S/RES/890(1993) SC

Resolution 890 (1993) of 15 December 1993 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, 823 (1993) of 30 April 1993, 834 (1993) of 1 June 1993, 851 (1993) of 15 July 1993 and 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, Recalling the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 1 November 1993, 22 Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 3 and 15 December 1993, 24 Reiterating the importance it attaches to the full implementation of the Peace Accords for Angola and relevant Security Council resolutions, Welcoming the resumption of direct negotiations in Lusaka under the auspices of the United Nations, and the ongoing efforts of the Government of Angola and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola to reach a negotiated settlement, Commending the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at the earliest resolution of the Angolan crisis through negotiations within the framework of the Peace Accords and relevant Council resolutions, Noting 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 the acceptance by the National Union without reservations, as requested by the Security Council, of the results of the democratic elections of 30 September 1992 held under United Nations supervision and to their abiding fully by the Peace Accords and relevant Council resolutions, Deeply concerned also about the continued grave humanitarian situation, Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Angola, 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 3 and 15 December 1993, 2. Stresses again the importance it places on a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Angola in conformity with the Peace Accords for Angola and relevant resolutions of the Security Council, and urges both parties to continue to demonstrate flexibility in the negotiations and a commitment to peace; 3. Decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II until 16 March 1994, 4. Reaffirms its willingness as necessary to review the existing mandate of the Mission to determine whether it is able to carry out effectively its mission, taking account of any progress achieved towards the early establishment of peace in the country; 5. Reaffirms the importance of the functions of good offices and mediation of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative and the Mission, with the goal of restoring a cease-fire and reinstating the peace process for the full implementation of the Peace Accords and relevant Council resolutions; 6. Calls upon both parties to honour the commitments already made by them at the talks in Lusaka, urges them to exercise 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 also urges them to agree on the modalities for and establishment of an effective and sustainable ceasefire in accordance with relevant 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 Council resolutions and the Peace Accords, 8. Notes the steps taken by the Secretary-General to initiate contingency planning for the possible augmentation of the existing components of the Mission 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 an effective and sustainable cease-fire, to consider promptly any recommendations by 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 the actions taken by the Secretary-General to implement the emergency humanitarian assistance plan; 12. Commends those Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations which 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 the parties, not to impose at present the additional measures against the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola contained in paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993), but reiterates its readiness to consider at any time further steps, in the light, inter alia, of a recommendation of the Secretary-General, either to impose such additional measures or to review those in effect; 15. Decides to remain seized of the matter. Adopted unanimously at the 3323rd meeting. 24 Ibid., documents S/26872 and Add.1.