United Nations Security Council Resolution 793 – Angola
Resolution 793 (1992)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of 24 March 1992 and 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992,Taking note of the further report of the Secretary-General of 25 November 1992 (S/24858 and Add.1),
Deeply concerned by deterioration in the political and military situation. in Angola and especially by the troop movements which have taken place and by the hostilities which occurred on 31 October and 1 November 1992,
Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at resolving the present crisis,Disturbed by the continuing non-implementation of major aspects of the “Acordos de Paz para Angola”,
Reiterating its support for the statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General that the elections held on 29 and 30 September 1992 were generally free and fair and taking note of the acceptance by UNITA of the results of the elections,
Noting the intention of the Secretary-General to continue, in this as in other peace-keeping operations, to monitor expenditures carefully during this period of increasing demands on peace-keeping resources,
- Approves the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the existing mandate of UNAVEM II for a further period of two months until 31 January 1993;
2. Appeals to the troop and police contributing States to lend cooperation to UNAVEM II in order to restore as soon as possible its mandated strength;
3. Welcomes the joint declaration of the Government of Angola and UNITA made in Namibe on 26 November 1992 and urges them to take immediate and effective actions in accordance with the declaration;
4. Demands that the two parties scrupulously observe the cease-fire, immediately stop all military confrontations, and in particular offensive troop movements, and create all the conditions necessary for the completion of the peace process;
5. Urges the two parties to demonstrate their adherence to, and fulfilment without exception of, the “Acordos de Paz” in particular with regard to the confinement of their troops and collection of their weapons, demobilization and the formation of the unified national armed force and to refrain from any action which might heighten tension or jeopardize the return to normalcy:
6. Strongly appeals to the two parties to engage in a continuous and meaningful dialogue aimed at national reconciliation and at the participation of all parties in the democratic process and to agree on a clear timetable for the fulfilment of their commitments in accordance with the “Acordos de Paz”;
7. Reaffirms that it will hold responsible any party which refuses to take part in such a dialogue, thereby jeopardizing the entire process, and reiterates its readiness to consider all appropriate measures under the Charter of the United Nations to secure implementation of the “Acordos de Paz”;
8. Calls on all States to refrain from any action which directly or indirectly could jeopardize the implementation of the “Acordos de Paz” and increase the tension in the country:
9. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it by 31 January 1993 a further report on the situation in Angola together with his longer-term recommendations for the further role of the United Nations in the peace. process, which should be clearly defined in scope and time and based on a wide degree of support in Angola:
10. Decides to remain seized of the question.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3144th meeting on 30 November 1992.
