UN Security Council
1999

UNITED NATIONS S Security Council Distr. GENERAL S/RES/1233 (1999) 6 April 1999 RESOLUTION 1233 (1999) Adopted by the Security Council at its 3991st meeting, on 6 April 1999 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution of 21 December 1998 (S/RES/1216 (1998)) and the statements of its President of 6 November 1998 (S/PRST/1998/31), 30 November 1998 (S/PRST/1998/35) and 29 December 1998 (S/PRST/1998/38), Gravely concerned at the security and humanitarian situation in Guinea-Bissau, Expressing its firm commitment to preserving the unity, sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Guinea-Bissau, Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 17 March 1999 (S/1999/294) and the observations contained therein, Noting with appreciation the formal undertaking by the President of Guinea-Bissau and the leader of the Self-Proclaimed Military Junta on 17 February 1999 never again to resort to arms (S/1999/173), Welcoming the establishment and swearing-in on 20 February 1999 of the new Government of National Unity in Guinea-Bissau which constitutes a significant step forward in the peace process, Noting with concern that serious obstacles continue to hamper the effective