Security Council Resolution 1097 (1997) [on the 5-Point Peace Plan for Eastern Zaire]

S/RES/1097(1997)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 101 The situation in the Great Lakes region, published in 1997.

What subjects does this mandate have?

11 subjects

Ceasefires Conferences Democratic Republic of the Congo Displaced Persons Great Lakes Region (Africa)Humanitarian Assistance Refugees Regional Security Sovereignty Staff Security Troop Withdrawal

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3 operative paragraphs

Endorses the following five-point peace plan for eastern Zaire, as set out in the letter from the Secretary-General of 18 February 1997:

- Immediate cessation of hostilities;

- Withdrawal of all external forces, including mercenaries;

- Reaffirmation of respect for the national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Zaire and other States of the Great Lakes region;

- Protection and security for all refugees and displaced persons and facilitation of access to humanitarian assistance;

- Rapid and peaceful settlement of the crisis through dialogue, the electoral process and the convening of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region;

Calls on all Governments and parties concerned to cooperate with the joint United Nations/Organization of African Unity Special Representative for the Great Lakes region to achieve lasting peace in the region;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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