Security Council Resolution 922 (1994) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Angola Verification Mission Ii and a Comprehensive Peace Settlement in Angola]

S/RES/922(1994)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 65 The situation in Angola, published in 1994.

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 subjects

Angola Angola Situation Arms Embargo Emergency Relief Humanitarian Assistance Peacekeeping Operations Political Parties Sanctions Special Missions

What’s in this document?

13 operative paragraphs

Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 24 May 1994;

Decides to extend the mandate of the UNAVEM II until 30 June 1994;

Stresses that its future decision concerning Angola will take into account the extent to which the parties demonstrate their political will to achieve a lasting peace;

Welcomes the formal acceptance by the Government of the Republic of Angola of the proposals on national reconciliation by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the three observer States to the Angolan Peace Process, urges UNITA to do likewise and encourages both parties to finalize outstanding details without further procrastination to allow the successful conclusion of the Lusaka Peace Talks;

Reaffirms its readiness to consider promptly any recommendations from the Secretary-General for an expanded United Nations presence in Angola in the event a comprehensive peace settlement is reached;

Declares its intention to reconsider the role of the United Nations in Angola in the event a peace agreement has not been reached in Lusaka by the time of the expiration of the extended mandate of UNAVEM II;

Decides, in view of the direct negotiations continuing between the parties, not to impose at present the additional measures against UNITA contained in paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993), but reiterates its readiness to consider at any time further steps in the light, inter alia, of a recommendation by the Secretary-General, either to impose such additional measures or to review those in effect;

Reaffirms the obligation of all States to implement fully the provisions of paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993);

Strongly deplores the resurgence of military actions throughout Angola contrary to resolution 903 (1994) and reiterates its demand that both parties cease immediately all offensive military operations;

Further deplores in this regard the worsening of the humanitarian situation and condemns acts that imperil humanitarian relief efforts, and all actions which would inhibit the free and unrestricted movement of humanitarian relief and humanitarian relief workers;

Commends those States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations which have already contributed to the relief efforts, and strongly appeals to all States, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to provide rapidly further assistance to Angola to meet the growing humanitarian needs;

Requests the Secretary-General to submit to it, as soon as there is progress, and in any case by 30 June 1994, a report on the Lusaka Peace Talks and on the continued political will of the parties to achieve a lasting peace, with recommendations for the future United Nations presence in Angola;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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