Security Council resolution 1138 (1997) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT)] — S/RES/1138(1997) | UN Mandate Registry
Security Council Resolution 1138 (1997) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (Unmot)]
Welcomes the reports of the Secretary-General of 4 September 1997 and of 5 November 1997;
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Welcomes also the serious efforts made by the Government of Tajikistan and the UTO to carry out their commitments under the General Agreement and the progress achieved in the activities of the Commission on National Reconciliation (CNR), the exchange of prisoners of war and detainees, the registration of UTO fighters inside Tajikistan and the repatriation of refugees from Afghanistan;
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Notes with appreciation the agreement of the parties to form a joint security unit with the task of providing security, including armed escorts, for UNMOT personnel and transports mainly in the central part of the country and calls upon them to establish it without delay;
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Authorizesthe Secretary-General to expand the size of UNMOT in accordance with his recommendations;
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Decides to extend the mandate of UNMOT until 15 May 1998;
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Decides that the mandate of UNMOT shall be as follows:
To use its best efforts to promote peace and national reconciliation and to assist in the implementation of the General Agreement and, to this end, to
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Provide good offices and expert advice as stipulated in the General Agreement;
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Cooperate with the CNR and its subcommissions, and with the Central Commission on Elections and the Holding of a Referendum;
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Participate in the work of the Contact Group of guarantor States and organizations and to serve as its coordinator;
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Investigate reports of ceasefire violations and report on them to the United Nations and the CNR;
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Monitor the assembly of UTO fighters and their reintegration, disarmament and demobilization;
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Assist in the reintegration into governmental power structures or demobilization of ex-combatants;
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Coordinate United Nations assistance to Tajikistan during the transition period;
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Maintain close contacts with the parties, as well as cooperative liaison with the CIS Peacekeeping Forces, the Russian border forces and the Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Tajikistan;
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Calls uponthe parties to cooperate further in ensuring the safety and freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations, the CIS Peacekeeping Forces, and other international personnel;
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Welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to convene in Vienna on 24 and 25 November 1997 a Donor Conference to obtain international support dedicated to the fulfilment of the General Agreement, and encourages Member States and others concerned to respond promptly and generously to ensure that this opportunity is not lost to contribute to the success of the peace process;
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Further encouragesMember States and others concerned to continue assistance to alleviate the urgent humanitarian needs in Tajikistan and to offer support to Tajikistan for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of its economy;
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Welcomes the continued contribution made by the CIS Peacekeeping Forces in assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement in coordination with all concerned;
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Commends the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and of the personnel of UNMOT and encourages them to continue assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of all significant developments, in particular regarding the security situation, and also requests him to report within three months of the adoption of this resolution on its implementation;
