UN Security Council
1996

Recalling its resolution 976 (1995) of 8 February 1995 which stated, inter alia, the expectation that UNAVEM III would complete its mission by February 1997, Noting that one-half of the duration of UNAVEM III’s mission, as envisaged in resolution 976 (1995), has already elapsed, while implementation of the Lusaka Protocol is seriously behind schedule, 96-02987 (E) /... S/RES/1045 (1996) Page 2 Noting also the agreement between the Government of Angola and UNITA of 21 December 1995, and welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the three observer States to the Angolan peace process to facilitate the establishment of a revised timetable for implementing the tasks in the agreement between the two parties at Bailundo of 9 January 1996, Welcoming the efforts by Member States, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), and the international community as a whole to promote peace and security in Angola, 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General dated 31 January 1996; 2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until 8 May 1996;