UN Security Council
1997

Reiterating that the ultimate responsibility for the completion of the peace process rests with the Angolan people themselves, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1997 (S/1997/438), 1. Welcomes the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1997; 97-17844 (E) /... S/RES/1118 (1997) Page 2 2. Decides to establish, as of 1 July, the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) with the objectives, mandate, and organizational structure recommended by the Secretary-General in section VII of his report of 5 June 1997; 3. Also decides, with the expectation of full completion of the mission by 1 February 1998, that the initial mandate of MONUA will extend until 31 October 1997, and requests the Secretary-General to report on the situation by 15 August 1997; 4. Further decides that MONUA will assume responsibility for all components and assets of UNAVEM III remaining in Angola, including formed military units, to deploy as appropriate until they are withdrawn; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take into account the