Adopted by the Security Council at its 3562nd meeting, on 7
August 1995
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all
subsequent relevant resolutions,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General dated
17 July 1995 (S/1995/588),
Welcoming the briefing by the Secretary-General on 25 July
1995 on his recent visit to Angola,
Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the unity and territorial
integrity of Angola,
Reiterating the importance it attaches to the full implementation
by the Government of Angola and Uniao Nacional para a Independencia
Total de Angola (UNITA) of the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609,
annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex) and relevant
Security Council resolutions,
Noting the agreement reached between the Government of
Angola and UNITA on the adjusted and accelerated timetable for
the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol,
Commending the continued efforts of the Secretary-General,
his Special Representative, the three observer states to the Angolan
peace process and the personnel of the United Nations Angola Verification
Mission (UNAVEM III) to facilitate the implementation of the Lusaka
Protocol and to consolidate the cease-fire and the peace process
which has entered a new and promising phase,
Noting also that the situation in most of the country is
fairly calm, but concerned at the number of cease-fire violations,
Welcoming the meeting in Lusaka on 6 May 1995 between the
President of Angola, Mr. Jose Eduardo dos Santos, and the leader
of UNITA, Mr. Jonas Savimbi, which led to the diminishing atmosphere
of mistrust and intensification of highlevel contacts between
the Government of Angola and UNITA,
Recognizing that the progressive deployment of United Nations
military and Police Observers and troops has significantly contributed
to consolidation of the cease-fire,
Welcoming the commitment of the international community
to assist and support the economic, social and reconstruction
efforts of Angola and recognizing the importance of such assistance
in sustaining a secure and stable environment,
Expressing concern at reports of human rights violations
and recognizing the contribution that human rights monitors can
make in building confidence in the peace process,
1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 17
July 1995;
2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 8
February 1996;
3. Commends the Government of Angola and UNITA for their
commitment to the peace process and notes the progress made thus
far in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol;
4. Expresses concern at the slow pace in the implementation
of the Lusaka Protocol, in particular troop disengagement, demining
and the establishment of quartering areas and expects the Government
of Angola and UNITA, in cooperation with UNAVEM III, to finalize
arrangements for establishment of quartering areas, complete troops
disengagement, and to expedite the conduct of demining;
5. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to adhere strictly
to the revised timetable on the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol
and make concerted efforts to accelerate that process;
6. Stresses the importance of the completion of the electoral
process, as provided for in the Lusaka Protocol;
7. Calls upon the Government of Angola and UNITA to adopt
without further delay a comprehensive and workable programme for
the formation of the new armed forces, and accelerate the exchange
of prisoners and the repatriation of mercenaries with a view to
reinforcing the freedom of movement of people throughout the country;
8. Takes note of the progress noted by the Secretary-General
in the establishment of triangular communications between the
Angolan parties and UNAVEM III and requests the Government of
Angola and UNITA to assign urgently liaison officers to UNAVEM
III regional headquarters;
9. Urges the two parties to put an immediate and definitive
end to the renewed laying of mines and to reported unauthorized
movement of troops;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the deployment
of UNAVEM III infantry units and accelerate it as conditions for
sustaining and employing troops improve, with the objective of
reaching full strength as soon as possible;
11. Urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to provide
UNAVEM III with the necessary information and ensure the freedom
of movement of UNAVEM III, including full unimpeded access to
all military facilities, to enable it effectively to discharge
its mandate;
12. Requests that the Secretary-General report on his analysis
on the completion of the objectives of the Lusaka Protocol and
of the mandate of UNAVEM III, in light of the alterations in the
timetable for deployment of UNAVEM III;
13. Stresses the need for dissemination of objective information
through radio UNAVEM and for the Government of Angola to provide
all facilities for the prompt functioning of the radio;
14. Stresses the importance it attaches to the disarmament
of the civilian population, and urges that it begin without further
delay;
15. Notes with concern increasing levels of violence perpetrated
by unaffiliated groups, and calls on all parties to seek to control
and disarm these threats to the peace process;
16. Authorizes the Secretary-General to increase as appropriate
the strength of UNAVEM III's human rights unit;
17. Commends Member States, United Nations agencies and
non-governmental organizations for their substantial contributions
to meet the humanitarian needs of the Angolan people;
18. Demands that the Government of Angola and UNITA take
necessary measures to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian
supplies throughout the country;
19. Requests the Government of Angola to continue providing
substantial contributions to the United Nations peace-keeping
operations and call upon UNITA to make every effort to contribute
proportionally in order to assist with the United Nations peace-keeping
operation in Angola;
20. Endorses the Secretary-General's appeal and encourages
donors to respond with generous and timely financial contributions
to the humanitarian effort and provision of mine clearance, bridging
and road repair equipment and materials and other supplies necessary
for setting up the quartering areas;
21. Endorses also the Secretary-General's intention to
submit a comprehensive report to the Council every two months;
22. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.