United Nations Security Council Resolution 890 – Angola
Resolution 890 (1993)
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of24 March 1992, 785 (1992) of 30 October 1992, 793 (1992) of 30 November 1992,804 (1993) of 29 January 1993, 811 (1993) of 12 March 1993, 823 (1993) of30 April 1993, 834 (1993) of 1 June 1993, 851 (1993) of 15 July 1993 and864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,
Recalling the statement made by the President of the Security Council on1 November 1993 (S/26677),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General (S/26872 and Add.1)dated 13 December 1993,
Reiterating the importance it attaches to the full implementation of the”Acordos de Paz” and relevant Security Council resolutions,
Welcoming the resumption of direct negotiations in Lusaka under theauspices of the United Nations, and the ongoing efforts of the Government ofAngola and UNITA to reach a negotiated settlement,
Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General and his SpecialRepresentative aimed at the earliest resolution of the Angolan crisis throughnegotiations within the framework of the “Acordos de Paz” and relevant SecurityCouncil resolutions,
Taking note of actions taken by both parties, including the lessening of hostilities, but deeply concerned that an effective cease-fire has not yet been established,
Stressing the importance it attaches to UNITA’s acceptance withoutreservations, as requested by the Security Council, of the results of thedemocratic elections of 30 September 1992 held under United Nations supervisionand to their abiding fully by the “Acordos de Paz” and relevant Security Councilresolutions,
Deeply concerned also about the continued grave humanitarian situation,
Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrityof Angola,
- Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/26872) dated13 December 1993;
2. Stresses again the importance it places on a peaceful resolution ofthe conflict in Angola in conformity with the “Acordos de Paz” and relevantresolutions of the Security Council, and urges both parties to continue todemonstrate flexibility in the negotiations and a commitment to peace;
3. Decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations AngolaVerification Mission (UNAVEM II) until 16 March 1994;
4. Reaffirms its willingness as necessary to review the existing mandateof UNAVEM II to determine whether it is able to carry out effectively itsmission, taking account of any progress achieved towards the early establishmentof peace in the country;
5. Reaffirms the importance of the functions of good offices andmediation of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative and UNAVEM II,with the goal of restoring a cease-fire and reinstating the peace process forthe full implementation of the “Acordos de Paz” and relevant Security Council resolutions;
6. Calls upon both parties to honour the commitments already made by themat the talks in Lusaka, urges them to exercise their maximum restraint and to stop immediately all military actions in order to prevent further suffering on the part of the civilian population of Angola and damage to Angola’s economy,and further urges them to agree on the modalities for and establishment of an effective and sustainable cease-fire in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and to conclude a peaceful settlement as soon as possible;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council as soon as an effective cease-fire is established and in any case by 1 February 1994 on progress made by the parties in the Lusaka talks, including a report on progress achieved in furthering the peace process, establishing an effective cease-fire,and implementing relevant Security Council resolutions and the “Acordos de Paz”;
8. Takes note of the steps taken by the Secretary-General to initiate contingency planning for the possible augmentation of the existing components of UNAVEM II for deployment in the event of significant progress in the peace process, and requests him to inform the Council periodically in this regard;
9. Reiterates its readiness, in the event of the achievement of aneffective and sustainable cease-fire, to consider promptly any recommendationsby the Secretary-General on the basis of that contingency planning;
10. Reaffirms further the need for unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to all civilian populations in need;
11. Welcomes also the actions taken by the Secretary-General to implementthe emergency humanitarian assistance plan;
12. Commends those Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations who have already contributed to the relief efforts and strongly appeals to all Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to provide rapidly further assistance to Angola to meet the growing humanitarian needs;
13. Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993);
14. Decides in view of the direct negotiations under way between theparties not to impose at present the additional measures against UNITA containedin paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993), but reiterates its readiness toconsider at any time further steps, in the light, inter alia, of arecommendation of the Secretary-General, either to impose such additionalmeasures or to review those in effect;
15. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3323rd meeting,on 15 December 1993.
