UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1152 (1998)
                                                               5 February 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1152 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3853rd meeting,
                                 on 5 February 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997 and 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997,

     Taking note of the third report to the Security Council by the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements (S/1998/86),

     Taking note also of the letter dated 28 January 1998 from the President of
the Central African Republic to the President of the Security Council
(S/1998/88) and of the letter dated 4 February 1998 to the President of the
Security Council from the President of Gabon, on behalf of the members of the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements (S/1998/97),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 January 1998
(S/1998/61) submitted to the Council in accordance with Security Council
resolution 1136 (1997),

     Expressing appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in which the
Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(MISAB) has carried out its mandate, in close cooperation with the Central
African authorities, and noting with satisfaction that MISAB has contributed to
stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, in particular through
the supervision of the surrendering of arms,

     Noting that the States participating in MISAB and the Central African
Republic have decided to extend its mandate (S/1997/561, appendix I) in order to
complete its mission with the prospect of the United Nations establishing a
peacekeeping operation,

     Stressing the importance of regional stability and, in this context, fully
supporting the efforts made by the Member States participating in the
International Mediation Committee established by the nineteenth Summit of the

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Heads of State and Governments of France and Africa and by the members of the
International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui Agreements,

     Stressing also the need for all signatories of the Bangui Agreements to
continue to cooperate fully in respecting and implementing these Agreements in
order to help to foster the conditions for long-term stability in the Central
African Republic,

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

     1.   Welcomes the efforts made by the Member States participating in MISAB
and by those States providing support to them, and their readiness to maintain
these efforts;

     2.   Welcomes the support provided by the United Nations Development
Programme to the International Committee for the Follow-up of the Bangui
Agreements and encourages it to continue this support;

     3.   Calls upon the parties in the Central African Republic to complete the
implementation without delay of the provisions of the Bangui Agreements and also
calls for the fulfilment of the commitments expressed in the letter of
8 January 1998 to the Secretary-General from the President of the Central
African Republic (S/1998/61, annex);

     4.   Approves the continued conduct by Member States participating in MISAB
of the operation in a neutral and impartial way to achieve its objective as set
out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1125 (1997);

     5.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Member States participating in MISAB and those States providing
logistical support to ensure security and freedom of movement of their
personnel;

     6.   Decides that the authorization referred to in paragraph 5 above will
be initially extended until 16 March 1998;

     7.   Recalls that the expenses and logistical support for MISAB will be
borne on a voluntary basis in accordance with article 11 of the mandate of MISAB
and encourages Member States to contribute to the Trust Fund for the Central
African Republic;

     8.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General, as contained in his
report of 23 January 1998, to appoint a Special Representative to the Central
African Republic, and expresses its belief that the prompt appointment of such a
representative could assist the parties in the implementation of the Bangui
Agreements and provide support to other activities of the United Nations in the
country;

     9.   Reiterates its call to all States, international organizations and
financial institutions to assist in post-conflict development in the Central
African Republic;

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     10. Requests the Member States participating in MISAB to provide a report
to the Security Council through the Secretary-General before the end of the
period referred to in paragraph 6 above;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report for its
consideration, no later than 23 February 1998, on the situation in the Central
African Republic, with recommendations regarding the establishment of a United
Nations peacekeeping operation, including the structure, specific goals and
financial implications of such an operation, and with information on the
implementation of the Bangui Agreements and on the commitments expressed in the
letter to the Secretary-General from the President of the Central African
Republic of 8 January 1998;

     12. Expresses its intention to take a decision by 16 March 1998 on the
establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African
Republic on the basis of the report referred to in paragraph 11 above;

     13.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1152 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui (MISAB)]
[Extension of the mandate of Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB)]

Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui|Comité international de suivi des Accords de Bangui|Trust Fund for the Central African Republic|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TRUST FUNDS

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1153 (1998)
                                                               20 February 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1153 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3855th meeting,
                                on 20 February 1998

    The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions and in particular its
resolutions 986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997, 1129 (1997)
of 12 September 1997 and 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997,

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

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

     Welcoming the report submitted on 1 February 1998 by the Secretary-General
in accordance with paragraph 7 of resolution 1143 (1997) (S/1998/90) and his
recommendations, as well as the report submitted on 30 January 1998 in
accordance with paragraph 9 of resolution 1143 (1997) by the Committee
established by resolution 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 (S/1998/92),

     Noting that the Government of Iraq did not cooperate fully in the
preparation of the report of the Secretary-General,

     Noting with concern that, despite the ongoing implementation of resolutions
986 (1995), 1111 (1997) and 1143 (1997), the population of Iraq continues to
face a very serious nutritional and health situation,

     Determined to avoid any further deterioration of the current humanitarian
situation,

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

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

     1.   Decides that the provisions of resolution 986 (1995), except those
contained in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12, shall remain in force for a new period of
180 days beginning at 00.01 hours, Eastern Standard Time, on the day after the
President of the Council has informed the members of the Council that he has
received the report of the Secretary-General requested in paragraph 5 below, on
which date the provisions of resolution 1143 (1997), if still in force, shall
terminate, except as regards sums already produced pursuant to that resolution
prior to that date;

     2.   Decides further that the authorization given to States by paragraph 1
of resolution 986 (1995) shall permit the import of petroleum and petroleum
products originating in Iraq, including financial and other essential
transactions directly relating thereto, sufficient to produce a sum, in the
180-day period referred to in paragraph 1 above, not exceeding a total of
5.256 billion United States dollars, of which the amounts recommended by the
Secretary-General for the food/nutrition and health sectors should be allocated
on a priority basis, and of which between 682 million United States dollars and
788 million United States dollars shall be used for the purpose referred to in
paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995), except that if less than 5.256 billion
United States dollars worth of petroleum or petroleum products is sold during
the 180-day period, particular attention will be paid to meeting the urgent
humanitarian needs in the food/nutrition and health sectors and the Secretary-General may provide a proportionately smaller amount for the purpose referred to
in paragraph 8 (b) of resolution 986 (1995);

     3.   Directs the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to
authorize, on the basis of specific requests, reasonable expenses related to the
Hajj pilgrimage, to be met by funds in the escrow account;

     4.   Requests the Secretary-General to take the actions necessary to ensure
the effective and efficient implementation of this resolution, and in particular
to enhance the United Nations observation process in Iraq in such a way as to
provide the required assurance to the Council of the equitable distribution of
the goods produced in accordance with this resolution and that all supplies
authorized for procurement, including dual-usage items and spare parts, are
utilized for the purpose for which they have been authorized;

     5.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council when he has
entered into any necessary arrangements or agreements, and approved a
distribution plan, submitted by the Government of Iraq, which includes a
description of the goods to be purchased and effectively guarantees their
equitable distribution, in accordance with his recommendations that the plan
should be ongoing and should reflect the relative priorities of humanitarian
supplies as well as their interrelationships within the context of projects or
activities, required delivery dates, preferred points of entry, and targeted
objectives to be achieved;

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

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

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

     9.   Decides to conduct an interim review of the implementation of this
resolution 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and a
thorough review of all aspects of its implementation prior to the end of the
180-day period, on receipt of the reports referred to in paragraphs 10 and 14
below, and expresses its intention, prior to the end of the 180-day period, to
consider favourably the renewal of the provisions of this resolution as
appropriate, provided that the reports referred to in paragraphs 10 and 14 below
indicate that those provisions are being satisfactorily implemented;

     10. Requests the Secretary-General to make an interim report to the
Council 90 days after the entry into force of paragraph 1 above, and to make a
full report prior to the end of the 180-day period, on the basis of observation
by United Nations personnel in Iraq, and on the basis of consultations with the
Government of Iraq, on whether Iraq has ensured the equitable distribution of
medicine, health supplies, foodstuffs and materials and supplies for essential
civilian needs, financed in accordance with paragraph 8 (a) of resolution
986 (1995), including in his reports any observations he may have on the
adequacy of the revenues to meet Iraq's humanitarian needs, and on Iraq's
capacity to export sufficient quantities of petroleum and petroleum products to
produce the sum referred to in paragraph 2 above;

     11. Takes note of the Secretary-General's observation that the situation
in the electricity sector is extremely grave, and of his intention to return to
the Council with proposals for appropriate funding, requests him to submit
urgently a report for this purpose prepared in consultation with the Government
of Iraq to the Council, and further requests him to submit to the Council other
studies, drawing upon United Nations agencies as appropriate and in consultation
with the Government of Iraq, on essential humanitarian needs in Iraq including
necessary improvements to infrastructure;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a group of experts to
determine in consultation with the Government of Iraq whether Iraq is able to
export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce the total sum
referred to in paragraph 2 above and to prepare an independent report on Iraqi
production and transportation capacity and necessary monitoring, also requests
him in the light of that report to make early and appropriate recommendations
and expresses its readiness to take a decision, on the basis of these
recommendations and the humanitarian objectives of this resolution,
notwithstanding paragraph 3 of resolution 661 (1990), regarding authorization of

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the export of the necessary equipment to enable Iraq to increase the export of
petroleum or petroleum products and to give the appropriate directions to the
Committee established by resolution 661 (1990);

     13. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council, if Iraq is
unable to export petroleum or petroleum products sufficient to produce the total
sum referred to in paragraph 2 above, and following consultations with relevant
United Nations agencies and the Iraqi authorities, making recommendations for
the expenditure of the sum expected to be available, consistent with the
distribution plan referred to in paragraph 5 above;

     14. Requests the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), in
coordination with the Secretary-General, to report to the Council 90 days after
the entry into force of paragraph 1 above and again prior to the end of the
180-day period on the implementation of the arrangements in paragraphs 1, 2, 6,
8, 9 and 10 of resolution 986 (1995);

     15. Requests further the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) to
implement the measures and take action on the steps referred to in its report of
30 January 1998, with regard to the refining and clarifying of its working
procedures, to consider the relevant observations and recommendations referred
to in the report of the Secretary-General of 1 February 1998 in particular with
a view to reducing to the extent possible the delay between the export of
petroleum and petroleum products from Iraq and the supply of goods to Iraq in
accordance with this resolution, to report to the Council by 31 March 1998 and
thereafter to continue to review its procedures whenever necessary;

    16.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) [on measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]
[Measures to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian supplies to the Iraqi people]

UN. Oil-for-Food Programme|UN. Security Council Committee Established by Resolution 661 (1990) concerning the Situation between Iraq and Kuwait|UN Iraq Account|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PETROLEUM EXPORTS|FOOD SUPPLY|ELECTRIC POWER|IRAQ|GROUPS OF EXPERTS|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION|STAFF SECURITY|PILGRIMAGES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1154 (1998)
                                                               2 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1154 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3858th meeting,
                                  on 2 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions, which constitute the
governing standard of Iraqi compliance,

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

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

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

     1.   Commends the initiative by the Secretary-General to secure commitments
from the Government of Iraq on compliance with its obligations under the
relevant resolutions, and in this regard endorses the memorandum of
understanding signed by the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and the Secretary-General on 23 February 1998 (S/1998/166) and looks forward to its early and full
implementation;

     2.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council as soon as
possible with regard to the finalization of procedures for Presidential sites in
consultation with the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special
Commission and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA);

     3.   Stresses that compliance by the Government of Iraq with its
obligations, repeated again in the memorandum of understanding, to accord
immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to the Special Commission and
the IAEA in conformity with the relevant resolutions is necessary for the
implementation of resolution 687 (1991), but that any violation would have
severest consequences for Iraq;

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     4.   Reaffirms its intention to act in accordance with the relevant
provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions referred
to in that resolution and notes that by its failure so far to comply with its
relevant obligations Iraq has delayed the moment when the Council can do so;

     5.   Decides, in accordance with its responsibility under the Charter, to
remain actively seized of the matter, in order to ensure implementation of this
resolution, and to secure peace and security in the area.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1154 (1998) [on endorsement of the memorandum of understanding of 23 Feb. 1998 regarding compliance by Iraq with its obligations under resolution 687 (1991) and other relevant resolutions]
[Endorsement of the memorandum of understanding between UN and Iraq]

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1155 (1998)
                                                               16 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1155 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3860th meeting,
                                  on 16 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997, 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997 and 1152 (1998) of 5 February 1998,

     Taking note of the report dated 10 March 1998 (S/1998/221) to the Security
Council by the International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui
Agreements pursuant to resolution 1152 (1998),

     Taking note also of the letter dated 11 March 1998 from the President of
the Central African Republic to the President of the Security Council
(S/1998/219, annex) and of the letter dated 13 March 1998 to the President of
the Security Council from the President of Gabon, on behalf of the members of
the International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui Agreements
(S/1998/233, annex),

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 February 1998
(S/1998/148) submitted to the Council in accordance with resolution 1152 (1998),

     Expressing its appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in which the
Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(MISAB) has carried out its mandate, in close cooperation with the Central
African authorities and noting with satisfaction that MISAB has contributed
significantly to stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, in
particular through the supervision of the surrendering of arms,

     Noting that the States participating in MISAB and the Central African
Republic have decided to extend the mandate of MISAB until 15 April 1998 in
order to ensure a smooth transition to the prospective deployment of a United
Nations peacekeeping operation (S/1998/219, annex),

     Stressing the importance of regional stability and in this context fully
supporting the efforts of the International Mediation Committee established by
the nineteenth Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of France and Africa

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and by the members of the International Committee for the follow-up of the
Bangui Agreements,

     Stressing also the need for all signatories to the Bangui Agreements to
continue to cooperate fully in respecting and implementing these Agreements,

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

     1.   Welcomes the efforts made by the Member States participating in MISAB
and by those States providing support to them, and their readiness to maintain
these efforts;

     2.   Urges the Government of the Central African Republic to continue to
fulfil the commitments expressed in the letter of 8 January 1998 to the
Secretary-General from the President of the Central African Republic (S/1998/61,
annex) and calls upon the parties in the Central African Republic to complete
the implementation of the provisions of the Bangui Agreements and to implement
the conclusions of the National Reconciliation Conference (S/1998/219,
appendix);

     3.   Approves the continued conduct by Member States participating in MISAB
of the operation in a neutral and impartial way to achieve its objective as set
out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1125 (1997);

     4.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Member States participating in MISAB and those States providing
logistical support to ensure security and freedom of movement of their
personnel;

     5.   Decides that the authorization referred to in paragraph 4 above will
be extended until 27 March 1998;

     6.   Recalls that the expenses and logistical support for MISAB will be
borne on a voluntary basis in accordance with article 11 of the mandate of
MISAB, and encourages Member States to contribute to the Trust Fund for the
Central African Republic;

     7.   Affirms that it will take a decision by 27 March 1998 on the
establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Central African
Republic on the basis of the report of the Secretary-General of
23 February 1998;

     8.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1155 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui (MISAB)]
[Extension of the mandate of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB)]

Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui|Trust Fund for the Central African Republic|UN Mission in the Central African Republic|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|SPECIAL MISSIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TRUST FUNDS


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1156 (1998)
                                                               16 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1156 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3861st meeting,
                                  on 16 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolution 1132 (1997) of 8 October 1997 and the relevant
statements of its President,

     Taking note of the letter from the Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent
Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations to the President of the Security
Council of 9 March 1998 (S/1998/215),

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

     1.   Welcomes the return to Sierra Leone of its democratically elected
President on 10 March 1998;

     2.   Decides to terminate, with immediate effect, the prohibitions on the
sale or supply to Sierra Leone of petroleum and petroleum products referred to
in paragraph 6 of resolution 1132 (1997);

     3.   Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to make proposals
concerning the role of the United Nations and its future presence in Sierra
Leone;

     4.   Decides to review the other prohibitions referred to in resolution
1132 (1997) in accordance with paragraph 17 of that resolution and in the light
of developments and further discussion with the Government of Sierra Leone;

     5.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                       -----

98-06630 (E)

Security Council resolution 1156 (1998) [on termination of the prohibitions on the sale or supply to Sierra Leone of petroleum and petroleum products]
[Termination of the prohibitions on the sale or supply to Sierra Leone of petroleum and petroleum products]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1157 (1998)
                                                               20 March 1998

                              RESOLUTION 1157 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3863rd meeting,
                                  on 20 March 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 March 1998
(S/1998/236),

     Deploring the failure by the União para a Independência Total de Angola
(UNITA) to complete the implementation of the remaining tasks of the Lusaka
Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) according to the timetable approved by the Joint
Commission on 9 January 1998 (S/1998/56),

     Taking note of the declaration by UNITA on the complete demilitarization of
its forces as of 6 March 1998 (S/1998/236, paragraph 5) and of the declaration
by the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN) on 11 March 1998
legalizing the status of UNITA as a political party (S/1998/236, paragraph 5),

     1.   Stresses the urgent need for the GURN and in particular UNITA to
complete immediately and without conditions the implementation of all remaining
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol,
and relevant Security Council resolutions, and demands that UNITA stops its
pattern of delays and linkages;

     2.   Calls on the GURN and in particular UNITA to complete immediately
their obligations in the areas of demobilization of all remaining military
elements of UNITA, normalization of State administration throughout the national
territory, transformation of Radio Vorgan into a non-partisan broadcasting
facility as well as disarmament of the civilian population;

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     3.   Endorses the planned visit by the Chairman of the Committee created
pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) to Angola and other interested countries to
discuss the full and effective implementation of the measures specified in
paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) with a view to urging compliance by UNITA
with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and relevant Security Council
resolutions;

     4.   Calls upon all Member States to implement fully and without delay the
measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997), reiterates its
request that Member States having information on flights and other actions
prohibited in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) provide this information to
the Committee created pursuant to resolution 864 (1993), and requests the
Secretary-General to report on these violations by UNITA and certain Member
States in the report referred to in paragraph 8 below;

     5.   Reaffirms its readiness to review the measures specified in
paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) or to consider the imposition of
additional measures in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution
1127 (1997);

     6.   Endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General to resume the
gradual downsizing of the military component of the United Nations Observer
Mission in Angola (MONUA) before 30 April 1998, with the understanding that the
withdrawal of all formed military units, with the exception of one infantry
company, the helicopter unit and the signals and medical support units, will be
completed as soon as conditions on the ground permit, but no later than
1 July 1998;

     7.   Decides to increase gradually and as needed the number of civilian
police observers, giving special emphasis to their language qualifications, by
up to 83, to assist the GURN and UNITA to resolve disputes during the
normalization of State administration, identify and investigate allegations of
abuse, and facilitate the training of the Angolan National Police according to
internationally accepted standards, and requests the Secretary-General to keep
the modus operandi of the civilian police component under review and to report
by 17 April 1998 on whether its tasks can be performed on the basis of a more
limited increase in the number of personnel or with a reconfiguration of
existing personnel;

     8.   Takes note of the recommendations contained in section IX of the
report of the Secretary-General of 13 March 1998, and requests the Secretary-General to report by 17 April 1998 on the status of the implementation of the
peace process, with final recommendations regarding the modalities of the United
Nations presence in Angola after 30 April 1998, including the exit strategy and
expected termination date of MONUA and the follow-on activities by the United
Nations, after the termination of MONUA, to consolidate the peace process and
assist in the social and economic recovery of Angola;

     9.   Strongly condemns the attacks by members of UNITA on MONUA personnel
and on Angolan national authorities, and demands that UNITA immediately stop
such attacks, cooperate fully with MONUA and guarantee unconditionally the
safety and freedom of movement of MONUA and other international personnel;

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     10. Calls on the GURN to continue to give priority to peaceful actions
that contribute to the successful conclusion of the peace process and to refrain
from any action, including the excessive use of force, which might undermine the
process of normalization of State administration or lead to renewed hostilities;

     11. Stresses the importance of strengthening the rule of law, including
the full protection of all Angolan citizens throughout the national territory;

     12. Urges the GURN and in particular UNITA to cooperate fully with the
National Institute for the Removal of Unexploded Ordnance and provide
information on minefields, and urges also the international community to
continue to provide assistance to the demining programme;

     13. Reiterates its belief that a meeting between the President of the
Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could accelerate the process of peace
and national reconciliation, and urges the UNITA leadership to move to Luanda,
as agreed upon in the Lusaka Protocol;

     14. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative, and the personnel of MONUA for assisting the Government of
Angola and UNITA to implement the peace process;

     15.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1157 (1998) [on modalities of UN presence in Angola]
[Modalities of UN presence in Angola and the status of the implementation of the peace process]

União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN Observer Mission in Angola|Acordos de Paz para Angola (1991)|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|MILITARY DEMOBILIZATION|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WEAPONS SURRENDER|PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|TROOP WITHDRAWAL|INTERNAL SECURITY|RULE OF LAW|MINE CLEARANCE|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS|MILITARY PERSONNEL|POLICE|STAFF SECURITY

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1158 (1998)
                                                               25 March 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1158 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3865th meeting,
                                  on 25 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its previous resolutions and, in particular, its resolutions
986 (1995) of 14 April 1995, 1111 (1997) of 4 June 1997, 1129 (1997) of
12 September 1997, 1143 (1997) of 4 December 1997 and 1153 (1998) of
20 February 1998,

     Welcoming the report submitted on 4 March 1998 (S/1998/194 and Corr.1) by
the Secretary-General in accordance with paragraph 4 of resolution 1143 (1997)
and noting with appreciation, as mentioned in this report, the commitment
expressed by the Iraqi Government to cooperate with the Secretary-General in the
implementation of resolution 1153 (1998),

     Concerned about the resulting humanitarian consequences for the Iraqi
people of the shortfall in the revenue from the sale of petroleum and petroleum
products during the first 90-day period of implementation of resolution
1143 (1997), due to the delayed resumption in the sale of petroleum by Iraq and
a serious price drop since the adoption of resolution 1143 (1997),

     Determined to avoid any further deterioration of the current humanitarian
situation,

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

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

     1.   Decides that the provisions of resolution 1143 (1997) shall remain in
force, subject to the provisions of resolution 1153 (1998), except that States
are authorized to permit the import of petroleum and petroleum products
originating in Iraq, including financial and other essential transactions

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directly relating thereto, sufficient to produce a sum not exceeding a total of
1.4 billion United States dollars within the period of 90 days from 00.01,
Eastern Standard Time, on 5 March 1998;

     2.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1158 (1998) [on the renewal of provisions of resolution 1143 (1997) authorizing import of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq]
[Renewal of provisions of resolution 1143 (1997) authorizing import of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq]

UN. Oil-for-Food Programme|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|PETROLEUM EXPORTS|IRAQ|IRAQ-KUWAIT SITUATION


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1159 (1998)
                                                               27 March 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1159 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3867th meeting,
                                  on 27 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolutions 1125 (1997) of 6 August 1997, 1136 (1997) of
6 November 1997, 1152 (1998) of 5 February 1998, and 1155 (1998) of
16 March 1998,

     Recalling the report dated 10 March 1998 (S/1998/221) to the Security
Council by the International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui
Agreements pursuant to resolution 1152 (1998),

     Recalling also the letter dated 11 March 1998 from the President of the
Central African Republic to the President of the Security Council (S/1998/219,
annex) and the letter dated 13 March 1998 to the President of the Security
Council from the President of Gabon, on behalf of the members of the
International Committee for the follow-up of the Bangui Agreements (S/1998/233,
annex),

     Having further considered the report of the Secretary-General of
23 February 1998 (S/1998/148) submitted to the Council in accordance with
resolution 1152 (1998),

     Reiterating its appreciation for the neutral and impartial way in which the
Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements
(MISAB) has carried out its mandate, in close cooperation with the Central
African authorities and noting with satisfaction that MISAB has contributed
significantly to stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic, in
particular through the supervision of the surrendering of arms,

     Recognizing that the States participating in MISAB and the Central African
Republic extended the mandate of MISAB until 15 April 1998 in order to ensure a
smooth transition to the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation,

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     Stressing the importance of regional stability and the need to consolidate
the progress achieved by MISAB, and in particular to assist the people of the
Central African Republic to consolidate the process of national reconciliation
and help to sustain a secure and stable environment conducive to the holding of
free and fair elections,

     Stressing also the need for all signatories to the Bangui Agreements to
continue to implement these Agreements, and for the authorities of the Central
African Republic to take concrete steps to implement political, economic, social
and security reforms as referred to in the report of the Secretary-General of
23 February 1998 including the establishment of an electoral code and
preparations for legislative elections scheduled for August/September 1998,

     Recognizing the link between peace and development and that a sustained
commitment by the international community to assist and support the economic,
social, and institutional development of the Central African Republic is
indispensable for long-term peace and stability in the country, and in that
regard welcoming the cooperation between the Government of the Central African
Republic and the international financial institutions in developing an economic
reform programme,

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

                                       A

     1.   Welcomes the progress made by the Central African authorities and
parties towards the achievement of national reconciliation and sustainable
stability in the Central African Republic;

     2.   Urges the Government of the Central African Republic to continue to
fulfil the commitments expressed in the letter of 8 January 1998 to the
Secretary-General from the President of the Central African Republic (S/1998/61,
annex) and calls upon the parties in the Central African Republic to complete
the implementation of the provisions of the Bangui Agreements and to implement
the National Reconciliation Pact (S/1998/219, annex);

     3.   Reiterates its call to all States, international organizations and
financial institutions to assist in post-conflict development in the Central
African Republic;

                                       B

     4.   Welcomes the efforts made by the Member States participating in MISAB
and by those States providing support to them, and their readiness to maintain
these efforts;

     5.   Approves the continued conduct by the Member States participating in
MISAB of the operation in a neutral and impartial way to achieve its objective
as set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 1125 (1997);

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                                                              Page 3

     6.   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
authorizes the Member States participating in MISAB and those States providing
logistical support to ensure security and freedom of movement of their
personnel;

     7.   Decides that the authorization referred to in paragraph 6 above will
end on 15 April 1998;

     8.   Recalls that the expenses and logistical support for MISAB will be
borne on a voluntary basis in accordance with article 11 of the mandate of
MISAB, and encourages Member States to contribute to the Trust Fund for the
Central African Republic;

                                       C

     9.   Decides to establish a United Nations Mission in the Central African
Republic (MINURCA) with effect from 15 April 1998, and decides also that the
military component of MINURCA will not exceed 1,350 personnel;

     10. Decides that, taking into account the recommendations of the
Secretary-General in his report of 23 February 1998, MINURCA shall have the
following initial mandate:

     (a) To assist in maintaining and enhancing security and stability,
including freedom of movement, in Bangui and the immediate vicinity of the city;

     (b) To assist the national security forces in maintaining law and order
and in protecting key installations in Bangui;

     (c) To supervise, control storage, and monitor the final disposition of
all weapons retrieved in the course of the disarmament exercise;

     (d) To ensure security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel
and the safety and security of United Nations property;

     (e) To assist in coordination with other international efforts in a shortterm police trainers program and in other capacity-building efforts of the
national police, and to provide advice on the restructuring of the national
police and special police forces;

     (f) To provide advice and technical support to the national electoral
bodies regarding the electoral code and plans for the conduct of the legislative
elections scheduled for August/September 1998;

     11. Authorizes the Secretary-General to take the measures necessary to
ensure that MINURCA is fully deployed by 15 April 1998 in order to carry out its
mandate, and to secure a smooth transition between MISAB and MINURCA;

     12. Decides that MINURCA is established for an initial period of 3 months
until 15 July 1998 and expresses its intention to decide on the extension of
MINURCA on the basis of the report to be submitted by the Secretary-General
pursuant to paragraph 15 below;

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     13. Affirms that MINURCA may be required to take action to ensure security
and freedom of movement of its personnel in the discharge of its mandate;

     14. Welcomes the appointment by the Secretary-General, within MINURCA, of
his Special Representative in the Central African Republic:

     (a) To assist in the promotion of the reforms necessary to achieve
national reconciliation, security and stability in the country;

     (b)   To head MINURCA;

     (c) To have overall authority over all United Nations activities in the
Central African Republic, in support of MINURCA’s mandate;

     (d) To provide good offices and mediation between the Government and
political parties;

     (e) To provide advice and facilitate technical assistance in the areas of
good governance and the rule of law;

     (f) To cooperate with other international partners, including
international financial institutions, with the objective of supporting
activities aimed at establishing the foundations for lasting peace, national
reconstruction and development;

     (g) To encourage the United Nations agencies and programmes to provide
assistance to the Central African Republic, in particular in the areas referred
to in the report of the Secretary-General;

     15. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council regularly
informed and to submit a report to the Security Council by 20 June 1998 on the
implementation of the mandate of MINURCA, on developments in the Central African
Republic, on progress towards the implementation of the commitments expressed in
the letter of 8 January to the Secretary-General from the President of the
Central African Republic and on the implementation of the Bangui Agreements and
the National Reconciliation Pact, including on commitments related to ensuring
the country’s economic recovery;

     16. Further requests the Secretary-General to provide information in his
report referred to in paragraph 15 above on the progress by the Government of
the Central African Republic to adopt an electoral code, set a date for the
legislative elections, and develop specific plans for the conduct of the
legislative elections, and to make recommendations on the future role of the
United Nations in the legislative elections process;

     17. Urges Member States to respond positively to the request made to them
by the Secretary-General to contribute personnel, equipment and other resources
to MINURCA in order to facilitate its early deployment (S/1998/148);

     18. Approves the intention of the Secretary-General to establish a trust
fund to enable Member States to make voluntary contributions to support the

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                                                              Page 5

activities of MINURCA and to assist in the financing of the Mission and urges
Member States to contribute to it;

     19. Requests the Government of the Central African Republic to conclude a
status-of-forces agreement with the Secretary-General before 25 April 1998, and
recalls that pending the conclusion of such an agreement, the model status-offorces agreement dated 9 October 1990 (A/45/594) should apply provisionally;

     20.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1159 (1998) [on establishment of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]
[Establishment of a UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINURCA)]

Mission interafricaine de surveillance des Accords de Bangui|UN Mission in the Central African Republic > Establishment|UN Mission in the Central African Republic > Financing|Trust Fund for the Central African Republic|UN. Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic|National Reconciliation Pact [Central African Republic] (1998)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POLITICAL CONDITIONS|PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS|WEAPONS SURRENDER|WEAPONS DESTRUCTION|ELECTIONS|ELECTION VERIFICATION|INTERNAL SECURITY|RECONSTRUCTION|FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE|CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC|ESTABLISHMENT|STAFF SECURITY|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|TRUST FUNDS|PROPERTY|TRAINING PROGRAMMES|CAPACITY BUILDING|GOOD OFFICES|MEDIATION|RULE OF LAW|FINANCING

S/53 [181] CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SITUATION
S/53 [182] UN MISSION IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1160 (1998)
                                                               31 March 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1160 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3868th meeting,
                                  on 31 March 1998

     The Security Council,

     Noting with appreciation the statements of the Foreign Ministers of France,
Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland and the United States of America (the Contact Group) of 9 and
25 March 1998 (S/1998/223 and S/1998/272), including the proposal on a
comprehensive arms embargo on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including
Kosovo,

     Welcoming the decision of the Special Session of the Permanent Council of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) of 11 March 1998
(S/1998/246),

     Condemning the use of excessive force by Serbian police forces against
civilians and peaceful demonstrators in Kosovo, as well as all acts of terrorism
by the Kosovo Liberation Army or any other group or individual and all external
support for terrorist activity in Kosovo, including finance, arms and training,

     Noting the declaration of 18 March 1998 by the President of the Republic of
Serbia on the political process in Kosovo and Metohija (S/1998/250),

     Noting also the clear commitment of senior representatives of the Kosovar
Albanian community to non-violence,

     Noting that there has been some progress in implementing the actions
indicated in the Contact Group statement of 9 March 1998, but stressing that
further progress is required,

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

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

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     1.   Calls upon the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia immediately to take the
further necessary steps to achieve a political solution to the issue of Kosovo
through dialogue and to implement the actions indicated in the Contact Group
statements of 9 and 25 March 1998;

     2.   Calls also upon the Kosovar Albanian leadership to condemn all
terrorist action, and emphasizes that all elements in the Kosovar Albanian
community should pursue their goals by peaceful means only;

     3.   Underlines that the way to defeat violence and terrorism in Kosovo is
for the authorities in Belgrade to offer the Kosovar Albanian community a
genuine political process;

     4.   Calls upon the authorities in Belgrade and the leadership of the
Kosovar Albanian community urgently to enter without preconditions into a
meaningful dialogue on political status issues, and notes the readiness of the
Contact Group to facilitate such a dialogue;

     5.   Agrees, without prejudging the outcome of that dialogue, with the
proposal in the Contact Group statements of 9 and 25 March 1998 that the
principles for a solution of the Kosovo problem should be based on the
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and should be in
accordance with OSCE standards, including those set out in the Helsinki Final
Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe of 1975, and the
Charter of the United Nations, and that such a solution must also take into
account the rights of the Kosovar Albanians and all who live in Kosovo, and
expresses its support for an enhanced status for Kosovo which would include a
substantially greater degree of autonomy and meaningful self-administration;

     6.   Welcomes the signature on 23 March 1998 of an agreement on measures to
implement the 1996 Education Agreement, calls upon all parties to ensure that
its implementation proceeds smoothly and without delay according to the agreed
timetable and expresses its readiness to consider measures if either party
blocks implementation;

     7.   Expresses its support for the efforts of the OSCE for a peaceful
resolution of the crisis in Kosovo, including through the Personal
Representative of the Chairman-in-Office for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
who is also the Special Representative of the European Union, and the return of
the OSCE long-term missions;

     8.   Decides that all States shall, for the purposes of fostering peace and
stability in Kosovo, prevent the sale or supply to the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia, including Kosovo, by their nationals or from their territories or
using their flag vessels and aircraft, of arms and related matériel of all
types, such as weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment and spare
parts for the aforementioned, and shall prevent arming and training for
terrorist activities there;

     9.   Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional
rules of procedure, a committee of the Security Council, consisting of all the

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                                                               Page 3

members of the Council, to undertake the following tasks and to report on its
work to the Council with its observations and recommendations:

     (a) to seek from all States information regarding the action taken by them
concerning the effective implementation of the prohibitions imposed by this
resolution;

     (b) to consider any information brought to its attention by any State
concerning violations of the prohibitions imposed by this resolution and to
recommend appropriate measures in response thereto;

     (c) to make periodic reports to the Security Council on information
submitted to it regarding alleged violations of the prohibitions imposed by this
resolution;

     (d) to promulgate such guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the
implementation of the prohibitions imposed by this resolution;

     (e)   to examine the reports submitted pursuant to paragraph 12 below;

     10. Calls upon all States and all international and regional organizations
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 license or permit
granted prior to the entry into force of the prohibitions imposed by this
resolution, and stresses in this context the importance of continuing
implementation of the Agreement on Subregional Arms Control signed in Florence
on 14 June 1996;

     11. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to
the committee established by paragraph 9 above and to make the necessary
arrangements in the Secretariat for this purpose;

     12. Requests States to report to the committee established by paragraph 9
above within 30 days of adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken
to give effect to the prohibitions imposed by this resolution;

     13. Invites the OSCE to keep the Secretary-General informed on the
situation in Kosovo and on measures taken by that organization in this regard;

     14. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council regularly informed
and to report on the situation in Kosovo and the implementation of this
resolution no later than 30 days following the adoption of this resolution and
every 30 days thereafter;

     15. Further requests that the Secretary-General, in consultation with
appropriate regional organizations, include in his first report recommendations
for the establishment of a comprehensive regime to monitor the implementation of
the prohibitions imposed by this resolution, and calls upon all States, in
particular neighbouring States, to extend full cooperation in this regard;

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S/RES/1160 (1998)
Page 4

     16. Decides to review the situation on the basis of the reports of the
Secretary-General, which will take into account the assessments of, inter alia,
the Contact Group, the OSCE and the European Union, and decides also to
reconsider the prohibitions imposed by this resolution, including action to
terminate them, following receipt of the assessment of the Secretary-General
that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, cooperating in a
constructive manner with the Contact Group, have:

     (a) begun a substantive dialogue in accordance with paragraph 4 above,
including the participation of an outside representative or representatives,
unless any failure to do so is not because of the position of the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia or Serbian authorities;

     (b) withdrawn the special police units and ceased action by the security
forces affecting the civilian population;

     (c) allowed access to Kosovo by humanitarian organizations as well as
representatives of Contact Group and other embassies;

     (d) accepted a mission by the Personal Representative of the OSCE
Chairman-in-Office for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that would include a
new and specific mandate for addressing the problems in Kosovo, as well as the
return of the OSCE long-term missions;

     (e) facilitated a mission to Kosovo by the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights;

     17. Urges the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal
established pursuant to resolution 827 (1993) of 25 May 1993 to begin gathering
information related to the violence in Kosovo that may fall within its
jurisdiction, and notes that the authorities of the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia have an obligation to cooperate with the Tribunal and that the
Contact Group countries will make available to the Tribunal substantiated
relevant information in their possession;

     18. Affirms that concrete progress to resolve the serious political and
human rights issues in Kosovo will improve the international position of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and prospects for normalization of its
international relationships and full participation in international
institutions;

     19. Emphasizes that failure to make constructive progress towards the
peaceful resolution of the situation in Kosovo will lead to the consideration of
additional measures;

     20.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1160 (1998) [on the imposition of an arms embargo against Yugoslavia]
[Imposition of an arms embargo against Yugoslavia]

Albania|Germany|France|United Kingdom|Ireland|Italy|Russian Federation|Serbia|United States

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

International Contact Group|Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|European Union|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to resolution 1160 (1998) > Establishment|UN High Commissioner for Human Rights|International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|POLITICAL VIOLENCE|ARMED INCIDENTS|ALBANIANS|POLITICAL STATUS|HUMAN RIGHTS|NEGOTIATION|KOSOVO (SERBIA)|YUGOSLAVIA|ARMS EMBARGO|SANCTIONS|POLICE|YUGOSLAVIA|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

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


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                                Distr.
                                                                GENERAL

                                                                S/RES/1161 (1998)
                                                                9 April 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1161 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3870th meeting,
                                   on 9 April 1998

     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, 1013 (1995) of 7 September 1995 and 1053 (1996)
of 23 April 1996,

     Condemning the continuing violence in Rwanda, including the massacre of
civilians, including refugees, at Mudende in December 1997, and similar acts of
violence observed in the Great Lakes region, including in Burundi,

     Expressing grave concern at reports of the sale and supply of arms and
related matériel to the former Rwandan government forces and militias, 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 International Commission of Inquiry
established by resolution 1013 (1995) on the investigation they conducted and,
in particular on their final report (S/1997/1010) and its addendum (S/1998/63),

     Noting that widespread violence in the eastern region of the former Zaire
in October 1996 caused the suspension of effective follow-up to the work of the
Commission, but recognizing the need for a renewed investigation of the illegal
flow of arms to Rwanda, which is fuelling violence and could lead to further
acts of genocide, with specific recommendations to the Security Council for
action,

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

     Reaffirming also the importance of countering radio broadcasts and
pamphlets which spread hate and fear in the region, and emphasizing the need for
States to assist countries in the region to counter such broadcasts and
publications,

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     1.   Requests the Secretary-General to reactivate the International
Commission of Inquiry, with the following mandate:

     (a) To collect information and investigate reports relating to the sale,
supply and shipment of arms and related matériel to former Rwandan government
forces and militias in the Great Lakes region of central Africa, in violation of
Security Council resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995) and 1011 (1995);

     (b) To identify parties aiding and abetting the illegal sale to or
acquisition of arms by former Rwandan government forces and militias, contrary
to the resolutions referred to above; and

     (c) To make recommendations relating to the illegal flow of arms in the
Great Lakes region;

     2.   Calls upon all States, relevant United Nations bodies, including the
Committee established by resolution 918 (1994) and, as appropriate, other
organizations and interested parties, to collate information in their possession
relating to the mandate of the Commission, and to make this information
available to the Commission as soon as possible;

     3.   Further calls upon the Governments of the States concerned in which
the Commission will carry out its mandate to cooperate fully with the Commission
in the fulfilment of its mandate, including by responding positively to requests
from the Commission for security, assistance and access in pursuing
investigations, as specified in paragraph 5 of resolution 1013 (1995);

     4.   Calls upon all 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 the Charter of the United Nations and
other provisions of international law;

     5.   Urges all States and relevant organizations to cooperate in countering
radio broadcasts and publications that incite acts of genocide, hatred and
violence in the region;

     6.   Encourages States to make voluntary contributions to the United
Nations Trust Fund for Rwanda to provide the financing for the work of the
Commission and to contribute equipment and services to the Commission;

     7.   Recommends that the Commission resume its work as soon as possible,
requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on the reactivation of
the Commission, and further requests him to submit an interim report to the
Council on the initial conclusions of the Commission within three months of its
reactivation, to be followed by a final report containing its recommendations
three months later;

     8.   Reiterates its concern that the uncontrolled illegal flows of arms and
related matériel in violation of its above-mentioned resolutions pose a threat
to peace and stability in the Great Lakes region and declares its willingness to
consider further other measures in this regard including the recommendations
referred to in paragraph 1 (c) above, and any other related recommendations
offered by the Commission of Inquiry;

     9.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1161 (1998) [on the reactivation of the International Commission of Inquiry to investigate volations of the arms embargo agains Rwanda]
[Reactivation of the International Commission of Inquiry to investigate violations of the arms embargo against Rwanda]

International Commission of Inquiry for the Investigation of Arms Flows to Former Rwandan Government Forces in the Great Lakes Region|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 918 (1994) concerning Rwanda|UN Trust Fund for Rwanda > Budget contributions|ARMS EMBARGO|RWANDA|ARMS TRANSFERS|RADIO PROGRAMMES|GREAT LAKES REGION (AFRICA)|RWANDA SITUATION|COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY|DATA COLLECTION|INFORMATION EXCHANGE|STAFF SECURITY|PUBLICATIONS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|TRUST FUNDS|EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES


UNITED
NATIONS                                                                      S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1162 (1998)
                                                               17 April 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1162 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3872nd meeting,
                                  on 17 April 1998

     The Security Council,

     Recalling its resolutions 1132 (1997) of 8 October 1997 and 1156 (1998) of
16 March 1998 and the statement of its President of 26 February 1998,

     Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 18 March 1998
(S/1998/249),

     1.   Welcomes the efforts made by the democratically elected President of
Sierra Leone since his return on 10 March 1998 and by the Government of Sierra
Leone to restore peaceful and secure conditions in the country, to re-establish
effective administration and the democratic process and to embark on the task of
reconstruction and rehabilitation;

     2.   Commends the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and
its Military Observer Group (ECOMOG), deployed in Sierra Leone, on the important
role they are playing in support of the objectives related to the restoration of
peace and security set out in paragraph 1 above;

     3.   Emphasizes the need to promote national reconciliation in Sierra
Leone, and encourages all parties in the country to work together towards this
objective;

     4.   Notes with satisfaction the steps taken by the Secretary-General to
strengthen the office of his Special Envoy in Freetown with necessary civilian
and military personnel with the aims proposed in his report of 18 March 1998;

     5.   Authorizes the deployment, with immediate effect, of up to ten United
Nations military liaison and security advisory personnel in accordance with
paragraph 44 of the report of the Secretary-General of 18 March 1998 to Sierra
Leone for a period of up to 90 days, to work under the authority of the Special
Envoy of the Secretary-General, to coordinate closely with the Government of
Sierra Leone and ECOMOG, to report on the military situation in the country, to
ascertain the state of and to assist in the finalization of planning by ECOMOG

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for future tasks, such as the identification of the former combatant elements to
be disarmed and the design of a disarmament plan, as well as to perform other
related security tasks as identified in paragraphs 42, 45 and 46 of the report
of the Secretary-General of 18 March 1998;

     6.   Welcomes the discussions taking place between the Special Envoy of the
Secretary-General, the Government of Sierra Leone and ECOMOG on the further
elaboration and implementation of the ECOMOG concept of operations, and the
intention of the Secretary-General to revert to the Council with further
recommendations on the possible deployment in this regard of United Nations
military personnel, and expresses its intention to consider such recommendations
and take a decision thereon expeditiously;

     7.   Urges all States and international organizations to provide urgent
humanitarian assistance to Sierra Leone, in response to the consolidated
inter-agency appeal launched on 3 March 1998;

     8.   Encourages all States and international organizations to assist and
participate in the longer term tasks of reconstruction and economic and social
recovery and development in Sierra Leone;

     9.   Urges all States to make contributions to the Trust Fund which has
been established to support peacekeeping and related activities in Sierra Leone,
and to provide technical and logistical support to assist ECOMOG to continue to
carry out its peacekeeping role;

     10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council
periodically, including on the activities of the military liaison and security
advisory personnel referred to in paragraph 5 above and on the work of the
office of his Special Envoy in Sierra Leone, within the reporting time-frame in
paragraph 16 of resolution 1132 (1997);

     11.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1156 (1998) [on authorization of the deployment of UN military liaison and security advisory personnel to Sierra Leone]
[Deployment of military liaison and security advisory personnel to Sierra Leone]

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NATIONS                                                                       S
               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1163 (1998)
                                                              17 April 1998

                             RESOLUTION 1163 (1998)

           Adopted by the Security Council at its 3873rd meeting, on
                                 17 April 1998

     The Security Council,

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

     Reaffirming its full support for the Secretary-General, his Personal Envoy,
his Special Representative and the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in
Western Sahara (MINURSO) in the implementation of the Settlement Plan and the
agreements reached by the two parties for its implementation, and recalling that
under these agreements the responsibility for implementing the identification
process lies with the Identification Commission,

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

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

     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 (S/1998/316)
and supporting the observations and recommendations contained therein,

     1.   Decides to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 20 July 1998, in order
that MINURSO may proceed with its identification tasks, with the aim of
completing the process;

     2.   Calls upon the parties to cooperate constructively with the United
Nations, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the
Identification Commission established pursuant to the Settlement Plan in order
to complete the identification of voters phase of the Settlement Plan and the
agreements reached for its implementation;

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     3.   Notes the continuing deployment of the engineering units required for
demining activities and of the administrative staff required to support the
deployment of military personnel as proposed in annex II of the report of the
Secretary-General of 13 November 1997 (S/1997/882), as further described in the
recommendations of the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998;

     4.   Expresses again its intention to consider positively the request for
the remaining additional military and police assets for MINURSO as proposed in
annex II of the report of the Secretary-General of 13 November 1997, as soon as
the Secretary-General reports that the identification process has reached a
stage which makes the deployment of these assets essential;

     5.   Calls on the Governments of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania to
conclude respective status-of-forces agreements with the Secretary-General, and
recalls that pending the conclusion of such agreements, the model status-offorces agreement dated 9 October 1990 (A/45/594), as provided for in General
Assembly resolution 52/12 B, should apply provisionally;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council every 30 days
from the date of extension of the mandate of MINURSO on the progress of the
implementation of the Settlement Plan and the agreements reached between the
parties, and to keep the Council regularly informed of all significant
developments in the interim period, and, as appropriate, on the continuing
viability of the mandate of MINURSO;

     7.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1163 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO)]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
               Security Council
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GENERAL

                                                              S/RES/1164 (1998)
                                                              29 April 1998

                             RESOLUTION 1164 (1998)

           Adopted by the Security Council at its 3876th meeting, on
                                 29 April 1998

     The Security Council,

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

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

     Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 17 April 1998
(S/1998/333),

     Welcoming the recent steps by the Government of Unity and National
Reconciliation (GURN) and the União para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA)
toward completing the remaining tasks of the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441,
annex), including promulgation of the law granting special status to the leader
of UNITA, the appointment of the remaining governors and vice-governors
nominated by UNITA, agreement on a list of ambassadors nominated by UNITA,
cessation of broadcasts by Radio Vorgan, and the arrival in Luanda of senior
officials of UNITA to prepare for the establishment of UNITA headquarters in the
capital,

     1.   Calls upon the GURN and in particular UNITA to complete all remaining
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol and
relevant Security Council resolutions, including the normalization of State
administration throughout the national territory as well as disarmament of the
civilian population;

     2.   Strongly reiterates its demand that UNITA stop its pattern of delays
and linkages and cooperate immediately and without conditions in completing the
normalization of State administration throughout the national territory,
including in particular in Andulo and Bailundo;

     3.   Takes note of steps taken by UNITA regarding some of the obligations
set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997, and

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reaffirms its readiness to review the measures specified in paragraph 4 of
resolution 1127 (1997) or to consider the imposition of additional measures in
accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution 1127 (1997);

     4.   Strongly condemns the attacks by members of UNITA on the personnel of
the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), international personnel
and Angolan national authorities, including the police, demands that UNITA
immediately stop such attacks, and urges MONUA to investigate promptly the
recent attack in N’gove;

     5.   Calls upon the GURN and in particular UNITA to guarantee
unconditionally the safety, security and freedom of movement of all United
Nations and international personnel;

     6.   Also calls upon the GURN to refrain from any action, including the
excessive use of force, which might undermine the process of normalization of
State administration or lead to renewed hostilities, and encourages the GURN to
continue to give priority to peaceful actions that contribute to the successful
conclusion of the peace process;

     7.   Reiterates its belief that a meeting in Angola between the President
of the Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could facilitate the
successful conclusion of the peace process and accelerate the process of
national reconciliation;

     8.   Decides to extend the mandate of MONUA until 30 June 1998;

     9.   Reaffirms paragraph 6 of resolution 1157 (1998) of 20 March 1998, and
endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General to complete the withdrawal
of all military personnel, with the exception of one infantry company, the
helicopter unit, the signals and medical support units and 90 military
observers, no later than 1 July 1998, and in accordance with paragraph 38 of his
report of 17 April 1998;

     10. Endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General in his abovementioned report to deploy 83 additional civilian police observers, as
authorized by resolution 1157 (1998), following consultations with the GURN;

     11. Takes note with appreciation of the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in section IX of his report of 17 April 1998 regarding the
beginning of the drawdown of the military observers and civilian personnel of
MONUA and the termination of MONUA, and expresses its intention to take a final
decision by 30 June 1998 on the mandate, size and organizational structure of
MONUA or a follow-on United Nations presence after that date, based on progress
in the peace process and in light of the report referred to in paragraph 12
below;

     12. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 17 June 1998 on
the status of the peace process, with further recommendations regarding the
mandate, size and organizational structure of MONUA or a follow-on United
Nations presence after 30 June 1998 and revised estimates of the cost of that
United Nations presence;

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     13. Expresses its appreciation to the Chairman of the Committee created
pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) who visited Angola and other interested
countries and reinforced the need for full and effective implementation of the
measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) in order to achieve
compliance by UNITA with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and relevant
Security Council resolutions;

     14. Calls upon all Member States to implement fully and without delay the
measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997), reiterates its
request that Member States having information on flights and other actions
prohibited in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) provide this information to
the Committee created pursuant to resolution 864 (1993), and requests the
Secretary-General to report on these violations by UNITA and certain Member
States in the report referred to in paragraph 12 above;

     15. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special
Representative and the personnel of MONUA for assisting the Government of Angola
and UNITA to implement the peace process;

     16.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      -----

Security Council resolution 1164 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Angola (MONUA)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)]

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UNITED
NATIONS                                                                        S
                 Security Council
                                                                 Distr.
                                                                 GENERAL

                                                                 S/RES/1165 (1998)
                                                                 30 April 1998

                               RESOLUTION 1165 (1998)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3877th meeting,
                                  on 30 April 1998

     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 955 (1994) of 8 November 1994,

     Recalling its decision in that resolution to consider increasing the number
of judges and Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda if it
becomes necessary,

     Remaining convinced that in the particular circumstances of Rwanda, the
prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international
humanitarian law will contribute to the process of national reconciliation and
to the restoration and maintenance of peace in Rwanda and in the region,

     Stressing the need for international cooperation to strengthen the courts
and judicial system of Rwanda, having regard in particular to the necessity for
those courts to deal with a large number of accused awaiting trial,

     Having considered the letter of the President of the International Tribunal
for Rwanda, transmitted by identical letters from the Secretary-General to the
Presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly dated
15 October 1997 (S/1997/812),

     Convinced of the need to increase the number of judges and Trial Chambers,
in order to enable the International Tribunal for Rwanda to try without delay
the large number of accused awaiting trial,

     Noting the progress being made in improving the efficient functioning of
the International Tribunal for Rwanda, and convinced of the need for its organs
to continue their efforts to further such progress,

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

     1.   Decides to establish a third Trial Chamber of the International
Tribunal for Rwanda, and to this end decides to amend articles 10, 11 and 12 of

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the Statute of the Tribunal and to replace those articles with the provisions
set out in the annex to this resolution;

     2.   Decides that the elections for the judges of the three Trial Chambers
shall be held together, for a term of office to expire on 24 May 2003;

     3.   Decides that, as an exceptional measure to enable the third Trial
Chamber to begin to function at the earliest possible date and without prejudice
to Article 12, paragraph 5, of the Statute of the International Tribunal for
Rwanda, three newly elected judges, designated by the Secretary-General in
consultation with the President of the International Tribunal, shall commence
their term of office as soon as possible following the elections;

     4.   Urges all States to cooperate fully with the International Tribunal
for Rwanda and its organs in accordance with resolution 955 (1994), and welcomes
the cooperation already extended to the International Tribunal in the fulfilment
of its mandate;

     5.   Urges also the organs of the International Tribunal for Rwanda
actively to continue their efforts to increase further the efficiency of the
work of the International Tribunal in their respective areas and in this
connection further calls upon them to consider how their procedures and methods
of work could be enhanced, taking into account relevant recommendations in this
regard;

     6.   Requests the Secretary-General to make practical arrangements for the
elections mentioned in paragraph 2 above and for enhancing the effective
functioning of the International Tribunal for Rwanda, including the timely
provision of personnel and facilities, in particular for the third Trial Chamber
and related offices of the Prosecutor, and further requests him to keep the
Security Council closely informed of progress in this regard;

     7.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

                                      ANNEX

                 STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR RWANDA

                                       ...

                                    Article 10

              Organization of the International Tribunal for Rwanda

     The International Tribunal for Rwanda shall consist of the following
organs:

     (a)   The Chambers, comprising three Trial Chambers and an Appeals Chamber;

     (b)   The Prosecutor;

     (c)   A Registry.

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                                    Article 11

                           Composition of the Chambers

     The Chambers shall be composed of fourteen independent judges, no two of
whom may be nationals of the same State, who shall serve as follows:

     (a)   Three judges shall serve in each of the Trial Chambers;

     (b)   Five judges shall serve in the Appeals Chamber.

                                    Article 12

                       Qualification and election of judges

1.   The judges shall be persons of high moral character, impartiality and
integrity who possess the qualifications required in their respective countries
for appointment to the highest judicial offices. In the overall composition of
the Chambers due account shall be taken of the experience of the judges in
criminal law, international law, including international humanitarian law and
human rights law.

2.   The members of the Appeals Chamber of the International Tribunal for the
Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International
Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991
(hereinafter referred to as "the International Tribunal for the Former
Yugoslavia") shall also serve as the members of the Appeals Chamber of the
International Tribunal for Rwanda.

3.   The judges of the Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda
shall be elected by the General Assembly from a list submitted by the Security
Council, in the following manner:

     (a) The Secretary-General shall invite nominations for judges of the Trial
Chambers from States Members of the United Nations and non-member States
maintaining permanent observer missions at United Nations Headquarters;

     (b) Within thirty days of the date of the invitation of the Secretary-General, each State may nominate up to two candidates meeting the qualifications
set out in paragraph 1 above, no two of whom shall be of the same nationality
and neither of whom shall be of the same nationality as any judge on the Appeals
Chamber;

     (c) The Secretary-General shall forward the nominations received to the
Security Council. From the nominations received, the Security Council shall
establish a list of not less than eighteen and not more than twenty-seven
candidates, taking due account of adequate representation on the International
Tribunal for Rwanda of the principal legal systems of the world;

     (d) The President of the Security Council shall transmit the list of
candidates to the President of the General Assembly. From that list, the

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General Assembly shall elect the nine judges of the Trial Chambers. The
candidates who receive an absolute majority of the votes of the States Members
of the United Nations and of the non-member States maintaining permanent
observer missions at United Nations Headquarters shall be declared elected.
Should two candidates of the same nationality obtain the required majority vote,
the one who received the higher number of votes shall be considered elected.

4.   In the event of a vacancy in the Trial Chambers, after consultation with
the Presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly, the Secretary-General shall appoint a person meeting the qualifications of paragraph 1 above,
for the remainder of the term of office concerned.

5.   The judges of the Trial Chambers shall be elected for a term of four years.
The terms and conditions of service shall be those of the judges of the
International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. They shall be eligible for
re-election.

                                     -----

Security Council resolution 1165 (1998) [on the establishment of a 3rd Trial Chamber of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]
[Increase in the number of Trial Chambers of the International Tribunal for Rwanda]

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