S/1994/28 SC

The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 765 (1992) of 16 July 1992 and 772 (1992) of 17 August 1992, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the question of Africa dated 10 January 1994 (S/1994/16), Welcoming the further progress made in particular in establishing a non-racial and united South Africa, the establishment of the democratic Transitional Executive Council and the Independent Electoral Commission, and the agreement on the Interim Constitution, leading to the elections to be held on 27 April 1994, Noting that the legal framework of the electoral process in South Africa includes the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Acts, the Independent Media Commission Act and the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act, Commending the positive contribution already made by the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) to the transitional process in South Africa and to efforts to curb violence, Commending also the positive contribution of the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union in this regard, Reiterating its determination to continue to support the process of peaceful democratic change in South Africa for the benefit of all South Africans, Recalling the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 23 November 1993 (S/26785) in which the Security Council invited the Secretary-General to accelerate the United Nations role in the election process, including coordination with the observer missions of the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union, to enable expeditious consideration of a request to the United Nations for such assistance. Noting General Assembly resolutions 48/159 A of 20 December 1993 and 48/219 of December 1993 in which the General Assembly, inter alia, requested the Secretary-General to consult with the Security Council and in coordination with the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union, to accelerate planning for a United Nations role in the election process, Having considered the request of the Transitional Executive Council that the United Nations provide a sufficient number of international observers to monitor the electoral process and to coordinate the activities of the international observers provided by the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union as well as those provided by any other intergovernmental organizations or Governments; Welcoming with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General of the activities of UNOMSA, and agreeing with the proposals contained therein concerning the mandate and size of the international observers, including the proposals for the coordination of the observers provided by the Organization of African Unity, the Commonwealth and the European Union as well as those provided by any other intergovernmental organizations or Governments; Urging all parties in South Africa to participate fully in the multi-party talks, to respect agreements reached during negotiations, to adhere to democratic principles, and to take part in the elections; Calling upon all parties in South Africa to take measures to end the violence and intimidation expected during the elections, and expecting that anyone who seeks to disrupt the conduct of free and fair elections will be held accountable for such actions; Calling also upon all parties in South Africa to respect the safety and security of the international observers and to facilitate the carrying out of their mandate; Welcoming the intention of the Secretary-General to set up a special Trust Fund to finance the participation of additional observers from other developing countries and urging States to contribute generously to this Fund; Decides to remain seized of the matter until a democratic, non-racial South Africa is established.

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