Home » United Nations » United Nations Security Council Resolution 1180 – Angola

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1180 – Angola

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1180 – Angola

Resolution 1180 (1998)

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998 and resolution 1176 (1998) of 24 June 1998,

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

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 17 June 1998(S/1998/524),

Expressing in the strongest terms its concern at the critical situation inthe peace process, which is the result of the failure by the União Nacional paraa Independência Total de Angola (UNITA) to complete its obligations under the”Acordos de Paz” (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex), andrelevant Security Council resolutions, including in particular its obligation to cooperate fully and without conditions in the immediate extension of State Administration throughout the national territory,

Expressing its grave concern at the deterioration of the security situation in Angola as a result of the reoccupation by UNITA of localities where State Administration was recently established, attacks by armed elements of UNITA, newminelaying activities, and banditry,

Noting with deep concern cases of serious abuse by some elements of the Angolan National Police, and stressing the importance of strengthening the rule of law, including the full protection of all Angolan citizens throughout the national territory,

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

  1. Welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary-General in paragraph 44of his report of 17 June 1998, and decides to extend the mandate of MONUA until 15 August 1998;
See also  United Nations Security Council Resolution 775 – Somalia

2. Decides also to resume the withdrawal of the military component of MONUA in accordance with paragraph 9 of resolution 1164 (1998) of 29 April 1998as soon as conditions permit;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to reconsider the deployment of the additional civilian police observers authorized under paragraph 10 of resolution1164 (1998), taking into account conditions on the ground and progress in the peace process;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report, as necessary, but no later than 7 August 1998, with recommendations regarding the United Nation Involvement in Angola, taking into account the safety and freedom of movement of MONUA personnel and the status of the peace process;

5. Reiterates its demand that UNITA immediately stop any attacks by its members on the personnel of MONUA, international personnel, the authorities of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation (GURN), including the police, and the civilian population, and calls again upon the GURN and in particular UNITA to guarantee unconditionally the safety and freedom of movement of all United Nations and international personnel;

6. Demands that the GURN and in particular UNITA cooperate fully with MONUA in providing full access for its verification activities, including the verification of the full demilitarization of UNITA, and reiterates its call on the GURN to notify MONUA in a timely manner of its troop movements, in accordance with the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol and established procedures;

7. Calls upon the GURN and in particular UNITA to refrain from the laying of new mines;

8. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the personnel of MONUA for assisting the GURN and UNITA toimplement the peace process;

See also  United Nations Security Council Resolution 2374 – The situation in Mali

9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3899th meeting,on 29 June 1998

More Posts

Section 47 EFCC Act 2004: Short Title

Section 47 EFCC Act 2004 Section 47 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Short Title. This Act may be cited as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment,

Section 46 EFCC Act 2004: Interpretation

Section 46 EFCC Act 2004 Section 46 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Interpretation. In this Act – Interpretation “Commission” means the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission established

Section 45 EFCC Act 2004: Savings

Section 45 EFCC Act 2004 Section 45 of the EFCC Act 2004 is about Savings. The repeal of the Act specified in section 43 of this Act shall not

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LawGlobal Hub is your innovative global resource of law and more. We ensure easy accessibility to the laws of countries around the world, among others