Security Council resolution 1237 (1999) [on implementation of sanctions against Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA)]
[Implementation of sanctions against UNITA]
Symbol: S/RES/1237(1999)
Date: 1999-05-07
Meeting record: S/PV.3999
Subjects: União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 864 (1993) concerning the Situation in Angola. Chair|UN. Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 864 (1993) concerning the Situation in Angola. Expert Panels|Acordos de Paz para Angola (1991)|Lusaka Protocol (1994)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|ARMED INCIDENTS|CIVILIAN PERSONS|ANGOLA|ANGOLA SITUATION|DISPUTE SETTLEMENT|SANCTIONS|INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS|GROUPS OF EXPERTS|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION|TRUST FUNDS|BUDGET CONTRIBUTIONS|DATA COLLECTION|ARMS EMBARGO|OIL EMBARGO|DIAMONDS|MILITARY ASSISTANCE|FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT|STAFF SECURITY|WITNESSES|PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES|ATTACKS ON AIRCRAFT|HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE|CONSULTATIONS
Summary: Stresses that lasting peace and national reconciliation in Angola can only be achieved through a political settlement of the conflict; deplores the deteriorating situation in Angola, which is primarily due to the refusal of UNITA to comply with its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz"; condemns the continued, indiscriminate attacks by UNITA against the civilian population of Angola; endorses the letter and its enclosure of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) and decides to establish the expert panels referred to therein for a period of 6 months; requests the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) to submit to the Council no later than 31 July 1999 an interim report of the expert panels regarding their progress and preliminary findings and recommendations and to submit to the Council within 6 months of the formation of the expert panels their final report with recommendations; calls upon the Governments of the States concerned in which the expert panels will carry out their mandate to cooperate fully with the expert panels; expresses its concern at the delays in the investigations into the downing on 26 Dec. 1998 and 2 Jan. 1999 of 2 aircraft chartered by UN and the loss under suspicious circumstances of other commercial aircraft over UNITA-controlled areas in Angola; endorses the recommendation contained in the letter and its enclosure of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) that the expert panels be supported as an expense of the Organization and through a UN Trust Fund established for this purpose.

UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
                 Security Council
                                                               Distr.
                                                               GENERAL

                                                               S/RES/1237 (1999)
                                                               7 May 1999




                               RESOLUTION 1237 (1999)

               Adopted by the Security Council at its 3999th meeting,
                                    on 7 May 1999


     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,
1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998, as well as
resolution 1229 (1999) of 26 February 1999,

     Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Angola,

     Reiterating that the primary cause of the present crisis in Angola is the
refusal of the União Nacional Para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA),
under the leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi, to comply with its obligations under
the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex)
and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Expressing its alarm at the humanitarian effects of the present crisis on
the civilian population of Angola,

     Emphasizing its strong concern at reports of the provision of military
assistance, including mercenaries, to UNITA,

     Having considered the recommendations contained in section IV of the report
of the Secretary-General of 17 January 1999 (S/1999/49) concerning improving the
implementation of the measures imposed against UNITA, and having endorsed the
recommendations contained in the report of 12 February 1999 (S/1999/147) of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993),

     Welcoming the recommendations contained in the letter and its enclosure of
4 May 1999 (S/1999/509) of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993),




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                                       A

     1.   Stresses that lasting peace and national reconciliation in Angola can
only be achieved through a political settlement of the conflict, and in this
regard reaffirms the importance of the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol;

     2.   Welcomes and endorses the planned visits by the Chairman of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) to Angola and other
concerned countries to discuss ways to improve the implementation of the
measures against UNITA specified in paragraph 5 below;

                                       B

     Determining that, as a result of the refusal of UNITA to comply with its
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and relevant
Security Council resolutions, the current situation in Angola continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,

     Emphasizing its concern at reports of violations of the measures concerning
arms and related matériel, petroleum, diamonds and financial assets, imposed
against UNITA, contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998),
and in this context acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

     3.   Deplores the deteriorating situation in Angola, which is primarily due
to the refusal of UNITA, under the leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi, to comply
with its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and
relevant Security Council resolutions;

     4.   Condemns the continued, indiscriminate attacks by UNITA against the
civilian population of Angola, particularly in the cities of Huambo, Kuito and
Malange;

     5.   Stresses the obligation of all Member States to comply fully with the
measures imposed against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997)
and 1173 (1998);

     6.   Endorses the letter and its enclosure of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of
the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) and decides to
establish the expert panels referred to therein for a period of six months with
the following mandate:

     (a) To collect information and investigate reports, including through
visits to the countries concerned, relating to the violation of the measures
imposed against UNITA with respect to arms and related matériel, petroleum and
petroleum products, diamonds and the movement of UNITA funds as specified in the
relevant resolutions and information on military assistance, including
mercenaries;

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     (c) To recommend measures to end such violations and to improve the
implementation of the above-mentioned measures;

     7.   Requests the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993) to submit to the Council no later than 31 July 1999 an
interim report of the expert panels regarding their progress and preliminary
findings and recommendations and to submit to the Council within six months of
the formation of the expert panels their final report with recommendations;

     8.   Calls upon all States, relevant United Nations bodies and concerned
parties, as appropriate, including non-governmental organizations and
enterprises, to cooperate in a full and timely manner with the expert panels to
facilitate the implementation of their mandate, including by making available to
the expert panels information relating to their mandate;

     9.   Calls upon the Governments of the States concerned in which the expert
panels will carry out their mandate to cooperate fully with the expert panels in
the fulfilment of their mandate, including responding positively to requests
from the expert panels for security, assistance, and access in pursuing
investigations, including:

     (a) Adoption by them of any measures needed for the expert panels and
their personnel to carry out their functions throughout the respective
territories with full freedom, independence, and security;

     (b) Provision by them to the expert panels or to the Chairman of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) of information in their
possession which the expert panels request or is otherwise needed to fulfil
their mandate;

     (c) Freedom of access for the expert panels and their personnel to any
establishment or place they deem necessary for their work, including border
points and airfields;

     (d) Appropriate measures to guarantee the safety and security of the
personnel of the expert panels and guarantees by them of full respect for the
integrity, security and freedom of witnesses, experts and any other persons
working with the expert panels in the fulfilment of their mandate;

     (e) Freedom of movement for the personnel of the expert panels, including
freedom to interview any person in private, at any time, as appropriate;

     (f) The grant of relevant privileges and immunities in accordance with the
General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations;

     10. Expresses its concern at the delays in the investigations into the
downing on 26 December 1998 and 2 January 1999 of two aircraft chartered by the
United Nations and the loss under suspicious circumstances of other commercial
aircraft over UNITA-controlled areas in Angola as well as the crash on
26 June 1998 in Côte d’Ivoire of the aircraft carrying the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General to Angola and other United Nations
personnel, and reiterates its call upon all concerned to cooperate fully with


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and to facilitate an immediate and objective international investigation of
these incidents;

                                        C

     11. Endorses the recommendation contained in the letter and its enclosure
of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993) that the expert panels be supported as an expense of the
Organization and through a United Nations Trust Fund established for this
purpose, requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps towards this
end, and urges States to make voluntary contributions to this Trust Fund;

     12. Reiterates its call upon all concerned to cooperate with the United
Nations humanitarian assistance activities on the basis of the principles of
neutrality and non-discrimination, to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian
assistance to all those in need throughout the territory of Angola and to
guarantee unconditionally the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian
personnel;

     13. Expresses its strong support for further consultations between the
Secretary-General and the Government of Angola regarding the follow-up
configuration of the United Nations presence in Angola;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


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Texto español (official Spanish version): NACIONES
UNIDAS
                                                                              S
                  Consejo de Seguridad
                                                          Distr.
                                                          GENERAL

                                                          S/RES/1237 (1999)
                                                          7 de mayo de 1999




                                RESOLUCIÓN 1237 (1999)

               Aprobada por el Consejo de Seguridad en su 3999ª sesión,
                            celebrada el 7 de mayo de 1999


     El Consejo de Seguridad,

     Reafirmando su resolución 696 (1991), de 30 de mayo de 1991, y todas sus
resoluciones posteriores al respecto, en particular las resoluciones 864 (1993),
de 15 de septiembre de 1993, 1127 (1997), de 28 de agosto de 1997, y 1173
(1998), de 12 de junio de 1998, así como la resolución 1229 (1999), de 26 de
febrero de 1999,

     Reafirmando su determinación de preservar la soberanía y la integridad
territorial de Angola,

     Reiterando que la principal causa de la crisis que atraviesa actualmente
Angola es que la Unión Nacional para la Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA),
dirigida por el Sr. Jonas Savimbi, se niega a cumplir las obligaciones que le
incumben en virtud de los Acuerdos de Paz (S/22609, anexo), el Protocolo de
Lusaka (S/1994/1441, anexo) y las resoluciones pertinentes del Consejo de
Seguridad,

     Expresando su alarma por los efectos humanitarios de la actual crisis en la
población civil de Angola,

     Subrayando su profunda preocupación ante las denuncias relativas al
suministro de asistencia militar, incluidos mercenarios, a la UNITA,

     Habiendo examinado las recomendaciones formuladas por el Secretario General
en la sección IV de su informe de 17 de enero de 1999 (S/1999/49) para mejorar
la aplicación de las medidas impuestas a la UNITA, y habiendo hecho suyas las
recomendaciones contenidas en el informe del Comité establecido en virtud de la
resolución 864 (1993), de 12 de febrero de 1999 (S/1999/147),




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     Acogiendo con beneplácito las recomendaciones que figuran en la carta del
Presidente del Comité establecido en virtud de la resolución 864 (1993), de 4 de
mayo de 1999, y su apéndice (S/1999/509),


                                       A

     1.   Subraya que una paz y una reconciliación nacional duraderas en Angola
sólo pueden alcanzarse mediante una solución política del conflicto, y a este
respecto reafirma la importancia de los Acuerdos de Paz y el Protocolo de
Lusaka;

     2.   Acoge con beneplácito y respalda las visitas que el Presidente del
Comité establecido en virtud de la resolución 864 (1993) prevé realizar a Angola
y otros países interesados a fin de examinar los medios de mejorar la aplicación
de las medidas impuestas a la UNITA que figuran en el párrafo 5 infra;


                                       B

     Considerando que, puesto que la UNITA se niega a cumplir con las
obligaciones que le incumben en virtud de los Acuerdos de Paz, el Protocolo de
Lusaka y las resoluciones pertinentes del Consejo de Seguridad, la situación
actual en Angola sigue constituyendo una amenaza para la paz y la seguridad
internacionales de la región,

     Subrayando su preocupación por las denuncias de violaciones de las medidas
impuestas a la UNITA que figuran en las resoluciones 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) y
1173 (1998) sobre el suministro de armas y material conexo, petróleo, diamantes
y activos financieros y, en este contexto, actuando con arreglo al Capítulo VII
de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas,

     3.   Deplora el empeoramiento de la situación en Angola, que obedece
principalmente al hecho de que la UNITA, bajo la dirección del Sr. Jonas
Savimbi, se niega a cumplir las obligaciones que le incumben en virtud de los
Acuerdos de Paz, el Protocolo de Lusaka y las resoluciones pertinentes del
Consejo de Seguridad;

     4.   Condena la continuación de los ataques indiscriminados de la UNITA
contra la población civil de Angola, en particular en las ciudades de Huambo,
Kuito y Malange;

     5.   Subraya la obligación de todos los Estados Miembros de aplicar
plenamente las medidas impuestas a la UNITA que figuran en las resoluciones 864
(1993), 1127 (1997) y 1173 (1998);

     6.   Hace suya la carta de 4 de mayo de 1999 del Presidente del Comité
establecido en virtud de la resolución 864 (1993), así como su apéndice, y
decide establecer los grupos de expertos que allí se describen por un período de
seis meses con el siguiente mandato:

     a)   Reunir información e investigar denuncias, entre otras actividades,
viajando a los países interesados, sobre la violación de las medidas impuestas a
la UNITA en lo que respecta a armas y material conexo, petróleo y productos


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derivados del petróleo, diamantes, y movimientos de fondos de la UNITA, que se
especifican en las resoluciones pertinentes, e información sobre la asistencia
militar, incluidos mercenarios;

     b)   Determinar la identidad de las partes que prestan apoyo e incitan a
las violaciones de las medidas citadas;

     c)   Recomendar medidas para poner fin a esas violaciones y mejorar la
aplicación de dichas medidas;

     7.   Pide al Presidente del Comité establecido en virtud de la resolución
864 (1993) que le presente, a más tardar el 31 de julio de 1999, un informe
provisional de los grupos de expertos en relación con los progresos alcanzados y
sus conclusiones y recomendaciones preliminares y que, en un plazo de seis meses
a partir del establecimiento de los grupos de expertos, le presente el informe
final de éstos y sus recomendaciones;

     8.   Hace un llamamiento a todos los Estados, los organismos pertinentes de
las Naciones Unidas y las partes interesadas, según proceda, incluidas las
organizaciones no gubernamentales y las empresas, para que cooperen plena y
puntualmente con los grupos de expertos a fin de facilitar el cumplimiento de su
mandato, entre otras cosas, proporcionándoles información relacionada con dicho
mandato;

     9.   Exhorta a los gobiernos de los Estados interesados donde los grupos de
expertos habrán de desempeñar su mandato a que cooperen plenamente con ellos en
el cumplimiento de su mandato, entre otras cosas, respondiendo favorablemente a
las solicitudes de los grupos de expertos de que se atienda a sus necesidades de
seguridad, asistencia y acceso para llevar a cabo las investigaciones,
especialmente respecto de:

     a)   La adopción por los gobiernos interesados de todas las medidas
necesarias para que los grupos de expertos y el personal a su cargo puedan
desempeñar sus funciones en toda la extensión de los respectivos territorios con
plena libertad, independencia y seguridad;

     b)   La necesidad de que los gobiernos interesados suministren a los grupos
de expertos o al Presidente del Comité establecido en virtud de la resolución
864 (1993) la información que obre en su poder y que soliciten los grupos de
expertos o que de alguna otra manera sea necesaria para el cumplimiento de su
mandato;

     c)   La libertad de acceso de los grupos de expertos y del personal a su
cargo a todo establecimiento o lugar que consideren necesario para llevar a cabo
su labor, incluidos los puestos fronterizos y aeródromos;

     d)   La adopción de medidas apropiadas para garantizar la seguridad y
protección del personal de los grupos de expertos y garantías de que se
respetarán plenamente la integridad, seguridad y libertad de los testigos,
expertos y cualesquiera otras personas que colaboren con los grupos de expertos
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     e)   La libertad de circulación del personal de los grupos de expertos,
incluida la libertad de entrevistar a cualquier persona en privado, en cualquier
momento, según proceda;

     f)   La concesión de las prerrogativas e inmunidades correspondientes de
conformidad con lo dispuesto en la Convención sobre Prerrogativas e Inmunidades
de las Naciones Unidas;

     10. Expresa su preocupación por las demoras en la investigación del
derribamiento, los días 26 de diciembre de 1998 y 2 de enero de 1999, de dos
aviones fletados por las Naciones Unidas y de la pérdida, en circunstancias
sospechosas, de otros aviones comerciales en zonas de Angola controladas por la
UNITA, así como la caída en Côte d’Ivoire, el 26 de junio de 1998, del avión que
transportaba a Angola al Representante Especial del Secretario General y a otros
funcionarios de las Naciones Unidas, y reitera su llamamiento a todos los
interesados para que cooperen plenamente en la realización de una investigación
internacional inmediata y objetiva de esos incidentes y la faciliten;


                                        C

     11. Hace suya la recomendación que figura en la carta de 4 de mayo de 1999
del Presidente del Comité establecido en virtud de la resolución 864 (1993), así
como en su apéndice, en el sentido de que los grupos de expertos se financien
como parte de los gastos de la Organización y mediante un fondo fiduciario de
las Naciones Unidas establecido con ese fin, pide al Secretario General que
adopte las medidas necesarias a tal efecto, e insta a los Estados a que hagan
contribuciones voluntarias a dicho fondo fiduciario;

     12. Reitera el llamamiento hecho a todos los interesados para que cooperen
con las actividades de asistencia humanitaria de las Naciones Unidas sobre la
base de los principios de neutralidad y no discriminación a fin de facilitar la
prestación de asistencia humanitaria a todos los necesitados en todo el
territorio de Angola y para que garanticen incondicionalmente la seguridad y la
libertad de circulación del personal que presta asistencia humanitaria;

     13. Expresa su decidido apoyo al nuevo proceso de consultas que iniciarán
el Secretario General y el Gobierno de Angola sobre la ulterior configuración de
la presencia de las Naciones Unidas en Angola;

     14.   Decide seguir ocupándose activamente de la cuestión.


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Texte français (official French version): NATIONS
UNIES                                                                          S
             Conseil de sécurité
                                                              Distr.
                                                              GÉNÉRALE

                                                              S/RES/1237 (1999)
                                                              7 mai 1999




                               RÉSOLUTION 1237 (1999)

      Adoptée par le Conseil de sécurité à sa 3999e séance, le 7 mai 1999

     Le Conseil de sécurité,

     Réaffirmant sa résolution 696 (1991) du 30 mai 1991 et toutes ses
résolutions ultérieures sur le sujet, en particulier les résolutions 864 (1993)
du 15 septembre 1993, 1127 (1997) du 28 août 1997 et 1173 (1998) du
12 juin 1998, ainsi que sa résolution 1229 (1999) du 26 février 1999,

     Réaffirmant qu’il est résolu à préserver la souveraineté et l’intégrité
territoriale de l’Angola,

     Rappelant que la cause principale de la crise actuelle en Angola est le
refus de l’União Nacional Para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA), sous la
direction de M. Jonas Savimbi, de s’acquitter des obligations que lui imposent
les "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annexe), le Protocole de Lusaka (S/1994/1441,
annexe), et les résolutions du Conseil sur le sujet,

     Se déclarant alarmé par les conséquences humanitaires de la crise actuelle
sur la population civile angolaise,

     Soulignant qu’il est vivement préoccupé par les informations selon
lesquelles une assistance militaire, y compris des mercenaires, serait fournie à
l’UNITA,

     Ayant examiné les recommandations figurant dans la Partie IV du rapport du
Secrétaire général en date du 17 janvier 1999 (S/1999/49) concernant
l’application renforcée des mesures imposées contre l’UNITA, et ayant approuvé
les recommandations figurant dans le rapport du 12 février 1999 (S/1999/147) du
Comité créé par la résolution 864 (1993),

     Accueillant avec satisfaction les recommandations figurant dans la lettre
du Président du Comité créé par la résolution 864 (1993), en date du 4 mai 1999
(S/1999/509), et la pièce jointe à cette lettre,




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                                       A

     1.   Souligne que seul un règlement politique du conflit peut permettre de
parvenir à une paix durable et à la réconciliation nationale en Angola, et
réaffirme à cet égard l’importance des "Acordos de Paz" et du Protocole de
Lusaka;

     2.   Accueille avec satisfaction et approuve les visites que le Président
du Comité créé par la résolution 864 (1993) prévoit de faire en Angola et dans
les autres pays concernés pour examiner les moyens de renforcer l’application
des mesures contre l’UNITA visées au paragraphe 5 ci-dessous;

                                       B

     Constatant qu’en raison du refus de l’UNITA d’exécuter les obligations que
lui imposent les "Acordos de Paz", le Protocole de Lusaka et les résolutions du
Conseil sur le sujet, la situation actuelle en Angola constitue toujours une
menace pour la paix et la sécurité internationales dans la région,

     Soulignant l’inquiétude que lui inspirent les informations faisant état de
violations des mesures concernant les armes et le matériel connexe, le pétrole,
les diamants et les actifs financiers imposées contre l’UNITA par les
résolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) et 1173 (1998) et, dans ce contexte,
agissant en vertu du Chapitre VII de la Charte des Nations Unies,

     3.   Déplore la détérioration de la situation en Angola, due principalement
au refus de l’UNITA, sous la direction de M. Jonas Savimbi, de s’acquitter des
obligations que lui imposent les "Acordos de Paz", le Protocole de Lusaka et les
résolutions du Conseil sur le sujet;

     4.   Condamne les attaques constantes et aveugles de l’UNITA contre la
population civile angolaise, en particulier dans les villes de Huambo, Kuito et
Malange;

     5.   Souligne que tous les États Membres ont l’obligation d’appliquer
pleinement les mesures imposées contre l’UNITA dans les résolutions 864 (1993),
1127 (1997) et 1173 (1998);

     6.   Approuve la lettre du Président du Comité créé par la résolution
864 (1993), en date du 4 mai 1999, et la pièce qui y est jointe, et décide de
créer, pour une période de six mois, les groupes d’experts qui y sont prévus et
dont le mandat consiste à :

     a)   Rassembler des informations et procéder à des enquêtes, notamment en
effectuant des visites dans les pays concernés, sur les violations qui seraient
commises à l’égard des mesures imposées contre l’UNITA en ce qui concerne les
armements et le matériel connexe, le pétrole et les produits pétroliers, les
diamants et les mouvements de fonds de l’UNITA, comme il est spécifié dans les
résolutions pertinentes, et recueillir des informations sur l’assistance
militaire, y compris les mercenaires;

     b)   Identifier les parties qui se rendent complices des violations des
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     c)   Recommander des mesures visant à mettre fin à ces violations et à
renforcer l’application des mesures susvisées;

     7.   Prie le Président du Comité créé par la résolution 864 (1993) de lui
présenter, le 31 juillet 1999 au plus tard, un rapport intérimaire des groupes
d’experts sur les progrès qu’ils auront réalisés et leurs conclusions et
recommandations préliminaires, ainsi que, dans les six mois qui suivront leur
constitution, le rapport final de ces groupes contenant des recommandations;

     8.   Demande à tous les États, aux organismes des Nations Unies compétents
et aux parties concernées, selon qu’il conviendra, y compris les organisations
non gouvernementales et le secteur privé, de coopérer promptement et sans
réserve avec les groupes d’experts pour les aider à s’acquitter de leur mandat,
notamment en mettant à leur disposition les informations relatives au mandat
défini au paragraphe 6 ci-dessus;

     9.   Demande aux gouvernements des États concernés dans lesquels les
groupes d’experts s’acquitteront de leur tâche, de coopérer pleinement avec ces
groupes à l’exécution de leur mandat, y compris en faisant droit aux demandes de
ces derniers pour ce qui est de la sécurité, de l’assistance et de la liberté
d’accès dans la conduite de leurs enquêtes, et notamment :

     a)   D’adopter les mesures pouvant être nécessaires pour que les groupes
d’experts et leur personnel puissent exercer leurs fonctions en toute liberté,
indépendance et sécurité sur l’ensemble du territoire concerné;

     b)   De communiquer aux groupes d’experts ou au Président du Comité créé
par la résolution 864 (1993) les informations en leur possession que les groupes
d’experts leur demanderaient ou qui seraient nécessaires à ceux-ci pour
s’acquitter de leur mandat;

     c)   D’assurer la liberté d’accès des groupes d’experts et de leur
personnel à tout établissement ou lieu où ils jugeront nécessaire de se rendre
pour leur travail, y compris les postes frontière et les aérodromes;

     d)   D’adopter les mesures appropriées pour assurer la protection et la
sécurité du personnel des groupes d’experts, et de garantir qu’ils respecteront
pleinement l’intégrité, la sécurité et la liberté des témoins, des experts et de
toute autre personne collaborant avec les groupes d’experts dans l’exécution de
leur mandat;

     e)   D’assurer la liberté de circulation du personnel des groupes
d’experts, y compris la liberté de s’entretenir en privé avec quiconque, à tout
moment, en tant que de besoin;

     f)   D’accorder les privilèges et immunités prévus dans la Convention
générale sur les privilèges et immunités des Nations Unies;

    10.   Se déclare préoccupé du retard pris par les enquêtes sur les deux
avions affrétés par l’Organisation des Nations Unies qui ont été abattus le
26 décembre 1998 et le 2 janvier 1999 et sur la perte, dans des circonstances
suspectes, d’autres appareils affrétés à des fins commerciales qui survolaient
le territoire tenu par l’UNITA, ainsi que sur l’avion qui s’est écrasé le


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26 juin 1998 en Côte d’Ivoire avec à son bord le Représentant spécial du
Secrétaire général en Angola et d’autres membres du personnel des Nations Unies,
et demande à nouveau à tous les intéressés de coopérer pleinement à une enquête
internationale immédiate et objective sur ces incidents, et d’en faciliter la
conduite;

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    11. Approuve la recommandation figurant dans la lettre du Président du
Comité créé par la résolution 864 (1993), en date du 4 mai 1999, et la pièce qui
y est jointe, à savoir que les groupes d’experts soient financés au titre des
dépenses de l’Organisation et au moyen d’un fonds d’affectation spéciale des
Nations Unies créé à cette fin, prie le Secrétaire général de prendre les
dispositions nécessaires en ce sens, et engage les États à verser des
contributions volontaires à ce fonds;

    12.   Demande à nouveau à tous les intéressés de coopérer aux activités
d’assistance humanitaire que l’Organisation des Nations Unies mène sur la base
des principes de neutralité et de non-discrimination en vue de faciliter
l’acheminement de l’aide humanitaire à tous ceux qui en ont besoin sur
l’ensemble du territoire angolais, ainsi que de garantir inconditionnellement la
sécurité et la liberté de circulation du personnel humanitaire;

    13.   Appuie fermement la poursuite des consultations entre le Secrétaire
général et le Gouvernement angolais au sujet de la forme que pourrait prendre la
présence de l’Organisation des Nations Unies en Angola;

    14.   Décide de demeurer activement saisi de la question.

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êáe©K òKdZ àá ßëxâô ï{ àîîâbáÖK àLÉ¸ÖLN Å]ÖR ïSÖK êîâL¸â´K dLVØK àá éseZ às Mdtì cõë
                                                                                                <êîÖL]ÖK


Lçî{ LáN <êìdÉ¸tÖK QKbsL¸áÖLN LSîâëì bìëeSN bî|R ïSÖK dìdLÄSÖK òKeõ bìb˛ÖK éÄÖ Lmìô bÉùì cõë
                                                                                            <êeRdáÖK


/ïâLWÖK àëâLÉ @F _dùáÖK ÜLtÖK àîá©K dìdÄR àá LtNKd rd|ÖK ï{ èbdKëÖK QLîkëSÖK ï{ dqâ bë
èbdKëÖK QLîkëSÖK b0ìô bë <LSîâëì óÖs êmëd|áÖK dîNKbSÖK cî|äR àî¸]R àö˛N (S/1999/49) @HHH dìLäì
       <(S/1999/147) @HHH dìKdO{ /nLOi @A _dùáÖK (@HHB) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK dìdÄR ï{


LçSáîámë (@HHB) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd êÖLgd ï{ èbdKëÖK QLîkëSÖLN P]dì cõë
                                                           <(S/1999/509) @HHH ëìLá /dLìô C àîS`dùáÖK


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                                                 }Öô


êìë¸R Ñ®` àá ßõ LáçÄîÄ]R àÉáì ß ßëxâô ï{ êîäoëÖK ê]ÖLkáÖKë ÜüKbÖK Ü®¸ÖK àô bÉùì           - @
          =LÉLgëÖ ÑëÉëRëdNë "Ü®¸ÖK QLL|RK" êîáåô <bbkÖK Kcå ï{ <bìbZ àá bÉùìë <rKeäÖÖ êîgLîg


óÖõ LçN ÜLîÄÖK (@HHB) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd ÜeStì ïSÖK QKdLìeÖLN P]dì       - A
êmëd|áÖK dîNKbSÖK cî|äR àî¸]R ÑOg ê˛LäáÖ QKdLìeÖK ÇÖSN ÜLîÄÖK bìùìë ñd`©K êîätáÖK àKbÖOÖKë ßëxâô
                           =QKdLìeÖK ãcçÖ ãbîìöR às Mdtìë <ãLâbô D èdÄ|ÖK ï{ èbb]áÖKë LSîâëì óÖs


                                                òL¥¥N


"Ü®¸ÖK QLL|RK" ï{ LçîÖs jëkäáÖK LçRLáKeSÖß ÑLWSáßK LSîâëì l{dÖ êZîSâ éâô ddÄì cõë
KbìbçR ÑÉ˛R ßëxâô ï{ êäåKdÖK êÖL]ÖK T]dN Lá <êÖkÖK QKc àá©K ˝ÖZá QKdKdë LÉLgëÖ ÑëÉëRëdNë
                                                                   <êÄoäáÖK ï{ àîîÖëbÖK àá©Kë Ü®¸ÖÖ


ÑkSáÖK bLStÖKë ê]Ög©LN êÄÖtSáÖK dîNKbSÖÖ QLÉLçSâK rëëN bî|R ïSÖK dìdLÄSÖK òKeõ éÄÖ bÉùì cõë
(@HHB) GEC éRKdKd ï{ èbdKëÖKë LSîâëì bm êmëd|áÖK dîNKbSÖK ïåë <êîÖLáÖK Ñëk©Kë fLáÖKë n|äÖKë LçN
Üá©K ~LWîá àá uNL¸ÖK Ñk|ÖK PZëáN <~Lî¸ÖK Kcå ï{ <zdkSì cõë <(@HHG) @@FB ë (@HHF) @@AF ë
                                                                                             <èb]SáÖK


<LSîâëì l{d óÖõ LgLgô uZdì ícÖK <ßëxâô ï{ dëåbSáÖK umëÖÖ é|gô bìbi às Mdtì                - B
QKdKdë LÉLgëÖ ÑëÉëRëdN ë "Ü®¸ÖK QLL|RK" PZëáN èddÄáÖK éRLáKeSÖß ÑLWSáßK <ïOáî{Lg fLâëZ êáLseN
                                                                              =êÖkÖK QKc àá©K ˝ÖZá


<àîîâbáÖK ßë¥xâô àLÉg bm L¥Sîâëì L¥çOÉRdì ïSÖK ê¥îüKë˛tÖK èdáS¸áÖK QKòKbSsßK àìbì         - C
                                                            =ïZâßLáë ëSîÉë ëOáKëå àbá ï{ Láîg ßë


ï{ èbdKëÖKë <LSîâëì óÖs êmëd|áÖK dîNKbSÖÖ ÜLSÖK ÑLWSáßLN òLms©K ÑëbÖK uîáZ ÜKeSÖK bÉùì    - D
                                                 =(@HHG) @@FB ë (@HHF) @@AF ë (@HHB) GEC éRKdKd


/dLìô C àîS`dùáÖK LçSáîámë (@HHC) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd êÖLgd b¥¥ìùì        - E
êSg Lådb èdS|Ö ÇÖcë <LçSáîámë êÖLgdÖK ÇÖR ï{ LáçîÖõ dL˛áÖK òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ òL˛âõ ddÄìë <@HHH ëìLá
                                                                    :LáçÖ êîÖLSÖK êìßëÖK bLägõ uá dçiô




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ÅîÄ]SÖKë QLáëÖtáÖK uáZN êîätáÖK àKbÖOÖÖ QKdLìe òKdZõ LçäîN àá ~do èbs Ñ®` àá ÜLîÄÖK       (ô)
n|äÖKë <êÖkÖK íc bLStÖKë \®¸ÖLN ÅÖtSì Láî{ LSîâëì óÖs êmëd|áÖK dîNKbSÖK ÇLçSâLN êÖkSáÖK dìdLÄSÖK ï{
às QLáëÖtáÖK uáZë êÖkÖK QKc QKdKdÄÖK ï{ bdì LáÉ LSîâëì ÑKëáô ÑÄäNë <fLáÖKë <êîo|äÖK QLZSäáÖKë
                                                          =êeRdáÖK Ñá˛ì Láá <êìdÉ¸tÖK QKbsL¸áÖK


ê|ÖLg dîNKbSÖK QLÉLçSâK MLÉRdK óÖs ld]Rë bsL¸R ïSÖK zKdo©K êìëå às }˛ÉÖK                (M)
                                                                                                =dÉcÖK


             =dÉcÖK ê|ÖLg dîNKbSÖK cî|äR àî¸]Rë QLÉLçSâßK ÇÖR òLçâ´ dîNKbSN êîkëSÖK      (Y)


bsëá ï{ ˝ÖZáÖK óÖõ ÜbÄì àô (@HHB) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd óÖõ PÖoì           - F
=QLîkëSÖKë êîÖë©K [üLSäÖKë ed]áÖK ÜbÄSÖK àö˛N òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ àá LîÖëô KdìdÄR @HHH éîÖëì/eëáR B@ ãLkô
        =QLîkëSN Lsë|˛á ïüLçäÖK LáådìdÄR òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ ÑîÉ˛R àá dçiô êSg àëmw ï{ ÜbÄì àôë


<êîätáÖK zKdo©K <òLmSßK P¸]ë <êkS`áÖK èb]SáÖK Üá©K QL†îåë ÑëbÖK uîáZ óÖõ PÖoì           - G
óÖs òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ uá <éäî] ï{ë LáLR LâëLtR <àëLtSR àô êîáëÉ]ÖK dîw QL¸gùáÖKë QLáqäáÖK LçäîN àáë
        =òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ êìßëN êÖkSáÖK QLáëÖtáÖK ê]LRõ LçäîN àá ~do èbtN ÇÖcë <LáçSìßë cî|äR Ñîç¸R


àô LáçSìßë cî|äSN òKd¥O`ÖK LÄìd{ Lçî{ ÜëÄîg ïSÖK êîätáÖK ÑëbÖK QLáëÉ] óÖõ PÖoì           - H
QLOÖo àá òKdO`ÖK LÄìd{ éábÄì LáÖ êNLZSgßK ÇÖc ï{ LáN <LáçSìßë òKbô ï{ ®áLÉ LâëLtR Láçtá àëLtSR
                    :Ñá˛ì Láá <ÑëkëÖK ÑOgë èbsL¸áÖKë àá©K óÖs LáçRLÄîÄ]SÖ LáçüKdZõ ñbÖ Ñëk]ÖÖ


LáçáLçá cî|äSN LáåbKd{ôë òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ ÜLîÄÖ êáeß dîNKbR íô êîätáÖK QLáëÉ]ÖK cL`RK        (ô)
                                  =àá©Kë Ñ®ÄSgßKë êáLSÖK êìd]ÖK àá ëZ ï{ <LçîmKdô òL]âô uîáZ ï{


GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd ëô òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ èL{KëáN êîätáÖK QLáëÉ]ÖK ÜLî      (M)
                 =LáçSìßë òKb© êáeß àëÉR ëô òKdO`ÖK LÄìd{ LçOÖoì QLáëÖtá àá LçReë] ï{ LáN (@HHB)


<LáçÖátÖ Lìdëdm éâLìdì uëá ëô èö˛äá íô LáåbKd{ôë òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ Ñë`b êìd] êÖL|É          (Y)
                                                               =QKdLoáÖKë bëb]ÖK nLÄâ ÇÖc ï{ LáN


QLâLám dî{ëR às ®m{ <òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ bKd{ô àáôë êá®g êÖL|ÉÖ êOgLäá dîNKbR cL`RK            (b)
òKbô ï{ òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ uá àëÖátì àìd`§ jL`iô íôë òKdO`ÖKë bëç˛ÖK êìd]ë àáôë êá®¸Ö ÜLSÖK ÜKdS]ßK
                                                                                            =LáçSìßë




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<bKd|âK óÖs j`i íô êÖNLÄá êìd] ÇÖc ï{ LáN <òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ bKd{ô ÑÄäR êìd] êÖL|É           (å)
                                                                           =ÜëeÖÖK P¸] <Të íô ï{


Üá©K QKeLîSáß êáLtÖK êîL|RßK ÜLÉ]ô ómSÄáN <êÖkÖK QKc QLâLk]ÖKë QKeLîSáßK ^äá             (ë)
                                                                                  =LçRLâLk]ë èb]SáÖK


dOá¸ìb /Ñë©K àëâLÉ AE ïáëì ñdZ Láî{ ÅîÄ]SÖK ÑLásô ï{ d`öSÖK òKeõ éÄÖ às Mdtì           - @I
QKd¥üLo àKb¥Ä{ë <èb¥]SáÖK Üá™Ö à¥îRdZöS¸á àîRdüLo nLÄgõ àá @HHH dìLäì/ïâLWÖK àëâLÉ A ë @HHG
Üëì uë Lás ®m{ <ßë¥xâô Ñ`Kb L¥Sîâëì LçîÖs doî¸ì ïSÖK ÅoLäáÖK ~ë{ êOìdá zëdq ï{ ñd`ô êìdLZR
ßëxâô ï{ ÜLtÖK àîá™Ö jL`ÖK ÑWááÖK ÑÄR ïSÖK èdüLoÖK Üo]R àá dKë|ìb QëÉ ï{ @HHG éîâëì/àKdìe] AE
àôë LáLR LâëLtR àëLtSR àô êîätáÖK zKdo©K uîáZ óÖõ ãòKbâ ddÉìë <èb]SáÖK Üá©K ï|qëá àá d`§ bbsë
                                   =UbKë]ÖK ãcå àö˛N ïsëmëáë ídë{ ïÖëb ÅîÄ]R òKdZõ Ñ4ç¸R


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LçSáîámë (@HHB) GEC dKdÄÖLN ®ás èö˛äáÖK êäZÖÖK ˝îüd êÖLgd ï{ èbdKëÖK êîkëSÖK bìùì       - @@
àëÉì àôë êáqäáÖK ~L|âõ éZëô àá LçZë LáådLOSsLN òKdO`ÖK ïÄìd{ ÜsbN @HHH ëìLá /dLìô C àîS`dùáÖK
cL`RK ÜLtÖK àîá©K óÖõ PÖoìë <ldxÖK KcçÖ ö˛äì èb]SáÖK Üá™Ö uNLR ïâLá†SgK ~ëbäk Ñ®` àá ÇÖc
           =ïâLá†SgßK ~ëbäkÖK KcçÖ rdOSÖK óÖs ÑëbÖK X]ìë <êìLxÖK ãcçÖ LÄîÄ]R êìdëdmÖK QKëo`ÖK


êo˛âô àá éN ÜëÄR Láî{ èb]SáÖK Üá©K uá àëLtSR àô êîätáÖK zKdo©K uîáZ óÖõ ãòKbâ ddÉì      - @A
óÖõ êîâL¸â´K èbsL¸áÖK ÜîÖ¸SÖ Kdî¸îR <eîîáSÖK Übsë bLî]ÖK ûbLOá fLgô óÖs êîâL¸â´K èbsL¸áÖK ÜìbÄSÖ
àëb êîâL¸â´K èbsL¸áÖK bKd{ô ÑÄäR êìd]ë àáô êÖL|Éë <ßëxâô ïmKdô òL]âô uîáZ ï{ LçâëZLS]ì à"á uîáZ
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àö˛N ßëxâô êáëÉ]ë ÜLtÖK àîá©K àîN QKdëL˛áÖK àá bìeá òKdZ´ íëÄÖK ãbîìöR às Mdtì          - @B
                                                           =ßëxâô ï{ èb]SáÖK Üá©K bëZëÖ ÑOÄáÖK ÑÉ˛ÖK


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Draft resolution (S/1999/521):
UNITED
NATIONS                                                                       S
               Security Council
                                                         Distr.
                                                         GENERAL

                                                         S/1999/521
                                                         7 May 1999
                                                         ENGLISH
                                                         ORIGINAL: ENGLISH AND
                                                                    RUSSIAN


           Canada, Portugal, Russian Federation and the United States
                          of America: draft resolution


     The Security Council,

     Reaffirming its resolution 696 (1991) of 30 May 1991 and all subsequent
relevant resolutions, in particular resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993,
1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998, as well as
resolution 1229 (1999) of 26 February 1999,

     Reaffirming its commitment to preserve the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of Angola,

     Reiterating that the primary cause of the present crisis in Angola is the
refusal of the União Nacional Para a Independência Total de Angola (UNITA),
under the leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi, to comply with its obligations under
the "Acordos de Paz" (S/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/1994/1441, annex)
and relevant Security Council resolutions,

     Expressing its alarm at the humanitarian effects of the present crisis on
the civilian population of Angola,

     Emphasizing its strong concern at reports of the provision of military
assistance, including mercenaries, to UNITA,

     Having considered the recommendations contained in section IV of the report
of the Secretary-General of 17 January 1999 (S/1999/49) concerning improving the
implementation of the measures imposed against UNITA, and having endorsed the
recommendations contained in the report of 12 February 1999 (S/1999/147) of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993),

     Welcoming the recommendations contained in the letter and its enclosure of
4 May 1999 (S/1999/509) of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993),




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                                       A

     1.   Stresses that lasting peace and national reconciliation in Angola can
only be achieved through a political settlement of the conflict, and in this
regard reaffirms the importance of the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol;

     2.   Welcomes and endorses the planned visits by the Chairman of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) to Angola and other
concerned countries to discuss ways to improve the implementation of the
measures against UNITA specified in paragraph 5 below;

                                       B

     Determining that, as a result of the refusal of UNITA to comply with its
obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and relevant
Security Council resolutions, the current situation in Angola continues to
constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,

     Emphasizing its concern at reports of violations of the measures concerning
arms and related matériel, petroleum, diamonds and financial assets, imposed
against UNITA, contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997) and 1173 (1998),
and in this context acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United
Nations,

     3.   Deplores the deteriorating situation in Angola, which is primarily due
to the refusal of UNITA, under the leadership of Mr. Jonas Savimbi, to comply
with its obligations under the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and
relevant Security Council resolutions;

     4.   Condemns the continued, indiscriminate attacks by UNITA against the
civilian population of Angola, particularly in the cities of Huambo, Kuito and
Malange;

     5.   Stresses the obligation of all Member States to comply fully with the
measures imposed against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993), 1127 (1997)
and 1173 (1998);

     6.   Endorses the letter and its enclosure of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of
the Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) and decides to
establish the expert panels referred to therein for a period of six months with
the following mandate:

     (a) To collect information and investigate reports, including through
visits to the countries concerned, relating to the violation of the measures
imposed against UNITA with respect to arms and related matériel, petroleum and
petroleum products, diamonds and the movement of UNITA funds as specified in the
relevant resolutions and information on military assistance, including
mercenaries;

     (b) To identify parties aiding and abetting the violations of the abovementioned measures;


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     (c) To recommend measures to end such violations and to improve the
implementation of the above-mentioned measures;

     7.   Requests the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993) to submit to the Council no later than 31 July 1999 an
interim report of the expert panels regarding their progress and preliminary
findings and recommendations and to submit to the Council within six months of
the formation of the expert panels their final report with recommendations;

     8.   Calls upon all States, relevant United Nations bodies and concerned
parties, as appropriate, including non-governmental organizations and
enterprises, to cooperate in a full and timely manner with the expert panels to
facilitate the implementation of their mandate, including by making available to
the expert panels information relating to their mandate;

     9.   Calls upon the Governments of the States concerned in which the expert
panels will carry out their mandate to cooperate fully with the expert panels in
the fulfilment of their mandate, including responding positively to requests
from the expert panels for security, assistance, and access in pursuing
investigations, including:

     (a) Adoption by them of any measures needed for the expert panels and
their personnel to carry out their functions throughout the respective
territories with full freedom, independence, and security;

     (b) Provision by them to the expert panels or to the Chairman of the
Committee established pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) of information in their
possession which the expert panels request or is otherwise needed to fulfil
their mandate;

     (c) Freedom of access for the expert panels and their personnel to any
establishment or place they deem necessary for their work, including border
points and airfields;

     (d) Appropriate measures to guarantee the safety and security of the
personnel of the expert panels and guarantees by them of full respect for the
integrity, security and freedom of witnesses, experts and any other persons
working with the expert panels in the fulfilment of their mandate;

     (e) Freedom of movement for the personnel of the expert panels, including
freedom to interview any person in private, at any time, as appropriate;

     (f) The grant of relevant privileges and immunities in accordance with the
General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations;

     10. Expresses its concern at the delays in the investigations into the
downing on 26 December 1998 and 2 January 1999 of two aircraft chartered by the
United Nations and the loss under suspicious circumstances of other
commercial aircraft over UNITA-controlled areas in Angola as well as the crash




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on 26 June 1998 in Côte d’Ivoire of the aircraft carrying the Special
Representative of the Secretary-General to Angola and other United Nations
personnel, and reiterates its call upon all concerned to cooperate fully with
and to facilitate an immediate and objective international investigation of
these incidents;

                                        C

     11. Endorses the recommendation contained in the letter and its enclosure
of 4 May 1999 of the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to
resolution 864 (1993) that the expert panels be supported as an expense of the
Organization and through a United Nations Trust Fund established for this
purpose, requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps towards this
end, and urges States to make voluntary contributions to this Trust Fund;

     12. Reiterates its call upon all concerned to cooperate with the United
Nations humanitarian assistance activities on the basis of the principles of
neutrality and non-discrimination, to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian
assistance to all those in need throughout the territory of Angola and to
guarantee unconditionally the security and freedom of movement of humanitarian
personnel;

     13. Expresses its strong support for further consultations between the
Secretary-General and the Government of Angola regarding the follow-up
configuration of the United Nations presence in Angola;

     14.   Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.


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Meeting record:
United Nations                                                                                                          S/PV.3999


                 Security Council                                                                                                        Provisional
                 Fifty-fourth Year

                 3999th Meeting
                 Friday, 7 May 1999, 12.20 p.m.
                 New York




President:       Mr. Dangue Réwaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (Gabon)

Members:         Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Petrella
                 Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Buallay
                 Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Cordeiro
                 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Fowler
                 China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Qin Huasun
                 France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Dejammet
                 Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jagne
                 Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rastam
                 Namibia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Andjaba
                 Netherlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. van Walsum
                 Russian Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Granovsky
                 Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Türk
                 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . . . . . . . . Sir Jeremy Greenstock
                 United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Soderberg


Agenda
     The situation in Angola

             Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)
             (S/1999/49)




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Security Council                                                                                           3999th meeting
Fifty-fourth year                                                                                             7 May 1999

     The meeting was called to order at 12.20. p.m.                  It is my understanding that the Security Council is
                                                                ready to vote on the draft resolution (S/1999/521) before
Adoption of the agenda                                          it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft
                                                                resolution to the vote now.
     The agenda was adopted.
                                                                     There being no objection, it is so decided.
The situation in Angola
                                                                     A vote was taken by show of hands.
     Report of the Secretary-General on the United
     Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA)                 In favour:
     (S/1999/49)
                                                                     Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France,
      The President (spoke in French): I should like to              Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands,
inform the Council that I have received letters from the             Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of
representatives of Angola and Portugal in which they                 Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of
request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the        America
item on the Council’s agenda. In conformity with the usual
practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to             The President (spoke in French): There were 15
invite those representatives to participate in the discussion   votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted
without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant      unanimously as resolution 1237 (1999).
provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council’s
provisional rules of procedure.                                     I shall now call on those members of the Council
                                                                who wish to make statements following the voting.
     There being no objection, it is so decided.
                                                                     Ms. Soderberg (United States): The United States
     At the invitation of the President, Ms. Coelho Da Cruz     strongly supports the resolution before us today. This
(Angola) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Monteiro         resolution demonstrates the Council’s resolve to ensure
(Portugal) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the    that the sanctions imposed against UNITA are
Council Chamber.                                                implemented fully. Only through the implementation of
                                                                these sanctions can the international community diminish
    The President (spoke in French): The Security               UNITA’s war-making ability and improve the prospects
Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its     for a political settlement of this conflict, a conflict that
agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the           continues to exact a painful toll on the people of Angola.
understanding reached in its prior consultations.
                                                                     The United States welcomes and expresses its
      Members of the Council have before them the report        appreciation for the initiative of Ambassador Fowler,
of the Secretary-General (S/1999/49) of 17 January 1999 on      Chairman of the Angola sanctions Committee, who will
the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA).          travel to countries in the region over the next several
                                                                weeks to discuss ways to improve the implementation of
     Members of the Council also have before them               sanctions against UNITA.
document S/1999/521, which contains the text of a draft
resolution submitted by Canada, Portugal, the Russian                The United States also welcomes the establishment
Federation and the United States of America.                    of expert panels to investigate sanctions violations, and
                                                                we hope to provide personnel for them. However, we
      I should like to draw the attention of the members of     must clarify our understanding of the budgetary
the Council to documents S/1999/147 and S/1999/509,             provisions of this resolution. We understand that the
which contain the text of letters dated 12 February 1999        expenses of these panels will be met primarily from a
and 4 May 1999, respectively, from the Chairman of the          United Nations Trust Fund established for this purpose
Security Council Committee established pursuant to              and through the redeployment of existing resources of the
Security Council resolution 864 (1993) concerning the           regular budget as necessary. The United States expects to
situation in Angola addressed to the President of the           make a contribution to the Fund, and we urge other States
Security Council.                                               to contribute similarly.


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Security Council                                         3999th meeting
Fifty-fourth year                                           7 May 1999

                         The President (spoke in French): The Security
                    Council has thus concluded the present stage of its
                    consideration of the item on its agenda.

                         The Security Council will remain seized of the
                    matter.

                        The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m.




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Voting Summary
Yes: 015 | No: 000 | Abstentions: 000 | Non-Voting: 000 | Total voting membership: 015
Y ARGENTINA
Y BAHRAIN
Y BRAZIL
Y CANADA
Y CHINA
Y FRANCE
Y GABON
Y GAMBIA
Y MALAYSIA
Y NAMIBIA
Y NETHERLANDS
Y RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Y SLOVENIA
Y UNITED KINGDOM
Y UNITED STATES