Security Council Resolution 834 (1993) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Angola Verification Mission Ii and the Peace Process in Angola]

S/RES/834(1993)View PDF

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A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 83 The situation in Angola, published in 1993.

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17 subjects

Angola Angola Situation Ceasefires Civilian Persons Coordination Within UN System Elections Emergency Relief Good Offices Human Rights in Armed Conflicts Humanitarian Assistance Mediation Military Assistance Peacekeeping Operations Political Parties Relief Corridors Staff Security Troop Withdrawal

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Decides to extend the existing mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II for a period of forty-five days, until 15 July 1993, in accordance with the recommendations contained in paragraphs 36 and 37 of the report of the Secretary-General;

Stresses the importance of the functions of good offices and mediation by the Mission and the Special Representative, with the goal of restoring a cease-fire and reinstating the peace process for the full implementation of the Peace Accords for Angola;

Reiterates its demand that the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola accept unreservedly the results of the democratic elections of I 992 and abide fully by the Peace Accords;

Condemns the National Union for its actions and armed attacks, which have resulted in increased hostilities and which endanger the peace process, and demands that it immediately cease such actions and armed attacks;

Ibid., documents S/25840 and Add. I. 56

Welcomes the disposition of the Government of Angola to reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict in confonnity with the Peace Acwrds and pertinent Security Council resolutions, deeply regrets the refusal of the National Union at the talks to agree to the withdrawal of its troops from the locations which it has occupied since the resumption of the hostilities, and demands that it do so;

Affirms that such occupation is a grave violation of the Peace Accords;

Strongly appeals to the two parties, in particular to the National Union, to re-initiate as soon as possible the interrupted peace talks wtdcr United Nations auspices with a view to the earliest Clltablishment of a cease-tire throughout the country and the full implementation of the Peace Accords, further undertakings between the two parties, and relevant resolutions of the Security Council, due account being taken of what was achieved during the discussion of the Abidjan draft protocol;

Holds the National Union responsible for the breakdown of the talks and for thereby jeopardizing the peace process, and reaffirms that it will consider all appropriate measures under the Charter of the United Nations to advance the implementation of the Peace Accords;

Fully supports the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at restoring the peace process and at carrying out the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II under extremely difficult conditions;

Calls on all States to refrain from any action which directly or indin:ctly could jeopardize the implementation of the Peace Accords, and urscs all States to refrain from providing to the National Union any form of direct or indirect military assistance or other support inconsistent with the peace process;

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Welcomes the steps taken by the Secretary-General to slrcngthen the humanitarian activities being undertaken by the United Nations system in Angola under the overall coordination of the Special Representative, including the preparation of the United Nations humanitarian assistance plan for Angola, and strongly appeals to the Government of Angola and to the National Union to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General's efforts in this field;

Calls on all Member States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to respond swiftly and generously to the Secretary-General's appeal in implementation of the abovementioned plan and to accord or increase humanitarian relief assistance to Angola, and encourages the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to continue to coordinate the provision of such assistance;

Reiterates its appeal to both parties strictly to abide by applicable rules of international hun:ianitarian law, including to guarantee unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in need, and commends in particular the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to establish agreed humanitarian relief corridors;

Also reiterates its appealto both parties to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and the safety of the personnel involved in humanitarian relief operations;

Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it as soon as the situation warrants, and in any case before 15 July 1993, a report on the situation in Angola with his recommendation for the further role of the United Nations in the peace process and, in the meantime, to keep the Council regularly infonned of developments;

Reiterates its readiness to take action promptly, at any time within the period of the mandate authorized by the present resolution, on the recommendation of the Secretary-General to expand substantially the United Nations presence in Angola in the event of significant progress in the peace process;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

Adopted unanimously at the 3226th meeting.

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