5/25857 SC

The Security Council Reaffirming its resolutions 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991, 747 (1992) of 24 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, and the further report of the Secretary-General dated 25 May 1993, Having considered the grave concern at the deterioration of the political and military situation, and noting with consternation the further deterioration of an already grave humanitarian situation, Gravely concerned at the failure of the talks between the Government of Angola and UNITA held in Abidjan under the auspices of the United Nations and the chairmanship of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General with the participation of Portugal and the representatives of the three observer States to the Angolan peace process, with particular emphasis at the failure to establish a cease-fire, Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at the earliest resolution of the Angolan crisis through negotiations, Emphasizing the importance of fostering the peace process and advancing the implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" of Angola, Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Angola, 1. Decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) for a period of forty-five days until 15 July 1993 in accordance with the recommendations contained in paragraphs 36 and 37 of the Secretary-General's report (5/25840 and Add.1); by UNAVEM II cease-fire2 stresses the importance of the functions of good of restoring a of the and reinstatand the Special Representative, for the fulling the peace process with the goal implementationoffices and mediation "Acordos de Paz { 3 Reiterates its demand that UNITA accept unregervedly the results of the democratic elections of 1992 and abide fully by the I'Acordos de Paz : in increased hostilities and4 Condemng UNITA for which endanger the peace process ,its actions and armed attacks , which haveand demande thatresulted it immediately cease such actions and armed attacks; 5 Welcomes the disposition of the Government of Angola to reach a pertinent Security Council resolutions conformity with the peaceful settlement of the conflict in rAcordos de Paz" and talks to agree to the withdrawal of its deeply_regrets UNITA 5troops from the locations which it hasrefusal at the occupied since the resumption of the hostilities, and demandg that it do s0; 6 _ Affixmg that such occupation is a grave violation of the "Acordos de Paz" ; 7 Strongly_appealg to the two parties, and in particular to UNITA_ Nationsto the country and the full two parties_ establishment of re-initiate auspices withasasoonview to possible the interrupted peace talks under Unitedas the earliest "Acordos cease-fire throughouta implementation of the resolutions of furtherde Paz mi undertakings between the and relevant the Security Council due account being taken of what was achieved during the discussion of the Abidjan draft protocol; 8 Holdg UNITA responsible for the breakdown of the talks and for thereby jeopardizing the peace process , and reaffirmg that it will consider all appropriate measures under the Charter of the United Nations to advance the implementation of the "Acordos de Paz 1 9 Supports_fully the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and hisrestoring the peace process and at carrying out Special Representative aimed at extremely difficult conditions; the mandate of UNAVEM II under indirectly Calls_ on10 _ States to refrain from implementation any action which directly or could jeopardize theall States to refrain from of the #Acordos de Paz and military assistance or other support to UNITA urges all providing any inconsistent withform of direct or the peaceindirect process ; humanitarian11_ Welcomesactivities being undertaken by the United Nationg system in Angolathe steps taken by the Secretary-General to strengthen the preparation of the United Nations humanitarian assistance plan for under the overall coordination of the Special Representative, including the andAngola, strongly appeals to the Governmentthe Secretary-General ' $ efforts in this field; UNITA to cooperate fullyof Angola and to with 12 _ Calls_ on all Member States_ United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to respond swiftly and generously to the Reiterates its appeal to both parties to guarantee unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance to the civilian population and to strictly abide by applicable rules of international humanitarian law; commends in particular the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to establish agreed humanitarian relief corridors; Reiterates its appeal to both parties to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and the safety of the personnel involved in humanitarian relief operations; Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it as soon as the situation warrants a report on the United Nations role in the peace process in Angola, and in the meantime, to keep the Council regularly informed of developments; Reiterates its readiness to take action promptly on the recommendation of the Secretary-General to expand substantially the United Nations presence in Angola in the event of significant progress in the peace process; Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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