5/20808 / Rev. 1 SC

The Security Council Having critically reviewed the implementation process of resolution 435 (1978) and noting with concern that all its provisions are not being fully complied with, Concerned at reports of widespread intimidation and harassment of the civilian population, in particular by Koevoet elements in SWAPOL, Recognizing the efforts being exerted by the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) to carry out its responsibilities in spite of obstacles thus placed in its way, Recalling and reaffirming all its resolutions on the question of Namibia, particularly 435 (1978), 629 (1989) and 632 (1989), Reiterating that resolution 435 (1978) must be implemented in its original and definitive form, to ensure that the people of Namibia can participate freely and without intimidation in the electoral process leading to early independence of the Territory, Recalling and reaffirming its firm commitment to the supervision and control of the decolonization of Namibia through the holding of free and fair elections under the United Nations in which the Namibian people will participate without intimidation or interference, 1. Demands strict compliance by all parties concerned, especially South Africa, with the terms of resolutions 435 (1978) and 632 (1989); 2. Further demands the disbandment of all commando units, in particular Koevoet, as well as paramilitary forces and the dismantling of ethnic structures as required by resolution 435 (1978); Calls upon the Secretary-General to review the adequacy of the Security Council authorized to determine the actual situation on the ground with relation to the military component of UNTAG in accordance with resolutions 435 (1978) and 632 (1989) and to inform the Council; Invites the Secretary-General in order to undertake the process to review for any appropriate increase of the number that he may deem necessary for the effective fulfilment of UNTAG's responsibilities; Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that all legislation concerning the electoral process is in conformity with internationally accepted norms; Further requests the Secretary-General to ensure that all free proclamations and fair elections will respect the will of the people of Namibia; Requests the Secretary-General to ensure especially on radio and television, the observance of strict impartiality in all parties for the provision of media facilities, to disseminate information concerning the election; Appeals to all the parties concerned to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation of the Settlement Plan; Expresses its full support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to ensure the implementation of the present resolution; and requests him to report to the Council before the end of September on the implementation of the resolution. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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