S/26080 SC

The Security Council- Reaffirming its resolutions 696 of 30 October 1992 of 30 May 1991 (1991) 747 (1992) of 24 March 1992, 785 (1992) 793 (1992) of 30 November 1992, 804 30 April (1993) 1993 and 834 of 29 January 1993 of 811 June 1993, (1993) 1 (1993) of 12 March 1993, 823 (1993) of Secretary-General dated 12 Having considered the July 1993 further report (S/26060 and Add.2) of the Recalling the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 8 June 1993 (S/25899) Situation in Twenty-ninth Ordinary the Situation in Angola adopted by the Unity Welcoming the Declaration on Angola adopted by the Organization of African Assembly of Heads of State and Government (OAU) at its Session (S/26076) and the Resolution on the Angola adopted by the Council of Ministers of the OAU at its Fifty-eighth Ordinary Session (S/26081) representatives of Welcoming also the joint statement issued in Moscow on United States of three Portugal States to the Angolan peace process the Russian Federation and the 8 July 1993 by the observer (S/26064) Noting the Special Declaration on Angola adopted by the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna situation, Expressing grave with consternation the further deterioration of and noting concern at the deterioration of the political and military an already grave humanitarian situation, Deeply concerned that the peace talks remain suspended and that a cease-fire has not been established, Special Representative aimed at the earliest resolution of the Angolan crisis Welcoming and supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and his through negotiations _ 93-39979 (E) 150793 15 0 79 3 Emphasizing the importance of a continued and effective United Nations presence in Angola with a view to fostering the peace process and advancing the implementation of the Acordos de Paz, Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Angola, 1. Welcomes the further report of the Secretary-General dated 12 July 1993 and decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) for a period of two months until 15 September 1993; 2. Reiterates its readiness to consider taking action promptly, at any time within the period of the mandate authorized by this resolution, to expand substantially the United Nations presence in Angola in the event of significant progress on the peace process; 3. Stresses the importance of the functions of good offices and mediation by UNAVEM II and the Special Representative, with the goal of reinstating the peace process for the full implementation of the Acordos de Paz; 4. Reiterates its demand that UNITA accept unreservedly the results of the democratic elections of 1992 and abide fully by the Acordos de Paz; 5. Condemns UNITA for continuing military actions, which are resulting in increased suffering to the civilian population of Angola and damage to the Angolan economy, and again demands that UNITA immediately cease such actions; 6. Also condemns UNITA's repeated attempts to seize additional territory since the resumption of hostilities and demands that it immediately withdraw its troops from the locations which it has occupied and agree to return to United Nations-monitored areas as a transitional measure pending full implementation of the Acordos de Paz; 7. Reaffirms that such occupation is incompatible with the goal of peace through agreements and reconciliation and is a grave violation of the Acordos de Paz; 8. Stresses the fundamental need to reinitiate peace talks under United Nations auspices without delay with a view to the immediate establishment of a cease-fire throughout the country and the full implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council; 9. Takes note of statements by UNITA that it is prepared to resume peace negotiations and demands that UNITA act accordingly; 10. Welcomes the continued disposition of the Government of Angola to reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict in conformity with the Acordos de Paz and relevant resolutions of the Security Council. indirectly could jeopardize the implementation of the which directly or11Urges all States to refrain from any action "Acordos de Paz" especially from providing any form of inconsistent with the peace process ;direct or indirect military assistance to UNITA , or any other support to UNITA the Charter12 _ Expressesof the United Nationsits_readiness to consider the imposition of measures sale orincluding a mandatory embargo on prevent UNITA supply to UNITA offrom pursuing related materiel and other military assistance ,arms and its military actions unless by the Secretary-General agreement has been reached onhas reported that an effective cease-fire has been established and that the full the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant resolutions of the Security Council; 13 Recognizes the legitimate rights of the Government this regard welcomes the provision of assistance to the Government of support of the democratic process ; emergency Welcomes the steps taken by the Secretary-General14 _humanitarian assistance plan ; that unimpeded delivery of the 15 _ Takes note of statementshumanitarian assistanceby UNITA that it willto all cooperate Angolans UNITA act accordingly; non-governmental Secretary-General S appeal in16 Calls upon all Member states_organizations implementation of Nations agencies and theto respond swiftly and generously to plan and toUnited the above-mentioned accord or increase humanitarian relief assistance to Angola , Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue to coordinate provision of humanitarian assistance; and other evacuation of foreign nationals and immediate Demands that UNITA continue17 to extend itstheir family memberscooperation locations occupied by UNITA; May18 Reiterates its strong condemnation of the attack by UNITA forces , against a 27 1993 _ train carrying civilians _ and reaffirms that such criminal attacks are clear violations of international humanitarian law; applicable Reiterates_alse its appeal to both parties strictly to guarantee need , unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance to19 rules of international humanitarian lawthe including to abide bycivilian population in and commends in particular the efforts of the Secretary-General Representative to establish agreed humanitarian relief corridors ; personnel Reiterates its appeal to of UNAVEM II personnel to ensure20 _ the security and safety involved in humanitarian relief operations ;both parties to take all necessary measuresas situation Requests the Secretary-General to21 _ warrants and in any case before 15 September 1993 _ role ofsubmit to it as situation in Angola with his recommendation for the further implementation of Angola and in in Angola to implement the and ensuringin demands and encourages the the in ensur from ingHuambothe on and his Special well as of the soon a reportas theon the United Nations informed in the peace process and in the meantime to keep the Council regularly of developments; budgetary Requests also the Secretary-General up to its full strength as implications of bringing UNAVEM II to submit as soon as possible themandated in resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991; Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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