United Nations Security Council Resolution 1042 – Western Sahara
Resolution 1042 (1996)
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on the question of Western Sahara,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1996(S/1996/43 and Corr.1),
Welcoming in this context the visit to the region by the Special Envoy ofthe Secretary-General from 2 to 9 January 1996,
Noting the views expressed by the Government of Morocco set out in the report of the Secretary-General,
Noting also the views expressed by the Polisario Front set out in the report of the Secretary-General,
Reconfirming its commitment to assist the parties to achieve a just and lasting solution to the question of Western Sahara,
Reiterating the fact that, for progress to be achieved, the two parties must have a vision of the post-referendum period,
- Reiterates its commitment to the holding, without further delay, of a free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people Of Western Sahara in accordance with the Settlement Plan which has been accepted bythe two parties referred to above;
2. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 19 January 1996;
3. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for theReferendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 May 1996;
4. Expresses deep concern about the stalemate which has been hinderingthe identification process and the consequent lack of progress towardscompletion of the Settlement Plan;
5. Calls upon the two parties to cooperate with the Secretary-General and MINURSO in resuming the identification process, overcoming obstacles hindering completion of that process, and implementing all other aspects of the Settlement Plan, in accordance with the relevant resolutions;
6. Encourages the two parties to consider additional ways to create confidence between themselves and to facilitate the implementation of the Settlement Plan;
7. Supports the intention of the Secretary-General, in the absence of meaningful progress towards completion of the Settlement Plan, to bring the situation to the immediate attention of the Council, and invites the Secretary-General in this eventuality to submit for consideration a detailed programme fora phased withdrawal of MINURSO, in accordance with the second option contained in his report of 19 January 1996;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 15 May 1996 on the implementation of the present resolution;
9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3625th meeting,on 31 January 1996.
