UN Security Council
1998

UNITED NATIONS S Security Council Distr. GENERAL S/RES/1208 (1998) 19 November 1998 RESOLUTION 1208 (1998) Adopted by the Security Council at its 3945th meeting, on 19 November 1998 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolution 1170 (1998) of 28 May 1998, Reaffirming also the statements of its President of 19 June 1997 (S/PRST/1997/34), 16 September 1998 (S/PRST/1998/28) and 29 September 1998 (S/PRST/1998/30), Emphasizing that the provision of security to refugees and the maintenance of the civilian and humanitarian character of refugee camps and settlements is an integral part of the national, regional and international response to refugee situations and can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on the "Causes of Conflict and the Promotion of Durable Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa", which was submitted to the General Assembly (A/52/871) and to the Security Council (S/1998/318) in accordance with the statement of its President of 25 September 1997 (S/PRST/1997/46), Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 22 September 1998 on