United Nations Security Council Resolution 1135 – Angola

Resolution 1135 (1997)

The Security Council,

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

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

Stressing the urgent need for the Government of Angola and in particular the União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) to complete without further delay the implementation of their obligations under the “Acordosde Paz” (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 17 October 1997(S/1997/807),

Expressing its deep concern at the lack of significant progress in the peace process in Angola since the report of the Secretary-General of 24 September 1997 (S/1997/741),

Strongly deploring the failure by UNITA to comply fully with its obligations under the “Acordos de Paz”, the Lusaka Protocol and with relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997,

Recognizing the important role of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) at this critical stage of the peace process,

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1. Decides to extend the mandate of MONUA until 30 January 1998, and requests the Secretary-General to submit a report and recommendations no later than 13 January 1998 on the United Nations presence in Angola after 30 January 1998;

2. Endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General in his report of17 October 1997 to postpone the withdrawal of United Nations military formed units until the end of November 1997 according to the plan outlined in paragraph 15 of the above-mentioned report, and requests the Secretary-General to report no later than 8 December 1997 on the schedule for the resumed withdrawal of military personnel, taking into account the situation on the ground;

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3. Demands that the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA complete fully and without further delay the remaining aspects of the peace process and refrain from any action which might lead to renewed hostilities;

4. Demands also that the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA cooperate fully with MONUA, including by providing full access for its verification activities, and reiterates its call on the Government of Angola tonotify MONUA in a timely manner of its troop movements, in accordance with theprovisions of the Lusaka Protocol and established procedures;

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

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

5. Demands that UNITA comply immediately and without any conditions withthe obligations set out in resolution 1127 (1997), including full cooperation inthe normalization of State administration throughout Angola, including in Anduloand Bailundo;

6. Takes note that the measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution1127 (1997) come into force on 00.01 EST on 30 October 1997 in accordance withparagraph 2 of resolution 1130 (1997) of 29 September 1997, and reaffirms itsreadiness to review these measures or to consider the imposition of additionalmeasures in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 of resolution 1127 (1997);

7. Requests the Secretary-General, in lieu of the reports referred to in paragraph 8 of resolution 1127 (1997), to report by 8 December 1997, and every ninety days thereafter, on the compliance of UNITA with all the obligations setout in paragraph 5 above;

8. Requests also Member States to provide to the Committee created pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) information on the measures they have adopted to implement the measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997) no later than 1 December 1997;

9. Further requests the Committee created pursuant to resolution864 (1993) to report to the Council by 15 December 1997 regarding the actions taken by Member States to implement the measures specified in paragraph 4 of resolution 1127 (1997);

10. Reiterates its belief that a meeting in Angola between the Presidentof the Republic of Angola and the leader of UNITA could facilitate the processof peace and national reconciliation;

11. Urges the international community to provide assistance to facilitatethe demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants, demining, theresettlement of displaced persons and the rehabilitation and reconstruction ofthe Angolan economy in order to consolidate the gains in the peace process;

12. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the personnel of MONUA for assisting the parties in Angola toimplement the peace process;

13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3827th meeting, on 29 October 1997.