UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1053 (1996)
                                                               23 April 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1053 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3656th meeting,
                                  on 23 April 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions on the situation in Rwanda, in
particular its resolutions 918 (1994) of 17 May 1994, 997 (1995) of 9 June 1995,
1011 (1995) of 16 August 1995 and 1013 (1995) of 7 September 1995,

     Having considered the letter dated 13 March 1996 from the Secretary-General
to the President of the Security Council (S/1996/195) and the report of the
International Commission of Inquiry established under resolution 1013 (1995)
annexed to that letter, as well as the interim report of the Commission of
Inquiry dated 17 January 1996 (S/1996/67, annex),

     Expressing its support for the Tunis Declaration of Heads of State of the
Great Lakes Region of 18 March 1996,

     Expressing once again its grave concern at allegations of the sale and
supply of arms and related matériel to former Rwandan government forces in
violation of the embargo imposed under its resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995)
and 1011 (1995), and underlining the need for Governments to take action to
ensure the effective implementation of the embargo,

     Commending the members of the Commission of Inquiry for the excellent
investigation they have conducted,

     Welcoming the assistance given to the Commission of Inquiry by some
Governments,

     Noting with concern the continuing lack of full cooperation the Commission
of Inquiry has received from other Governments,

     Gravely concerned by the finding of the Commission of Inquiry that certain
Rwandan elements are receiving military training to conduct destabilizing raids
into Rwanda,

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     Deeply disturbed by the strong evidence presented by the Commission of
Inquiry leading to the conclusion that it is highly probable that a violation of
the arms embargo occurred, in particular by the sale of arms which took place in
Seychelles in June 1994 and the subsequent two shipments of arms to Goma, Zaire
from Seychelles destined for former Rwandan government forces,

     Noting that the Commission of Inquiry received strong indications from its
sources that aircraft are continuing to land at Goma and Bukavu with arms for
former Rwandan government forces, and that senior figures among those forces are
still actively raising money apparently for the purpose of funding an armed
struggle against Rwanda,

     Further noting that the Commission of Inquiry has not yet been able to
investigate thoroughly these allegations of continuing violations of the arms
embargo,

     Reaffirming the need for a long-term solution to the refugee and related
problems in the Great Lakes States,

     Reaffirming also the importance of terminating radio broadcasts which
spread hate and fear in the region, and emphasizing the need for States to
assist the countries of the region in terminating such broadcasts as stated by
the Cairo Declaration of Heads of State of the Great Lakes Region of
29 November 1995 (S/1995/1001),

     1.   Reaffirms the importance it attaches to the work of the Commission of
Inquiry, to the investigations it has conducted to date, and to continued
effective implementation of the relevant Council resolutions;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to maintain the Commission of Inquiry
on the basis set out in paragraph 91 (c) of the report of the Commission of
Inquiry (S/1996/195, annex) to follow up its earlier investigations and to stand
ready to pursue any further allegations of violations, especially of current and
expected arms shipments;

     3.   Expresses its determination that the prohibition on the sale or supply
of arms and related matériel to non-governmental forces for use in Rwanda should
be implemented fully in accordance with resolution 1011 (1995);

     4.   Calls upon States in the Great Lakes region to ensure that their
territory is not used as a base for armed groups to launch incursions or attacks
against any other State in violation of principles of international law and the
Charter of the United Nations;

     5.   Urges all States, in particular those in the region, to intensify
their efforts to prevent military training and the sale or supply of weapons to
militia groups or former Rwandan government forces, and to take the steps
necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the arms embargo, including
by creation of all necessary national mechanisms for implementation;

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     6.   Encourages States of the Great Lakes region to ensure the effective
implementation of the Tunis Declaration of Heads of State of the Great Lakes
Region of 18 March 1996;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to consult with States neighbouring
Rwanda, in particular Zaire, on appropriate measures, including the possible
deployment of United Nations observers in the airfields and other transportation
points in and around border crossing points, for the purpose of better
implementation of the arms embargo and deterrence of the shipment of arms to
former Rwandan government forces in violation of Council resolutions;

     8.   Expresses concern at the lack of response by certain States to the
Commission’s inquiries, and calls upon those States that have not yet done so to
cooperate fully with the Commission in its inquiries and to investigate fully
reports of their officials and nationals suspected of violating the relevant
Council resolutions;

     9.   Calls upon States, in particular those whose nationals have been
implicated by the report of the Commission of Inquiry, to investigate the
apparent complicity of their officials or private citizens in the purchase of
arms from Seychelles in June 1994, and in other suspected violations of the
relevant Council resolutions;

     10. Further calls upon States to make available to the Commission of
Inquiry the results of their investigations, and to cooperate fully with the
Commission of Inquiry, including by providing to the Commission of Inquiry at
any time any access they request to airfields and to witnesses, in private and
without the presence of officials or representatives of any Government;

     11. Encourages States to make voluntary contributions to the Secretary-General’s United Nations Trust Fund for Rwanda to support the work of the
Commission of Inquiry, and to contribute through the Secretary-General equipment
and services to the Commission of Inquiry;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report to the Council on
the implementation of this resolution by 1 October 1996;

     13. Reiterates its concern that the uncontrolled illegal flows of arms and
related matériel in violation of Council resolutions would pose a threat to
peace and stability in the Great Lakes region and declares its willingness to
consider further measures in this regard;

     14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1053 (1996) [on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into violations of the arms embargo against former Rwandan government forces]

International Commission of Inquiry for the Investigation of Arms Flows to Former Rwandan Government Forces in the Great Lakes Region|ARMS EMBARGO|ARMS TRANSFERS|NEIGHBOURING STATES|GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)|ARMS EMBARGO|ARMS TRANSFERS|BOUNDARIES|DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO|ARMS TRANSFERS|SEYCHELLES|RWANDA SITUATION|COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|WITNESSES|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1054 (1996)
                                                               26 April 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1054 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3660th meeting,
                                  on 26 April 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 1044 (1996) of 31 January 1996,

     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 11 March 1996
(S/1996/179) submitted pursuant to paragraph 7 of resolution 1044 (1996) and the
conclusions contained therein,

     Gravely alarmed at the terrorist assassination attempt on the life of the
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on
26 June 1995, and convinced that those responsible for that act must be brought
to justice,

     Taking note that the statements of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of
11 September 1995, and of 19 December 1995 (S/1996/10, annexes I and II)
considered the attempt on the life of President Mubarak as aimed, not only at
the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and not only at the sovereignty,
integrity and stability of Ethiopia, but also at Africa as a whole,

     Regretting the fact that the Government of Sudan has not yet complied with
the requests of the Central Organ of the OAU set out in those statements,

     Taking note of the continued effort of the OAU Secretary-General to ensure
Sudan’s compliance with the requests of the Central Organ of the OAU,

     Taking note also, with regret, that the Government of Sudan has not
responded adequately to the efforts of the OAU,

     Deeply alarmed that the Government of Sudan has failed to comply with the
requests set out in paragraph 4 of resolution 1044 (1996),

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     Reaffirming that the suppression of acts of international terrorism,
including those in which States are involved is essential for the maintenance of
international peace and security,

     Determining that the non-compliance by the Government of Sudan with the
requests set out in paragraph 4 of resolution 1044 (1996) constitutes a threat
to international peace and security,

     Determined to eliminate international terrorism and to ensure effective
implementation of resolution 1044 (1996) and to that end acting under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

     1.   Demands that the Government of Sudan comply without further delay with
the requests set out in paragraph 4 of resolution 1044 (1996) by:

     (a) Taking immediate action to ensure extradition to Ethiopia for
prosecution of the three suspects sheltered in Sudan and wanted in connection
with the assassination attempt of 26 June 1995 on the life of the President of
the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and

     (b) Desisting from engaging in activities of assisting, supporting and
facilitating terrorist activities and from giving shelter and sanctuary to
terrorist elements; and henceforth acting in its relations with its neighbours
and with others in full conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and
with the Charter of the OAU;

     2.   Decides that the provisions set out in paragraph 3 below shall come
into force at 00.01 Eastern Standard Time on 10 May 1996, and shall remain in
force until the Council determines that the Government of Sudan has complied
with paragraph 1 above;

     3.   Decides that all States shall:

     (a) Significantly reduce the number and the level of the staff at Sudanese
diplomatic missions and consular posts and restrict or control the movement
within their territory of all such staff who remain;

     (b) Take steps to restrict the entry into or transit through their
territory of members of the Government of Sudan, officials of that Government
and members of the Sudanese armed forces;

     4.   Calls upon all international and regional organizations not to convene
any conference in Sudan;

     5.   Calls upon all States, including States not members of the United
Nations and the United Nations specialized agencies to act strictly in
conformity with this resolution, notwithstanding the existence of any rights
granted or obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement or of
any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted prior to the entry
into force of the provisions set out in paragraph 3 above;

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     6.   Requests States to report to the Secretary-General of the United
Nations within 60 days from the adoption of this resolution on the steps they
have taken to give effect to the provisions set out in paragraph 3 above;

     7.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit an initial report to the
Council within 60 days of the date specified in paragraph 2 above on the
implementation of this resolution;

     8.   Decides to re-examine the matter, 60 days after the date specified in
paragraph 2 above and to consider, on the basis of the facts established by the
Secretary-General, whether Sudan has complied with the demands in paragraph 1
above and, if not, whether to adopt further measures to ensure its compliance;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1054 (1996) [on sanctions against the Sudan in connection with non-compliance with Security Council resolution 1044 (1996) demanding extradition to Ethiopia of the three suspects wanted in connection with assassination attempt on President Mubarak of Egypt]

Charter of the United Nations (1945)|Charter of the Organization of African Unity (1963)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|FOREIGN RELATIONS|ETHIOPIA|SUDAN|EGYPT|SANCTIONS|SUDAN|EXTRADITION|PROSECUTION|TERRORISM|EMBASSIES|TRANSIT|NEIGHBOURING STATES|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS|POLITICAL CRIMES|DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1055 (1996)
                                                               8 May 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1055 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3662nd meeting,
                                    on 8 May 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 30 April 1996
(S/1996/328),

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

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

     Recognizing that although some progress has been made towards consolidating
the peace process, the overall pace has been disappointingly slow,

     Noting with concern the repeated delays in the implementation of successive
timetables agreed to by the two parties, in particular the quartering of UNITA
troops and the completion of talks on military issues regarding the integration
of the armed forces,

     Taking note that five months have elapsed since the first UNITA troops
arrived in quartering areas and expressing concern that prolonging the stay of
troops in quartering areas puts strains on United Nations resources and on
discipline within UNITA ranks,

     Noting the agreement reached between the President of Angola and the
Chairman of UNITA in Libreville, Gabon, on 1 March 1996 (S/1996/175, annex) on
the formation of the unified armed forces by June 1996 as well as the

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establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation between
June and July 1996,

     Recalling its resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which stated,
inter alia, the expectation that the United Nations Angola Verification Mission
(UNAVEM III) would complete its mission by February 1997,

     Emphasizing the need for adequate security for all United Nations and other
international personnel and awaiting the results of the investigation of the
deaths on 3 April 1996 of two UNAVEM III military observers and a humanitarian
assistance official,

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

     Expressing concern at the extensive presence of landmines throughout Angola
and emphasizing the need for the political will to speed up demining efforts to
enable the free circulation of people and goods and to restore public
confidence,

     Stressing the importance of the demilitarization of Angolan society,
including the disarmament of the civilian population and the demobilization and
social reintegration of ex-combatants,

     Reiterating the importance of reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
Angolan national economy and its vital contribution to a durable peace,

     Welcoming the efforts by Member States, in particular the three observer
States to the Angolan peace process, the Organization of African Unity, and the
international community as a whole to promote peace and security in Angola,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 30 April 1996;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 11 July 1996;

     3.   Expresses profound regret at the overall slow pace of implementation
of the peace process which is far behind schedule;

     4.   Notes with deep concern the failure of UNITA to complete the
quartering of all its troops by 8 May 1996 in accordance with resolution
1045 (1996) of 8 February 1996;

     5.   Reiterates that quartering and disarming of UNITA troops are crucial
components of the peace process which are fundamental to its success and
stresses that further procrastination cannot be justified and, if continued,
could bring about the collapse of the whole peace process;

     6.   Notes the recent progress in the quartering of UNITA troops and calls
upon UNITA to fulfil by June 1996 its obligation to complete the credible,
uninterrupted and fully verifiable quartering of its troops and to turn over to
UNAVEM III all arms, ammunition and military equipment;

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     7.   Calls upon UNITA to release unconditionally and without further delay
all remaining prisoners in accordance with its obligations under the Lusaka
Protocol;

     8.   Underlines the importance of completion of the talks on military
issues regarding the integration of UNITA troops into the Angolan Armed Forces
(FAA) and formation of a joint military command and urges the two parties to
resolve the remaining issues by 15 May 1996, as agreed in the Joint Commission
calendar of actions for May;

     9.   Welcomes the proclamation by the National Assembly of Angola of
amnesty arrangements, as agreed in Libreville, for offences resulting from the
Angolan conflict, in order to facilitate the formation of a joint military
command;

     10. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to abide strictly by their
obligations under the Lusaka Protocol as well as the commitments entered into in
Libreville, Gabon, on 1 March 1996, including the selection of UNITA troops for
incorporation into the FAA and the completion of the formation of the unified
armed forces by June 1996;

     11. Urges also the Government of Angola and UNITA to take all necessary
steps for UNITA deputies to take their places in the National Assembly, for the
beginning of the controlled movement of UNITA troops out of quartering areas in
accordance with the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol, for the incorporation of
UNITA personnel into the State administration, the FAA and the national police,
for the orderly transition of demobilized troops to civilian life, for moving
constitutional issues forward in a spirit of national reconciliation, and for
the formation of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation by
July 1996;

     12. Encourages the President of Angola and the Chairman of UNITA to meet
at the earliest opportunity within Angola to resolve all remaining issues;

     13. Welcomes the progress made by the Government of Angola in quartering
the rapid reaction police;

     14. Urges the Government of Angola to continue to pull back its forces
from areas near UNITA quartering sites and to complete the return of the rapid
reaction police to barracks under UNAVEM III monitoring in accordance with the
provisions of the Lusaka Protocol;

     15. Notes the intention of the Joint Commission to study the plan for the
disarmament of the civilian population and urges the parties to begin its
implementation without delay;

     16. Reminds the Government of Angola and UNITA of their obligation to
cease the dissemination of hostile propaganda;

     17. Calls upon the Government of Angola to provide the requisite
facilities for the establishment of an independent United Nations radio;

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     18. Also calls upon the Government of Angola and UNITA to signal their
commitment to peace by destroying their stockpiles of landmines and to begin
this process through joint public action;

     19. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993 and
reiterates that continuing acquisition of weapons would be contrary to
paragraph 12 of resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 and undermine
confidence in the peace process;

     20. Notes with concern reports that UNITA has impeded, on occasion, the
work of UNAVEM III and reminds the parties, in particular UNITA, to extend full
cooperation to UNAVEM III and the Joint Commission at all levels;

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

     22. Commends the Joint Commission and the Armed Conflict Prevention Group
for the positive role they continue to play in support of the implementation of
the Lusaka Protocol;

     23. Commends also the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and the personnel of UNAVEM III to facilitate the implementation
of the Lusaka Protocol;

     24. Urges Member States to provide the assistance necessary to facilitate
the demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants;

     25. Urges also the international community to continue to provide the
assistance necessary to facilitate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the
Angolan national economy, provided that the two parties meet their obligations
under the Lusaka Protocol;

     26. Requests the Secretary-General to report by 1 July 1996 on the
progress made toward meeting the goals and timetable agreed between the two
parties, and to keep the Council fully informed on a regular basis on
developments in the situation on the ground, in particular by providing a
comprehensive briefing by 17 May 1996 on whether the two parties have fulfilled
the tasks they have specified in the Joint Commission calendar of actions for
May to be carried out by 15 May 1996;

     27. Declares that it will place special emphasis, during its future
discussion of the mandate of UNAVEM III, on the progress demonstrated by the
parties;

     28. Reiterates its readiness, in light of recommendations by the
Secretary-General and the state of affairs in Angola, to consider any further
measures;

     29.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1055 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and efforts to advance the peace process in Angola]

UN Angola Verification Mission III|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|Angola. Assembleia Nacional|Joint Commission (Angola)|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Angola|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|WEAPONS SURRENDER|PRISONERS OF WAR|ARMED FORCES|AMNESTY|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|POLICE|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|COALITION GOVERNMENTS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|RADIO STATIONS|WEAPONS DESTRUCTION|LANDMINES|ARMS EMBARGO|MINE CLEARANCE|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|RECONSTRUCTION|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|RAPID DEPLOYMENT FORCES|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS|STAFF SECURITY

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


UNITED
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                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1056 (1996)
                                                               29 May 1996

                              RESOLUTION 1056 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3668th meeting,
                                   on 29 May 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 May 1996
(S/1996/343),

     Noting the views expressed by the Government of Morocco as set out in the
report of the Secretary-General and in the memorandum attached to the letter
addressed to the Secretary-General dated 10 May 1996 (S/1996/345),

     Noting also the views expressed by the Polisario Front as set out in the
report of the Secretary-General and in the memorandum attached to the letter
addressed to the Secretary-General dated 23 May 1996 (S/1996/366),

     Noting also the letter dated 23 May 1996 from the Current Chairman and the
Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (S/1996/376),

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

     Stressing the importance it attaches to the maintenance of the cease-fire,
as an integral part of the Settlement Plan,

     Recognizing that, despite all the difficulties, the United Nations Mission
for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has to date identified more than
60,000 persons,

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

     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

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Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan which has been accepted by
the two parties referred to above;

     2.   Deeply regrets the fact that the required willingness does not exist
to give MINURSO the cooperation needed for it to resume and complete the
identification process, and that there has therefore been no significant
progress towards implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     3.   Agrees with the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the
identification process be suspended until such time as both parties provide
concrete and convincing evidence that they are committed to resuming and
completing it without further obstacles, in accordance with the Settlement Plan;

     4.   Supports the proposal of the Secretary-General to reduce the strength
of the military component of MINURSO by 20 per cent, on the understanding that
this will not impair its operational effectiveness in monitoring the cease-fire;

     5.   Endorses the view of the Secretary-General that the decision to
suspend temporarily the work of the Identification Commission and to reduce the
number of civilian police and military personnel does not imply any lessening of
resolve to secure the implementation of the Settlement Plan;

     6.   Supports the proposal of the Secretary-General, in the context of the
Settlement Plan, to maintain a political office to continue the dialogue with
the parties and the two neighbouring countries and to facilitate any other
effort that could help set the parties on a course towards an agreed formula for
the resolution of their differences and encourages the Secretary-General to
consider ways of strengthening the role of this office;

     7.   Urges the two parties to demonstrate without further delay the
political will, cooperation and flexibility necessary to permit the resumption
and early completion of the identification process and the implementation of the
Settlement Plan; notes with satisfaction that the parties have respected the
cease-fire, which is an integral part of the Settlement Plan, and calls upon
them to continue to do so;

     8.   Also calls upon the parties, as a demonstration of good will, to
cooperate with the United Nations in the implementation of certain aspects of
the Settlement Plan, such as the release of Saharan political prisoners and the
exchange of prisoners of war on humanitarian grounds, as soon as possible, to
accelerate implementation of the Settlement Plan in its entirety;

     9.   Encourages the parties to consider additional ways to create
confidence between themselves in order to remove obstacles to implementation of
the Settlement Plan;

     10. Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO, on the basis proposed by the
Secretary-General in his report of 8 May 1996, until 30 November 1996;

     11. Reminds the parties that if significant progress is not achieved
during this period, the Council will have to consider other measures, including
possible further reductions in the strength of MINURSO, but stresses its

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readiness to support the resumption of the identification process as soon as the
parties have demonstrated the necessary political will, cooperation and
flexibility, as called for in paragraph 7 above;

     12. 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 a report to the Council by 31 August 1996 on the outcome of his
efforts;

     13. 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
10 November 1996;

     14.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1056 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and conditions for the referendum in Western Sahara]

UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara|PLEBISCITES|ELECTION VERIFICATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|VOTER REGISTRATION|TRUCE SUPERVISION|FIELD OFFICES|CEASEFIRES|POLITICAL PRISONERS|PRISONERS OF WAR|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|POLITICAL PARTIES|WESTERN SAHARA|WESTERN SAHARA QUESTION|SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLES|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS|POLICE|MEDIATION

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


UNITED
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                                                                Distr.
                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1057 (1996)
                                                                30 May 1996

                                RESOLUTION 1057 (1996)

                Adopted by the Security Council at its 3669th meeting,
                                    on 30 May 1996

     The Security Council,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force of 23 May 1996 (S/1996/368),

     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 30 November 1996;

     (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).

                                        -----

96-13586 (E)

Security Council resolution 1057 (1996) [on renewal of the mandate of the UN Disengagement Observer Force]

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

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


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                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1058 (1996)
                                                               30 May 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1058 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3670th meeting,
                                   on 30 May 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its
resolutions 1027 (1995) of 30 November 1995 and 1046 (1996) of 13 February 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,

     Noting that the security situation of the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia has improved, but recognizing that it is too early to be confident
that stability has been established in the region and expressing the hope that
future developments in the region will not undermine confidence and stability in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or threaten its security,

     Welcoming the signing of the agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of 8 April 1996 (S/1996/291,
annex) and urging both parties to implement it in full, including the
demarcation of their mutual border,

     Welcoming also the progress achieved in improving relations between the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece on the basis of the Interim
Accord of 13 September 1995 (S/1995/794, annex I),

     Further welcoming the close cooperation between UNPREDEP and the mission of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,

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     Taking note of the letter of the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Secretary-General of 11 April 1996
(S/1996/389),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 May 1996
(S/1996/373 and Add.1) and in particular his assessment of the composition,
strength and mandate of UNPREDEP,

     1.   Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General of
23 May 1996;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP for a period terminating on
30 November 1996;

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

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
of any developments on the ground and other circumstances affecting the mandate
and further requests the Secretary-General to review the composition, strength
and mandate of UNPREDEP and to report to the Council by 30 September 1996 for
its consideration;

     5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1058 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Preventive Deployment Force]

UN Preventive Deployment Force|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|NORTH MACEDONIA|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1059 (1996)
                                                               31 May 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1059 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3671st meeting,
                                   on 31 May 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia,
in particular resolution 1041 (1996) of 29 January 1996,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated 21 May 1996
(S/1996/362) on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL),

     Stressing that the escalating violence is in violation of the Abuja
Agreement (S/1995/742, annex) and puts the peace process at grave risk,

     Firmly convinced of the importance of Monrovia as a safe haven, and noting
especially the recent broader deployment of ECOMOG in the city,

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

     Commending the positive role of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS) in its continuing efforts to restore peace, security and
stability in Liberia,

     Noting the adoption of a Mechanism for Returning Liberia to the Abuja
Agreement by the ECOWAS Foreign Ministers on 7 May 1996,

     Expressing its appreciation to those African States that have contributed
and are contributing troops to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG),

     Commending also those Member States that have supported the peace process
and ECOMOG, including through contributions to the Trust Fund for Liberia,

     Stressing also that the presence of UNOMIL in Liberia is predicated on the
presence of ECOMOG and its commitment to ensure the safety of UNOMIL military
observers and civilian staff,

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     1.    Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 21 May 1996;

     2.    Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 31 August 1996;

     3.   Recognizes that the deterioration of the security situation on the
ground warranted the Secretary-General’s decision to temporarily reduce the
strength of UNOMIL;

     4.   Notes the Secretary-General’s intention to maintain UNOMIL deployments
at their present level and requests that he advise the Security Council of any
significant planned increase in the number of personnel deployed depending on
the evolution of the security situation on the ground;

     5.   Expresses its grave concern at the collapse of the cease-fire, the
resumption of hostilities and the spread of fighting into the previously safe
area of Monrovia and its environs;

     6.   Condemns all attacks against personnel of ECOMOG, UNOMIL, and
international organizations and agencies delivering humanitarian assistance as
well as the looting of their equipment, supplies and personal property, and
calls for the immediate return of looted property;

     7.   Demands once more that the factions in Liberia strictly respect the
status of ECOMOG and UNOMIL personnel, as well as international organizations
and agencies delivering humanitarian assistance throughout Liberia, and further
demands that these factions facilitate such deliveries and that they strictly
abide by the relevant rules of international humanitarian law;

     8.   Calls upon the Liberian parties to implement fully and expeditiously
all the agreements and commitments they have already entered into, in particular
the Abuja Agreement, and in this regard demands that they restore an effective
and comprehensive cease-fire, withdraw all fighters and arms from Monrovia,
allow the deployment of ECOMOG, and restore Monrovia as a safe haven;

     9.   Stresses that continued support by the international community for the
peace process in Liberia, including the participation of UNOMIL, is contingent
on the Liberian parties’ demonstrating their commitment to resolve their
differences peacefully and on the fulfilment of the conditions set out in
paragraph 8;

     10.   Stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia;

     11. Recalls the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the
embargo on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia imposed
by resolution 788 (1992) of 19 November 1992 and to bring all instances of
violations of the embargo before the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;

     12. Encourages the members of ECOWAS in preparation for their summit to
consider ways and means to strengthen ECOMOG and to persuade the faction leaders
to resume the peace process;

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     13. Urges all Member States to provide financial, logistical and other
assistance in support of ECOMOG to enable it to carry out its mandate;

     14. Calls on 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 for the security of UNOMIL observers and civilian staff;

     15. Expresses support for the resolve of the ECOWAS Ministers not to
recognize any Government in Liberia that comes to office through the use of
force;

     16. Urges Member States to continue to provide additional support for the
peace process in Liberia by contributing to the United Nations Trust Fund for
Liberia;

     17. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Security
Council closely informed of the situation in Liberia, and expresses its
readiness, if the situation further deteriorates, to consider possible measures
against those who do not cooperate with the resumption of the peace process;

     18.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1059 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Liberia and the security situation in Liberia]

UN Observer Mission in Liberia|Economic Community of West African States. Military Observer Group|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 985 (1995) concerning Liberia|UN VOLUNTARY TRUST FUND FOR LIBERIA > BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS.|Abuja Agreement to Supplement the Cotonou and Akosombo Agreements as Subsequently Clarified by the Accra Agreement (1995)|Cotonou Agreement (1993)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|CEASEFIRES|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|HUMAN RIGHTS|ARMS EMBARGO|LIBERIA|LIBERIA SITUATION|PROPERTY|STAFF SECURITY|HUMAN RIGHTS IN ARMED CONFLICTS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|RECOGNITION (INTERNATIONAL LAW)|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1060 (1996)
                                                               12 June 1996

                              RESOLUTION 1060 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3672nd meeting
                                  on 12 June 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 687 (1991) of 3 April 1991, 707 (1991) of 15 August 1991 and
715 (1991) of 11 October 1991,

     Recalling also the letter from the Executive Chairman of the United Nations
Special Commission to the President of the Security Council of 9 March 1996
(S/1996/182), the letter from the President of the Security Council to the
Executive Chairman of the Special Commission of 12 March 1996 (S/1996/183), the
statement made at its 3642nd meeting on 19 March 1996 by the President of the
Security Council (S/PRST/1996/11), and the report of the Chairman of the Special
Commission of 11 April 1996 (S/1996/258),

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

     Recalling in this context the notes from the Secretary-General of
21 July 1993 (S/26127) and 1 December 1993 (S/26825),

     Noting the progress made in the work of the Special Commission towards the
elimination of Iraq’s programmes of weapons of mass destruction, and outstanding
problems, reported by the Chairman of the Special Commission,

     Noting with concern the incidents on 11 and 12 June 1996, reported to
members of the Council by the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission, when
access by a Special Commission inspection team to sites in Iraq designated for
inspection by the Commission was excluded by the Iraqi authorities,

     Emphasizing the importance the Council attaches to full compliance by Iraq
with its obligations under resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991) to
permit immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special
Commission to any site which the Commission wishes to inspect,

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     Emphasizing the unacceptability of any attempts by Iraq to deny access to
any such site,

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

     1.   Deplores the refusal of the Iraqi authorities to allow access to sites
designated by the Special Commission, which constitutes a clear violation of the
provisions of Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and
715 (1991);

     2.   Demands that Iraq cooperate fully with the Special Commission in
accordance with the relevant resolutions; and that the Government of Iraq allow
the Special Commission inspection teams immediate, unconditional and
unrestricted access to any and all areas, facilities, equipment, records and
means of transportation which they wish to inspect;

     3.   Expresses its full support to the Special Commission in its efforts to
ensure implementation of its mandate under the relevant resolutions of the
Council;

     4.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1060 (1996) [on Iraq's refusal to allow inspection teams access to sites designated by the Special Commission (UNSCOM)]

UN Special Commission|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|NUCLEAR FACILITIES|ON-SITE INSPECTION|IRAQ


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1061 (1996)
                                                               14 June 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1061 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3673rd meeting,
                                   on 14 June 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 7 June 1996
(S/1996/412),

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

     Expressing its grave concern at the serious deterioration of the situation
in Tajikistan and stressing the urgent need for the Tajik parties to adhere
sincerely and in good faith to the commitments they have made,

     Recalling the commitments made by the parties to resolve the conflict and
to achieve national reconciliation in the country exclusively through peaceful,
political means on the basis of mutual concessions and compromises and stressing
the inadmissibility of any hostile acts in Tajikistan and on the Tajik-Afghan
border,

     Stressing the need for an early resumption of talks between the Government
of Tajikistan and the United Tajik Opposition (UTO), expressing its hope that
substantive progress will be achieved as soon as possible towards a political
settlement of the conflict and encouraging the efforts of the Secretary-General
and his Special Representative in this direction,

     Emphasizing that the primary responsibility rests with the Tajik parties
themselves in resolving their differences, and that the international assistance
provided by this resolution must be linked to the process of national
reconciliation and the promotion of democracy,

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     Expressing its satisfaction at the regular contacts between the United
Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Russian border
forces and the Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe in Tajikistan,

     1.   Expresses its appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General of
7 June 1995;

     2.   Calls upon the parties immediately to cease hostilities and to comply
fully with the Tehran Agreement (S/1994/1102, annex 1) and all the other
obligations they have assumed, and strongly urges them to extend the cease-fire
for the whole duration of the inter-Tajik talks;

     3.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT until 15 December 1996 subject
to the proviso that the Tehran Agreement remains in force and the parties
demonstrate their commitment to an effective cease-fire, to national
reconciliation and to the promotion of democracy and further decides that this
mandate will remain in effect unless the Secretary-General reports to the
Council that these conditions have not been met;

     4.   Expresses its intention to review the future of the United Nations
commitment in Tajikistan should the prospects for the peace process not have
improved during the mandate period;

     5.   Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General’s
Special Representative and to resume the round of inter-Tajik talks without
delay in order to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict,
with the assistance of the countries and regional organizations acting as
observers at the inter-Tajik talks;

     6.   Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with UNMOT and to ensure the
safety of the personnel of the United Nations and other international
organizations, and also calls on them, in particular the Government of
Tajikistan, to lift all restrictions on the freedom of movement of UNMOT
personnel;

     7.   Calls also upon the parties to resume the activities of the Joint
Commission without delay and, in this context, encourages the Tajik opposition
to accept in good faith the security guarantees offered to them by the
Government of Tajikistan;

     8.   Calls upon the Afghan authorities and the UTO to finalize arrangements
that would permit the establishment of an additional liaison post at Taloqan;

     9.   Urges the Tajik parties to cooperate fully with the International
Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate the exchange of prisoners and detainees
between the two sides;

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     10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to report to the Council
every three months on the implementation of the Tehran Agreement, progress
towards a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict and the operations
of UNMOT;

     11. Expresses its deep concern over the worsening of the humanitarian
situation, aggravated by the recent natural calamities, and urges Member States
and others concerned to respond promptly and generously in support of the
humanitarian relief efforts of the United Nations and other international
organizations;

     12. Encourages States to contribute to the voluntary fund established by
the Secretary-General in accordance with resolution 968 (1994) in particular in
the expectation of the resumption of work of the Joint Commission;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1061 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan]

UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan|UN. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Tajikistan|International Committee of the Red Cross|FUND FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN > BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS.|Agreement on a Temporary Cease-Fire and the Cessation of Other Hostile Acts on the Tajik-Afghan Border and within the Country for the Duration of the Talks (1994)|CEASEFIRES|BOUNDARIES|TAJIKISTAN|AFGHANISTAN|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|PRISONERS OF WAR|DETAINED PERSONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|EMERGENCY RELIEF|TAJIKISTAN|TAJIKISTAN SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|LIAISON OFFICES|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|FUNDS|COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS

S/51 [73] TAJIKISTAN SITUATION
S/51 [74] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN TAJIKISTAN


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1062 (1996)
                                                               28 June 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1062 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3675th meeting,
                                   on 28 June 1996

     The Security Council,

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations
operation in Cyprus of 7 June 1996 (S/1996/411 and Corr.1 and Add.1),

     Welcoming also the report of the Secretary-General on his Mission of Good
Offices in Cyprus of 25 June 1996 (S/1996/467),

     Taking note of the recommendation in his report of 7 June 1996 that the
Security Council extend the mandate of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in
Cyprus (UNFICYP),

     Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the
prevailing conditions in the island that it is necessary to keep the force in
Cyprus beyond 30 June 1996,

     Reaffirming its earlier relevant resolutions on Cyprus, and in particular
resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964, 939 (1994) of 29 July 1994 and
1032 (1995) of 19 December 1995,

     Reiterating its concern that there has been no progress towards a final
political solution, and agreeing with the assessment of the Secretary-General
that the negotiations have been at an impasse for too long,

     Regretting that no progress has been made in introducing measures to
prohibit along the cease-fire lines live ammunition or weapons other than those
which are hand-held and to prohibit the firing of weapons within sight or
hearing of the buffer zone, or in extending the 1989 unmanning agreement,

     Expressing concern about the restrictions placed upon the freedom of
movement of UNFICYP in the northern part of the island, as described in
paragraph 27 of the report of the Secretary-General of 7 June 1996,

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     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending
on 31 December 1996;

     2.   Welcomes the appointment of Mr. Han Sung-Joo as the new Special
Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus and calls upon both parties
to cooperate fully with him in his efforts to facilitate a comprehensive
settlement of the Cyprus problem;

     3.   Deplores the tragic incident involving the fatal shooting of a Greek
Cypriot National Guardsman inside the United Nations buffer zone on 3 June 1996,
as well as the hindering by Turkish Cypriot soldiers of UNFICYP personnel
attempting to assist the National Guardsman and investigate the incident, as
documented in the report of the Secretary-General of 7 June 1996;

     4.   Expresses serious concern about the continuing modernization and
upgrading of military forces in the Republic of Cyprus, the excessive levels of
military forces and armaments and the lack of progress towards a significant
reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus, urges once
again all concerned to commit themselves to such a reduction and to a reduction
in defence spending in the Republic of Cyprus to help restore confidence between
the parties and as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as
described in the set of ideas (S/24472, annex), stresses the importance of
eventual demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus as an objective in the
context of an overall comprehensive settlement, and calls upon the Secretary-General to continue to promote efforts in this direction;

     5.   Expresses serious concern also about recent military exercises in the
region, including overflights in the airspace of Cyprus by military fixed-wing
aircraft, which have increased tension;

        6.    Calls upon the military authorities on both sides:

     (a) To respect the integrity of the United Nations buffer zone, ensure
that no further incidents occur along the buffer zone, prevent hostile actions,
including live fire against UNFICYP, grant UNFICYP complete freedom of movement
and extend their full cooperation to UNFICYP;

     (b) To enter immediately into discussions with UNFICYP, in line with
paragraph 3 of resolution 839 (1993) of 11 June 1993, with a view to adopting
reciprocal measures to prohibit along the cease-fire lines live ammunition or
weapons other than those which are hand-held and to prohibit also the firing of
weapons within sight or hearing of the buffer zone;

     (c) To clear all minefields and booby-trapped areas inside the buffer zone
without further delay, as requested by UNFICYP;

        (d)   To cease military construction in the immediate vicinity of the buffer
zone;

     (e) To enter immediately into intensive discussions with UNFICYP with a
view to extending the 1989 unmanning agreement to cover all areas of the buffer
zone where the two sides are in close proximity to each other, on the basis of
the updated proposals submitted by the UNFICYP Force Commander in June 1996;

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     7.   Welcomes the measures that have been taken by the two parties in
response to the humanitarian review conducted by UNFICYP, regrets that the
Turkish Cypriot side has not responded more fully to the recommendations made by
UNFICYP, calls upon the Turkish Cypriot side to respect fully the basic freedoms
of the Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part of the island
and to intensify its efforts to improve their daily lives, and calls upon the
Government of Cyprus to continue its efforts to eliminate any discrimination
against Turkish Cypriots living in the southern part of the island;

     8.   Welcomes the continuing efforts of the United Nations and diplomatic
missions to promote bicommunal events, regrets the obstacles which have been
placed in the way of such contacts, and strongly urges all concerned, and
especially the Turkish Cypriot leadership, to lift and prevent all obstacles to
such contacts;

     9.   Requests the Secretary-General to keep under review the structure and
strength of UNFICYP with a view to its possible restructuring, and to present
any new considerations he may have in this regard;

     10. Reiterates that the status quo is unacceptable and calls upon the
parties to demonstrate concretely their commitment to an overall political
settlement;

     11. Stresses its support for the Secretary-General’s mission of good
offices and the importance of the concerted efforts to work with the Secretary-General towards an overall comprehensive settlement;

     12. Urges the leaders of the two communities to respond positively and
urgently to the Secretary-General’s call upon them to work with him and with the
many countries who support his mission of good offices to break the present
impasse and establish common ground on which direct negotiations can be resumed;

     13. Recognizes that the decision of the European Union concerning the
opening of accession negotiations with Cyprus is an important new development
that should facilitate an overall settlement;

     14. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 10 December 1996
on the implementation of the present resolution;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1062 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and restoration of confidence between the two communities in Cyprus]

SUNG-JOO, HAN.|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cyprus|UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus|UN. Mission of Good Offices of the Secretary-General in Cyprus|European Union|Set of Ideas on an Overall Framework Agreement on Cyprus (1992)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|MILITARY PERSONNEL|MILITARY DEFENCES|ARMED INCIDENTS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|MINE CLEARANCE|CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES|INTERCOMMUNAL NEGOTIATIONS|CYPRUS|CYPRUS QUESTION|GREEK CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY|GOOD OFFICES|APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS

S/51 [40] CYPRUS QUESTION
S/51 [41] UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1063 (1996)
                                                               28 June 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1063 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3676th meeting,
                                   on 28 June 1996

     The Security Council,

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

     Taking note of the request of 31 May 1996 from the President of the
Republic of Haiti to the Secretary-General of the United Nations (S/1996/431,
annex),

     Underlining the need to support the commitment of the Government of Haiti
to maintain the secure and stable environment established by the Multinational
Force in Haiti (MNF) and extended with the assistance of the United Nations
Mission in Haiti (UNMIH),

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1996 (S/1996/416
and Add.1/Rev.1),

     Commending the role of UNMIH in assisting the Government of Haiti in
fulfilling its responsibilities (a) to sustain the secure and stable environment
which has been established, and (b) to professionalize the Haitian National
Police, and expressing appreciation to all Member States which have contributed
to UNMIH,

     Noting the termination in accordance with resolution 1048 (1996) of the
mandate of UNMIH as of 30 June 1996,

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

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     Welcoming and 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,

     Taking note of the resolution on the international presence in Haiti
(S/1996/432 and A/51/164) adopted at the seventh plenary session of the twentysixth regular session of the OAS which, inter alia, encourages the international
community to sustain the same level of commitment it demonstrated during the
years of crisis, and recommends that, at the request of the Haitian Government,
the community maintain a strong presence in Haiti and extend its full support
for strengthening the national police force and consolidating the stable and
democratic environment necessary for economic growth and development, and
inviting the further participation of the OAS,

     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,

     Welcoming the continued progress towards consolidation of democracy by the
people of Haiti since the historic peaceful transfer of power from one
democratically elected President to another on 7 February 1996,

     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, fully
functioning 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 establish the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti
(UNSMIH) until 30 November 1996 in order 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, and supports 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;

     3.   Decides that UNSMIH initially will be composed of 300 civilian police
personnel and 600 troops;

     4.   Welcomes the assurance that the Secretary-General will be alert to
further opportunities to reduce the strength of the mission so it can implement
its tasks at the lowest possible cost;

     5.   Recognizes that major tasks facing the Haitian Government and people
include economic rehabilitation and reconstruction and stresses the importance

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that the Government of Haiti and the international financial institutions agree
as soon as possible on the steps necessary to enable the provision of additional
financial support;

     6.   Requests all States to provide appropriate support for the actions
undertaken by the United Nations and by Member States pursuant to this and other
relevant resolutions in order to carry out the provisions of the mandate as set
out in paragraph 2 above;

     7.   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;

     8.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the
implementation of this resolution, including prospects for further reductions in
the strength of the mission, by 30 September 1996;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1063 (1996) [on establishment of the UN Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH)]

UN SUPPORT MISSION IN HAITI > ESTABLISHMENT.|UN SUPPORT MISSION IN HAITI > TERMS OF REFERENCE.|SPECIAL MISSIONS|POLICE|INTERNAL SECURITY|JUDICIAL SYSTEM|DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|HAITI|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|CIVILIAN PERSONS|ESTABLISHMENT|TERMS OF REFERENCE

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1064 (1996)
                                                               11 July 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1064 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3679th meeting,
                                   on 11 July 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 27 June 1996
(S/1996/503),

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

     Reiterating the importance it attaches to full and timely implementation by
the Government of Angola and 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,

     Noting with approval the recent progress made towards consolidating the
peace process, but reiterating that the overall pace has been slow,

     Reminding the parties that if the peace process is to succeed they must
show greater readiness to implement in good time their commitments, and to act
in the spirit of flexibility and compromise,

     Welcoming the successful conclusion of military talks between the two
parties which paves the way for the formation of the unified armed forces,

     Noting the agreement reached between the President of Angola and the leader
of UNITA on the establishment of the Government of National Unity and
Reconciliation,

     Emphasizing the necessity for adequate security for all United Nations and
other international personnel,

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

     Noting with approval the progress made towards free circulation of people
and goods, and emphasizing the importance of continuation of demining efforts to
make that free circulation possible and to restore public confidence,

     Stressing the importance of the demilitarization of Angolan society,
including disarmament of the civilian population and the demobilization and
social reintegration of ex-combatants,

     Reiterating the importance of reconstruction and rehabilitation of the
Angolan national economy and its vital contribution to a durable peace,

     Welcoming the efforts by Member States, in particular the three observer
States to the Angolan peace process, the Organization of African Unity, and the
international community as a whole, to promote peace and security in Angola,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 27 June 1996;

     2.   Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Angola
Verification Mission (UNAVEM III) until 11 October 1996;

     3.   Acknowledges the recent progress in consolidation of the peace
process, but expresses regret that its implementation is still behind schedule;

     4.   Commends both parties for the adoption of the framework agreement on
military matters, and for beginning the incorporation of UNITA military
personnel into the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) and expresses its satisfaction
with the positive role of the Joint Commission and the armed conflict prevention
group in support of the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol;

     5.   Welcomes the efforts of both parties in lifting checkpoints and
opening major routes, emphasizes the importance of full completion of such
efforts to ensure the free circulation of people and goods, stresses the
importance of extending State administration throughout the country, and
encourages the Government of Angola to use units of the newly integrated
military forces to improve the security situation;

     6.   Welcomes also the progress made so far by the registration of over
52,000 UNITA troops in quartering areas and calls upon UNITA to complete the
credible and fully verifiable quartering of all its troops in accordance with
the Joint Commission timetable, and hand over to UNAVEM III all arms, in
particular heavy weapons, ammunition and military equipment, without which the
quartering process will not be complete;

     7.   Reiterates that quartering and disarming of UNITA troops are crucial
components of the peace process which are fundamental to its success;

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     8.   Urges UNITA to make available for duty, as agreed by the Joint
Commission, the Generals and other high ranking military officers designated to
enter the FAA, as well as the UNITA officials designated to take up posts in the
State administration at the national, provincial and local levels;

     9.   Commends the Government of Angola for the promulgation of the Amnesty
Law, for the quartering of the rapid reaction police, and for the continuing
withdrawal of FAA to barracks, and urges the Government to take the required
corrective measures regarding the withdrawal movements, as agreed with UNAVEM,
and to reach agreement with UNAVEM on remaining withdrawal operations;

     10. Welcomes the launching 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;

     11. Notes the closing of eight out of fifteen UNITA quartering areas for
the induction of additional troops, requests the Government of Angola to prepare
a programme for phased demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants,
and calls upon both parties and the international community to extend their full
cooperation and support to that end;

     12. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to take all necessary steps
for completion of the formation of the national armed forces, in particular the
establishment of integrated headquarters, for the planned movement of UNITA
troops out of quartering areas in accordance with the provisions of the Lusaka
Protocol, and for the orderly transition of demobilized troops to civilian life;

     13. Urges also the Government of Angola and UNITA to take all necessary
steps for all elected members of Parliament to take their seats in the National
Assembly, for moving constitutional issues forward in a spirit of national
reconciliation, and for the formation of the Government of Unity and National
Reconciliation, and for the incorporation of UNITA personnel into the State
administration, the FAA and the national police;

     14. Encourages the President of Angola and the leader of UNITA to meet at
the earliest opportunity within Angola to resolve all remaining issues;

     15. Notes the progress made in the area of demining, encourages both
parties to intensify their demining efforts and stresses the need for continued
commitment to peace by destroying stockpiles of landmines;

     16. Notes the reduction in the intensity and frequency of hostile
propaganda, and reminds the parties of their obligation to cease the
dissemination of all hostile propaganda with a view to promoting a spirit of
tolerance, coexistence and mutual trust;

     17. Urges the Government of Angola to provide the requisite facilities for
the establishment of the independent United Nations radio, and also urges UNITA
to finalize the transformation of its radio station Vorgan into a non-partisan
station;

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     18. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the
provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993 and
notes with concern that the failure by States, in particular those neighbouring
Angola, to do so is inconsistent with the peace process and undermines economic
recovery;

     19. Reiterates that continuing acquisition of weapons would be contrary to
paragraph 12 of resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 and would undermine
confidence in the peace process;

     20.   Condemns the use of mercenaries;

     21. 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, and reminds the
parties to extend full cooperation to UNAVEM III at all levels;

     22. Strongly urges Member States to provide promptly the financial
resources necessary to facilitate the demobilization and social reintegration of
ex-combatants through the United Nations consolidated inter-agency appeal for
Angola;

     23. 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, stresses the
importance of such assistance at this time in order to consolidate the gains in
the peace process, and calls upon the two parties to meet their obligations
under the Lusaka Protocol in order to create the necessary stability for
economic recovery;

     24. Commends the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative, and the personnel of UNAVEM III, and expresses confidence in
their abilities to continue to facilitate the implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol;

     25. Requests the Secretary-General to report by 1 October 1996 on the
progress made towards meeting the goals and timetable agreed between the two
parties, and to keep the Council fully informed on a regular basis on
developments in the situation on the ground, in particular by providing a
comprehensive briefing by the third week of August on whether the two parties
have fulfilled the task of forming the Government of Unity and National
Reconciliation;

     26. Declares that it will place special emphasis, during its future
discussion of the mandate of UNAVEM III, on the progress demonstrated by the
parties;

     27. Reminds the Government of Angola and UNITA of its resolution
976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which stated, inter alia, the expectation that
UNAVEM III would complete its mission by February 1997;

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     28. Reiterates its readiness, in light of recommendations by the
Secretary-General and the state of affairs in Angola, to consider any further
measures;

     29.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1064 (1996) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Angola Verification Mission III and efforts to advance the peace process in Angola]

UN Angola Verification Mission III|União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|Joint Commission (Angola)|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|WEAPONS SURRENDER|AMNESTY|ARMED FORCES|POLICE|LANDMINES|MINE CLEARANCE|WEAPONS DESTRUCTION|RECONSTRUCTION|ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|RADIO STATIONS|COALITION GOVERNMENTS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1065 (1996)
                                                               12 July 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1065 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3680th meeting,
                                   on 12 July 1996

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming all its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution
1036 (1996) of 12 January 1996,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1996
(S/1996/507 and Add.1),

     Noting with deep concern the continued failure by the parties to resolve
their differences due to the uncompromising position taken by the Abkhaz side,
and underlining the necessity for them to intensify without delay their efforts,
under the auspices of the United Nations and with the assistance of the Russian
Federation as facilitator, to achieve an early and comprehensive political
settlement of the conflict, including on the political status of Abkhazia within
the State of Georgia, which fully respects the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Georgia,

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

     Noting that the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Cease-fire and
Separation of Forces (S/1994/583, annex I) has generally been respected by the
parties with the assistance of the Collective Peace-keeping Forces of the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peace-keeping force) and the United
Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG),

     Commending the contribution UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force have
made to stabilize the situation in the zone of conflict and stressing the
importance of continued close cooperation and coordination between them in the
performance of their respective mandates,

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     Deeply concerned at the deterioration of the security conditions in the
Gali region and of the safety and security of the local population, of the
refugees and displaced persons returning to the region and of UNOMIG and CIS
peace-keeping force personnel,

     Reminding the parties that the international community’s ability to assist
them depends on their political will to resolve the conflict through dialogue
and mutual accommodation, as well as their full cooperation with UNOMIG and the
CIS peace-keeping force, including the fulfilment of their obligations regarding
the safety and freedom of movement of international personnel,

     Taking note of the decision taken by the Heads of State of the CIS of
17 May 1996 (S/1996/371, annex I),

     Noting that the Heads of State of the CIS will consider the extension of
the mandate of the CIS peace-keeping force beyond 19 July 1996,

     1.   Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 1 July 1996;

     2.   Expresses its deep concern at the continued deadlock in the efforts to
achieve a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia;

     3.   Reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Georgia, within its internationally recognized borders, and to the necessity
of defining the status of Abkhazia in strict accordance with these principles,
and underlines the unacceptability of any action by the Abkhaz leadership in
contravention of these principles;

     4.   Reaffirms its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General
and his Special Envoy aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement of
the conflict, including on the political status of Abkhazia within the State of
Georgia, respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia,
as well as for the efforts that are being undertaken by the Russian Federation
in its capacity as facilitator to continue to intensify the search for a
peaceful settlement of the conflict, and encourages the Secretary-General to
intensify his efforts, with the assistance of the Russian Federation as
facilitator, and with the support of the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to that end;

     5.   Calls upon the parties, in particular the Abkhaz side, to achieve
substantive progress without further delay towards a comprehensive political
settlement, and further calls upon them to cooperate fully with the efforts
undertaken by the Secretary-General, with the assistance of the Russian
Federation as facilitator;

     6.   Reaffirms the 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 14 April 1994
on voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons (S/1994/397, annex II),
condemns the continued obstruction of that return by the Abkhaz side, and

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stresses the unacceptability of any linkage of the return of refugees and
displaced persons with the question of the political status of Abkhazia,
Georgia;

     7.   Demands that the Abkhaz side accelerate significantly the process of
voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons without delay or
preconditions, in particular by accepting a timetable on the basis of that
proposed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR), and further demands that it guarantee the safety of spontaneous
returnees already in the area and regularize their status in cooperation with
the UNHCR and in accordance with the Quadripartite Agreement, in particular in
the Gali region;

     8.   Recalls the conclusions of the Budapest summit of the Conference on
Security and Cooperation in Europe (S/1994/1435, annex) regarding the situation
in Abkhazia, Georgia, and affirms the unacceptability of the demographic changes
resulting from the conflict;

     9.   Condemns ethnically motivated killings and other ethnically related
acts of violence;

     10. Condemns the laying of mines in the Gali region, which has already
caused several deaths and injuries among the civilian population and the peacekeepers and observers of the international community, and calls upon the parties
to take all measures in their power to prevent mine laying and to cooperate
fully with UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force in order to honour their
commitments to ensure the safety and the freedom of movement of all personnel of
the United Nations, the CIS peace-keeping force and international humanitarian
organizations;

     11. Encourages the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps in
response to the threat posed by the laying of mines in order to improve security
conditions so as to minimize the danger to UNOMIG personnel and to create
conditions for the effective performance of its mandate;

     12. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIG for an additional period
terminating on 31 January 1997 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 of the CIS
peace-keeping force;

     13. Expresses its full support for the implementation of a concrete
programme for the protection and promotion of human rights in Abkhazia, Georgia,
and requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council by 15 August 1996 on
possible arrangements for the establishment of a human rights office in Sukhumi;

     14. Reiterates its encouragement to States to contribute to the voluntary
fund in support of the implementation of the Agreement on a Cease-fire and
Separation of Forces signed in Moscow on 14 May 1994 and/or for humanitarian
aspects including demining, as specified by the donors;

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S/RES/1065 (1996)
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     15. Requests the Secretary-General to consider the means of providing
technical and financial assistance aimed at the reconstruction of the economy of
Abkhazia, Georgia, following the successful outcome of the political
negotiations;

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

     17.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1065 (1996) [extending the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia]

UN Observer Mission in Georgia|Commonwealth of Independent States Collective Peace-keeping Forces|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|UNHCR|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)|SOVEREIGNTY|GEORGIA|MEDIATION|RUSSIAN FEDERATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CEASEFIRES|REPATRIATION|DISPLACED PERSONS|LANDMINES|MINE CLEARANCE|HUMAN RIGHTS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|ABKHAZIA (GEORGIA)|GEORGIA|GEORGIA SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|GEORGIAN REFUGEES

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1066 (1996)
                                                               15 July 1996

                               RESOLUTION 1066 (1996)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3681st meeting,
                                   on 15 July 1996

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its earlier relevant resolutions, and in particular its
resolutions 779 (1992) of 6 October 1992, 981 (1995) of 31 March 1995,
1025 (1995) of 30 November 1995, and 1038 (1996) of 15 January 1996,

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 27 June 1996
(S/1996/502),

     Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia,

     Noting the Joint Declaration signed at Geneva on 30 September 1992 by the
Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
which reaffirmed their agreement concerning the demilitarization of the Prevlaka
peninsula, emphasizing the contribution that this demilitarization has made to
the decrease of tension in the region, and stressing the need for the Republic
of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to agree on a settlement which
would peacefully resolve their differences,

     Stressing the importance it places on mutual recognition among the
successor States to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, within
their internationally recognized borders,

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

     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 1997;

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     2.   Urges the parties to abide by their mutual commitments and to continue
their negotiations with a view to normalizing fully their bilateral relations,
which are critical for the establishment of peace and stability throughout the
region;

     3.   Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council by
5 January 1997 a report for its early consideration on the situation in the
Prevlaka peninsula as well as on progress made by the Republic of Croatia and
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia towards a settlement which would peacefully
resolve their differences;

     4.   Encourages the parties to adopt the practical options proposed by the
United Nations military observers to reduce tension, as referred to in the
report of the Secretary-General of 27 June 1996;

     5.   Requests the United Nations military observers and the multinational
implementation force (IFOR) authorized by the Council in resolution 1031 (1995)
of 15 December 1995 to continue to cooperate fully with each other;

     6.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1066 (1996) [on authorization for the UN military observers to monitor the demilitarization of the Prevlaka Peninsula]

UN Mission of Observers in Prevlaka|DEMILITARIZED ZONES|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|PREVLAKA PENINSULA|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CROATIA|YUGOSLAVIA|CROATIA SITUATION|FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION|MILITARY PERSONNEL|UNITED NATIONS PROTECTED AREAS

S/51 [60] FORMER YUGOSLAVIA SITUATION
S/51 [185] UN MISSION OF OBSERVERS IN PREVLAKA