United Nations Security Council Resolution 1213 – Angola

Resolution 1213 (1998)

The Security Council,

Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998,

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

Emphasizing the validity of the “Acordos de Paz” (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutionsas the fundamental basis of the peace process,

Strongly condemning the failure of the União Nacional para a IndependênciaTotal de Angola (UNITA) to implement the remaining tasks of the Lusaka Protocol,in particular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperationin the immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughoutthe national territory,

Expressing its deep concern at the failure of the leader of UNITA torespond to the letter of 6 October 1998 addressed to him by the SpecialRepresentative of the Secretary-General which contained proposals for restoring the peace process, and to the letter of 24 September 1998 addressed to him bythe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the three Observer States to the Lusaka Protocol which called for irreversible steps towards peace (S/1998/916),

Expressing its grave concern at the serious humanitarian impact of the impasse in the peace process and the deteriorating security conditions,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 23 November 1998(S/1998/1110),

1. Emphasizes that the primary cause of the crisis in Angola and of thecurrent impasse in the peace process is the failure by the leadership of UNITA in Bailundo to comply with its obligations under the “Acordos de Paz”, theLusaka Protocol and relevant Security Council resolutions, and demands thatUNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its obligations, inparticular the complete demilitarization of its forces and full cooperation inthe immediate and unconditional extension of State administration throughout thenational territory;

2. Demands also that UNITA withdraw immediately from territories which ithas reoccupied through military or other action;

3. Calls on the leadership of UNITA to cooperate fully and immediatelywith the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) in the withdrawal ofMONUA personnel from Andulo and Bailundo, and holds the leadership of UNITA inBailundo responsible for their safety and security;

4. Stresses that there can be no military solution to the conflict inAngola, and calls upon the Government of Angola and UNITA to cooperate fullywith the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including facilitationof his contacts with all those key to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol,to seek a peaceful resolution of the crisis;

5. Emphasizes the importance of the Special Representative of theSecretary-General maintaining contact with all elements of UNITA in Luanda inorder to revive the stalled peace process and encourage the transformation ofUNITA into a genuine political party;

6. Stresses the importance of strengthening the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the full protection of all Angolan citizens throughout the national territory, in particular representatives and members ofall political parties;

7. Reiterates its concern at the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation, especially the significant increase in the number ofinternally displaced persons and the increase in minelaying activity, and callson the Government of Angola and in particular UNITA to guarantee unconditionallythe safety and freedom of movement of all international humanitarian personnel,to cooperate fully with international humanitarian organizations in the deliveryof emergency relief assistance to affected populations, to cease minelayingactivity, and to respect international humanitarian, refugee and human rightslaw;

8. Urges the international community to provide financial and other resources in order to allow the continued delivery of emergency relief assistance to vulnerable groups in Angola;

9. Urges all Member States to support the peace process in Angola through full and immediate implementation of the measures against UNITA contained inresolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998), and expresses its readinessto consider appropriate reinforcing steps in accordance with the recommendationscontained in the report referred to in paragraph 13 below;

10. Decides to extend the mandate of MONUA until 26 February 1999, and endorses the recommendation contained in the report of the Secretary-General to continue to adjust the deployment and force structure of MONUA, as needed, in accordance with security conditions and its ability to implement its mandate;

11. Recognizes that the Secretary-General may revert to the Council before 26 February 1999 with further recommendations regarding MONUA in the light ofsecurity conditions on the ground;

12. Expresses its growing concern for the security and freedom of movement throughout Angola of MONUA personnel, and calls upon the Government of Angolaand in particular UNITA to ensure their safety;

13. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report no later than 15 January 1999 regarding the status of the peace process, the future role andmandate of the United Nations in Angola and the force structure of MONUA in thelight of its ability to carry out its mandated tasks, and reiterates the requestcontained in its resolution 1202 (1998) of 15 October 1998 for recommendationsregarding technical and other ways for Member States to improve theimplementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 9 above;

14. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 3951st meeting,on 3 December 1998.