UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1244 (1999)
                                                               10 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1244 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4011th meeting,
                                   on 10 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations, and the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the
maintenance of international peace and security,

     Recalling its resolutions 1160 (1998) of 31 March 1998, 1199 (1998) of
23 September 1998, 1203 (1998) of 24 October 1998 and 1239 (1999) of
14 May 1999,

     Regretting that there has not been full compliance with the requirements of
these resolutions,

     Determined to resolve the grave humanitarian situation in Kosovo, Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia, and to provide for the safe and free return of all
refugees and displaced persons to their homes,

     Condemning all acts of violence against the Kosovo population as well as
all terrorist acts by any party,

     Recalling the statement made by the Secretary-General on 9 April 1999,
expressing concern at the humanitarian tragedy taking place in Kosovo,

     Reaffirming the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to
their homes in safety,

     Recalling the jurisdiction and the mandate of the International Tribunal
for the Former Yugoslavia,

     Welcoming the general principles on a political solution to the Kosovo
crisis adopted on 6 May 1999 (S/1999/516, annex 1 to this resolution) and
welcoming also the acceptance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of the
principles set forth in points 1 to 9 of the paper presented in Belgrade on

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2 June 1999 (S/1999/649, annex 2 to this resolution), and the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia’s agreement to that paper,

     Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the other States
of the region, as set out in the Helsinki Final Act and annex 2,

     Reaffirming the call in previous resolutions for substantial autonomy and
meaningful self-administration for Kosovo,

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

     Determined to ensure the safety and security of international personnel and
the implementation by all concerned of their responsibilities under the present
resolution, and acting for these purposes under Chapter VII of the Charter of
the United Nations,

     1.   Decides that a political solution to the Kosovo crisis shall be based
on the general principles in annex 1 and as further elaborated in the principles
and other required elements in annex 2;

     2.   Welcomes the acceptance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of the
principles and other required elements referred to in paragraph 1 above, and
demands the full cooperation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in their
rapid implementation;

     3.   Demands in particular that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia put an
immediate and verifiable end to violence and repression in Kosovo, and begin and
complete verifiable phased withdrawal from Kosovo of all military, police and
paramilitary forces according to a rapid timetable, with which the deployment of
the international security presence in Kosovo will be synchronized;

     4.   Confirms that after the withdrawal an agreed number of Yugoslav and
Serb military and police personnel will be permitted to return to Kosovo to
perform the functions in accordance with annex 2;

     5.   Decides on the deployment in Kosovo, under United Nations auspices, of
international civil and security presences, with appropriate equipment and
personnel as required, and welcomes the agreement of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia to such presences;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to appoint, in consultation with the
Security Council, a Special Representative to control the implementation of the
international civil presence, and further requests the Secretary-General to
instruct his Special Representative to coordinate closely with the international
security presence to ensure that both presences operate towards the same goals
and in a mutually supportive manner;

     7.   Authorizes Member States and relevant international organizations to
establish the international security presence in Kosovo as set out in point 4 of
annex 2 with all necessary means to fulfil its responsibilities under
paragraph 9 below;

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     8.   Affirms the need for the rapid early deployment of effective
international civil and security presences to Kosovo, and demands that the
parties cooperate fully in their deployment;

     9.   Decides that the responsibilities of the international security
presence to be deployed and acting in Kosovo will include:

     (a) Deterring renewed hostilities, maintaining and where necessary
enforcing a ceasefire, and ensuring the withdrawal and preventing the return
into Kosovo of Federal and Republic military, police and paramilitary forces,
except as provided in point 6 of annex 2;

     (b) Demilitarizing the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and other armed Kosovo
Albanian groups as required in paragraph 15 below;

     (c) Establishing a secure environment in which refugees and displaced
persons can return home in safety, the international civil presence can operate,
a transitional administration can be established, and humanitarian aid can be
delivered;

     (d) Ensuring public safety and order until the international civil
presence can take responsibility for this task;

     (e) Supervising demining until the international civil presence can, as
appropriate, take over responsibility for this task;

     (f) Supporting, as appropriate, and coordinating closely with the work of
the international civil presence;

     (g)   Conducting border monitoring duties as required;

     (h) Ensuring the protection and freedom of movement of itself, the
international civil presence, and other international organizations;

     10. Authorizes the Secretary-General, with the assistance of relevant
international organizations, to establish an international civil presence in
Kosovo in order to provide an interim administration for Kosovo under which the
people of Kosovo can enjoy substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, and which will provide transitional administration while
establishing and overseeing the development of provisional democratic selfgoverning institutions to ensure conditions for a peaceful and normal life for
all inhabitants of Kosovo;

     11. Decides that the main responsibilities of the international civil
presence will include:

     (a) Promoting the establishment, pending a final settlement, of
substantial autonomy and self-government in Kosovo, taking full account of
annex 2 and of the Rambouillet accords (S/1999/648);

     (b) Performing basic civilian administrative functions where and as long
as required;

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     (c) Organizing and overseeing the development of provisional institutions
for democratic and autonomous self-government pending a political settlement,
including the holding of elections;

     (d) Transferring, as these institutions are established, its
administrative responsibilities while overseeing and supporting the
consolidation of Kosovo’s local provisional institutions and other peacebuilding activities;

     (e) Facilitating a political process designed to determine Kosovo’s future
status, taking into account the Rambouillet accords (S/1999/648);

     (f) In a final stage, overseeing the transfer of authority from Kosovo’s
provisional institutions to institutions established under a political
settlement;

     (g) Supporting the reconstruction of key infrastructure and other economic
reconstruction;

     (h) Supporting, in coordination with international humanitarian
organizations, humanitarian and disaster relief aid;

     (i) Maintaining civil law and order, including establishing local police
forces and meanwhile through the deployment of international police personnel to
serve in Kosovo;

     (j)   Protecting and promoting human rights;

     (k) Assuring the safe and unimpeded return of all refugees and displaced
persons to their homes in Kosovo;

     12. Emphasizes the need for coordinated humanitarian relief operations,
and for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to allow unimpeded access to Kosovo
by humanitarian aid organizations and to cooperate with such organizations so as
to ensure the fast and effective delivery of international aid;

     13. Encourages all Member States and international organizations to
contribute to economic and social reconstruction as well as to the safe return
of refugees and displaced persons, and emphasizes in this context the importance
of convening an international donors’ conference, particularly for the purposes
set out in paragraph 11 (g) above, at the earliest possible date;

     14. Demands full cooperation by all concerned, including the international
security presence, with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia;

     15. Demands that the KLA and other armed Kosovo Albanian groups end
immediately all offensive actions and comply with the requirements for
demilitarization as laid down by the head of the international security presence
in consultation with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General;

     16. Decides that the prohibitions imposed by paragraph 8 of resolution
1160 (1998) shall not apply to arms and related matériel for the use of the
international civil and security presences;

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     17. Welcomes the work in hand in the European Union and other
international organizations to develop a comprehensive approach to the economic
development and stabilization of the region affected by the Kosovo crisis,
including the implementation of a Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe with
broad international participation in order to further the promotion of
democracy, economic prosperity, stability and regional cooperation;

     18. Demands that all States in the region cooperate fully in the
implementation of all aspects of this resolution;

     19. Decides that the international civil and security presences are
established for an initial period of 12 months, to continue thereafter unless
the Security Council decides otherwise;

     20. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council at regular
intervals on the implementation of this resolution, including reports from the
leaderships of the international civil and security presences, the first reports
to be submitted within 30 days of the adoption of this resolution;

     21.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     Annex 1

            Statement by the Chairman on the conclusion of the meeting
            of the G-8 Foreign Ministers held at the Petersberg Centre
                                   on 6 May 1999

     The G-8 Foreign Ministers adopted the following general principles on the
political solution to the Kosovo crisis:

     -     Immediate and verifiable end of violence and repression in Kosovo;

     -     Withdrawal from Kosovo of military, police and paramilitary forces;

     -     Deployment in Kosovo of effective international civil and security
           presences, endorsed and adopted by the United Nations, capable of
           guaranteeing the achievement of the common objectives;

     -     Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo to be decided by
           the Security Council of the United Nations to ensure conditions for a
           peaceful and normal life for all inhabitants in Kosovo;

     -     The safe and free return of all refugees and displaced persons and
           unimpeded access to Kosovo by humanitarian aid organizations;

     -     A political process towards the establishment of an interim political
           framework agreement providing for a substantial self-government for
           Kosovo, taking full account of the Rambouillet accords and the
           principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal
           Republic of Yugoslavia and the other countries of the region, and the
           demilitarization of the KLA;

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     -    Comprehensive approach to the economic development and stabilization
          of the crisis region.

                                    Annex 2

     Agreement should be reached on the following principles to move towards a
resolution of the Kosovo crisis:

     1.   An immediate and verifiable end of violence and repression in Kosovo.

     2.   Verifiable withdrawal from Kosovo of all military, police and
paramilitary forces according to a rapid timetable.

     3.   Deployment in Kosovo under United Nations auspices of effective
international civil and security presences, acting as may be decided under
Chapter VII of the Charter, capable of guaranteeing the achievement of common
objectives.

     4.   The international security presence with substantial North Atlantic
Treaty Organization participation must be deployed under unified command and
control and authorized to establish a safe environment for all people in Kosovo
and to facilitate the safe return to their homes of all displaced persons and
refugees.

     5.   Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo as a part of the
international civil presence under which the people of Kosovo can enjoy
substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, to be decided by
the Security Council of the United Nations. The interim administration to
provide transitional administration while establishing and overseeing the
development of provisional democratic self-governing institutions to ensure
conditions for a peaceful and normal life for all inhabitants in Kosovo.

     6.   After withdrawal, an agreed number of Yugoslav and Serbian personnel
will be permitted to return to perform the following functions:

     -    Liaison with the international civil mission and the international
          security presence;

     -    Marking/clearing minefields;

     -    Maintaining a presence at Serb patrimonial sites;

     -    Maintaining a presence at key border crossings.

     7.   Safe and free return of all refugees and displaced persons under the
supervision of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
and unimpeded access to Kosovo by humanitarian aid organizations.

     8.   A political process towards the establishment of an interim political
framework agreement providing for substantial self-government for Kosovo, taking
full account of the Rambouillet accords and the principles of sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the other

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countries of the region, and the demilitarization of UCK. Negotiations between
the parties for a settlement should not delay or disrupt the establishment of
democratic self-governing institutions.

     9.   A comprehensive approach to the economic development and stabilization
of the crisis region. This will include the implementation of a stability pact
for South-Eastern Europe with broad international participation in order to
further promotion of democracy, economic prosperity, stability and regional
cooperation.

     10. Suspension of military activity will require acceptance of the
principles set forth above in addition to agreement to other, previously
identified, required elements, which are specified in the footnote below.1 A
military-technical agreement will then be rapidly concluded that would, among
other things, specify additional modalities, including the roles and functions
of Yugoslav/Serb personnel in Kosovo:

     Withdrawal

     -      Procedures for withdrawals, including the phased, detailed schedule
            and delineation of a buffer area in Serbia beyond which forces will be
            withdrawn;

     Returning personnel

     -      Equipment associated with returning personnel;

     -      Terms of reference for their functional responsibilities;

     -      Timetable for their return;

     -      Delineation of their geographical areas of operation;

     -      Rules governing their relationship to the international security
            presence and the international civil mission.

                                          Notes
     1
         Other required elements:

            -    A rapid and precise timetable for withdrawals, meaning,
                 e.g., seven days to complete withdrawal and air defence weapons
                 withdrawn outside a 25 kilometre mutual safety zone within
                 48 hours;

            -    Return of personnel for the four functions specified above will
                 be under the supervision of the international security presence
                 and will be limited to a small agreed number (hundreds, not
                 thousands);

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         -     Suspension of military activity will occur after the beginning of
               verifiable withdrawals;

         -     The discussion and achievement of a military-technical agreement
               shall not extend the previously determined time for completion of
               withdrawals.

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Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) [on the deployment of international civil and security presences in Kosovo]
[Deployment of international civil and security presences in Kosovo]

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S/54 [192] KFOR
S/54 [191] UN INTERIM ADMINISTRATION MISSION IN KOSOVO
S/54 [77] KOSOVO (YUGOSLAVIA)
S/54 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1245 (1999)
                                                               11 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1245 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4012th meeting,
                                   on 11 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1181 (1998) of 13 July 1998, 1220 (1999) of
12 January 1999 and 1231 (1999) of 11 March 1999 and the statements of its
President of 7 January 1999 (S/PRST/1999/1) and 15 May 1999 (S/PRST/1999/13),

     Acknowledging the cooperation provided by the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) and its Military Observer Group (ECOMOG),

     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 sixth report of the Secretary-General on the United
Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) of 4 June 1999 (S/1999/645)
and noting the recommendations contained therein,

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

     2.   Stresses that an overall political settlement and national
reconciliation are essential to achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict
in Sierra Leone, and welcomes the holding of talks in Lomé between the
Government of Sierra Leone and rebel representatives;

     3.   Calls upon all concerned to remain committed to the process of
negotiation and to demonstrate flexibility in their approach to the process,
underlines its strong support for all those involved in the mediation efforts of
the United Nations within the Lomé process, in particular the work of the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate dialogue, and for
the key role being played by the President of Togo as current Chairman of
ECOWAS, and emphasizes the strong commitment of the international community to
support a sustainable peace settlement;

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     4.   Takes note of the intention of the Secretary-General, as set out in
paragraphs 52 to 57 of his report, to revert to the Council with recommendations
on an expanded UNOMSIL presence in Sierra Leone with a revised mandate and
concept of operations in the event of a successful outcome to the negotiations
between the Government of Sierra Leone and rebel representatives in Lomé, and
underlines that further eventual deployment of UNOMSIL should be considered,
taking into account security conditions;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council closely informed on
the situation in Sierra Leone;

     6.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1245 (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)]

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


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1246 (1999)
                                                               11 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1246 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4013th meeting,
                                   on 11 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions on the situation in East Timor, in
particular resolution 1236 (1999) of 7 May 1999,

     Recalling the Agreement between Indonesia and Portugal on the question of
East Timor of 5 May 1999 (the General Agreement) and the Agreements between the
United Nations and the Governments of Indonesia and Portugal of the same date
regarding the modalities for the popular consultation of the East Timorese
through a direct ballot and regarding security arrangements (the Security
Agreement) (S/1999/513, annexes I-III),

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the Question of East Timor
of 22 May 1999 (S/1999/595),

     Noting with concern the assessment of the Secretary-General contained in
that report that the security situation in East Timor remains "extremely tense
and volatile",

     Taking note of the pressing need for reconciliation between the various
competing factions within East Timor,

     Welcoming the fruitful cooperation of the Government of Indonesia and the
local authorities in East Timor with the United Nations,

     Taking note of the letter from the Permanent Representative of Portugal to
the United Nations to the President of the Security Council of 7 June 1999
(S/1999/652),

     Welcoming the conclusion of consultations between the Government of
Indonesia and the United Nations on the deployment of military liaison officers
within the mission established by this resolution,

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     Bearing in mind the sustained efforts of the Governments of Indonesia and
Portugal since July 1983, through the good offices of the Secretary-General, to
find a just, comprehensive and internationally acceptable solution to the
question of East Timor,

     Welcoming the appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the East Timor Popular Consultation, and reiterating its support for
the efforts of the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General for East
Timor,

     1.   Decides to establish until 31 August 1999 the United Nations Mission
in East Timor (UNAMET) to organize and conduct a popular consultation, scheduled
for 8 August 1999, on the basis of a direct, secret and universal ballot, in
order to ascertain whether the East Timorese people accept the proposed
constitutional framework providing for a special autonomy for East Timor within
the unitary Republic of Indonesia or reject the proposed special autonomy for
East Timor, leading to East Timor’s separation from Indonesia, in accordance
with the General Agreement and to enable the Secretary-General to discharge his
responsibility under paragraph 3 of the Security Agreement;

     2.   Authorizes until 31 August 1999 the deployment within UNAMET of up to
280 civilian police officers to act as advisers to the Indonesian Police in the
discharge of their duties and, at the time of the consultation, to supervise the
escort of ballot papers and boxes to and from the polling sites;

     3.   Authorizes until 31 August 1999 the deployment within UNAMET of
50 military liaison officers to maintain contact with the Indonesian Armed
Forces in order to allow the Secretary-General to discharge his responsibilities
under the General Agreement and the Security Agreement;

     4.   Endorses the Secretary-General’s proposal that UNAMET should also
incorporate the following components:

     (a) a political component responsible for monitoring the fairness of the
political environment, for ensuring the freedom of all political and other
non-governmental organizations to carry out their activities freely and for
monitoring and advising the Special Representative on all matters with political
implications,

     (b) an electoral component responsible for all activities related to
registration and voting,

     (c) an information component responsible for explaining to the East
Timorese people, in an objective and impartial manner without prejudice to any
position or outcome, the terms of the General Agreement and the proposed
autonomy framework, for providing information on the process and procedure of
the vote and for explaining the implications of a vote in favour or against the
proposal;

     5.   Notes the intention of the Governments of Indonesia and Portugal to
send an equal number of representatives to observe all the operational phases of
the consultation process both inside and outside East Timor;

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     6.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to conclude with the
Government of Indonesia, as soon as possible, a status-of-mission agreement and
urges the early conclusion of negotiations with a view to the full and timely
deployment of UNAMET;

     7.   Calls upon all parties to cooperate with UNAMET in the implementation
of its mandate, and to ensure the security and freedom of movement of its staff
in carrying out that mandate in all areas of East Timor;

     8.   Approves the modalities for the implementation of the popular
consultation process scheduled for 8 August 1999 as set out in paragraphs 15 to
18 of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 May 1999;

     9.   Stresses once again the responsibility of the Government of Indonesia
to maintain peace and security in East Timor, in particular in the present
security situation referred to in the report of the Secretary-General, in order
to ensure that the popular consultation is carried out in a fair and peaceful
way and in an atmosphere free of intimidation, violence or interference from any
side and to ensure the safety and security of United Nations and other
international staff and observers in East Timor;

     10. Welcomes in this regard the decision taken by the Government of
Indonesia to establish a ministerial team to monitor and ensure the security of
the popular consultation in accordance with Article 3 of the General Agreement
and paragraph 1 of the Security Agreement;

     11. Condemns all acts of violence from whatever quarter and calls for an
end to such acts and the laying down of arms by all armed groups in East Timor,
for the necessary steps to achieve disarmament and for further steps in order to
ensure a secure environment devoid of violence or other forms of intimidation,
which is a prerequisite for the holding of a free and fair ballot in East Timor;

     12. Requests all parties to ensure that conditions exist for the
comprehensive implementation of the popular consultation, with the full
participation of the East Timorese people;

     13. Urges that every effort be made to make the Commission on Peace and
Stability operative, and in particular stresses the need for the Indonesian
authorities to provide security and personal protection for members of the
Commission in cooperation with UNAMET;

     14. Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to keep the Security
Council closely informed of the situation, and to continue to report to it every
fourteen days on the implementation of its resolutions and of the Tripartite
Agreements and on the security situation in East Timor;

     15.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1246 (1999) [on establishment of the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)]
[Establishment of the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)]

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S/54 [179] UN MISSION IN EAST TIMOR
S/54 [180] EAST TIMOR QUESTION


UNITED
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                 Security Council
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                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1247 (1999)
                                                               18 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1247 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4014th meeting,
                                   on 18 June 1999

    The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions concerning the conflicts in
the former Yugoslavia, including resolutions 1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995,
1035 (1995) of 21 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of 12 December 1996, 1144 (1997) of
19 December 1997, 1168 (1998) of 21 May 1998, 1174 (1998) of 15 June 1998, and
1184 (1998) of 16 July 1998,

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

     Underlining its commitment to supporting implementation of the General
Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes thereto
(collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, annex),

     Emphasizing its appreciation to the High Representative, the Commander and
personnel of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR), the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of the United Nations
Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the Commissioner and
personnel of the International Police Task Force (IPTF), and the personnel of
other international organizations and agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina for
their contributions to the implementation of the Peace Agreement,

     Noting that the States in the region must play a constructive role in the
successful development of the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and
noting especially the obligations of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia in this regard as signatories to the Peace Agreement,

     Emphasizing that a comprehensive and coordinated return of refugees and
displaced persons throughout the region continues to be crucial to lasting
peace,

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     Taking note of the declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the Peace
Implementation Conference in Madrid on 16 December 1998 (S/1999/139, annex) and
the conclusions of its previous meetings,

     Noting the reports of the High Representative, including his latest report
of 5 May 1999 (S/1999/524),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 11 June 1999
(S/1999/670),

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

     Determined to promote the peaceful resolution of the conflicts in
accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations,

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

                                       I

     1.   Reaffirms once again its support for the Peace Agreement, as well as
for the Dayton Agreement on implementing the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina of 10 November 1995 (S/1995/1021, annex), calls upon the parties to
comply strictly with their obligations under those Agreements, and expresses its
intention to keep the implementation of the Peace Agreement, and the situation
in Bosnia and Herzegovina, under review;

     2.   Reiterates that the primary responsibility for the further successful
implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities in Bosnia and
Herzegovina themselves and that the continued willingness of the international
community and major donors to assume the political, military and economic burden
of implementation and reconstruction efforts will be determined by the
compliance and active participation by all the authorities in Bosnia and
Herzegovina in implementing the Peace Agreement and rebuilding a civil society,
in particular in full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia, in strengthening joint institutions and in facilitating returns of
refugees and displaced persons;

     3.   Reminds the parties once again that, in accordance with the Peace
Agreement, they have committed themselves to cooperate fully with all entities
involved in the implementation of this peace settlement, as described in the
Peace Agreement, or which are otherwise authorized by the Security Council,
including the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as it carries
out its responsibilities for dispensing justice impartially, and underlines that
full cooperation by States and entities with the International Tribunal
includes, inter alia, the surrender for trial of all persons indicted by the
Tribunal and provision of information to assist in Tribunal investigations;

     4.   Emphasizes its full support for the continued role of the High
Representative in monitoring the implementation of the Peace Agreement and
giving guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations

                                                                              /...

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                                                              Page 3

and agencies involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement,
and reaffirms that the High Representative is the final authority in theatre
regarding the interpretation of Annex 10 on civilian implementation of the Peace
Agreement and that in case of dispute he may give his interpretation and make
recommendations, and make binding decisions as he judges necessary on issues as
elaborated by the Peace Implementation Council in Bonn on 9 and
10 December 1997;

     5.   Expresses its support for the declaration of the Ministerial meeting
of the Peace Implementation Conference in Madrid on 16 December 1998;

     6.   Recognizes that the parties have authorized the multinational force
referred to in paragraph 10 below to take such actions as required, including
the use of necessary force, to ensure compliance with Annex 1-A of the Peace
Agreement;

     7.   Reaffirms its intention to keep the situation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina under close review, taking into account the reports submitted
pursuant to paragraphs 18 and 25 below, and any recommendations those reports
might include, and its readiness to consider the imposition of measures if any
party fails significantly to meet its obligations under the Peace Agreement;

                                       II

     8.   Pays tribute to those Member States which participated in the
multinational stabilization force established in accordance with its resolution
1088 (1996), and welcomes their willingness to assist the parties to the Peace
Agreement by continuing to deploy a multinational stabilization force;

     9.   Notes the support of the parties to the Peace Agreement for the
continuation of the multinational stabilization force, set out in the
declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Conference in
Madrid;

     10. Authorizes the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue for a
further planned period of 12 months the multinational stabilization force (SFOR)
as established in accordance with its resolution 1088 (1996) under unified
command and control in order to fulfil the role specified in Annex 1-A and
Annex 2 of the Peace Agreement, and expresses its intention to review the
situation with a view to extending this authorization further as necessary in
the light of developments in the implementation of the Peace Agreement and the
situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

     11. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above to take
all necessary measures to effect the implementation of and to ensure compliance
with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, stresses that the parties shall continue
to be held equally responsible for compliance with that Annex and shall be
equally subject to such enforcement action by SFOR as may be necessary to ensure
implementation of that Annex and the protection of SFOR, and takes note that the
parties have consented to SFOR’s taking such measures;

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     12. Authorizes Member States to take all necessary measures, at the
request of SFOR, either in defence of SFOR or to assist the force in carrying
out its mission, and recognizes the right of the force to take all necessary
measures to defend itself from attack or threat of attack;

     13. Authorizes the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above, in
accordance with Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, to take all necessary measures
to ensure compliance with the rules and procedures established by the Commander
of SFOR, governing command and control of airspace over Bosnia and Herzegovina
with respect to all civilian and military air traffic;

     14. Requests the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate with
the Commander of SFOR to ensure the effective management of the airports of
Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the light of the responsibilities conferred on SFOR
by Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement with regard to the airspace of Bosnia and
Herzegovina;

     15. Demands that the parties respect the security and freedom of movement
of SFOR and other international personnel;

     16. Invites all States, in particular those in the region, to continue to
provide appropriate support and facilities, including transit facilities, for
the Member States acting under paragraph 10 above;

     17. Recalls all the agreements concerning the status of forces as referred
to in Appendix B to Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement, and reminds the parties of
their obligation to continue to comply therewith;

     18. Requests the Member States acting through or in cooperation with the
organization referred to in Annex 1-A of the Peace Agreement to continue to
report to the Council, through the appropriate channels and at least at monthly
intervals;

                                    *    *    *

     Reaffirming the legal basis in the Charter of the United Nations on which
the IPTF was given its mandate in resolution 1035 (1995),

                                        III

     19. Decides to extend the mandate of UNMIBH, which includes the IPTF, for
an additional period terminating on 21 June 2000, and also decides that the IPTF
shall continue to be entrusted with the tasks set out in Annex 11 of the Peace
Agreement, including the tasks referred to in the Conclusions of the London,
Bonn, Luxembourg, and Madrid Conferences and agreed by the authorities in Bosnia
and Herzegovina;

     20. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
on the work of the IPTF and its progress in assisting the restructuring of law
enforcement agencies and UNMIBH’s progress in monitoring and assessing the court
system, and to report every three months on the implementation of the mandate of
UNMIBH as a whole;

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                                                              Page 5

     21. Reiterates that the successful implementation of the tasks of the IPTF
rests on the quality, experience and professional skills of its personnel, and
once again urges Member States, with the support of the Secretary-General, to
ensure the provision of such qualified personnel;

     22. Reaffirms the responsibility of the parties to cooperate fully with,
and to instruct their respective responsible officials and authorities to
provide their full support to, the IPTF on all relevant matters;

     23. Reiterates its call upon all concerned to ensure the closest possible
coordination between the High Representative, SFOR, UNMIBH and the relevant
civilian organizations and agencies so as to ensure the successful
implementation of the Peace Agreement and of the priority objectives of the
civilian consolidation plan, as well as the security of IPTF personnel;

     24. Urges Member States, in response to demonstrable progress by the
parties in restructuring their law enforcement institutions, to intensify their
efforts to provide, on a voluntary-funded basis and in coordination with the
IPTF, training, equipment and related assistance for local police forces in
Bosnia and Herzegovina;

     25. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the
Council reports from the High Representative, in accordance with Annex 10 of the
Peace Agreement and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held
in London on 4 and 5 December 1996 (S/1996/1012), and later Peace Implementation
Conferences, on the implementation of the Peace Agreement and in particular on
compliance by the parties with their commitments under that Agreement;

    26.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1247 (1999) [on continuation of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR) and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH)]
[Continuation of the multinational stabilization force (SFOR) and extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH)]

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S/54 [64] STABILIZATION FORCE
S/54 [63] UN MISSION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
S/54 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION
S/54 [61] INTERNATIONAL POLICE TASK FORCE
S/54 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1248 (1999)
                                                               25 June 1999

                              RESOLUTION 1248 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4016th meeting
                                  on 25 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Having examined the application of the Republic of Kiribati for admission
to the United Nations (S/1999/477),

     Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of Kiribati be
admitted to membership in the United Nations.

                                      -----

99-18836 (E)

Security Council resolution 1248 (1999) [on admission of the Republic of Kiribati to membership in the United Nations]
[Admission of the Republic of Kiribati to membership in the UN]


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1249 (1999)
                                                               25 June 1999

                              RESOLUTION 1249 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4017th meeting
                                  on 25 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Having examined the application of the Republic of Nauru for admission to
the United Nations (S/1999/478),

     Recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of Nauru be admitted
to membership in the United Nations.

                                      -----

99-18830 (E)

Security Council resolution 1249 (1999) [on admission of the Republic of Nauru to membership in the United Nations]
[Admission of the Republic of Nauru to membership in the UN]


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1250 (1999)
                                                               29 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1250 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4018th meeting,
                                   on 29 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming all its earlier resolutions on Cyprus, particularly resolution
1218 (1998) of 22 December 1998,

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

     Appreciating the statement of the Heads of State and Government of Canada,
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America on
20 June 1999 (S/1999/711, annex) calling for comprehensive negotiations in the
autumn of 1999 under the auspices of the Secretary-General,

     1.   Expresses its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General of
22 June 1999 (S/1999/707) on his mission of Good Offices in Cyprus;

     2.   Stresses its full support for the Secretary-General’s mission of Good
Offices as decided by the Security Council and, in this context, for the efforts
of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative;

     3.   Reiterates its endorsement of 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;

     4.   Notes that the discussions between the Secretary-General’s Special
Representative and the two sides are continuing, and urges both sides to
participate constructively;

     5.   Expresses the view that both sides have legitimate concerns that
should be addressed through comprehensive negotiations covering all relevant
issues;

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     6.   Requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with the relevant United
Nations Security Council resolutions, to invite the leaders of the two sides to
negotiations in the autumn of 1999;

     7.   Calls upon the two leaders, in this context, to give their full
support to such a comprehensive negotiation, under the auspices of the
Secretary-General, and to commit themselves to the following principles:

     -     no preconditions;

     -     all issues on the table;

     -     commitment in good faith to continue to negotiate until a settlement
           is reached;

     -     full consideration of relevant United Nations resolutions and
           treaties;

     8.   Requests the two sides on Cyprus, including military authorities on
both sides, to work constructively with the Secretary-General and his Special
Representative to create a positive climate on the island that will pave the way
for negotiations in the autumn of 1999;

     9.   Also requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council
informed of progress towards the implementation of this resolution and to submit
a report to the Council by 1 December 1999;

     10.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1250 (1999) [on negotiations for a political settlement in Cyprus under auspices of the Secretary-General]
[Negotiations for a political settlement in Cyprus under auspices of the Secretary-General]

Canada|Cyprus|Germany|France|United Kingdom|Ireland|Italy|Japan|Russian Federation|United States

Eastern Asia|Eastern Europe|Northern America|Northern Europe|Southern Europe|Western Asia|Western Europe

UN. Mission of Good Offices of the Secretary-General in Cyprus|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|SPECIAL MISSIONS|NEGOTIATION|CYPRUS|GOOD OFFICES|CYPRUS QUESTION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

S/54 [42] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/54 [43] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1251 (1999)
                                                               29 June 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1251 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4018th meeting,
                                   on 29 June 1999

     The Security Council,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 8 June 1999 (S/1999/657
and Add.1) on the United Nations operation in Cyprus,

     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 30 June 1999,

     Reaffirming all its earlier resolutions on Cyprus, in particular
resolutions 1217 (1998) of 22 December 1998 and 1218 (1998) of 22 December 1998,

     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 at partition of the island or its unification with any other country,

     Noting that the situation along the ceasefire lines is essentially stable,
but expressing its grave concern at the increasing practice by both sides of
engaging in provocative behaviour along the ceasefire lines, which heightens the
risk of more serious incidents,

     Reminding the parties that the UNFICYP package of measures aimed at
reducing tensions along the ceasefire lines was designed to reduce incidents and
tensions, without affecting the security of either side,

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

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending
15 December 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, including acts of provocation in the vicinity of the buffer zone, which
would exacerbate tensions;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to
continue to work intensively with the two sides with a view to early agreement
on further specific tension-reducing steps, with full consideration of its
resolution 1218 (1998) of 22 December 1998;

     5.   Calls upon both sides to take measures that will build trust and
cooperation and reduce tensions between the two sides, including demining along
the buffer zone;

     6.   Urges the Greek Cypriot side to agree to the implementation of the
UNFICYP package of measures, and encourages UNFICYP to continue its efforts
towards the rapid implementation of the package by both sides;

     7.   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 advanced weapon systems by either side, and at 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;

     8.   Calls upon all concerned to commit themselves to a reduction in
defence spending, a reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of
Cyprus, and a staged process aimed at limiting and then substantially reducing
the level of all troops and armaments in the Republic of Cyprus as a first step
towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as described in the set of ideas
(S/24472, annex), to help restore confidence between the sides, stresses the
importance of eventual demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus as an
objective in the context of an overall comprehensive settlement, welcomes in
this context any steps either side may take to reduce armaments and troops, and
encourages the Secretary-General to continue to promote efforts in this
direction;

     9.   Calls upon both sides to refrain from the threat or use of force or
violence as a means to resolve the Cyprus problem;

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

     11. 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

                                                                               /...

                                                              S/RES/1251 (1999)
                                                              Page 3

such a settlement must exclude union in whole or in part with any other country
or any form of partition or secession;

     12. Welcomes the ongoing efforts by UNFICYP to implement its humanitarian
mandate in respect of Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part
of the island and Turkish Cypriots living in the southern part, as mentioned in
the report of the Secretary-General;

     13. 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, and calls
upon the Turkish-Cypriot leadership to resume such activities;

     14. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 1 December 1999
on the implementation of this resolution;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1251 (1999) [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)]

UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|MILITARY DEFENCES|MILITARY EXPENDITURES|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|SOVEREIGNTY|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|GREEK CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|NEGOTIATION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|ETHNIC AND RACIAL GROUPS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1252 (1999)
                                                               15 July 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1252 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4023rd meeting,
                                   on 15 July 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, 1183 (1998) of 15 July 1998 and 1222 (1999) of
15 January 1999,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 July 1999
(S/1999/764) on the United Nations Mission of Observers in Prevlaka (UNMOP),

     Recalling also the letters to its President, from the Chargé d’Affaires of
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 18 June 1999 (S/1999/697) and from the
Permanent Representative of Croatia of 25 June 1999 (S/1999/719), 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,

     Reiterating its concern that longstanding violations of the
demilitarization regime by both parties continue, including the standing
presence of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia military personnel and the occasional
presence of Croatian military elements in the demilitarized zone, and at
limitations placed on the free movement of United Nations military observers by
both parties,

     Expressing its concern about more recent, additional violations of the
demilitarized zone, in particular the presence there of troops of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia,

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     Noting with satisfaction that the opening of crossing points between
Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Montenegro) in the demilitarized
zones continue to facilitate civilian and commercial traffic in both directions
without security incidents and continue to represent a significant confidencebuilding measure in the normalization of relations between the two parties, and
urging the parties to utilize these openings as a basis for further confidencebuilding measures to achieve the normalization of relations between them,

     Reiterating its serious concerns about the lack of substantive progress
towards a settlement of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in the continuing
bilateral negotiations between the parties pursuant to the Agreement on
Normalization of Relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia of 23 August 1996 (S/1996/706, annex), and calling upon
the parties to resume discussions,

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

     Commending the role played by UNMOP and noting also 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 January 2000;

     2.   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 to improve safety and security in the area, to
cooperate fully with the United Nations military observers and to ensure their
safety and full and unrestricted freedom of movement;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to report by 15 October 1999 with
recommendations and options further to develop confidence-building measures
between the parties aimed, inter alia, at further facilitating freedom of
movement of the civilian population;

     4.   Urges once again that the parties abide by their mutual commitments
and implement fully the Agreement on Normalization of Relations, and stresses in
particular the urgent need for them to fulfil rapidly and in good faith their
commitment to reach a negotiated resolution of the disputed issue of Prevlaka in
accordance with article 4 of the Agreement;

     5.   Requests the parties to continue to report at least bi-monthly to the
Secretary-General on the status of their bilateral negotiations;

     6.   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 1247 (1999) of 18 June 1999 to
cooperate fully with each other;

     7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1252 (1999) [on monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN observers]
[Monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by UN observers]

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

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1253 (1999)
                                                               28 July 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1253 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4026th meeting,
                                   on 28 July 1999

     The Security Council,

     Having examined the application of the Kingdom of Tonga for admission to
the United Nations (S/1999/793),

     Recommends to the General Assembly that the Kingdom of Tonga be admitted to
membership in the United Nations.

                                       -----

99-22023 (E)

Security Council resolution 1253 (1999) [on admission of the Kingdom of Tonga to membership in the United Nations]
[Admission of the Kingdom of Tonga to membership in the UN]


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1254 (1999)
                                                               30 July 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1254 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4028th meeting,
                                   on 30 July 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 21 July 1999 (S/1999/807) and taking note of the
observations expressed and the commitments mentioned therein,

     Taking note of the letter dated 25 June 1999 from the Permanent
Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1999/720),

     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 January 2000;

     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 1254 (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)]

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

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1255 (1999)
                                                               30 July 1999

                              RESOLUTION 1255 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4029th meeting
                                  on 30 July 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution
1225 (1999) of 28 January 1999, and the statement of its President of 7 May 1999
(S/PRST/1999/11),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 20 July 1999
(S/1999/805),

     Noting the letter of the President of Georgia to the Secretary-General
dated 19 July 1999 (S/1999/809, annex),

     Stressing that, notwithstanding positive developments on some issues, the
lack of progress on key issues of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in
Abkhazia, Georgia, is unacceptable,

     Deeply concerned at the continuing volatile situation in the conflict zone,
welcoming in this regard the important contributions that the United Nations
Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of
the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) continue to make
in 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 continuing and increasing 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,
and expressing its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to find ways
to improve their observance as an integral part of the work towards a
comprehensive political settlement,

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S/RES/1255 (1999)
Page 2

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

     2.   Demands that the parties to the conflict widen and deepen their
commitment to the United Nations-led peace process, continue to expand their
dialogue and contacts at all levels and display without delay the necessary will
to achieve substantial results on the key issues of the negotiations;

     3.   Strongly supports the sustained efforts of the Secretary-General and
his Special Representative with the assistance of the Russian Federation in its
capacity as facilitator as well as of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and of the OSCE to promote the stabilization of the situation and to
give new impetus to the negotiations within the United Nations-led peace process
in order to achieve a comprehensive political settlement, and commends the
tireless efforts of the retiring Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Liviu Bota, in carrying out his mandate;

     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.   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, and supports the intention of the Secretary-General and his
Special Representative, in close cooperation with the Russian Federation, in its
capacity as facilitator, the OSCE and the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General, to continue to submit proposals for the consideration of the parties on
the distribution of constitutional competences between Tbilisi and Sukhumi as
part of a comprehensive settlement;

     6.   Considers unacceptable and illegitimate the holding of self-styled
elections in Abkhazia, Georgia;

     7.   Expresses its continuing concern at the situation of refugees and
displaced persons, in particular those resulting 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;

     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 emphasizes, in this
regard, that the lasting return of the refugees cannot be ensured without

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                                                               Page 3

concrete results from the bilateral dialogue between the parties which produce
the necessary security and legal guarantees;

     9.   Takes note with appreciation of the agreements reached at the meetings
of 16-18 October 1998 and 7-9 June 1999, hosted respectively by the Governments
of Greece and Turkey, aimed at building confidence, improving security and
developing cooperation, and calls upon the parties to enhance their efforts to
implement those decisions in an effective and comprehensive manner, notably at
the prospective meeting in Yalta at the invitation of the Government of Ukraine;

     10. 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
takes note with appreciation, in this context, of the substantial progress
reported towards setting up a joint investigation mechanism for violations of
the Agreement, as well as of the greater restraint exercised by the parties
along the line of separation of forces;

     11. Condemns the ongoing activities by armed groups, which endanger the
civilian population, impede the work of the humanitarian organizations and
seriously delay the normalization of the situation in the Gali region,
reiterates its 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 January 2000, 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 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 1255 (1999) [on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, and 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)]

Eastern Europe|Southern Europe|Western Asia

Commonwealth of Independent States Collective Peace-keeping Forces|UN Observer Mission in Georgia|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Georgia|Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|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)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|NEGOTIATION|INTERNAL SECURITY|DISPLACED PERSONS|REPATRIATION|GEORGIA|GEORGIA SITUATION|GEORGIAN REFUGEES|STAFF SECURITY

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1256 (1999)
                                                               3 August 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1256 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4030th meeting,
                                  on 3 August 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995, 1088 (1996) of
12 December 1996 and 1112 (1997) of 12 June 1997,

     Recalling also the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the Annexes thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement,
S/1995/999, Annex), and the conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conferences
held in Bonn on 9 and 10 December 1997 (S/1997/979, Annex) and Madrid on 16 and
17 December 1998 (S/1999/139, appendix),

     1.   Welcomes and agrees to the designation by the Steering Board of the
Peace Implementation Council on 12 July 1999 of Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch as High
Representative in succession to Mr. Carlos Westendorp;

     2.   Pays tribute to the efforts of Mr. Carlos Westendorp in his work as
High Representative;

     3.   Reaffirms the importance it attaches to the role of the High
Representative in pursuing the implementation of the Peace Agreement and giving
guidance to and coordinating the activities of the civilian organizations and
agencies involved in assisting the parties to implement the Peace Agreement;

     4.   Reaffirms also the final authority of the High Representative in
theatre regarding the interpretation of Annex 10 on civilian implementation of
the Peace Agreement.

                                       -----

99-22649 (E)

Security Council resolution 1256 (1999) [reaffirming the importance of the role of the High Representative for the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina]
[Role of the High Representative for the implementation of the Peace Agreement]

Petritsch, Wolfgang|High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina|Peace Implementation Council. Steering Board (1999 : ####)|General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995)|BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|CIVILIAN PERSONS

S/54 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/54 [62] BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA SITUATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1257 (1999)
                                                               3 August 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1257 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4031st meeting,
                                  on 3 August 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions on the situation in East Timor, in
particular resolution 1246 (1999) of 11 June 1999,

     Taking note of the letter from the Secretary-General to the President of
the Security Council of 28 July 1999 (S/1999/830) which informs the Council of
his decision to postpone the popular consultation in East Timor until
30 August 1999 and requests the authorization of a one-month extension to the
mandate of the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET),

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNAMET until 30 September 1999;

     2.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

99-22669 (E)

Security Council resolution 1257 (1999) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)]

UN Mission in East Timor|East Timor Popular Consultation (1999)|SPECIAL MISSIONS|PLEBISCITES|TIMOR-LESTE|EAST TIMOR QUESTION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1258 (1999)
                                                               6 August 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1258 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4032nd meeting,
                                  on 6 August 1999

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1234 (1999) of 9 April 1999 and recalling the
statements of its President of 31 August 1998 (S/PRST/1998/26), 11 December 1998
(S/PRST/1998/36), and 24 June 1999 (S/PRST/1999/17),

     Bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations, and the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the
maintenance of international peace and security,

     Reaffirming the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political
independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all States in the
region,

     Determined to resolve with all parties concerned the grave humanitarian
situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular and in the
region as a whole and to provide for the safe and free return of all refugees
and displaced persons to their homes,

     Recognizing that the current situation in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo demands an urgent response by the parties to the conflict with support
from the international community,

     Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety
of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted on 9 December 1994,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 15 July 1999 on the United
Nations preliminary deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(S/1999/790),

     1.   Welcomes the signing of the Ceasefire Agreement on the conflict in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo by the States concerned in Lusaka on
10 July 1999 (S/1999/815) which represents a viable basis for a resolution of
the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

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Page 2

     2.   Also welcomes the signing of the Ceasefire Agreement on 1 August 1999
by the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo, expresses deep concern that the
Congolese Rally for Democracy has not signed the Agreement and calls upon the
latter to sign the Agreement without delay in order to bring about national
reconciliation and lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

     3.   Commends the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Southern
African Development Community for their efforts to find a peaceful settlement to
the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in particular the
President of the Republic of Zambia, and also the Secretary-General, the Special
Envoy of the Secretary-General for the peace process in the Democratic Republic
of the Congo, the Representative of the Secretary-General to the Great Lakes
Region and all those who contributed to the peace process;

     4.   Calls upon all parties to the conflict, in particular the rebel
movements, to cease hostilities, to implement fully and without delay the
provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement, to cooperate fully with the OAU and the
United Nations in the implementation of the Agreement and to desist from any act
that may further exacerbate the situation;

     5.   Stresses the need for a continuing process of genuine national
reconciliation, and encourages all Congolese to participate in the national
debate to be organized in accordance with the provisions of the Ceasefire
Agreement;

     6.   Stresses also the need to create an environment conducive to the
return in safety and dignity of all refugees and displaced persons;

     7.   Notes with satisfaction the prompt establishment of the Political
Committee and the Joint Military Commission (JMC) by the States signatories to
the Ceasefire Agreement as part of their collective effort to implement the
Ceasefire Agreement for the Democratic Republic of the Congo;

     8.   Authorizes the deployment of up to 90 United Nations military liaison
personnel, together with the necessary civilian, political, humanitarian and
administrative staff, to the capitals of the States signatories to the Ceasefire
Agreement and the provisional headquarters of the JMC, and, as security
conditions permit, to the rear military headquarters of the main belligerents in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, as appropriate, to other areas the
Secretary-General may deem necessary, for a period of three months, with the
following mandate:

     -   To establish contacts and maintain liaison with the JMC and all
         parties to the Agreement;

     -   To assist the JMC and the parties in developing modalities for the
         Implementation of the Agreement;

     -   To provide technical assistance, as requested to the JMC;

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                                                               Page 3

     -     To provide information to the Secretary-General regarding the
           situation on the ground, and to assist in refining a concept of
           operations for a possible further role of the United Nations in the
           Implementation of the Agreement once it is signed by all parties; and

     -     To secure from the parties guarantees of cooperation and assurances of
           security for the possible deployment in-country of military observers;

     9.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to appoint a Special
Representative to serve as the Head of the United Nations presence in the
subregion relating to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and to provide assistance in the Implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement, and
invites him to do so as soon as possible;

     10. Calls upon all States and parties concerned to ensure the freedom of
movement, security and safety of United Nations personnel in their territory;

     11. Calls for safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance to
those in need in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and urges all parties to
the conflict to guarantee the safety and security of all humanitarian personnel
and to respect strictly the relevant provisions of international humanitarian
law;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to keep it regularly informed of
developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to report at the
appropriate time on the future presence of the United Nations in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo in support of the peace process;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1258 (1999) [on deployment of the UN military liaison personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together with other necessary categories of staff]
[Deployment of the UN personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]

Congo, The Democratic Republic of the|Congo|Zambia

Political Committee for the Implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo|UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Joint Military Commission (Democratic Republic of the Congo)|OAU|Agreement for Ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1999)|SPECIAL MISSIONS|CEASEFIRES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO|DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TERMS OF REFERENCE

S/54 [102] DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SITUATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1259 (1999)
                                                               11 August 1999

                               RESOLUTION 1259 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 4033rd meeting,
                                  on 11 August 1999

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 808 (1993) of 22 February 1993, 827 (1993) of
25 May 1993, 936 (1994) of 8 July 1994, 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994, and
1047 (1996) of 29 February 1996,

     Noting with regret the resignation of Mrs. Louise Arbour taking effect on
15 September 1999,

     Having regard to Article 16 (4) of the Statute of the International
Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of
International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former
Yugoslavia since 1991 (S/25704) and Article 15 of the Statute of the
International Tribunal for Rwanda (S/RES/955 (1994), Annex),

     Having considered the nomination by the Secretary-General of
Ms. Carla Del Ponte for the position of Prosecutor of the above Tribunals,

     Appoints Ms. Carla Del Ponte as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal
for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of
International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former
Yugoslavia and the International Tribunal for Rwanda with effect from the date
on which Mrs. Arbour’s resignation takes effect.

                                       -----

99-23360 (E)

Security Council resolution 1259 (1999) [on the appointment of Carla Del Ponte as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]
[Appointment of Carla Del Ponte as Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

Del Ponte, Carla|International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991. Prosecutor|International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Prosecutor|INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS|RWANDA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS|PROSECUTION

S/54 [76] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--FORMER YUGOSLAVIA
S/54 [97] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL--RWANDA