and
freedom of movement of their personnel;

     7.   Calls upon the Member States participating in the multinational force
to cooperate with the Secretary-General and to coordinate closely with the
United Nations Coordinator for humanitarian assistance for eastern Zaire and the
relevant humanitarian relief operations;

     8.   Decides that the operation shall terminate on 31 March 1997, unless
the Council, on the basis of a report of the Secretary-General, determines that
the objectives of the operation have been fulfilled earlier;

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     9.   Decides that the cost of implementing this temporary operation will be
borne by the participating Member States and other voluntary contributions, and
welcomes the establishment by the Secretary-General of a voluntary trust fund
with the purpose of supporting African participation in the multinational force;

     10. Encourages Member States to contribute urgently to this fund or
otherwise to give support to enable African States to participate in this force,
and requests the Secretary-General to report within 21 days of the adoption of
this resolution to enable the Council to consider the adequacy of these
arrangements;

     11. Requests the Member States participating in the multinational force to
provide periodic reports at least twice monthly, through the Secretary-General,
to the Council, the first such report to be made no later than 21 days after the
adoption of this resolution;

     12. Expresses its intention to authorize the establishment of a follow-on
operation which would succeed the multinational force, and requests the
Secretary-General to submit for its consideration a report, no later than
1 January 1997, containing his recommendations regarding the possible concept,
mandate, structure, size and duration of such an operation, as well as its
estimated costs;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to initiate detailed planning and to
determine the willingness of Member States to contribute troops for the
anticipated follow-on operation;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1080 (1996) [on establishment of a multinational humanitarian intervention force for the Great Lakes region]

MULTINATIONAL FORCE IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN High Commissioner for Refugees|UN Emergency Relief Coordinator|OAU Mechanism for the Prevention, Management and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa. Central Organ|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION|EMERGENCY RELIEF|DISPLACED PERSONS|REFUGEES|REPATRIATION|DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO|GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)|ESTABLISHMENT|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|COSTS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|TRUST FUNDS


Appointment of Secretary-General

Consideration of the question of the appointment of the Secretary-General


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                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1081 (1996)
                                                                27 November 1996

                                RESOLUTION 1081 (1996)

                Adopted by the Security Council at its 3715th meeting,
                                  on 27 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force of 18 November 1996 (S/1996/959 and Corr.1),

     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 1997;

     (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).

                                        -----

96-33982 (E)

Security Council resolution 1081 (1996) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

S/51 [56] UN DISENGAGEMENT OBSERVER FORCE
S/51 [52] TERRITORIES OCCUPIED BY ISRAEL
S/51 [55] MIDDLE EAST SITUATION

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


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1082 (1996)
                                                               27 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1082 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3716th meeting,
                                 on 27 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its
resolutions 1046 (1996) of 13 February 1996 and 1058 (1996) of 30 May 1996,

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

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

     Taking into consideration that the security situation of the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continues to improve, but that peace and
stability in the broader region have not yet been fully achieved, and expressing
the hope that developments in the region will contribute to increased confidence
and stability in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, permitting the
further drawing down of UNPREDEP towards its conclusion,

     Welcoming the improvement in the relations between the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia and its neighbouring States,

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

     Welcoming the continued cooperation between UNPREDEP and the mission of the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,

     Taking note of the letter of 18 November 1996 from the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Secretary-General
requesting the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP (S/1996/983, annex),

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     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 November 1996
(S/1996/961) and noting his assessment of the composition, strength and mandate
of UNPREDEP,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP for a period terminating on
31 May 1997 with a reduction of its military component by 300 all ranks by
30 April 1997 with a view to concluding the mandate as and when circumstances
permit;

     2.   Calls upon Member States to consider favourably requests by the
Secretary-General for necessary assistance to UNPREDEP in the performance of
this mandate;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
about any developments and to report to the Council by 15 April 1997 with his
recommendations on a subsequent international presence in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia;

     4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1082 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force]

S/51 [9] UN PREVENTIVE DEPLOYMENT FORCE
S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [61] THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

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


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1083 (1996)
                                                               27 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1083 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3717th meeting,
                                 on 27 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia, in
particular resolution 1071 (1996) of 30 August 1996,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 19 November 1996
(S/1996/962),

     Noting with grave concern the continued violations by the factions of the
ceasefire as agreed to in the 19 August 1995 Abuja Agreement (S/1995/742) and in
the timetable for implementation established on 17 August 1996 (S/1996/679) when
the Abuja Agreement was extended, which threaten the prospects for peace in
Liberia,

     Welcoming the beginning of the disarmament process on 22 November in
accordance with the amended implementation schedule of the Abuja Agreement and
urging all factions to participate as they have agreed,

     Reiterating that the people of Liberia and their leaders bear the ultimate
responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation,

     Noting with appreciation the active efforts of the Economic Community of
the West African States (ECOWAS) to restore peace, security and stability to
Liberia and commending the African States which have contributed to the ECOWAS
Monitoring Group (ECOMOG),

     Expressing its appreciation to those States which have supported the United
Nations Military Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and those which have
contributed to the Trust Fund for Liberia,

     Emphasizing that the continued presence of UNOMIL is predicated on the
presence of ECOMOG and its commitment to ensure the safety of UNOMIL,

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     1.   Calls upon the Liberian factions to cease hostilities immediately and
to implement the commitments they have entered into, especially the agreement of
ECOWAS in Abuja on 17 August 1996, which established a timetable for
implementation of the agreement, adopted a mechanism to verify compliance by the
faction leaders with the agreement, and proposed possible measures against the
factions in the event of non-compliance;

     2.   Urges the factions to complete on time the disarmament process, which
is one of the key steps leading up to the forthcoming elections in 1997;

     3.   Stresses the urgent need for the international community to support
the work and training projects to help ensure the social and economic
rehabilitation of demobilized combatants;

     4.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 31 March 1997;

     5.   Decides further to maintain UNOMIL deployments at an appropriate level
as recommended in paragraph 37 of the report of the Secretary-General
(S/1996/962), and requests that the Secretary-General, taking into account the
need to ensure the security of UNOMIL personnel, advise the Council of any
planned further deployments;

     6.   Condemns in the strongest possible terms the practice of recruiting,
training, and deploying children for combat, and demands that the warring
parties immediately cease this inhumane and abhorrent activity and release all
child soldiers for demobilization;

     7.   Condemns all attacks against and intimidation of personnel of ECOMOG,
UNOMIL, and the international organizations and agencies delivering humanitarian
assistance as well as the looting of their equipment, supplies, and personal
property, and calls upon the leaders of the factions to return stolen property;

     8.   Demands that the factions facilitate the freedom of movement of
UNOMIL, ECOMOG, and international organizations and agencies and the safe
delivery of humanitarian assistance and that they strictly abide by the
principles and rules of international humanitarian law;

     9.   Stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia, and
emphasizes the human rights aspect of UNOMIL’s mandate;

     10. Stresses also the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the
embargo on the deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia imposed
by resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992, to take all actions necessary to
ensure strict implementation of the embargo, and to bring all instances of
violations of the embargo before the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;

     11. Reiterates strongly its appeal to all States to provide financial,
logistical and other assistance in support of ECOMOG to assist it in carrying
out its mission and to contribute to the United Nations Trust Fund for Liberia
in order to help implement the peace process, including demobilization and
reintegration;

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                                                               Page 3

     12. Stresses the importance of close contacts and enhanced coordination
between UNOMIL and ECOMOG at all levels and calls upon ECOMOG, in accordance
with the agreement regarding the respective roles and responsibilities of UNOMIL
and ECOMOG in the implementation of the Cotonou agreement (S/26272) and with the
UNOMIL concept of operations, to provide security for UNOMIL;

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of the
situation in Liberia, especially on the progress of demobilization and
disarmament and to submit by 31 January 1997 a progress report and
recommendations on possible United Nations support for the holding of free and
fair elections;

     14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1083 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia]

S/51 [78] LIBERIA SITUATION
S/51 [79] UN OBSERVER MISSION IN LIBERIA

UN Observer Mission in Liberia|UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Liberia|Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|Abuja Agreement to Supplement the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements as Subsequently Clarified by the Accra Agreement (1995)|Cotonou Agreement (1993)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WEAPONS SURRENDER|ELECTIONS|CHILD SOLDIERS|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|HUMAN RIGHTS|RELIEF TRANSPORT|ARMS EMBARGO|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1084 (1996)
                                                               27 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1084 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3718th meeting,
                                 on 27 November 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 November 1996
(S/1996/913),

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

     Welcoming the reiteration by the Kingdom of Morocco of its commitment to
the Settlement Plan,

     Welcoming also the reiteration by the Polisario Front of its commitment to
the Settlement Plan,

     Stressing the importance it attaches to the maintenance of the ceasefire,
as an integral part of the Settlement Plan,

     Stressing also the importance and usefulness of the resumption of
exploratory talks between the parties, without prejudice to their respective
positions, in order to create an atmosphere of mutual confidence conducive to a
speedy and effective implementation of the Settlement Plan,

     Reiterating that, for progress to be achieved, the parties must have a
vision of the post-referendum period,

     Noting the completion by the Secretary-General of reductions in the various
components of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
(MINURSO),

     1.   Reiterates its commitment to the holding, as soon as possible, of a
free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of
Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan;

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     2.   Supports the activities of the Acting Special Representative in
continuing the dialogue with the parties and the two neighbouring countries and
in facilitating, in the context of the Settlement Plan, other efforts to set the
parties on a course towards an agreed formula for the resolution of their
differences, and requests that those activities be accelerated and that the
parties continue to cooperate with the Acting Special Representative;

     3.   Notes the beneficial effect of demonstrations of goodwill and of all
contacts aimed at achieving the implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     4.   Welcomes the steps taken by the parties to demonstrate goodwill,
including the release of prisoners, and the recent indications that the parties
are moving forward in their efforts to resolve outstanding questions concerning
the implementation of the Settlement Plan, and encourages them to pursue these
efforts so as to build confidence between themselves and to facilitate the
implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     5.   Welcomes also the ongoing activities of the Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the cooperation afforded to
it by the parties and encourages UNHCR to pursue its humanitarian work and
assistance in accordance with its mandate and the Settlement Plan;

     6.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO, on the basis proposed by the
Secretary-General in his report of 5 November 1996, until 31 May 1997;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts with the
parties to break the impasse blocking the implementation of the Settlement Plan,
and to submit an interim report to the Council by 28 February 1997 on the
outcome of his efforts;

      8.  Also requests that in his next report the Secretary-General propose
alternative steps, in the framework of the Settlement Plan, should there be no
meaningful progress towards removing the obstacles to the implementation of the
Plan;

     9.   Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the
staffing size and configuration of the various components of MINURSO under
active review in order to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness, and to
include in his next report ways to achieve this aim;

     10. Also requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely
informed of all significant developments, including their humanitarian aspects,
and to submit a comprehensive report on the implementation of this resolution by
9 May 1997;

     11.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1084 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and implementation of the Settlement Plan]

S/51 [43] WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION
S/51 [44] UN MISSION FOR THE REFERENDUM IN WESTERN SAHARA

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|UNHCR|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara|PLEBISCITES|POLITICAL PARTIES|PRISONERS OF WAR|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES|NEIGHBOURING STATES|STAFFING


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1085 (1996)
                                                               29 November 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1085 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3719th meeting,
                                 on 29 November 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1063 (1996) which established the United Nations
Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH),

     1.   Decides to extend UNSMIH’s mandate for an additional period
terminating on 5 December 1996;

     2.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                       -----

96-34357 (E)

Security Council resolution 1085 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Haiti]

S/51 [143] UN SUPPORT MISSION IN HAITI
S/51 [140] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS

UN Support Mission in Haiti|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|HAITI


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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1086 (1996)
                                                               5 December 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1086 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3721st meeting,
                                 on 5 December 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Taking note of the request of 13 November 1996 from the President of the
Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/1996/956),

     Welcoming the reports of the Secretary-General of 1 October 1996
(S/1996/813) and 12 November 1996 (S/1996/813/Add.1*), and noting the
recommendations contained therein,

     Commending the role of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH)
on its efforts to assist the Government of Haiti in the professionalization of
the police and in the maintenance of a secure and stable environment conducive
to the success of the current efforts to establish and train an effective
national police force,

     Noting the improvement in recent months in the security situation in Haiti
and the capacity of the Haitian National Police to confront existing challenges,
as described in the report of the Secretary-General of 12 November 1996,

     Noting further the fluctuations in the security situation in Haiti
described in the reports of the Secretary-General of 1 October 1996 and
12 November 1996,

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

     Noting the key role played to date by the United Nations Civilian Police,
supported by United Nations military personnel, in helping to establish a fully
functioning Haitian National Police Force of adequate size and structure as an

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integral element of the consolidation of democracy and the revitalization of
Haiti’s system of justice, and, in this context, welcoming continued progress
towards establishing the Haitian National Police,

     Supporting the efforts of the Organization of American States (OAS) in
cooperation with the United Nations, and in particular the contribution of the
International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH) to promote consolidation of
peace and democracy in Haiti,

     Recognizing the link between peace and development 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
stability in the country,

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

     1.   Affirms the importance of a professional, self-sustaining, fullyfunctioning national police force of adequate size and structure, able to
conduct the full spectrum of police functions, to the consolidation of democracy
and revitalization of Haiti’s system of justice;

     2.   Decides to extend for the final time the mandate of UNSMIH, as set out
in resolution 1063 (1996) and in paragraphs 6 to 8 of the Secretary-General’s
report of 12 November 1996, and in accordance with the request of the Government
of Haiti, until 31 May 1997 with 300 civilian police personnel and 500 troops,
except that, if the Secretary-General reports by 31 March 1997 that UNSMIH can
make a further contribution to the goals set out in paragraph 1 above, it will
be further extended, following a review by the Council, for the final time until
31 July 1997;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
implementation of this resolution, including recommendations on further
reductions in the strength of the mission, by 31 March 1997;

     4.   Recognizes that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction constitute
the major tasks facing the Haitian Government and people, and stresses the
importance that the Government of Haiti and the international financial
institutions continue their close collaboration to enable the provision of
additional financial support;

     5.   Requests all States to provide 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 specified in
paragraph 2 above;

     6.   Further requests all States to make voluntary contributions to the
trust fund established in resolution 975 (1995) for the support of the Haitian
National Police, to ensure that the police are adequately trained and fully
operational;

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     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to include in his report of
31 March 1997 recommendations on the nature of a subsequent international
presence in Haiti;

     8.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1086 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Haiti]

UN Support Mission in Haiti|POLICE|DEMOCRATIZATION|JUDICIAL SYSTEM|SPECIAL MISSIONS|RECONSTRUCTION|HAITI|CIVILIAN PERSONS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|TRUST FUNDS


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                 Security Council
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                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1087 (1996)*
                                                              11 December 1996

                              RESOLUTION 1087 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3722nd meeting,
                                on 11 December 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 2 December 1996
(S/1996/1000),

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

     Reiterating the importance it attaches to full implementation by the
Government of Angola and the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola
(UNITA) of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol
(S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Reminding the Government of Angola and UNITA to uphold strictly, without
delay, their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and the commitments they
entered into in Libreville and Franceville,

     Underlining the need for respect for human rights, and stressing the need
for the Angolan parties to give greater attention to preventing incidents of
human rights abuse, investigating alleged human rights violations, and punishing
those found guilty by due process of law,

     Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative
and personnel of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III),
the three observer States to the Angolan peace process, the Organization of
African Unity (OAU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the

     * Reissued for technical reasons.

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international community as a whole, and encouraging them to continue their
efforts to promote peace and security in Angola,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 2 December 1996;

     2.   Expresses concern at the overall slow pace of the peace process, but
notes some positive steps in its implementation;

     3.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 28 February 1997;

     4.   Approves the Secretary-General's recommendation to resume withdrawal
of UNAVEM III formed military units during February 1997 as set forth in
paragraphs 30 through 32 of his report of 2 December 1996, with the
understanding that the pace of withdrawal will be commensurate with progress
achieved in the quartering areas, in demobilization and in the extension of
State administration, and that the first phase of withdrawal will begin on
schedule in February 1997;

     5.   Authorizes the Secretary-General to commence the gradual and
progressive withdrawal of UNAVEM III formed military units from individual
quartering areas prior to February 1997, and to accelerate the withdrawal
schedule subsequently, if former combatants vacate the quartering areas in
accordance with the Lusaka Protocol and other factors are conducive to
withdrawal, without putting at risk the successful completion of the peace
process;

     6.   Stresses that both parties must immediately begin to cooperate on
integrating selected UNITA officers and troops into the FAA and on demobilizing
those remaining in the quartering areas, and underlines the need for the
Government of Angola to make available all necessary funds it has pledged and to
speed up the processing of demobilization certificates and other administrative
matters;

     7.   Reminds Member States that the need has now become urgent for the
financial resources necessary to facilitate the demobilization and social
reintegration of ex-combatants through the United Nations consolidated
inter-agency appeal for Angola;

     8.   Calls upon UNITA to cooperate with the Government of Angola in its
immediate task of creating integrated FAA and police units which would begin, in
the spirit of the Lusaka Protocol and monitored by UNAVEM III, the gradual,
orderly and peaceful extension of State administration into areas formerly
occupied by UNITA;

     9.   Urges the Government of Angola to avoid offensive military operations
which go beyond those strictly necessary for the restoration and maintenance of
law and order in the areas formerly occupied by UNITA;

     10. Recalls the need for the President of Angola and the President of
UNITA to meet inside Angola at the earliest opportunity, and calls on both
parties to move rapidly on the political steps towards national reconciliation,
including the assumption by UNITA deputies and officials of their posts,

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followed by establishment of a Government of National Unity and Reconciliation
prior to 31 December 1996;

     11. Urges the two parties to reach agreement on the special status of the
President of UNITA as the President of the largest opposition party before
31 December 1996, without linkage of that issue to the formation of a Government
of National Unity and Reconciliation;

     12. Calls upon the President of UNITA to travel to Luanda for the creation
of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation, and thereafter to
maximize the amount of time spent in Luanda in order to enhance confidence in
the country's democratic institutions and the irreversibility of the peace
process;

     13. Welcomes the continuation of the programme for the disarmament of the
civilian population by the Government of Angola, and stresses the need for its
full and more effective implementation, including disarmament of the Civilian
Defence Corps;

     14. Reiterates its concern over the acquisition of weapons contrary to
paragraph 12 of resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995, while the peace
process is under way;

     15. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, calls
upon all States to take the necessary actions to implement the provisions of
paragraphs 19 to 25 of resolution 864 (1993) vigorously and strictly, and
expresses deep concern that the failure by States, especially those neighbouring
Angola, to do so is inconsistent with the peace process and undermines economic
recovery;

     16. Demands that all parties and others concerned in Angola take all
necessary measures to ensure the safety of United Nations and other
international personnel and premises, including that of non-governmental
organizations, and to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of
humanitarian supplies throughout the country;

     17. Calls upon both parties to intensify their demining efforts, and
reiterates the need for continued commitment to peace by destruction of
stockpiles of landmines monitored and verified by UNAVEM III, and expresses
support for various United Nations demining activities in Angola, including
plans aimed at enhancing national demining capacity;

     18. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to remove all illegal
checkpoints that constitute obstacles to the free circulation of people and
goods throughout the country;

     19. Urges the international community to fulfil expeditiously its pledges
to provide assistance to facilitate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the
Angolan national economy and the resettlement of displaced persons, and stresses
the importance of such assistance at this time in order to consolidate the gains
in the peace process;

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     20. Requests the Secretary-General to continue planning for a follow-on
United Nations presence along the lines described in paragraph 33 of his report
of 2 December 1996 which would include military observers, police observers, a
political component, human rights monitors and a Special Representative, with
the aim of maintaining a limited United Nations presence in Angola, and to
report thereon no later than 10 February 1997;

     21. Expresses its readiness to consider, in that context, the possibility
of sending a Security Council mission to Angola before the expiry of the mandate
of UNAVEM III;

     22.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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Security Council resolution 1087 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III]

S/51 [65] ANGOLA SITUATION
S/51 [66] UN ANGOLA VERIFICATION MISSION

UN Angola Verification Mission III|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola. President|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|ARMED FORCES|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|POLICE|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|WEAPONS SURRENDER|CIVILIAN PERSONS|WEAPONS DESTRUCTION|LANDMINES|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|RECONSTRUCTION|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|RESETTLEMENT|DISPLACED PERSONS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY