UN Security Council
1996

Underlining the need for respect for human rights and urging the Angolan parties to give greater attention to preventing and investigating incidents of human rights abuse, Expressing concern at the extensive presence of landmines throughout Angola and emphasizing the need for the political will to speed up demining efforts to enable the free circulation of people and goods and to restore public confidence, Stressing the importance of the demilitarization of Angolan society, including the disarmament of the civilian population and the demobilization and social reintegration of ex-combatants, Reiterating the importance of reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Angolan national economy and its vital contribution to a durable peace, Welcoming the efforts by Member States, in particular the three observer States to the Angolan peace process, the Organization of African Unity, and the international community as a whole to promote peace and security in Angola, 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 30 April 1996; 2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 11 July 1996; 3. Expresses profound regret at the overall slow pace of implementation