Security Council Resolution 1229 (1999) [on Expiration of the Mandate and the Technical Liquidation of the Un Observer Mission in Angola (Monua)]

S/RES/1229(1999)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 82 The situation in Angola, published in 1999.

What subjects does this mandate have?

14 subjects

Angola Angola Situation Attacks on Aircraft Consultations Criminal Investigation Dissolution Freedom of Movement Human Rights Humanitarian Assistance Peacekeeping Operations Recommendations Relief Personnel Sanctions Staff Security

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9 operative paragraphs

Takes note that the mandate of MONUA expires on 26 February 1999;

Endorses the recommendations contained in paragraphs 32 and 33 of the report of the Secretary-General of 24 February 1999 regarding the technical liquidation of MONUA;

Affirms that notwithstanding the expiration of the mandate of MONUA, the Status of Forces Agreement applicable to MONUA remains in force, pursuant to relevant provisions thereof, until the departure of the final elements of MONUA from Angola;

Decides that the human rights component of MONUA will continue its current activities during the liquidation period;

Requests the Secretary-General to designate a channel to liaise with the Government of Angola pending the conclusion of the consultations with the Government of Angola regarding the follow-up configuration of the United Nations presence in Angola;

Calls upon all concerned to cooperate with the United Nations humanitarian assistance activities throughout the national territory of Angola on the basis of the principles of neutrality and non-discrimination and to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel;

Expresses its deep concern at the lack of progress in investigating the downing of the two aircraft chartered by the United Nations and the loss under suspicious circumstances of other commercial aircraft over UNITA controlled areas, and reiterates its call upon all concerned, especially UNITA, to cooperate fully with and to facilitate an immediate and objective international investigation of these incidents;

Endorses the recommendations contained in the report of 12 February 1999 of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) (S/1999/147), reiterates its readiness to take steps to reinforce the measures against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998) and calls upon all Member States to implement fully these measures;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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